My 15 year escape from a 9 to 5 job: My Journey and Lessons Learned

[@JasonISF]

Hi mate, thanks for sharing your experiences. My Dad passed away in July, so I've been trying to fight off depression. My son is the reason why I want to get out of bed in the morning. My Dad was never the 9-5 type of man and always did his own thing, despite having not much money. I'm the same, I quit my last full time job in 2013 after my grandmother died. I was only there for about 6 months but I was diagnosed with depression and felt sick to go into work everyday. After I quit I went back to my Doctor and he said "you look like a different person". Since then I've been basically self employed, in the cleaning industry. Even though I've been earning less than what I was making in my 9-5 job, I can schedule my day and time how I want. As some successful people have said, money buys you TIME. I used to want Porsches and Ferraris and all that but now I think I'd rather travel instead. Plus those toys are extremely expensive in Australia. I've now decided I'm going to cut out an addiction that I've had for a while, and focus on improving my health and mind. I was jogging on the treadmill while watching this, and the time went quickly which is good. Looking forward to going to the Philippines and taking my family there at the end of the year, life is short bro. Keep them coming man you deserve more subs 👍 Peace from Australia 🇦🇺✌️

[@DonnyLulu]

Wow! Thank you for sharing your story. I appreciate that! Yes please get your mental and physical health back. Traveling back to the Philippines will be good for you! I love the Philippines. Im excited for your coming adventures! Thank you again for taking the time to share your story! 🙏❤️

[@JasonISF]

@@DonnyLulu Yes I haven't been back there for 12 years to see my family and my partner and son have never been, so can't wait! I find for me, you always gotta have something to look forward to in life 😊

[@DonnyLulu]

@@JasonISFyes, you got to have some excitement in your life. What part of Philippines are you from? Ive been to boracay, cebu, el nido palawan, all those places are really nice

[@JasonISF]

​@@DonnyLulumy mum is from Bohol bro. I've only been to Cebu, Bohol and Manila before.

[@Ronyn76]

This is such an underrated channel, lots of useful information and you come across very genuine. Would you mind if I ask you about your camera setup when you record these videos? Im not sure if i should start recording with my phone and a tripod first or a "real" camera.

[@DonnyLulu]

Thank you for your kind comment! I just record with my Samsung s21 phone with the selfie camera with a mini tripod. I recommend using the front camera for better quality on other phones. Just get yourself recording, talking head videos dont really need better camera. Good luck!

[@soniaperez2417]

Donny, I have bben watching you (and subscrbed) for a short time, and continue to watch because you inspire me. I want to start a YT channel, but I am hesitant to put me "out there" for the world to judge and criticize. Though, I know that mzny people do not do that, and instead share valuable things when they comment. I sm following several emerging KZbinrs to get to the point when I have gathered enough courage to start. Thank you for a great video. I am learning from you. Keep growing and teaching!

[@DonnyLulu]

@@soniaperez2417 aww such a sweet and kind comment. People like you is what motivates me to make these videos. You can do it! Make that channel and continue to grow! Thank you for your motivation and inspiration. I can tell you will do well in your channel! 😊

[@soniaperez2417]

@@DonnyLulu Thank you for the encouragement! Like you, I grew up with feeling unseen and unheard. I struggle with lack of courage mostly for lack of a support system. When i watch KZbin creators, like you and Daniel Schwartz (SweetHomeFarm1), I feel inspired because your words resonate with my essence, values and to a great extent, beliefs. I like your depth and sincerity! It is so heartwarming! I want to have a similar channel and the technical side (equipment, editing, etc) is a huge reason that's holding me back. I am self-employed and my daily responsibilities consume a great deal of my energy. I am journaling and praying about it. I want to switch from my current self-employment that pays the bills to something else that allows me to express myself creatively, and that puts to use all the "content" that is bubbling inside of me.

[@everysingleguitars]

Is that a old school lexus

[@DonnyLulu]

Yes its a gx 470 good for off roading

[@everysingleguitars]

@@DonnyLulu yea I could tell by the wood on the steering wheel

[@DonnyLulu]

Good observation! You must be a lexus owner

[@Shofi.]

Peace is important I don’t expect anything from this cruel world except God I just started loving myself my body,The whole world can go fu.. off brother take care of yourself you do something good they judge u you do bad they judge you f this world live for those who loves you ❤

[@DonnyLulu]

Thank you for taking time to share 🙏❤️

[@monchichipower6334]

Didn’t know cvs sold ice cream individually Worked at cvs and they got a high turnover. They were hiring new people every month .

[@DonnyLulu]

Most RiteAid was taken over by cvs and they discontinued the icecream scooping. Yes its a tough job lots of turn over..

[@foreverstudentoflife]

Excellent video. Did you sacrifice time with your wife because of this path that you are on?

[@DonnyLulu]

I always had time with my wife because of the flexibility. But i made sure to put enough time in for work. Cant be spending all the time with the wife even though it was available. Balancing our time is a big part