The time I almost died... (and talking about that mid-life crisis thing)

[@alexiekola]

as a 36 year old that has add an heart attack last year i look back on my life and realised i wasnt living for me. I now am a social worker specialling in disability and teaching people to be creative and to give things ago, i dont feel like i am working at all and i am now happy every day for the effect i have on people

[@UntamedScience]

Wow. That's amazing. Thanks for sharing that.

[@mudfossiluniversity]

Take Probiotics they will save your life.

[@TheNaturalMedia]

You and Untamed Science are one of the reasons I started into science filmmaking. I have been for some years now following you guys and the videos you make, and I can only be thankful for what you are doing! I have learned a lot!!! Now more than ever, we need to show people how science is important in our lives. It seems to me that with the raise of "idiocracy" worldwide, people are losing faith in it and not seen it as so important anymore. That's why we NEED people like you! But, whatever pat you choose for your life from now, I sincerely hope you keep filming and advocating for science. Cheers!

[@UntamedScience]

Thanks. That's a special comment for me. I hope we get to cross paths in person one day. Good luck on your journey!

[@TheNaturalMedia]

@@UntamedScience Thanks! I hope we will have the chance to meet someday too ... it would be an honor!

[@waldo_s]

I was acutely aware of this shift when I turned 40 two years ago. Now I have this constant push to do more adventurous stuff so I don’t regret not doing them when I am old and not physically able anymore 😏

[@UntamedScience]

Awesome! Well said.

[@luizfelipegarcia727]

Hey Rob, just want to thank you for making videos, teaching and inspiring me to keep learning and creating. Following you a couple of years now, and I'm very grateful for all the lessons, not only on filming but living as well. Hugs from Brazil!

[@musicnmastii]

I am surprised this video of yours has not yet kicked off!!! You are awesome Rob!!! You are unique. Stay the way you are... 👍🏻

[@AFFINITYLEGEND3]

A lot of other comments sum up what I wanted to say. So I'll point out something I thought right at the beginning of your video: That is a bad ass beard you're rocking. May we all be so fortunate to look as cool at 40. Your videos help us deal with a lot of similar issues. Whether it's depression or filming tips, you've accomplished so much that we're often inspired. I'll never forget seeing you on a Discovery Channel show about mysterious places on Earth and excitedly turning to my girlfriend to tell her "that's Rob Nelson! I've been watching his channel for years! He's awesome".

[@rtyria]

I don't know if I could answer your questionnaire. I'm a relatively recent subscriber who stumbled over your stop motion basics videos and some of your other How to's. You explain things very well, but your stuff rarely shows up in my feed so I can't say much about them. On the subject of midlife crises, I suspect many people have those moments when they realize that there is more to life than what they are doing. I suspect the difference in cultures might lie more on how people view their importance to those in their immediate sphere of influence (friends, family, local community) and the typical western daily life being more devoid of that kind of impact. That very unscientific observation is based on the few mid-life crises I've observed where people simply wanted to make a difference, or wanted the things they did to matter, compared to my limited interactions with immigrants especially from the far east who had very close knit families and whose lives had profound impacts on those closest to them.

[@Veptis]

Oh wow, I have already been missing your videos. Going on a canoe tour in South Germany on the river Isar is one of my most beautiful memories. The nature observed and peacefulness around you is outstanding. But I haven't faced any situations where I felt like my life will end here. Over the past weeks I haven't been home and my thermal camera project has taken no progress, I reached out to a few more people and got a single reply at least. Now I am going to fill out the form to help you out.

[@UntamedScience]

Hey... Thanks. Again, I always enjoy seeing your comments on the videos and hearing how you are.

[@caverken]

Wow dude you got balls. I remember one of your old cartoon videos where you boat sank in Hawaii. You told the story in such a relate-able way that I still remember it and yet you still get in boats. Your always welcome to come cave in Kentucky if you need to hide from life's BS.

[@BadKarma714]

I wish I can hide in a cave for awhile California life sucks

[@caverken]

@@BadKarma714 Sorry to hear it sucks out there. They have some decent caves out there and the ones over at Carlsbad NM are freaking otherworldly.

[@UntamedScience]

Thanks! That would be fantastic actually. Maybe not right away, but boy, that sounds awesome sooner than later!

[@RoisinMcAuliffe]

Wow, I’m so glad you’re okay! That must really change your perspective on things when you come that close to death. I’m 30, but my father passed away on August 1st and it has shaken me in many ways. I am grieving and emotionally exhausted, all while feeling pushed to get things going in my life - my opinion on how much time we have in life is completely changed. It’s like a mini life crisis. I quit my job and went all in on my own income sources. I want to experience more. It’s hard because this is mixed with feeling upset that my father never got to finish his creative projects and also I’m missing the hell out of him. Life is different now. I feel like a chapter just closed.

[@robnelsonfilms]

Sorry to hear that. I appreciate the thoughts and perspective on it. It's good to hear what you're going through too. I thought I'd share simply because I don't see many people (who seem to have it together) sharing what I think is a very real and common thing for so many. As far as I can tell anyhow...

[@CalvinHicks1]

Happy Birthday! Leos ROCK!

[@UntamedScience]

Agreed

[@ChrissyAnzlovar]

🦁🦁🦁

[@ZaberAnsaryOfficial]

Stay safe out there man. Still Grant Thompson dying while paragliding is fresh in memory. Also Happy Belated Birthday.

[@anamariaorozco9626]

Midlife crisis are awesome. They are doors to the most amazing life changes. We mature, you know? And it becomes a must to reevaluate and go about things in a smarter, more effective and wiser way. Life actually gets better for those in continuous growth, like yourself. Keep it going handsome!!!

[@robnelsonfilms]

:) Thanks AnaMaria! I think you're probably right. I'm looking forward to a big new change.

[@ephotosaver]

First glad you are fine. That must have been scary. I was very depressed when I turned 30 when I look back, what was I thinking now that am much older. I know what you are going through. Keep on doing what you do and keep on creating this great content.

[@Listondmp]

I’m so so happy for you!! You conquer your fear!! Guau!!! I really like your job and videos and if I could I would make an effort to support more financially but I can’t, so I will share your videos with my students and keep sharing and again and again... thanks for all your work!! Greetings from Chile!! Cristian

[@ToxicSocks24]

Happy birthday!

[@RaduDumitrache]

I understand completely how it feels. I too am going through the same, at the same age and apparently my inclinations are in the same direction - photography and arts. Pretty sure we're pieces of a potential middle age social study. I like your KZbin video format, their presentation and energy transmitted. Subscribed.

[@siparnell9071]

Hey Rob, Interesting video. Thoughtful. I really like that 🙂👍 And in my 50 year-old British body, living in Japan for the last 15+ years, I'd say that a "mid-life crisis" hits everyone: at different times, in different ways, and at varying intensities. The key is to approach it positively and to NOT fall into the cliché trap of chasing youth. 😊

[@EMBEVIDEO]

A bit older than you I experience the same "change in thinking" at I find it quite interesting but also a bit strange. Feels like you change into someone else...

[@GusDaCosta]

Glad you are ok, that’s scary!

[@SyNcLife]

Happy Birthday

[@UntamedScience]

Thanks

[@doug_hardman]

I think you just came out of the damp and took control. Good on ya.

[@UntamedScience]

That seems like a good assessment. Thanks Doug.

[@amansoori]

I'm 37 now. I fully expect to be hit by this. No wonder they call mid life crisis the widow maker.

[@vendettarevo]

i'm 32 and i live this crisis :)

[@ToxicSocks24]

Your dying at 64

[@GLOBIK]

Can I ask you for the same favour in return? I'd be happy to fill your form and answer the questions, but I'd love to get the same questions answered by you about me and my content in return. Would that be possible?

[@BadKarma714]

What happened to my other comment?

[@devendrapisda3528]

You look like Hollywood Star.

[@melanciamaluca8288]

Did you married with Naomi ?

[@Negasuki]

fk water

[@romeosamudera5772]

Try to learn your religion more brother, then try to understand Islam then, hope you found it brother