My Story (Extended Version)

Some people say I'm a world traveler, an adventurer, an environmentalist. Others say I'm a storyteller, a filmmaker, an artist. I honestly don't know who or what I am haha, so I just say there are good people in this world, and I want to be one of them. If this is your first time to my KZbin channel my goal is to simply share with you the places I go, the people I meet, the experiences I have, and the lessons they teach me.
Before you dive into my travels. This video is a little back story on who I am, where I’m from and what I’m about.
You can also follow my travels and day to day life through Instagram @captainpotter
Big thanks to Nainoa Langer and Beautiful Destinations to bring this piece to life.

[@jenniferyu2402]

The bit where you talked about fear....that shook me to the bone. I was rendered utterly speechless. "There is something about fear that I like, I like it a lot. I like to push myself and know what I am capable of. I don't like the feeling of fear and letting it win. It's just that idea of- I am afraid and I am going to win. I am going to beat this fear". I replayed and rewatched that section countless times, realising that i have been living a life governed by fear and anxiety for a long time. That it has been an invisible wrench controlling my actions and limiting my potential. Thank you Sam, for opening my eyes for the first time, for the inspiration I am certain will change so many more for the better

[@DREVINE69]

I love you and I am proud of you thank you Jennifer for being the one to realize this and choose to move better for yourself the path is not for weak that inner warrior will win I congratulate you for creating the best life

[@hannahgn]

“We all have a purpose... and we discover that purpose when we follow our passions.”

[@TheRusschannel]

Very few people on this Earth have the ability to live freely as you do... Most of us are slaves within the systems(Gov) we live in.... You can however Educate people to be aware of what they "really" need in life, and that we are NOT free where we live(most of us)... This is why Drug use and Suicide will continue to rise at extreme #'s.. They are already combined the largest cause of death.. So being "unhappy" is the leading cause of death, if you think about it...

[@therealyoda2483]

Eh, there's a difference with freedom in the US and all over the world

[@ramblinstevegiovanny1397]

I agree. Stop by my page man!

[@GrahamConnor]

True but at the same time people need money to travel. Not everyone is blessed with a big bank account.

[@SeashellSky]

I don't understand how you only have 28K subs! You deserve way more, the way this video was perfectly put together and the message behind it is incredible! Can't wait to see more from you

[@triepiclife]

"Keep the quiet places quiet" You balance your life well Sam Potter. Keep crushing it, living and believing in all things awesome.

[@bernardbakri]

I love your story, our earth needs more people like you. Great work!!! Thanks

[@CaptainPotter]

Bassam Bakri Thanks brotha I️ appreciate the compliment🙏🏽

[@Jana-ui2hg]

A world like this needs more adventurous souls like yours. Keep doing what you're doing, get lost, explore more, feel fear that's what life's all about.

[@ThiagoTostes]

DUDE, WTFF. That was maybe one of the best videos I have ever seen on the internet. Not joking! I was aware that Naiona Langer was a great video producer, but this is a whole new level.

[@funformoisesmtz8706]

We all should protect the Earth, humans try to leave less footprint, and teach your children to respect nature and all living things on earth. Nice video Captain Potter, really inspired video.

[@Rickysikumbang1]

Now, I realize Tarzan is real!

[@CaptainPotter]

Random FEED hahahaha

[@Rickysikumbang1]

Captain Potter OMG, i got reply. Im your hug fans from Indonesia. captain 😍

[@maitemonnerjahn]

This inspired me so much! I agree, let's keep quite places quiet. Whoever finds those places by themselves is meant to find them. I love your story

[@willybranlund]

Braaaaaaaaaaah🤙🏽⚡️ Haven’t been on Kauai since I was a boy. And it IS a very special place. I use to spend my summers their with my Uncle in Kapa’a surfing, diving, hunting. I didn’t realize how special growing up in Hawai’i was until I moved away. Even though Oahu has the worse traffic, it’s still a special place. Thank you for the reminder🤙🏽ALOHa⚡️

[@KelsVaughne]

Dear god man this was epic!! So inspirational 🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@litshotproductions5679]

He is such an amazing guy, truly blessed to be raised on such a beautiful island!!!

[@gastongallardo6392]

insane

[@nomads9739]

I honestly don't believe Hawaii is real. This was just too beautiful

[@Dalshii]

its breath taking experience!

[@sarahsontour]

NOMADS same

[@abbymiles9909]

I honestly don't believe you're being honest.

[@leifesaitu1081]

Most of it is filmed on the Island of Kauai

[@napenheimer01]

Paradise on Earth

[@anacarpenter9254]

Living in New Zealand 🇳🇿 The first time I saw this man was as a guest with Kimi Werner as her sous chef pulling fish burgers together so tasteful. Assimilating with the indigenous people of Hawaii in as many ways advantageous to his well being. Continuity is what you make it, solidifying a lifestyle that's been recognized already as a wholesome healthy path amongst many, Awesome...

[@uaxi6837]

Dont know what inspires me the most: your work or your passion for that place. Keep making us all dream with your videos.

[@theskepticaloptimist7774]

Potter, I’ve been following you for several years now. Let me tell you, you are one very fortunate person to grow up where you did. Great piece you made here.

[@FractalNoize]

I love how your story is so different than the most on youtube. It's about your life but also everything that influences it and drives it. I like the larger picture and grand scheme of things portrayed in the is video. The flow, editing, and sound design are super tight. Plus the ODESZA soundtracks are just pure gold.

[@mafaldahernandez-rubio8293]

My little sister was trying to prove she knows how to navigate on the internet and we ended up here. I don't know why and how, but I was meant to watch this. Thank you

[@Jenny91381]

Whoa. I am shocked he only has 82k subs. This is IMAX/CINEMA quality!!!!

[@ramonklomp3960]

"Its just that idea of im afraid, and im going to win, that im going to beat this fear. And I swear that is what drives my entire life"...... Legend!

[@sheentheexplorer3859]

I'm so glad that this popped on my recommendations! The cinematography is amazing! Your speech is everything!

[@chikisuman5163]

This video brought me into tears. Humans have consistently been fascinated with their capacity to harness what has been provided by nature in order for it to become valuable. I know there is nothing wrong with it but sometimes, we humans are deprived of the understanding about nature as a finite living system due to this patronage of flattery. What I love the most about this video is its concept of living and environmental conservation. Living in simplicity and in unity with the care of Mother Earth is indeed one of the highest human realisations

[@esperantoviro]

I am presently studying the Hawaiian language and even though I am far, far away, I am learning from the ancient tales a lot about the nature that inspired these tales. And they tell me about my own surroundings in a mysterious way. Remember, there were people there 1,000 years before you and they have many experiences that you cannot learn in just one language, esp not a language that only came to the islands 200 years ago. The Hawaiian language is not only beautiful and fairly easy to learn, but it is full of koana (riddles, enigmas) and wisdom found only there.

[@nancycarbiafancyproduction3427]

Wowowow the cinematography was beautiful but your story and way of life even more! I hope this world has more people like you one day 🤙

[@fknight]

You just earned a well-deserved subscriber. This was randomly on my KZbin Home page under "Recommended" and I'm glad the algorithm figured that out.

[@MrBurke-vk5pz]

I was gonna say the same thing

[@laurenkeller6040]

I too grew up on Kauai. Born at Wilcox and raised on beaches and on kokee and the many places between. It's hard to put into words how I feel about Kauai but there is literally no place like home. No place is like Kauai or has the community it does. I am who I am because of that place and the Hawaiians that love the land and share that love with us. Your videos put into words many things I haven't been able to verbalize. No place like home. Thanks for sharing your experiences and what I feel the true spirit of Kauai is. I live in the mainland now but Kauai will forever be the home of my heart and the lessons I learned there I will continue to share with others. Kauai is magic in the phsyical form.

[@albertkundrat1734]

On the EARTH and Its DESTINY: this very ISLAND: CAPTAIN POTTER'S Little Isle (and "Every Man's His Own ISLAND!") What a Beautiful Presentation and Life Story about Yourself!

[@kaycastellanos9950]

Such an inspiring video Sam, much love for the Earth. I just left my beautiful island Puerto Rico yesterday and came to NY and I understand perfectly what you said about not noticing that one lives in a beautiful place until we leave. I already miss the getting in the salty water and adventuring in the jungle near the beach with my dad. good vibes to you.

[@tdk4480]

Pls pls send this video to natgeo Let's make Captain famous

[@linabina141]

This video legitimately fueled my soul beyond words. Inspiring. Transformative. Real.

[@CartiaMallan]

This is so insanely beautiful I loved every second

[@amirazakeri]

speechless. amazing message Sam

[@gastongallardo6392]

amazing

[@hannahhoward2522]

I can't believe how connected I feel to what you're saying in not only this video but all of your other videos. It inspires me to make the effort to explore my own country, and go out and explore every beautiful place that is on this Earth. Every single word that you say speaks to me on another level. I'd love to see what you think of Australia, we have a few beautiful places too! Keep doing what you're doing, it's beautiful.

[@jmaychak1992]

Captain Potter you are beautiful. I absolutely love you. You make me cry tears of joy. You are so beautiful inside and out. I love your heart and soul. I love everything about you. I have such a insane crush on you. Thank you for the content you create. You are such an amazing person.

[@ByronArens]

I have the same passion and watching videos like yours inspire me to leave my city life behind and travel the world. Thank you very much for this.

[@SamKilby]

This video is beyond inspiring! If you came to New Zealand it would be an honour to show you my beautiful country! Keep the vibes coming bro :)

[@CrystalSingh1]

You Are Awesome ❤ So very inspiring! Thank you for being so incredible! Thank you for sharing🙏🏼🌸🌈🦋

[@Tensee]

Hi man, I'm french and I just discovered your channel and who you are. I just wanted to thank you for making us travel like you did with this amazing film. Coming to Hawaii is my biggest dream since I was a kid. I even plan to settle there. And you just made me realize that I have to come as soon as possible. I have a lot of respect for you! I admire the connection you have with nature and the respect you have for it. continue to do what you do and continue to inspire the world around you. Because it feels good to watch your work and it makes you want to leave and discover the world and all it has to offer to us. Thank you.

[@captainmeyer7373]

You may not realize it, but you are an inspiring, charismatic, rad guy and itś amazing what you do and it will never be unnoticed.

[@CaptainPotter]

Captain Meyer That was a hell of a compliment🙏🏽🙏🏽 thank you

[@captainmeyer7373]

No problem man!

[@boredom0808]

We honeslty need more people like you in this world. You are truly inspiring.. keep doing what you’re doing because I’m sure that it is influencing people positively 👨🏼‍✈️💪👍🤗🤗

[@gwen7831]

Your voice needs to be heard by many more people. This video and its message were beautiful. I can agree on how you mentioned that we need to do our best to keep quiet places quiet. They’d loose their worth if we destroyed them.

[@angelida7657]

It impresses me so much how someone puts the word out of how much you think about the earth. The work you've been doing on all of your videos and pictures is amazing and truly inspirational. Your creative aspect of seeing things and work on them literally blows my mind everyday. Keep going !

[@Mrbenmc]

Best one yet! I to cant wait for the day to leave my world and enter a new one, to learn and to respect all types of land and cultures. Thank you Captain Potter

[@babbon9043]

One day you all will see , you all will see . for now I will go on living a life with out fear its the only life worth living . you all will see . Make this day the day you see for all you have to do is look and you will see you all will see . May all the love in the world be yours .

[@kathleengrist3962]

You're my role model in life right now. I strive to accomplish what you have and get out into the world and just... experience. We think in a similar manner and I love it. Keep doing what you're doing, Sam and don't ever stop.

[@emillioresendez721]

The cinematography was absolutely stunning! Great video my guy

[@luipaulo8975]

Damn this is beautiful! The narrative is out of this world - so poetic! The cinematography is superb - a work of art. There is so much talent and gift! I just subscribed… and now I’m binge watching the content on your channel. 🙏❤️🌺

[@Matt-yn5et]

You have so much respect from your viewers; we love the content you're putting out!

[@CaptainPotter]

Matt Ohm most definitely thankful for everyone of you 🙏🏽

[@mysteriousdivers5515]

I WILL LIVE IN HAWAII SOME DAY! I will find a way and I'll do what ever it takes! Im forever in love with the Beauty and natural power that Hawaii has to offer..😍

[@JakeRichandAnnaChah]

The message about sharing too much hit home dude! really appreciate it. It's 2018 and there's way too many people online telling our youth to SHARE EVERYTHING! document don't create! DO MORE! I appreciate their hustle but the beauty you captured in this film embodied everything those messages aren't, and in all honesty, creativity is the only thing that will transcend. Thanks homie.

[@jacubgomez1337]

Truely one of my favorite shorts. Your so dope bro keep doing what your doing

[@Keeratipong]

I played this video more than 5 times. i see more detail each time i watch it. You're like writing a poem onto this video. Really amazing footage, sounds. How long does it take for you to edit it?

[@SojournistActual]

Beautiful! So glad you are in the world. Keep letting your voice be heard. It's good for us all.

[@bawabro]

this is like the matrix.... its so beautiful.. why dont more people see this.. love it everytime i see it... so rich.. every cut is precise.. its perfect !

[@Claudia1o1]

absolutely beautiful

[@AdventureVibes]

You're here for all the right reasons! loved you're message, cinematography, and lifestyle. Very excited to check out the rest of your content!

[@emilypatrick9590]

You my dear wild child are the deffinition of a free soul, keep on keeping on and safe journeys. What a life, kid..

[@kaserbermo]

Little Braddah I’m so proud of you! Embodiment of Aloha!

[@keanandrade8779]

Wow. Inspiring

[@sugaxsavage4640]

You are a very inspiring person! I want to work hard to have an attitude and mind like yours!

[@jaronsurf]

This channel deserves to be a 1mil+ channel. This quality is amazing!

[@nuryquirozgtez6622]

Contagias... Inspiras muchacho, dale no pares, con todo a continuar viviendo y disfrutando la vida!!! 😍👏👏👏❤

[@thalya.oliveira]

This place is unbelievable 💕

[@HoStevie]

*Good story* 👍

[@jjuliiiii]

I have only one word - AMAZING!!!

[@stelmo4u1]

YOU ARE A REMARKABLE HUMAN BEING !!!

[@australiansummer]

This video was enthralling, it covered so many topics that were so different yet somehow flowed so perfectly into one another. Your ability to create meaning and inspiration in just a short video is incredible - I'm oddly so proud of you and the person you are, even though I don't know you at all. Thank you for sharing this (& not sharing the quiet places)

[@RoadTo39]

oyeaaaah this Capt x #BDteam absolutely make me so inspiring. Idk how, but i need to get my own story someday !!! and one more.... ODESZA is the best !!!!

[@babyade100]

The respect and love you have for nature is angelic and beautiful... as are you Sam!

[@jessicabrown4150]

This was the BEST video iv ever watched on KZbin! this needs to shared all around the world for everyone to see, for peole to realise and open there eyes to the planet we live on. Truly magic, there's hope when there's people like you!

[@alexobrien4090]

Aye Sam. Nice story, the earth needs more people like you :D

[@kierstenalyssa388]

thank you so much for this, i’ve been trying to put my feelings into words ever since i left hawaii and this did it perfectly. such a beautiful place that i feel like a piece of me will always be at. ps the amount of creativity shown in this is all around is amazing :)

[@AriWanders]

Incredible story. Incredible place. Incredible filmmaking​. Incredible.

[@NoelleOCleary]

💥Sam, you've quickly become an utmost inspiration. Your heart of Gold shines truth on the quality of life that belongs to our miraculous home and all creatures that wander upon. Your eye captures and delivers a profound experience that ignites fireworks of hope. May the force of Kulaniapia stay with you dear soul🌈 Mahalo Love from your neighbor ~Noelle❤‍🔥

[@FlavioDeFeo]

Really inspiring. Beautiful.

[@aanghel]

You got a sub here man. This was beautiful.

[@KingsMom831]

For sure!!! Me too! Came from Kimmi’s channel😁

[@foundationeducat6711]

I like the fact that he acts like himself (thats what i think) in his videos and that he seems like a fun and good person. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!

[@xdxegs]

I keep rewatching and rewatching. How do you not have millions of subscribers.. people are watching the wrong content. This is breathtaking.

[@conornolan8556]

Wow, this is probabky the best video Ive seen on youtube

[@yanadmytryshyn6925]

This is the most beautiful video I’ve ever seen in my entire life. You do amazing job. Keep going 🤩

[@lucial.3958]

Wow. These editing skills!! HIGHLY PROFESSIONAL and the way you made the film: focussing on the real sounds.. wow this is mesmerizing, you blow my mind... thank you!!

[@yasmineanisanuha1969]

I'm still watching this over and over in 2020😍

[@taiofearth2222]

This gives me so much joy man! This deserves 10M views at least

[@CaptainPotter]

Tai Horgan 😊🙏🏽

[@vanshelton1786]

Hey man, OhItsGhost again, different account, same dude 😂 “It’s just that idea of i’m afraid, and i’m going to win, i’m going to beat this fear” what an amazing video, editing on point. The fact that you live this life that brings you to so many places but you still say that “my footprint that I am leaving on this earth is a good one” is, i believe, the correct mindset. Not many people really have the belief that the Earth is sacred, to be treated with respect. Growing up, like you, I freedive, spearfish, scuba, hunt, etc. I learned how much the Earth could give, it’s plentiful oceans, forests, environment and I began making sure that what it gave to me, it provided for myself and what I didn’t need, I gave to others. Ensuring that everything that had a use, was used. This video was super inspirational, almost making me want to live on Hawaii! while giving a positive vibe and message, good on ya Capt. “I learned that courage was not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it. The brave man is not he who does not feel afraid, but he who conquers that fear.” - Nelson Mandela Thought you may enjoy this quote from a man that knew fear first hand.

[@CaptainPotter]

LiquidSquid Nelson’s da guy😎👊🏽

[@vanshelton1786]

Captain Potter True 👊🏻

[@stonedalligator2025]

What an amazing world God created.

[@alyonae.s.6881]

!!!!!!!!!!! N o words for a comments - pure emotions

[@CremaKids]

You're the best Sam! 😍🔥🔝🤙🌌 #SamCrew

[@NainoaLanger]

Still probably my favorite project I've done so far haha. Cant wait to do more with ya bud!

[@elliotlovgren2031]

Hey i know you guys said that you dont want to expose your locations but what part of hawaii is this cuz honestly from this video my future goal is to live here

[@BartianRachmat]

Btw, how did you record the sound of every action?

[@anastrawberry8047]

@@elliotlovgren2031 hi Elliot! It’s been three years since you wrote your comment so I’m sure you probably have found out by now where this is filmed. are you already living in any Hawaiian island ? This video is Kauai Aloha!

[@thepilgrimsview435]

What i expected was one of these super-crazy-instagram-vlog-traveller-kids showing of how theire life is just amazing and super cool. What if saw was a young, humble, alive human, with a great life, but so reflective and grateful for it, that its just a pleasure to watch. And his last words, from 8:14 on, where so deep and honest, and you can hear from his voice, that he really meant it. Great Work, keep it up!

[@MrLred125]

In all honesty, this was the best cinematography I have ever seen on this platform. You truly have something in you that I and many others do not have. Good luck on the journey.

[@JAY3TeeVee]

And I thought Casey Niestat told a good story....holy smoke dude...goals!

[@mr.m1154]

Nice! Sucks that most of us have to live in grid lock suburbia though :/

[@miket9396]

Mr. M ... Have to?

[@mr.m1154]

Mike T Kids, people that don't have much, people in places such as North Korea or even places with no water surrounding them. :((

[@miket9396]

Mr. M ... when you use the word "suburbia" I don't think of North Korea, but middle class people that do have the choice to move wherever they want, albeit with the typical constraints that could arise. Most of suburbia imo follows the flow, when in reality they have a choice. Might take some planning, perseverance, and maybe for some it'll never happen, but I saying they have to is a bit misguided.

[@derekgardner3643]

I lived on Kauai for five months this year and you just inspired me to do everything in my power to get back to the islands. There’s a connection with nature and self that occurs out there that’s almost indescribable, but you did a great job doing so in this video along with amazing footage! Thanks for the beautiful content.

[@bridielennox87]

this video is so god damn inspiring, I'm lost for words. Whilst watching this, i stared to cry, i cried because i realise now, us humans where not at all put her on earth to just go day by day without realising what nature is, and how beautiful it is. After watching this, all i want to do is explore, there is more to life than what you see in front of you, sometimes you need to look around. enjoy this earth while its still beautiful. thank you sam for letting me see what there is to enjoy in life. Your story absolutely amazing and i look up to it, someday hoping to live mine like yours!

[@amtsprings5]

The first song is; it’s only by odesza Second song; meridian by odesza Last song ?

[@bentrscher3669]

do you know the intro song?

[@Cycle_1337]

@@bentrscher3669 do you know the intro song?

[@bentrscher3669]

@@Cycle_1337 haha yes i found it after 3 month of searching 🤩 kzbin.info/www/bejne/aWrbhGCNfcd6h6c

[@mikehelleluja3426]

Sam that was truly an incredible piece of work. Amazing. I can't get past it.

[@chriswalley0714]

the sound on this film is next level. epic.

[@chickenbun1650]

Hello from the AUS 🇦🇺 So glad I found you on KZbin! You speak my soul

[@ca11um_bowes]

The storytelling is absolutely incredible.