Stages of Life

[@Hassansalman3h0ll]

As a young man I can listen to this guy forever. Nobody is speaking like this to us no more.

[@dirtyunclehubert]

AND on top, without any "intentions". doesnt wanna sell ideology, products, "masterclasses". doesnt care or beg for likes views or money. stay and listen or dont. your choice.

[@Pablo-ms7vq]

Indeed 😢

[@ruck27]

It’s up to us to grow older and wiser and speak to the young men like Dewayne did for us.

[@StarshineInTHEnorth]

⁠@@ruck27The older woman as well. We are called to🪶

[@StarshineInTHEnorth]

That made me a bit sad to hear yet I know it’s been true. Sorry we failed you. Or that too many people have. As we age we become the elders. The youth needs us🪶

[@dr.froghopper6711]

Brother, I’m 68 years old, been married to the same woman for 44 years. You speak truth here. What I think that God has shown me is that we need a Graybeard Society in the world today. 45-46 years ago I thought I was a badass running with Special Forces and keeping up. I’m paying for that to this day in a body that got beat to crap. I still know what I knew then but I’ve since learned that there is always a bigger badass. It’s called life. God has humbled me.

[@Last_Chance.]

What team were you on?

[@John_Connor556]

TY for your service & well said. Life, Yah, etc. humbles us all, daily.

[@lauraalbertson7821]

P.s. I so relate to being alone . It is my happy place as well . And I also love others and want to help them 🙏♥️Laura ♥️

[@meltouchet344]

The Body Keeps Score💯

[@Last_Chance.]

@@meltouchet344 you ain't lying

[@2LiterDrPepper]

“When an old man dies, a library burns to the ground.” It’s cliche but so true. I’m going to work in packing and guiding hunts out west after college. God willing I can find someone to mentor me. Thank you Dewayne.

[@jeffersonmayes4657]

Well Dwayne would be good at that! Nothing beats listening to a old cowboy that's done it!!

[@ufc990]

What are you going to college for? Is it affordable? If you don't mind me asking, just wondering why you don't start working first and then go back to college later or better yet, just learn whatever it is you're learning about in college on your own, while working in the packing industry and such?

[@KH-rt3ef]

I’d mentor you some but you don’t seem like you need it.

[@2LiterDrPepper]

@@ufc990 Like most kids out of high school I didn’t know what I wanted to do in life. It took me going to university to make me realize what I really wanted to do. I just want to finish and not it be a total waste of time. Thankfully I won’t have to worry about debt. I’m learning as much as I can in my time off.

[@2LiterDrPepper]

@@ufc990I’m going to school for engineering btw

[@1478ricky]

Hi Dwayne, I'm 73 and started splitting logs and cutting up fallen trees for firewood for my daughters, point is, in my early to late 60's I loved splitting the logs with a great wee (small) axe I had, reached 71 and it just wasn't so easy or satisfying but still needed to split logs. So having a tractor to go and lift the wood I decided a log splitter for the tractor would be a good idea and that's what I did, now I'm splitting more wood than I ever did, you know what it's still as satisfing as ever, using my brain not my brawn. My Old dad told me something that I'm only getting to understand now, he said Lawrence pace yourself, you don't have to do something in 1 hr and be knackered (tired out unable to contiue) when you could do it slower and then continue to do something else without having to rest up, because you paced (slow & Steady) yourself. Love your content a new convert!

[@garrettangelici1622]

My cancer came back and I found out last week, this was one of the first channels I thought of. I knew I needed some wisdom

[@YANNI_777]

Praying for you brother🙏🏽

[@garrettangelici1622]

@@YANNI_777thank you!

[@yofinance1777]

Atb ❤

[@dragonblaze3419]

Praying for you

[@lauraalbertson7821]

@@garrettangelici1622 I had cancer twice . That was 25 years ago. I did have a miracle the second time . The second surgery, they discovered the cancer was already gone ! I had prayed for that to happen. So i am praying for you to see a Miracle. However God shows up for you , HE will 🙏🕊🙏 Laura 🇺🇸

[@MikeMeade-b9w]

I read yesterday, “it may be too late to be what you were, but you can still be something else”. This just reinforces that.

[@PoppyHerbert-t5r]

Yes there is always a new direction if we are open to it 😊

[@BelindaMcFaddin]

I'm a woman, long divorced and retired for health reasons a few years ago as an RN. I cried watching and listening to this because I related to all of it. My two children are in their 30s with great careers but on opposite sides of the country. They don't really know how much I miss them and long to see them. My sister recently died, she was the last of my immediate family. Everyone is gone and all are scattered, and the loneliness gets the best of me on many days. Jesus is my conversationalist on whom I depend. Don't mean in any way to sound pitiful or morose, only that my sunset years have so far proven to be the darkest of my life. I love your posts for having a way of putting some peace in my heart, in hopes that life has hope for me yet.

[@MJ98.]

My mom is an RN as well. You should be fine miss. God bless. ❤

[@ZenithBeyond]

You should meet your kids more often. Tell them 😊

[@shaping_the_Invisible]

Let them know how much you miss them. Keep reminding them you love them. Squeaky wheel gets the oil.

[@TrevorBrazil]

If you can,find a group you can join,tht interest you, meet new people, and chat yo your kids,when they have time,belive me they miss you two, I have an old dog 🐶, the only thing that will live with me but we go walking every day, and enjoy the worldaround us, I hope you feel better. 😊

[@richardteale3217]

Hi Belinda, I’m a seventy year old Englishman and my wife died twenty years ago in horrible circumstances. It’s tough for we people on our own ,but we tough it out and keep going. I too have kids and grandkids who I don’t see often enough . I know they care but they have their own lives ,and let’s be honest ,they are growing into an increasingly insane world . I just try and count my blessings every day and live in the moment ……it doesn’t always work ,so on some days I have to give myself a talking to. One thing I have discovered is that the best people I meet have either been through bad times or are presently suffering hardship. There are many smug self satisfied people about and I avoid them like the plague , as to me they are a vexation to the spirit ,as the eulogy says. Love and best wishes Belinda, and keep on trucking! Xx🇬🇧🇬🇧🇨🇦🇺🇸❤

[@Graywulf521]

Spot on Dwayne! 66 years old. And not sure what my purpose is anymore. I feel lonely and forgotten. Spend most of my days alone, seems nobody has any time for me anymore. Spent 35 years keeping watch over and protecting my community. (LEO) now it’s like nobody even knows me. I’m a believer and lover of CHRIST so hopefully I’m on that narrow road.

[@WiscoMike]

It's your job to find re-purpose. Teach. Volunteer. Run for office. Start a business. If you don't, you're an oxygen consuming, walking corpse just waiting to tip over dead.

[@devinbartley5768]

I'd recommend volunteering for your community or if you can't find a volunteer organization that's a good fit for you, start your own non profit or initiative to champion values that you think are important. Your experience in law enforcement will really contribute to your knowledge of what work is important. It takes time and patience to find the right non profit that you fit with so don't get discouraged if people arnt looking for help or if you find organizations you don't like, eventually you will find something if you put yourself out there. And id reframe what you are doing. You arnt retired, you are financially independent. Now you get to do whatever work makes you satisfied and you can do it for low or no pay. Hope this helps you find purpose and connection to community during these later years of your life and best of luck.

[@DesertAdventuresinArizona]

Thank you for your Service. 👮

[@RoyRSA]

If you have Christ you have everything you need ❤️

[@lauraalbertson7821]

@@Graywulf521 I do know at 71 the feeling of being left out and not remembered . I decided when I was younger , I will not go to that place in my heart where I am stuck with no reason to be here . Sooooo , I pray and go to the gym , and pray 🙏 and ask God every day, who needs to be seen and loved ? Amazing, every day He brings someone to smile at . Or pray for when I pass by them. I believe in our quiet, simple lives, it can be the best of times with the Purpose for Him ! 🇺🇸Laura

[@christophercarnahan922]

I just wanna say as a young man of 26 with a 2nd baby on the way i really do appreciate this channel and all the older fellas that are willing to teach some things that they have learned in their lives to hopefully make us better men so we can have some stories to teach in our time

[@MJ98.]

Damn congratulations. I'm same age as you, not figured out shit.

[@christophercarnahan922]

@MJ98. i aint figured out much man. All i know is that I'm determined to be a good father and a good man and both are gonna take a lifetime to master. It wasn't that long ago i was a depressed drop out working at wendys and getting high everyday. To now working in at a much better paying job about to be married in a month with a 2nd kid on the way, no smoking, no drinking. Now obviously there was years in between then and now but it took years of running through bullshit and not so good decisions for me to finally get a general idea of where i want to go in life. So give it time and eventually you'll figure out where you wanna be based on where you've been and where you didnt like to be.

[@MJ98.]

@christophercarnahan922 Thank you boss.

[@Digi-Lizard]

@@christophercarnahan922 respect brother👊

[@RandyAndyShow]

Im your age and never even had a long term girlfriend. I envy you a bit I wont lie

[@cowpuncher5099]

“the older the violin the sweeter the music” I’m a witness.

[@Last_Chance.]

Say it again

[@StevenPuac]

“We need to celebrate not being the man that we used to be-because we are now the man that we are.” Truly deep and insightful. Reminds me of that one bible verse: “When I was a child, I spoke as a child, I understood as a child, I thought as a child: but when I became a man, I put away childish things.” 1 Corinthians 13:11

[@StarshineInTHEnorth]

@@StevenPuac exactly👍🏼

[@Last_Chance.]

Word

[@RobertBell-j7i]

18 year old man here, I watch these videos every day when I get up and when I go to bed. The impact this man has had on me has been monumental. I had a gambling and drug addiction and that is all in the past now and as much as I hate myself for the impact it has had on my family and my life, I’ve learned to love myself and be a better man each day. Thank you Dwayne

[@Rufio1975]

Whats sad is companies don't understand that. I was an industrial maintenance tech for over 20 years. Worked on cnc machines. Whenever I started at the first company,there was an old man that was on the team. He was maybe 70. Yes was slower than he used to be but he was a kind old man and super intelligent. He didn't know me at all and immediately offered to help me whenever I needed it. They fired him because they said he couldn't do the job anymore in a timely manner. Instead of keeping him and making him a supervisor or trainer,they fired him. A few months later we heard he died. I guess he felt he had no purpose. Still makes me angry to this day.

[@snail415]

I don’t even know you and that pisses me off. All we can do is pay forward what the unavenged gave us. And fight when it’s time-to.

[@samuelakilakalua3134]

​@@snail415happens more often than we think 🤔 🙏

[@Rufio1975]

@@snail415 Agree

[@melvingibson4525]

They made a huge mistake. Older guys are slower but they never make mistakes and catch things before they are a problem.

[@EVOMAN14]

We waste old people. Ive said this for years. Men especially need an older peer to learn from

[@tankcrowe7668]

Just turned 69, good luck finding a young man nowadays that will heed advice. I have sons and grandsons that break my heart watching them struggle because they think they know more than they do and will not take advantage of the experience of wisdom. So the last stage is realizing you have done all you can do. But thinking back i and everyone i knew was much the same. No matter who tries to help and teach, the hard knocks seems to be the greatest teacher in the end. Im at the watching and shaking my head stage.

[@Last_Chance.]

Youth is wasted on the young

[@matthewsmith2078]

I sympathise, but I also think sometimes people have to learn from experience. Like every young man that’s ever breathed, I did stupid things when I was young. Often you have to make the mistakes to learn from them, especially if you are young, arrogant, and full of testosterone

[@runswithraptors]

Easily sharing wisdom in order to strengthen the resilience of young people and help bring up younger generations is frowned upon in this culture. It's a big money grab and the more ignorant they keep young people the easier they are to prey upon 😢

[@SakkerOG]

Well... I'm turning 29 in a month. Lost my role models and destroyed my life heavy. pops in 2016 and grandpops in 2020. Now I try hold steady spine and clear head, but many times I feel like I lack knowledge or judgment or even maybe morals when faced with really difficult problems. I also agree that hard knocks seem to be greatest teacher in the end. I now value insights way more and sometimes I also feel like I am in control. But having traumas I guess maybe is what is throwing me in a blender and I ask my ideas over from few people I trust, so I know I'm not misjudging or anything in my head. Ah its so hard to be honest, but should it be easy also? I think... hmmm. Yea having really easy life can also be super great but this hardships also great experience too... Maybe im little rtarded and try look everything on the brightside. I was on farm this summer and this guys cowboy mentality make me wresle little calfs or what ever little cows for eartagging like boss. If I could rid myself of doubt... Ah I dont even know what I'm yapping. Take care my man! Maybe I wanted to say that there definetly is a group of men who are looking for good advice

[@UnrelentingWolf]

I am youth and am desperate to look for a mentor figure. Guess we are both looking in the wrong places. Im so lost.

[@AaAsCd]

Respect From Jamaica. I'm black. I appreciate your content. I wish men all around the world to have good values and good mental health and emotional intelligence. Please continue to put good and encouraging content out for those who have ears and want to hear.

[@mikev6018]

Man I woke up a little off and grumpy this morning. Sat down with some black cold brew and watched this. Made my day, thanks. 👍

[@dojocho1894]

I've lived multiple lives Now at 63 divorced and alone, I am venturing onto the new phase of my life...All I can honestly say is the Good Lord helps me daily...its hard to believe but I was adopted from a foundling hospital and was very sick, I grew up with the greatest parents ever...now they are all gone ...then one day I realized, The Lord saved my life when I couldn't even have saved myself as a baby.....Im forever grateful. I am his work in progress.

[@tomsterbg8130]

We realize it one day or another, i'm happy to have known that my parents turned me into who i am because of two simple things - orthodox christianity and my dad's way of teaching stoicism without ever mentioning what it is. He basically formed my entire life with "always think before you do something" and for this I have cried in gratitude. Especially so that i know all this at 19, who knows what i'll learn and pass on to others by 60...

[@maxf7351]

It's a tough pill to swallow knowing that you can't physically do what you used to, particularly for highly active & physical guys. It breaks many mens spirit in their older yrs which is unfortunate

[@beetastik8219]

As a woman, I appreciate your videos and never take offense to you directing your dialogue toward men. If I can take the advice I take it regardless. It’s also really cool to learn more about the deeper side of men that they don’t typically show us. I love your genuine content. ❤

[@meltouchet344]

Likewise, I'm a 55, almost 56 yr old woman w/ three babies (35, almost 25 & newly 18 yr old

[@shawnettepriest8524]

​@meltouchet344 Amen survivor sister 🙏

[@shawnettepriest8524]

Amen!

[@PoppyHerbert-t5r]

Love it too as a woman

[@emissary_kyle]

See, these are the conversations that I wish I could have with my elders. Growing old should be a celebration of life and experience.

[@GalloVerdesFarms]

My aunty Meg had a horse and your talking of horses takes me back to a time where we would visit her horse it’s a beautiful life. Thank you

[@kristinvoss9857]

I'm not a man - I am an old woman - but I agree 100% with what you are saying. You older guys with all your wisdom (well, some don't have wisdom but they were never going to) are a valuable resource in this world. You can literally keep someone or a good horse from getting hurt bad or killed. This is something you took your whole life to come to, all this know-how, and it is probably more valuable than brute strength or everlasting stamina. And having the good sense to find the good in your days and be there with a willing heart especially for your family is just something without price. I can't ride anymore and don't have a horse but I do love to see your horses and hear all your good teaching. And, you are darn right you do not want to sneak up on a wild hog with a little ax. That man was just being watched over at that point and should not count on every attempt going well. Enjoy those grandkids and all the good horses, mules and dogs.

[@dawncarter2759]

my hubby was forced into retirement in June. He will be 67 the end of the month. The window place he worked for is closing. He was part of the first people to be let go. He has been pretty hard to deal with. Grumpy and short with me. Yelling at me at times. We have been married 37 years the end of the month. I played this video loud so he could hear it. He is a jack of all trades. He has 2 sons in their 30's that can benefit from his knowledge. Thank you

[@arthurfonzarelli9828]

Have him go get his testosterone levels checked. I have him get on hormone replacement therapy. It turns a grumpy old man into a happy guy, trust me I know😊

[@Malfeasance455]

Your voice needs to be widely heard, especially in this day and age. Thank you so much.

[@aaronnoffsinger5922]

I've noticed that modern society treats me at 46 years old who spent 8 years in combat as a young man, now a master plumber, like I should be able to work like a twenty-year-old. It just doesn't work that way. One person can't be the leader and productive labor at the same time effectively. They want it all in one package. I became a truck driver and those people treated me like I was five. Crazy world full of strange perspectives we live in these days

[@lowtechderrick]

After 2 million kms you get used to it...

[@aaronnoffsinger5922]

@@lowtechderrick NOPE ! Nobody who's working hard should have to tolerate that type of treatment or disrespect. Industry standard needs improvement.

[@swampyankee72]

Im 65, and I live back east. I was a Firefighter for 15 years, a Police officer for 8, then a machinist and logger the rest of the time. The problem today is that everyone expects you to go to pasture and hush. I went to the local FD and tried to volunteer to help. "Sorry, you're an insurance liability." I went to the PD, and it was the same story. I went through several logging outfits here in Maine, offering to help. Hell, I'll push a broom or wash a damn truck. "Sorry, you're an insurance liability." I even went to the Schools offering to be a big brother. Because of the way the world is, they don't do Big Brother like they used to because of sexual predators. So I go out to my shed and putter and try not to be bitter. But it's tough not to when you have a life of experience and no one wants to hear it.

[@Lightandlovetoyou]

Thank you for you shared words and your service in FD and police sir Don’t slip and be bitter You never ever know when a young one will need your words You never know who will read your comments in here Or in life All it takes is one ☝️ moment One comment to align a soul and save a life Hang in there man Thank you again

[@ron1836]

The lawyers ruined the world. Seriously. Big big part of all that went sour. Said it yourself. Everyone is worried about being sued or losing coverage so they can be insured in case they do get sued. I get it brother. And I am one of the sort that is inclined to carry a more negative hopeless, sick of it all... The problems are too vast and no one cares, so I will just be angry towards modernity and mankind as a package... Haha. BUT maybe instead of always asking others if you can join them. Start something yourself. Anywhere, doing anything, with anyone , or no one but yourself if that's how it goes down.. but from thinking on what you said it seems to me that you could find one thing out in the world somewhere that would be benefited from someone doing it. Yet no one is.... Find that thing. Especially if it calls to you often or relates to skills or proclivities you hold. It's like I told this kid at work just last night. Speaking back and forth about how frustrating and utterly hopeless our workplace is. And how no one trys and no one cares. But that's the exact thing KEEPING it going that same way and getting worse into the future. So if it honestly does bother you. The only real choice you have is to do the best you can. Go above and beyond. Even while nearly all others barely could be considered to be even working... Because it's just the right thing to do. Because going through life participating knowingly in things that you know are not right and just giving up. That trains your mind and body for only greater negatively and weakness. And you will not respect yourself, nor will anyone else ever have much of a reason to have any respect for you either. Long story short. I then put it all together in the saying "anything worth doing at all, is worth doing RIGHT". Idk friend. Maybe Instead of feeling defeated and left out and helpless... Get serious. Gotta ask yourself what you honestly want. And are willing to do. Then if the answer is "I'm not upset and or motivated enough to honestly do what it takes , what the world NEEDS to allow me to participate in something great... If you know you can't, won't, or don't... How can you ever harbor any ill feelings about any of it anyways? BUT if you are actually serious and are one of the rare "real ones" out there. Then you already know exactly someone or something that you could benefit right now. Even if it's unorthodox and small. Just go do it! And that leads to the next, then the next... Hell maybe go door to door and tell folks who you are. And how you are a neighbor of theirs... A retired firefighter. And you were looking to put together a small informational and life and crisis training group for any local kids that would be interested. Or would benefit. Things like teaching younger kids how to check smoke detectors, identify fire hazards... How to use a fire extinguisher... Small stuff like that. Design a little packet or few day course. Few hours a day... Take them to places where they can do something kinda fun. That they never did before. But also be teaching them information that will stick in their head somewhere. Where one day they could save lives or property because of something you taught them!

[@Perception.mp4]

I'm the type of person who loves listening to other peoples experiences, and I deeply value it. One day you'll get the opportunity

[@swampyankee72]

@@Perception.mp4 You just did...

[@OrdnanceTV]

I wanna hear what you've learned dude. Get yourself a camera and a mic and just start talking. Many younger than me (35) and up would love to hear what you gotta say.

[@craigtittsworth9440]

Yes sir brother, being 64 & semi retired I am VERY HAPPY these days. Still working ( have owned a Painting business for over 25 years) but only doing the jobs I want & when I want. ... The Lord has blessed me with this career & also being a Professional musician ( for decades) so I stay plugged in w/ people but ALSO love my quiet time with Him & watching your videos! "LIVE LIFE, LOVE THE LORD, LOVE THOSE CLOSE TO YOU, & BE AN HELP & ENCOURAGER To those who are around you." Until we meet again, thanks for always sharing your heart.

[@Pablo-ms7vq]

Happy for you 👍

[@dw-qh2fr]

Good to hear. I’m 63, same thing. Keep working some, be helpful to people. Biggest thing is to be fit, happy and do “something “. Biggest thing seems to not get owly, stay pleasant.

[@Guydude8888]

I've been painting for over 20 years I'm only around 40, how's your body holding up at 64 I'm curious to gauge how much longer I can do this

[@craigtittsworth9440]

@chrissmith9798 hey bud try to stay healthy as you can. GET SOME REST BOTH PHYSICALLY & EMOTIONALLY. otherwise you'll burn out and/or worse hurt yourself in a very bad accident because you're tired or just don't care anymore. I have had a couple of serious accidents over the years ( and THANK the Lord) I healed up and continued on! ALSO over these years I have learned to swallow my pride and not do jobs that I can't do because of the size, scope, & time limit. I work alone & occasionally have a part time helper ( years ago I had a crew of 5 & things were different) but now I'm much happier and make Good money ( because of a Great reputation) so as I stated I can afford to pick & choose what I want. ... IT IS a Great Trade/ Career to be in and IS ONLY GOING TO GET BETTER! So if you enjoy it do QUALITY/PROFESSIONAL work and you'll make a Good living as long as you want. BEST to ya Craig.

[@bobogilvie4472]

I am one of those older ones that 15 months ago and have been a guy that did not want to go on but now take in a lot of knowledge that I will never be able to use but relish all that I can get and am enjoying life again at the rip-e old age of 87. THANKS DEWAYNE FOR HELPING ME GET BACK ON TRACK.

[@ideasandtrucking]

What’s so awesome is that one doesn’t have to be into horses or into the type of work that this man does to enjoy his videos. I love to put these on and just listen it’s so soothing to me. Party also because I have people in my family that are into ranching etc.

[@stevenboyd593]

The Lord gave me Proverbs 3:5,6 to help me in my later years, it has been His nod and wink to me, a great comfort on many an occasion. Blessings and Shalom in Him

[@dennis-yi6rv]

Thank you for your thougtful words, truly appreciate your honesty and willingness to share life experiences. I’m a 60 year old Orthodox Christian man that tries to gain wisdom and knowledge through Gods grace and life’s challenges, don’t always feel that I do it gracefully but thankful that I humble myself and apologize for my shortcomings and most times that seems to help me and those that I’m interacting with. Wish you many blessed years my good man ….. Lord Blessings to you and your family.

[@magdalena-lisarobertson4143]

Hi 😊 Fellow Orthodox Christian here. Finally clicked on this channel after it showed up on my feed. Lots of wisdom here I think. May God grant you many years as well.

[@ifronnin]

My old cow horse, Chester, is stiff and kinda gimpy from old age and the tiniest bit of founder, but I don’t dare retire him. He loves to go on trail rides and munch grass. He gets saddled and starts to bronc, not because he’s trying to get out of work but because he’s so excited to get some real exercise. Like your Boon, my Chester has earned a retirement. He’s the first horse I ever trained, but he taught me a lot too, and he has the patience of a saint.

[@johanneswestman935]

Get this man on the JRE. He needs to blow up. So much good advice for young men.

[@Gigi30107]

❤❤❤

[@Gigi30107]

Get him on Theo too!

[@blofeld411]

Please dont. When this goes mainstream it will change. Just let him alone talking to us.

[@johanneswestman935]

@@blofeld411 No it won't - and he was just on Chris Williamson's podcast and it was great.

[@donwright5997]

Thank you sir for the wisdom, god bless you, what you said made me feel so good,

[@MrNJ456]

Absolutely love your videos. I just turned 50. Born in Brooklyn NY. I’ve lived in the NYC area most of my life and your videos resonate with me so much. Life indeed changes and you have to change with it. Amen brother.

[@cathieshelinbarger1424]

My husband and I so enjoy and respect your insights. We have been married 44 years , my husband has been a Police Officer on the streets for years. Now, he has transitioned to teaching, mentoring and guiding new young officers. Thank you Dwayne

[@WilliamFish-q5n]

Your living the life I started to live in the late 70s but went to the army in 79 and have never went back. And I have been miserable ever since. I was born and raised in Indiana but left when I was 15 and went to Wyoming and it was like being reborn. 2yrs and I'd never been happier.

[@twistinprops604]

Watching these videos makes me miss my paw paw. God bless you Dwayne

[@xFearlessNomad]

As a 32 year old; I really do appreciate your advice. We acquire wisdom when we look inward and accept our situation. Our main mission is to make our situation as nice as we can for our family and loved ones.

[@xFearlessNomad]

Your a fool who thinks otherwise

[@bluetear_drop]

I'll start a new job soon and I'm very nervous but your video helped me soothe my anxiety! Mr. Dwayne I hope you're aware of the amount of young people you're helping (both men and women) by sharing your wisdom and life stories. Thank you so much.

[@marktucker6749]

Just subscribed. Love your wisdom. In another life I hope I’m a cowboy. I’m 66 years old. Such a romantic life. Keep up the good work.

[@JeffRamblin]

Thank you Dwayne . I'm 58 I'll be 59 in February . Had a hard life , been busted up one too many times , aches and pains all over . One day you're as strong as an ox the very next day you're old , just old ! Thanks again for helping me understand and accept I have earned my rest

[@bobbijoREV3.10]

@JeffRamblin … but you aren’t even old yet

[@erics870]

That old woman who saw the young girl carrying the ember with the ash both learned a new way to carry an ember and also realized that she was the ash. She thought she was used up and didn't realize that she could still help a new generation

[@OfficialLiamAbell]

I’m nearly 23 years old, I live in the UK. We don’t have that much land around that isn’t populated but we do have a few fields and great places to travel to atleast which I’m grateful for. I like watching these videos and I’m grateful for the type of knowledge that you provide.

[@faith2691]

That's why i love the animated movie Cars 3. The young racer finds the joy in teaching. Thank you

[@IRLand713]

Thank you for this video, sir, it is very timely for me. I am relatively young, knocking on the door of 40, but I had a bit of a panic recently. I had my birthday, had a serious medical scare, a hip injury and a separate medical diagnosis all in short order of each other and that made me lost sight of the important things in my life for a couple weeks. This video was great info for me to fill a void of wisdom from not having any grandfathers left on earth. My father also died at age 51, not that he was in my life anyway, but he was gone as well. I seek wisdom and counsel from God's Word and the older Godly men in my life. I also like listening to videos like this to supplement and glean more wisdom from. God bless and thank you again sir.

[@SergeyFi]

As a young man. 29. Turning 30 this month. I have no idea about horses. But in life I know most of us young men will not listen to the advice of older men. And we pay the consequences. And with that comes real experience. Some men value real experience. Even at the cost of their health. God bless. Thank you for the video.

[@TheFellasFive]

From Kentucky Hills ……You just gained more credibility from me for sure. Great hard working God fearing folks from there 💥🤙👊

[@incandescentcandy]

This was a really good talk...he talks in a way where u know his only intention is to impart his wisdom and insights onto others...I appreciate it 🐎🐴

[@jademelrose8765]

Bless you me Dry Creek Wrangler! For sure! I’ve been subscribed for quite a few years and over them you have seriously, been a ‘SAVING GRACE . Thank you for your guiding word’s and sharing true wisdom. Sewing the knowledge through the stitches of time. Passing it on , to help the younger move through the phases of life into each stage. Thank you DCW 🙏🏼

[@a.o.9594]

On the Camino de Santiago right now. My wife planned so routes distances that may been easier 10 years ago, but now I had to say I’m not here to hurt myself I’m here to listen to the path. Its 6:30am listening to you and stretching and slowly warming up for what my body will let me do. Life of factory life and martial arts. The message of 10% to 90% ratios is so true. Enjoy that coffee and cigar time.

[@BrianBeckus]

A lot of hard "miles" on this 57 year old as well and you hit on some major key points I wish people in my life could take into consideration. Thank you Dewayne.

[@ronnieadams6330]

Mr. Dewayne thank You, for I needed to hear this! I ain't the man that I use to be, and I find myself grouchy and short tempered because I can't do what I use to. Trying to calm myself with a pipe and coffee and all of this idle time is hard. I'm disabled now, and I'm trying to adjust to the fact that my back and body won't let me be the man that I have always been. It ain't easy, but it's time to learn to relax, be calm, and just enjoy being alive.Thank You for All the wisdom that you share. Happy Smoking!

[@ruck27]

Hope you know how much you are loved and respected around the world. People who never even met you in person.

[@louiskins8008]

Very much appreciated, as one who has twenty years on you and still getting back into shape after triple bypass surgery. The bounce back come slow!

[@fromtheparkbench1979]

No syllable wasted or void in your videos! Every word counts in this one about respecting age, good parenting, and self-control. Thanks, and good job on this one! 👏👏👏

[@FracturedParadigms]

A closed hand that does not give can also not receive

[@JeffRamblin]

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[@FracturedParadigms]

​@SixBladesKojiro, it can throw a punch, yes. Yes, it can. It can do that, yes.

[@KH-rt3ef]

@SixBladesKojiro you are hilarious. And funny.

[@Ghostrider19D]

Great video, timing is spot on. 54, x military, had seven broken bones with a lot of hardware. Pain definitely will make a man grumpy.

[@shanecooke3096]

I'm 53. Sending my two teen boys into the world prepared to be strong productive men is an honorable charge. It heals the wounds suffered through the years. It's a bittersweet but enriching time and experience. I am grateful for it.

[@KevinJohnStone1]

Thank you unc dwayne. your videos are definitely an eyeopener.

[@garyb4929]

Streets of Laredo, I remember feeling same way, when I watched it. I appreciated your old western analogy of us old timers: me in early 70s & the struggle with it. You Decribed it very well. Your chat made for a very good cigar & coffee quiet time. Enjoy those grandchildren

[@jamesj9744]

If you are a reader, Comanche Moon was the best of the other Lonesome Dove books. Probably the most underrated Larry McMurtry book. Don’t think it was much of a movie.

[@Vigilance67]

Your words today speak to women, too. Thank you. I needed to hear this.

[@Bruh38893]

Greetings from Meridian Idaho Dewayne! This morning was one of the first cold mornings we've had in a while, and we needed it!

[@johanneswestman935]

Than you so much. I needed this. I turned 35 this year and I'm having a hard time accepting that my youth is truly over. It's been over for 5 years but I haven't accepted it. I needed this.

[@OlafKilthau]

Great perspective on aging. My father said the golden age isn't so golden and I always felt that he was living in the past instead of accepting his situation and figuring out how to make the most out of his today.

[@2Afreedom513]

I’ll be 30 next April and I’m starting to realize why my dad and uncle’s told me to take care of my body I’ll always respect & appreciate the old school ❤ Thank you for giving us young men some guidance

[@DesertAdventuresinArizona]

Thank you - I’m 68, with 20 years military and another 20 at the electric utility. My body is worn out but it sure was it a good ride! Now I’m enjoying my Grandkids.

[@mickeyleesworkshop2023]

I listen to you quite often and sometimes what you say brings tears to my eye literally When I was four, my parents passed away in a car accident along with some other family members and we were adopted and I became very rebellious about everything. It seem like I was the one in charge of everything I had to watch my other two siblings like a babysitter all the time while my parents went out , I ended up going in the military at 17 and becoming a victim of military sexual trauma and it just made me angry and more of a hindrance to society so much that I got into trouble and had to spend time in prison for a couple years, but all through my life When I was in foster homes, two of the foster homes made us go steel to eat and I’m talking back in the 60s. We had to go to the store while my foster parents sat outside and we were going and steal steak and food and snacks if we wanted to eat, and then when we got home, they would take the better of the things that we stole for themselves and we would end up with macaroni and cheese and grilled cheese and cheese cheese didn’t matter we got stuck with the worst of whatever we took, but I guess the years have gone by and I’ve gone through Two wives and I’m on my third wife this time. I’ve been married for 25 years. I think mainly it’s because she’s Filipino and they’re very forgiving and she stuck me for a long time even for my shortcomings. I am on Social Security now I’m almost 65. I start my Medicare here real soon, but sometimes I wish I could go someplace and heal my trespasses and some of the things you say make me wish I was, there with you to talk to you man and clean my life up and learn how to keep from spending money all the time and maxing out credit cards. I want to learn to be another man not another but I want to be a man my parents that adopted us would whip us and beat us, but I still drink out of the hose in the yard but I wish there was a way I could come stay with you for a while and learn better person in life. I’m not talking about my wife. I’m just talking about myself and be able to find out. Who I am I don’t think I ever found that out in life. I don’t take drugs except for medicine that I need for my medical issues. I don’t smoke, but I’ll tell you when I see you smoking a cigar makes me wanna try one never got drunk in the military enough to where I could even get a tattoo And I like to ride horses I’m not very good at it but I’ve done it before but I really wish I could find a way to get to you guys and spend time on your ranch and learn to be what it’s like to be a man sometimes I feel there’s still time left in life, but when I look at my life, there’s less years remaining than there are what I’ve gone through and it’s scary but if you can think of any ideas, please let me know Thank you From scared and confused

[@jimm9009]

You ramble on like some psychopath

[@marvinalbers3353]

Really needed to hear this . I just retired 6 months ago and have shut down . This gives me inspiration to keep going . Thanks

[@themaverickmike98]

Havent kept up with the videos lately but have been catching up. Boy has it been great. Been going through a bit of self doubt lately and am blessed by the words ive been hearing. Thank you so much Dewayne. God bless you my friend.

[@Draco-k1n]

I’m only 20 years old but I’ve been steadily establishing myself in my career, now for the first time in my life I’m passing the torch down to others and its difficult to let go and become a mentor, but it is worthwhile.

[@wayneburbage8900]

Hi, I just stumbled across your channel. I'm from San Antonio. My van is having the same issues as well. I go on micro adventure around the parks in the area. I carry my tool box every where I go. Then visit my daughters place and help her with groceries and minor repairs around the apartment. Spend the night in a designated parking spot. It works out. I have progressive insurance and only commute one mile. Insurance is expensive here. I live in my 2005 Chevy Uplander .

[@willisbrindley]

Reminds me of Moses overwhelmed with judgements he needed to go through for the 12 tribes of Israel... Eventually he learned that by teaching 12 leaders to judge he could spend time on select few cases that needed his judgement that the 12 leaders weren't equipped for in wisdom yet

[@Sugarput1]

Wisdom wisdom Wisdom thank you !!! Love to you & Momma!!! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🕊️🕊️🕊️❤️❤️❤️

[@TheRizzzlyBear]

It's tough when you're a younger man who had catastrophic injuries take the strength and toughness out of you. Before you were able to learn what the old men know. So you can easily fall into the bitterness of not getting to be what you once were... And also never being able to realize what you could have been even then.

[@watcher1326]

I struggled with this a lot after watching it. A lot of unfair things happen to us all in this world. Easy to end up bitter. But it seems like we've all made our share of mistakes and have been helped by others, creating a debt. Teaching the youth, especially in today's complicated world, seems like the right thing to do. Hard to know which lessons would get you cancelled or what environment would be a good one to teach in (not a classroom for me). But overall, it seems like the right thing to do.

[@TommyRyddler]

I worked with a tough wise old man doing demolition for a lot of my young man phase. It was remarkable what his wisdom and my bronze were able to a achieve in collaboration. Of course he let me fail a lot I think it's important as a young man to go thru the grief

[@leo_augusto]

God Bless! thanks!

[@kflecha1]

Is so important to enjoy each stage of our life’s each moment ❤ Positive vibes to everybody here ❤

[@jeffmcdonald101]

I needed this Dwayne, thank you. I'm over a decade younger than you, but I'm ill. Giving up what I had before has been the hardest part. Luckily, I had a little brains to go with the brawn, and I'll find that new horse to ride. Appreciate your wisdom and generosity.

[@jamB2007]

As a 23 year old who’s still trying to find his way I will say that this stage as of right now is crazy. Trying to find a purpose if you’ve never really had one is challenging. I’ve not been able to do a lot of things yet but I am attempting to push myself into new directions and finding more things so I can grow as a person and learn more. This world is very difficult to be able to grow. Wish I was on a farm tbh. I miss being free in the wilderness. Hoping to one day find my way back

[@cajuncrackerranch7990]

Thank you 🙏 Dewayne. Good stuff. Never quit. Pivot. Smile. And move forward with purpose, even if the purpose changes.

[@randyvining8101]

Thank you so much for this video. At 64 and near the end of a long career, I feel left behind by the latest technology in my field. I feel like I have a lot of knowledge to share but I feel like nobody wants to listen to an old man.

[@bobbijoREV3.10]

@randyvining8101 You aren’t old, and there are some that definitely want to listen! Don’t be discouraged

[@mb369b8]

God Bless, unfortunately my horses have long passed away. However, I wish I could tell you about our rescues. Alternatively I raised a pure bred tracking bloodhound. He’s been through it all with me. He’s 12 now which is unheard of. He has a special place with my kids now. Prayers be with you and yours.

[@JeridiahWatson]

Regardless of chronological age. Every Man has his own Seasons in life. You’re right…that life is stages. Some Folks my age are playing with their Grand Children. They must have started early. Anyways my Jackson, Tennessee Girlfriend Jessica passed away from Heart troubles at age 31. And I am still raising my Pre-Teens got them both into Horses & can out work young Men half my age. Raised on a Ranch & Holy Ghost power. “But Jesus beheld them, and said unto them, With men this is impossible; but with God all things are possible.” (Matthew 19:26 KJV)

[@bobbijoREV3.10]

One of my favorite verses!!!! Amen🤍

[@Lightandlovetoyou]

Bless your beautiful horse And all you hold dear sir Bless all your followers

[@Red81Camaro]

Great advice there sir. At 55 and noticing that times are changing for me too. Over 30 yrs in my trade and now I'm just happy to share my knowledge and experience with the younger generation. Stay safe my friend and God Bless.

[@hotdogrod118]

God bless you dwayne you are the inspiration we need in life

[@topshelfrizz69]

I dont want to be angry sad and bittter and resentful like my old man i love him to death but being around negativity anymore juat feels like a slow death innit of itself skull ☠️ its genuinly sad. Thankyou foraling these videos and God bless you pops . Your the man . Love from the dirty south ❤️

[@1967plymgtx]

Lots of excellent advice. At 73, I am certainly not able to do the physical tasks I once did with ease. But, I can still be of service. Volunteering with my local police department to take some citizen patrols, volunteering with my local county department of emergency management as a radio operator, seeing to it that I'm healthy enough to take good care of my wife should she need it and generally trying to simply be a good example for others. There's plenty of ways to contribute.

[@jayellis7159]

The wisdom knowledge and experiences that this man shares is such a blessing thank you sir

[@Elvis-m3i]

I have an older brother but he made my life hell in the time I needed him the most. Had a friend who I looked up to like a brother but he passed away. He wasn’t perfect and was a bad influence on me. But most importantly, he didn’t hurt me like my older brother did. My dad is my dad. He’s cool but at the time I needed him the most, he would rather be with his church friends and drink. His dad wasn’t in his life, so it affected my upbringing. He’s cool now. I’m now of age, leaving my 20s. This channel definitely gives me older brother advice I need. Wish I discovered this channel sooner. Idk if you’ll see this but thanks for life advice. I wish my older brother was like this. I can’t change that though. Tough luck.

[@MadAtMax.300Blackout]

Just turned thirty. Dont quite use 90% brawn and 10% brains like my earlier twenties. Now its more like 65-70% brawn amd the rest brains so.. im at a crossroads. Good content. Something actually wholesome in our current society. I apprenticed as a farrier. Horses are beautiful and you can learn a lot from th and the work that surrounds them. I will never forget those days learning to shoe million dollar studs at 5' 9" 150lbs. Lol

[@lauraalbertson7821]

Wonderful truth ! Calmness does amazing things! People and Horses ! All the things you shared , will free a lot of people to relax and just enjoy the season they are in . Laura ❤

[@cameveritt7341]

Wow, caldwell, never realized the gentleman I take life advice from is so close to home. Thanks for your sharing your wisdom.

[@marks.6656]

Such great advice, thank you! I have to admit something to you, D- I'm a cigar smoker and I noticed your burn line / ash was so nice, and you were spreading out your draws so far apart the way it should be done, but the smoke was still plentiful and abundant... And I was so envious of how well that stick kept going for you between long periods of time!

[@katherinethousand2382]

Depending where you’re going, a lot of Florida is fine… the area that’s not is probably still fine for hunting. Also, once again, I appreciate you putting your wisdom out there. It helps me to understand and empathize with my own husband and dad. What you give to the world is truly a gift.

[@COFFEE-e3p]

70 yo here..navy vet..gear head.. give my thanks to ALLAH(GOD) every morning before my feet touch the floor...thank-you sir ..blessings to ya mate !!...coffees ready !!

[@loganbox5202]

Seems like I just missed you in Caldwell. Meeting you would’ve been such an honor. Thank you for everything you do.

[@whitefeather67]

What a wonderful commentary on the wisdom that comes with experience.