My Self Reliance - Exploring His Life, Personal Journey, & Net Worth! (Explore the details!)

[@davihar]

from click bait thumbnail to using many unrelated photos this is quite the hatchet job to be ashamed of

[@RootSun]

+1, shame on this video.

[@zachmatzen9225]

Click bait channels like this don't get my return viewing

[@sandrasherritt9708]

my thoughts as well? what the heck? I have been watching Sean James for YEARS ... never had the impression that he was a millionaire! He lives on bear meat, and vegetables as far as I have noticed. Drinks tree water for coffee and showers in the stream nearby. No wonder his wife went back home after being offered that archaic washing machine.

[@DominikKristek]

Yeah! F that Money Matters guy for cheating!

[@dannydenham8141]

Thank You for your comment, saved me from watching.👍

[@archie7212]

Shawn is the man and the world would be a better place with more like him in it :-)

[@doublesharp5795]

Has there ever been a good man who didn't like dogs? Probably but I don't know any, Love Calli

[@dol3980]

The same troopers that believe in Shame James are those that believed in Sam Bankman Fried of FTX. Both Shame and Sam are fraudsters in it for the money.

[@michaelmoore9078]

I've watched Shawn build his first cabin I still enjoy his channel his new cabin is going up great 👍

[@tonytriplett21]

I just came across his channel a few months back and definitely THEE best self taking off grid channels out there. Why did he build a new cabin?? I saw his most recent videos and was wondering what happened to the other he built. I like ho he added a sauna, a back porch etc to it

[@christiancelticwarrior1222]

My self reliance is a healthy, good, beautiful and informative channel unlike the sick filth on other media channels , so my he be blessed in all he does ☺️

[@whitefang9378]

So I find your story misleading and full of error. Your pictures/video do a disservice to this man. I would say you know nothing more about him than the average subscriber does by watching his videos. At best this is click bait.

[@Robert-ts5ze]

I agree . Shawn doesn't have to talk much . This drone talks enough for everyone . Mr Click Bait .

[@ronamurdoch148]

I don't see any flash cars on his channel. This is boring click-bait. 🤔

[@4wheelliving132]

A lot of the pictures in this video were things I've never seen on Shawn's channel, so I assume they weren't built by him. Another click bait channel

[@NEKORID]

Shawn is probably the most hard work-discipline oriented youtuber out there. His channels have grown only because of his great perseverance and amazing content. Honestly, the video isn't so bad but the thumbnail... could be used in civil court for defamation. The fact that this comment section is full of nothing but great opinions of Shawn says everything.

[@doublesharp5795]

I look forward to the Friday video drop - best tv there is

[@dol3980]

The same troopers that believe in Shame James are those that believed in Sam Bankman Fried of FTX. Both Shame and Sam are fraudsters in it for the money.

[@woodlandbiker]

Shaun makes quality film. It interesting, he physically works hard and films and edits it incredibly well. The scenery is stunning and the b roll parts set to music is relaxing and moving. It is to me the best channel on KZbin, incredibly successful and I'm not surprised he's made extremely good money, deservedly so. He deserves it.

[@woodlandbiker]

@bechris9959 others may be doing it but nowhere near as good as this guy. Proof is in the pudding. He has more viewers and making more money. You can do the same but it's not just building a cabin, it's how it presented and this is presented extremely professionally. It's extremely watchable and that's what makes the difference. If others want the same attention they need to up their game on their presentation and make something to attract the audience. I watch a lot of these channels but nothing is as well done as this and that's what gets you pushed up the list. Haters will always hate success and misery likes company.

[@lieuwina]

My Self reliance channel is the best that I have come across and have watched for years and will continue to watch. An informative, educational, relaxing fun filled, hunting, fishing, cooking, building, growing vegetables etc etc and no matter what age one is young or old this channel attracts. He is a very family orientated man and his family loves him too. What more can I say except Inspirational from beginning to end. Thank you 'My Self Reliance' James Shawn.

[@ta2gypsy]

I've been following Shawn & Cali & family with my 20 something yr old son since the beginning. Mr James and his family have made many sacrifices and critical decisions to provide a better life. A true testament to living their best life off grid

[@Ha4r4eset]

I've lasted 3 mins into this before I couldn't handle this BS talk. I didn't even get to the clickbaity net worth part. TBH, a person's net worth is directly proportional to the value they provide to others. Shawn's channel provides immense value to me and others and if he makes enough income from producing the content whilst working on his off grid lifestyle then qudos to him. Haters who have exactly zero achievents to show for themselves will always remain haters.

[@RedKittieKat]

Same .. made it about 3 minutes 😐

[@ayabokti161]

Yeah, who cares about that net worth. He works hard.

[@dol3980]

Bratowe: The same troopers that believe in Shame James are those that believed in Sam Bankman Fried of FTX. Both Shame and Sam are fraudsters in it for the money.

[@samsdaughterdehaven9990]

@@ayabokti161 well, I had to add my 2 cents to what I thought of his stupid vid. disclaimer or not, he's an opportunist. Shawn worked hard and still works hard. probably more than the guy who made this video sitting on his rear in front of a computer. disclaimer: this is IMO only. But wait. There's more. This guy has 55K subs and Shawn has what? 2 million.

[@dol3980]

Shame is a complete fraud, and only appeasing the gullible for the $20,000 per episode that never stop as he is addicted to this easy money like a drug pusher --that is why he is building cabin #2 and later cabin #3, etc..

[@tomcrouchman]

Why did you show a bunch of buildings and scenery that is not his? you mixed in a bunch of non relevant video and pics instead of taking from his channel. Shawn's channel has everything you needed to make this video.

[@jayshepard6505]

Agree, & where did he come up with his net worth.

[@tomcrouchman]

@@jayshepard6505 And what's with the misleading thumb nail? 65 million dollars a massive log mansion and a bunch of foreign cars? total bullshit channel Money matters is.

[@stephanelachance9131]

I agree with you. The pictures that is making us click on this video are BS. I hate those practices.

[@chewar7537]

Agreed! And showing Japan with the busy crosswalks...why? And how did he come up with his net worth Ridiculous.

[@markgriffin7016]

Pretty good success story. From losing his business to becoming a KZbin millionaire. I watch his videos and I personally like them.

[@4wheelliving132]

I thought the 2M value was a little low, but whatever...he works hard and earns it

[@doublesharp5795]

bet Shawn is a genuinely nice guy

[@dol3980]

The same troopers that believe in Shame James are those that believed in Sam Bankman Fried of FTX. Both Shame and Sam are fraudsters in it for the money.

[@maryhudgins9133]

And he deserves everything he can earn. One hard working man and we all love Callie

[@AlfOfAllTrades]

This video is a good example of taking something good and draining it of the soul and heart that makes it real and good. This video is also a good example of why I block channels on youtube.

[@richardsolomon8076]

I like his channel, I've been regularly watching for a couple of years now, very followable, straight forward channel 👍🍻

[@theodorehowe2262]

I’ve followed Shawn James from the beginning of his videos and found so many helpful tips as to Self-reliance in the wilderness. Shawn is a inspiration to the many followers of this videos and an advocate of nature. With a beautiful wife and two beautiful daughter’s contributing to their new homestead it’s amazing to watch them grow. Daughter Emily has her own video channel that is awesome to watch as she has learned to be self-reliant beside he father. Please show only clips of Shawn and family in your information regarding his Self-reliance channel, it’s very important to see a correct representation of his life. As for net worth, unimportant.

[@Fatguyintheforest]

Definitely a inspiration

[@vice4134]

Shawn's daughter, Emily, is so fake. She's only in it for the money, not for the passion that Shawn has.

[@doublesharp5795]

@@vice4134 that is a rude comment.

[@vice4134]

@@doublesharp5795 Well, that's the truth. And that's my opinion. We have a FREE SPEECH in this country. So, if you don't like my comment, keep on walking. Bye!

[@dol3980]

Emily is a fake and appears in bathing suits (bikinis) during black fly season. Shame is divorced, and lives in a suburban home near Huntsville. This guy is a 2-bit actor not a self reliant guru like your narrative falsely suggests.

[@acousticm3562]

Ive followed Shawn and Cali from the beginning. You wont find a harder working, humble man. To my delight, i had the pleasure of meeting him and his wife when they came in to town.

[@MrRezillo]

Other KZbinrs could learn a lot from him: you don't need background music; you don't need to talk a mile a minute; you don't need post-modern sarcasm. What I love about his vids: they LET THE SILENCE SPEAK. Very simple, straightfoward and meditative - and very powerful!

[@doublesharp5795]

helps to be a master craftsman - I am fascinated by his efficiency - best channel going. I like to watch in bed, very relaxing

[@piteusx8440]

Shawn is just a real dude. Money does not drive his channel. It's a lifestyle.

[@dol3980]

U have drunken the Kool Aid. Shame is a complete fraud.

[@arthurxxxxxxx6664]

Most of the pictures and info have nothing to do with Shawn James. This video is nothing but click bait. After this nonsense, no way can you trust any of the other videos on this "Money Matters" site.

[@Panzerfaust9161]

He’s a man with devotion and compassion for his work. There’s a whole nation of lost superficial TikTok educated people out there who would do themselves a world of good by watching someone make a home from a bunch of trees and some nails. Too many phony people out there and he’s quite the opposite.

[@stevefisher2121]

Shawn is the modern day Dick Proenneke!!!! An amazing human being and a great steward of the forest.

[@stopato5772]

I love that Shawn started over after some pesky neighbours harassed his family, so moved to a new place and built better place AND shared it with us on KZbin. He is a winner in my mind.

[@tonytriplett21]

I was wondering why did he move and start all over? What happens to the other cabin with the sauna etc? That place was amazing watching how he built it from beginning to the end

[@4wheelliving132]

@@tonytriplett21 He was getting a lot of harassment from his neighbor, plus there was a chance that a road could be built right behind the cabin so he sold it. With the amount of work he put into that place it's pretty sad. He sued the neighbor but I don't think he ever said what happened with the lawsuit

[@doublesharp5795]

@@4wheelliving132 go further and do better - lemons into lemonade

[@joebacarella2829]

Huge fan, I have watched both cabin builds, and I can`t wait until friday, that`s when he posts new videos, there is a lot to learn from this man, his daughter also started a channel.

[@gabba5423]

Love he's channel he's the real deal.

[@r.p.mcmurphy6623]

huh?

[@bosse641]

If all were like him, this world would be 100% beautiful and lovely.

[@TheBillABCTV]

Money Matters I am one of his subscribers, i am from Australia i enjoy watching Shawn's videos. he had to leave his log cabins for safety reasons and he is building a new cabin some where else. I support his channel. i am sorry to hear his neighbour was threatening him and forced him to leave. I watch both his channels "My Self Reliance" which he doesn't say much, i am subbed to his "Shawn James" channel which he does explain things what he is doing etc.

[@tonytriplett21]

Damn so that’s why he left his other location? It was amazing seeing him build it from the ground up

[@dol3980]

Aussie: The same troopers that believe in Shame James are those that believed in Sam Bankman Fried of FTX. Both Shame and Sam are fraudsters in it for the money. BTW: country folks here like us in the Algonquin Area like straight shooters and not grifters who show Algonquin with Rocky Mountain snow covered peaks and pretend they down moose for the cellar. What BS. no wonder this phony moved away.

[@deborahpellerito6117]

Wonderful channel I've been watching years

[@bridecolbourne1305]

Go directly to Sean’s sight ,this interpretation dos t do it justice

[@ReVolt_e-Vlogs]

Shawn is 1 of my favorite KZbinr's, & been watching him some about 2017, & just love the silence & him letting nature do its talking, & makes videos just as good as any network TV show, he honestly needs his own TV series, he deserves the wealth after making so many of us enjoy living through them!

[@onpurpose2629]

Good for you James, a true self reliance man.

[@jeanhawken4482]

Amazing how this guy extract gains for himself from absolute gossip. There is always some one like this ready to pull others down in the most snearing way. Just grubby

[@bobobrien8968]

Some of those fancy pritzy looking cabins are not Shawn’s. Some of this content is misleading.

[@joanntucker2742]

Love all his video's ❤❤❤😊

[@johnburns6422]

I come from a small village in the south of Ireland there was no electric power in the area , radios were battery powered NO TV carpenters worked with hand tools only just like Shawn i spent hundreds of hours watching those men working they were professionals at their trades , carpenter, blacksmith , bicycle repair man , Shawn Please keep up the good work for all of us , PS we have a 12 year old golden retriever his name is Max looks just like Cali beautiful gentle dog ,Take care,

[@doublesharp5795]

solar batteries and chargers have sure helped. led lights and computer improves life

[@michelleblancard655]

Homme des cavernes !!!il faut pas exagéré, il habite une superbe cabane en rondin,il vient de finir sa cuisine intérieure, fait un garde manger au sous sol bref sa caverne en rondins est vraiment très chaleureuse avec un bon poêle qui chauffe bien. Calli lui tient compagnie et elle est adorable.

[@vakrehorten9159]

Thank you for making known a person whom I admire, because really my desire is to live like this, may God keep blessing him. Greetings from norway.

[@butcher0672]

I’ve got 25 acres and a log cabin very close to Shawn for sale.

[@BrianPaul1984]

This channel represents the complete opposite what "My Self Reliance" is all about and I find it cringeworthy that a channel called "Money Matters" would have any genuine interest at all in making a video about a topic that clearly shows that money and the pursuit of money is clearly unnecessary to live a happy and healthy life. So no, Money Doesn't Matter!

[@globetrotting2628]

He's a millionaire because he works hard and makes intelligent decisions. His daughter has also been working on her own cabin, with his help, and has her own youtube channel.

[@dol3980]

A real reality show with no credibility.. I betcha U enjoyed gilligan's island as well if U find shame exciting.

[@ayabokti161]

All I know is, he can honestly work them tools. Like he's part Amish or something lol....my husband is like this man 😊

[@kahrimumia]

He just spent a weekend with his daughter. good show.

[@capricorn839]

I have learnt alot from his channel. Great contents and educational !!

[@ЕленаЛосякова-в9у]

Читая ваши комы он нас обманул он миллионер. Да какое Вам дело сколько у него есть. Он трудяга и сам все делает. Шон ты большой молодец. 👍💯🇷🇺

[@lewiskemp5893]

Sean is the man. I wish he was my neighbor and friend

[@tinadunaway1737]

I love Shawn James. His videos are amazing

[@voodoochild1954]

How can 1.3K people like this? If you ever watched My Self Reliance you would realize 75% of this video is wrong.

[@ConservativeMama0311]

Shawn is great but as many of us who watch him weekly know, there is alot of information on this video that is way outdated for being only 6 months old.

[@denniscarreno5882]

Well done Shaun!

[@mildredmorine745]

I love to watch him, he may not talk much, he certainly is entertaining, hard worker, a joy to watch, as it is relaxing to watch him, he is good at what he does, which is a wide verity of things. We should be watching him instead of you, he deserves the credit for what he does, not you. When we are on here he is not getting the credit, you are piggy backing off of him, getting credit you don't deserve.

[@NEKORID]

He has another channel where he does almost only talking!

[@brettsteele7386]

You did not do enough research on Shawn James. He is a very successful businessman and his daughter is on KZbin with her own channel and has been on his channel several times.

[@duke96]

CLICK BAIT….using $65,000,000 flash across the title to lure you in then uses what we all know about Sean James as fillers..oh, I’m sorry..I did learn when and where he was born and a book he read when he was small…”BFD”..and that doesn’t stand for Belvidere Fire Department!!

[@melodybarker9336]

Love my self reliance with Shawn James his daughter too I really live place in 🪵 but I watch him to relax thank u Shawn james

[@fernandoscrenci4874]

Hard Work Matters , that's what it should be called for Mr.James !!

[@WoodstockG54]

Totally agree. It’s one of the best.

[@WhiskeyDale]

If I was a younger man and could physically do the work , hell yes i would do this.

[@larrylegg8245]

"Money Matters" made an error. They said Shawn lived around 2 years in the wilderness. He's been more like 10 to 20 years in the wilderness I'm sure.

[@getsome2506]

FAKE THUMBNAIL Got sucked in by the thumbnail, I have a lot of respect for Shawn James and what he’s about, But will never watch this channels content again!!!!

[@Myriako]

Thank you for this video! 😀💐

[@r.p.mcmurphy6623]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@terminalpsychosis8022]

That's all he has? I mean, impressive, starting at 30. The man comes from a very stable family, taught well, obviously. He's livin' the life in my eyes. and if he gets some advert income from sharing his adventure, cool by me.

[@dol3980]

A high school dropout from Richmond Hill, then worked on cutting metal for furnace duct contractor (was fired), started 2 companies both went bankrupt and divorced once or 2X, some winner...

[@khevzreonal9418]

YES im the one of his millions viewers and im inspired , so im planning too to build my tiny cabin. i am the mother of kevin who own this account im using .THANK YOU IN THIS VIDEO

[@sambotros1918]

lovely

[@markhines7873]

My Self Reliance is the best.

[@majdishadi]

He is such a talented man

[@Roheryn100]

Disgraceful click bait

[@stephenriley9084]

I liked this video for its positive non-judgemental point of view.

[@Psi105]

FYI he has two channels "My Self Reliance" and "Shawn James", Depending on how much talking you want. My Self Reliance = Very little talking about what he's doing Shawn James = Lots of talking about what he's doing.

[@sandreawhite7534]

Fascinating man. How does he not attract bears? Outside cooking, garden, etc.

[@contactlight8079]

You know what, if he got that sort of cash and lifestyle, good for him. He has educated, inspired and entertained us for years. And theres you, trying to get clicks by having a pop at a good man. Jealousy is such an ugly emotion..

[@terryprideaux]

I agree it’s click bait. And whatever he makes off KZbin is none of anyone’s business. Also, when not in his cabin, especially with the new cabin he is building now, he lives with his wife. He also helps his daughter work on her cabin. And he still uses power tools. He used them when building his greenhouse.

[@johntatum8088]

Click bait title is greatly exagerated....why do stuff like this?

[@janvanspauwen7792]

wy you show buildigns that are not from Shawn??

[@the-eye-is-watching]

This site is nothing more than a sham, a click bate opportunists means to get subscribers, while showing un real clips that are out of context. I have been following Shawn James since Cali was a pup and I personally think his sites, not to mention his work ethic, building skills, video production and philosophy are by far the best You Tube has to offer. It is too bad that the down thumb no longer works for this video sure deserves it.

[@zrkn1]

Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust do corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal: but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust does corrupt, and where thieves do not break through nor steal: for where your treasure is, there will your heart be also. Matthew 6:19-24

[@louiswarmoth7354]

You really need to update this video and information therein. One of Shawn’s daughters now has her own KZbin channel.

[@buckweebit7357]

it is a fantasy, this person does not live in the wilderness, he is building on private property. he does not spend years alone in the wild, he commutes to cabin on weekends

[@jd2055]

You mean you actually figured this out on your own ? ....LMAO . His videos are about the style of life he enjoys but he never said he lives there 24/7. After all he is married with 2 daughters who are going to university, I don't think his wife would be too happy if she never saw him.😂

[@buckweebit7357]

@@jd2055 it is illegal to build any structure on crown land in Canada. He has claimed to have spent two years "living in the wilderness"

[@valentinvasilescu9647]

Top❤

[@nicolasleduc3329]

This was a waste of time filled with fake pictures and wrong information. Shawn James provides good content and works hard, who cares if he makes money.

[@actontreadway1168]

I saw him slap Beyonce at a Lamborghini pre-release of their new Aventador replacement. He was wearing Dior, whom he's sponsored by.

[@oreilly1237878]

I don't think Shaun is strange.I think you are strange.

[@danuelcanalessr2606]

Ur the best!

[@allenmouldey7784]

so what is your problem with Shawn and his lifestyle ?

[@michaeltablet8577]

Hey everyone. Don't forget to click on the gear on top of this video and report it as misleading. People trying to capitalize on a good man's name is disgusting.

[@Gary_Lim]

And we wonder why KZbin does not want to display number of “Dislike”… It is really to encourage such BS channel !!!

[@1kbs11]

Sounds like you winged it when making this slightly fudge video. Apparently you enjoy writing resumes? (JF)

[@Johnrider1234]

We have a homestead. We are off grid. We dont make money off KZbin.

[@GlorifiedGremlin]

It's videos like this that make me miss the dislike button. I'd love to see how absolutely ratio'd you are. Also would've saved me 8 minutes

[@leastcoast5606]

I still have a dislike button and I just used it,

[@cameronstevenson5894]

Thats his old cabin

[@fredbasset3379]

STOP GIVING ALL THESE NONSENSICAL $$$$$$$$$ TO MAKE CRAP!!! LEAVE HIM N HIS FINANCES ALONE ...NON OF UR BIZNES!!

[@koa972]

Putting that amount on the thumbnail puts his family at risk, I hope he sues you

[@DM-kf1bt]

Using someone else’s fame for your KZbin channel.

[@samsdaughterdehaven9990]

wow, how to use someone else's content to profit totally for yourself. disclaimer, or not. maybe you think you are advertising for him.

[@stephanelachance9131]

What is your information source? You show several pictures in the video that are not related to Shawn at all. I've been a follower for sooo many years and never saw or heard some of the things you say. Shawn is very discreet on his status and location so I wonder how you could get so informed about him and even say how much he is worth. Come on.....

[@lepee5830]

Why choose a black Shawn, at one point in the video?

[@TheTruthlady]

And you have no shame for this click bait but hopefully receive a copyright strike 👀

[@mikhailmarinov8]

I'm reporting this channel for defamation and misleading content to KZbin spam and complains services.. And I think others should do the same.. I watched Shawn's videos since the very beginning and it amazes me how hard working and determined this person is..as well as he seems to have very simple, genuine personality.. If every man on this planet was like he is I believe world would be a better place to live in then it is now.. And to go ahead and click bait you own viewers (which is disrespectful to them already) with slanderous message on the icon pic and title is at a minimum disrespectful towards somebody who has done nothing to you or to deserve it.. You know the realty is that there is probably ten times more ppl who just see the title and don't even read the articles in newspaper.. Same here..there is many people who will see this garbage clickbait and falsefull pic then those who will take the time to view video or find out real info and next time they will see Shawn's real video they might just turn it down right away simply because they will remember seeing the info of click baits like this one u have there.. Very negative reaction towards what you have done... I suppose yellow press had found its way onto the KZbin screen also... Everyone who is acquainted with Shawn's channels and respects the work he does please support him by reporting this channel to YpuTube for a check up due to presenting false information and misleading content..

[@johnschwalenberg278]

Ya he's good , he's know Boss of the swamp .

[@johnmcmullen6038]

At least half this content has nothing to do with Shawn James. Go to the source if you want the truth

[@randybuyers]

Why does the thumbnail show a Dollar figure that is false?

[@randybuyers]

@@gettyshiloh ya

[@naroddyzmow5356]

Nothing new for a man watching him from first episodes. No balls to say that he would show middle finger to governments lawyers news media etc..?

[@sarahwhite8698]

Who is this video about??? Its definitely not an accurate depiction of Shawn or his KZbin. This video see.s to be made based on presumptions and imaginations. If you watch even just 1 or 2 you would have come close to the mark . . .