This Subscriber Comment Triggered Me HARD!

[@OffGridHacks]

I don't have a poor mentality, but I have allowed myself to be in a rut for the last year. This hit hard, and exactly how hard I needed. Thank you, and god bless you.

[@Mrgunsngear]

Turns out people who work hard tend to be lucky 😉

[@mikecrook8434]

"Luck is where opportunity meets preparation."

[@AdamBig16]

Always cool to see when two good guys making needed content support one another

[@michael46harris28]

I’m in a group home so I don’t have a “father figure,” but I enjoy watching your videos because it helps me get things done! Thanks for sharing Cody!

[@LDeezy662]

Michael46 Harris keep moving!! You control your future!!

[@josuelitos]

Check out ORDER OF MAN podcast, I'm pretty sure it'll be a great benefit to you. As well as this amazing man, wranglerstar.

[@LanceSheppard]

God is your Father and the only Father figure you need buddy. When you are down about it pray to our Father in heaven

[@shaolindreams]

Not being funny but God can't replace being a real father, especially for a child.

[@LanceSheppard]

@@shaolindreams i completely understand. I grew up with out as well and i always kept that to myself because it helped me.

[@JoeyRock333]

It gets my blood going when negative people put down those that work hard to earn a living. My mom used to say: “If you don’t have anything good to say, don’t say anything at all!”. Keep doing what you do and keep inspiring us all. God bless.

[@kevinfaulkner8801]

Broke is a financial condition, poor is a state of mind.

[@morganpope9594]

...and where the mind goes the man/woman follows.

[@jackcarr177]

@@morganpope9594 how the hell don't you have more likes? Really both of you.

[@theodoreroberts3407]

Agreed, Kevin.

[@theodoreroberts3407]

@@jackcarr177 for me, probably because I am not dependant on likes or dislikes. I say what I say because it's how I feel. Everyone else does the same thing, many are dependant. Not me.

[@johny__hazmat8133]

@@theodoreroberts3407 are you like kevin’s second account or something? this is awkward

[@kickdowndoors4291]

7:37 start of "comment triggered me hard"

[@snotrod7]

KickDownDoors MVP comment right here

[@callumbush1]

Thanks mate!

[@ibiscar06]

Thanks man..

[@aaronhazlett]

👊🖐 blow it up

[@HU1212ICAN3]

Some of us aren't lazy and impatient and appreciate what the uploaded has to say. Sorry you couldn't wait to hear what he had to say dude.

[@toddboone333]

I’m a 39yo veteran who was addicted to opiates for years. You have some of the best advice for all ages of men I’ve ever heard. Thank you for doing what you’re doing. I like when you delve into problem solving. Great stuff as always.

[@sweetypoo2164]

This is real masculinity. Not toxic. Not weak. I'm excited to see the new videos. Thanks Cody

[@craig5477]

Sweetypoo2164 I understand what you mean about toxic masculinity but many of the woke ideology think that “toxic” is a man being manly. There has been a liberal push to feminize men to the point that the men are acting like women. Some take that so far they mutilate their bodies to try to appease the woke culture. We have allowed that mindset to ruin our culture and the return to masculine men who are not cowed by the fringe liberals is what it will take to put this country back on the path to a healthy culture.

[@NikeMS11]

My wife married me when I was “poor” and taught me how to be “broke”, and we became debt free, except for our land and the small tractor we bought to farm the land. I never would have thought I would be able to do that without my wife...only been married 5 years, but in that time we went from pretty deep in debt to where we are now. Praise God for His goodness & we are thankful for you too, Cody, because you are doing a wonderful job doing what your family needs you to do.

[@catherinealbion6955]

Polish your spoon Kenny.

[@wh8085]

@@kennymartin7803 It takes a huge desire and a lot of guts to get a head but it can be done and there are countless stories of people that have done so in this country ! This one of the few places in the world where hard work and sacrifice will allow you to succeed . I worked two and three jobs to save money . My Dad taught me to live below my means and save your money then invest in yourself. We have an entire generation that are sold on the idea of socialism for FREE stuff because they do not know how to or want to learn how to work for what they get . They don't have a clue ! This country was built on sweat and sacrifice but if this generation takes over with the " poor " mindset they have , America will fall into ruin and decay. You can't become great by sitting on Momma's couch playing video games all day . You have to be productive and use your time and skills to prosper. If you don't have skills , go get some ! Just don't expect to start off at the top, you have to pay your dues anywhere you start and it will make you a better man for it. Good luck , go make yourself proud to look at the new man you will see in the mirror looking back because you will know you got it by your own hard work .

[@arogue469]

@@kennymartin7803 Interesting. He said 'broke.' You say 'broken.' Two different things, but that difference says it all. He's actually trying to reach out to you and help you, and you still insist on playing the victim. No one else can fix you - nor should they.

[@canslono1084]

Very well spoken!!! The whole world needs to take this to heart!

[@BH-rx3ue]

best 3 wranglerstar video themes: 1) multiple episode projects 2) rants 3) cheap amazon stuff

[@thescumofhumanity]

Nah number one is random axe videos

[@EDC_Tactical]

Going to have to disagree with both of you - tool/gear and/or survival kits and lists take #1

[@1truefreedomfighter]

Sharpening!

[@maguraboy]

Free knowlege.Take it, leave it or offer something better!

[@BabakPA]

Axes for me :))

[@RavenJCain]

"I'd do what you do if I had a free Yanmar tractor..." but in reality, they wouldn't. They would then need or want the Rhino tools too. Then a barn... and so on. The reality is, and they might not truly understand this, but if they were you (or as you are), then they would have those things, or like things based on their own honest interests. Want is a void you will never fill. As Paul says, be content wherever it is you find yourself. Get right with God, and understand what it means to say "The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want."

[@aaronpreston47]

“You only look in your fellow mans bowl to see if they have enough, not to see if they have more than you.”

[@john98889]

Aaron Preston who?

[@ollieb9875]

@@john98889 I'm not sure where the original quote comes from, or maybe this is it, but Louis C.K said similar on one of the episodes and the full quote according to him is like: "The only time you should look in your neighbour's bowl is to make sure that they have enough. You don't look in your neighbour's bowl to see if you have as much as them"

[@eriklewis1671]

Thank you. Someone said it.

[@joebradley7595]

When I read your comment I read bowl as bowel... Went down a different path untill I re-read it

[@aaronpreston47]

Ollie B thanks, couldn’t remember where I heard it from!

[@robynsmyth7058]

"Kenny, shake yourself!" 😂 You are a good man Cody and you have a great way with words. Thank you for all you do.

[@supercrew63]

@@kennymartin7803 respect, Kenny...your comment may have helped a lot of people with his insight....it got me thinking..

[@aklover18]

Cody dont let these people like that shake you up. Your success is a huge inspiration to me. You cant please everyone, just let them be angry with themselves.

[@jakeqwaninne8502]

@@kennymartin7803 kzbin.info/www/bejne/qGiVkmRvgcetbc0,,,,,this is for kenny, it's good to see you came back here, that takes some guts, i hope your situation gets better, the link is short, it's something morgan freeman said

[@LDeezy662]

Kenny Martin go ahead and say thank you! You just got all that knowledge for free!!

[@RubberSalt]

For free? Was it ever a consideration to capitalize on something like this? Not everything needs a dollar value.

[@darrellblanchard2362]

Kenny Martin you have character. You don't have to have a tractor to get it done it just takes longer.

[@HunGredy]

@@kennymartin7803 At least you are willing to publicly face it, that's something missing from people nowadays. I wouldn't probably get offended like that on your comment if I was him, but I can understand both of you, and that speech about broke mentality is real advice. I will never become as free as the W family, that is not my aim in life, but just like that I am working hard to get all loans from my back and buy things with cash, and try to rely on as few services as possible (like working with all electricity instead of gas, gas is a very dangerous source in Hungary). And I always have to think about solving problems and not just stopping and accepting it, actively trying my best to get money to speed up the process and at the same time only invest in things that correlate with my plans. It sounds hard and it is hard, but the more optimistic you are about your options, the easier it gets once you gain confidence when you see you are capable of things. Believe me, I was a shy child and couldn't even talk to people for ages without my mom, and I was so lost in the world when I attended school. But now, I just joined a top 50 multinational company even though I was certain I will fail their entry process, because I wasn't confident enough. Here I am, breaking my own expectations. And you can too once you admit your way of thinking is not the one you need.

[@ineedmondayoff]

Gabriel Coleman Cost does not necessarily mean money. Some things will cost you time and some things will cost you labor and hard work. So yes Kenny is getting this info without having to give his time or his labor. So in that sense it’s free.

[@bumstudios8817]

@@kennymartin7803 God bless brother. A little tough but true from cody. You can do anything man.. Anything. Keep your chin up and work hard.

[@michaelwhiteoldtimer7648]

I remember when you first moved into your house and you started cleaning up and moving fences and remember well all the work you did. thank you for the truth

[@DinoNucci]

Wrangler, the country is not as bad as you describe. If you leave KZbin and travel the country, good people are living good lives. You even did a vid saying families aren't dead.

[@travisw6709]

Dino Nucci it really is that bad though

[@442olds7]

Exactly. Fake news like CNN and other mainstream propaganda media want you to think the world is ending. They lie about just about everything. They lie about polls, they lie about Trump. They don't report on the real criminals like Hillary Clinton and Joe Biden etc etc etc, the list is long on what they basically "cover up" they are the Enemy of the people.

[@zachsiebers5742]

Poor is a state of mind. My grandmother taught me that. If you ever go oversees to a third world country there are thousands of people who don’t have any a dime to their name, but they are not poor.

[@leekollar3298]

Again...words spoken straight to my soul. Truly correct sir. Well done. God Bless.

[@coldelement]

Too true

[@expeditionjay]

I met you a couple years ago at a homesteading event in vermont and observed how genuine and down to earth you are. I appreciate the inspiration you offer the world and would encourage you to keep carrying on. You have a solid plan and as someone who works in the LEO world I can say I hear similar sentiments about how the world is devolving from people on a semiregular basis. It's not going to get any easier so make plans now while opportunities exist.

[@gearheadted5110]

Well said, Cody. I've been broke more than once, but not poor as an identity. The core beliefs/values that we embrace our very important to get right. They will either limit us or let us see opportunities. Riches and things are not everything. King Solomon laments in the Book of Ecclesiastes how pointless all his wealth and pleasures were, but finally admits that honest work, food, shelter with your loved ones, and to know and honor God is all we really need.

[@andnorr7738]

Well said !!!

[@outlawditchrunner4988]

I don't think Kenny was so much in the poor mentality as much as he was just venting how hard it is. It's hard to get to that self sufficient spot and only gets harder with how our country operates. It can be done, and you are a good example. Depending on what you do, and where you live makes a big difference. We know you understand, and we all respect what you've done, but circumstances are different for everyone. Keep up the good work, we all gain a little something from your videos. Just remember not every complaint is a criticism of you. Sometimes people just feel discouraged and vent, just like you do sometimes. God bless and take care.

[@BethGrantDeRoos]

AWESOME video Cody! 100% spot on true wisdom. Am SO blessed to have had parents who lived thru the Great Depression and WW2 and were kind enough to pass the lessons they learned on to me and my brother. As a widow I don't live the same lifestyle as you Cody BUT how you live provides inspiration to me. Your recent videos on both the new closet and the mowing off the open areas as a fire prevention issue, caused me to clean out a closet, and clear and area close to the house that I had been putting off doing. When Ron died, after being left disabled by a drunk driver, and me being his caregiver for 14 years, I faced over $200k in medical bills the 10% insurance company didn't cover. Took me until a few years ago to finally pay off all those bills. But I did it! Downsized, cut costs, and did what I HAD to do. It also is about knowing the difference between a WANT and a NEED. And understanding that your needs are different from mine. It's called being a ADULT! I don't do pity parties!

[@micahwatson9017]

I have been dead broke myself. It easy for people to take a snapshot of what I have, but don't see the blood, sweat and tears that went into earning it! You are right on my friend about the "poor" mindset. It is a Biblical reaching as well. There are dozens of Proverbs that teach about the poor/lazy mindset. I've always said "the Ghetto is the people, not the place...". I drive a 17 year old truck that I bought new 17 years ago and a 15 year old car that people have drooled over and offered to buy from me on the spot. WHY? They are in pristine shape and look better than many 5 year old vehicles....because I take care of what I have and I don't have the ghetto mindset. The last place I rented was a perfect example of this. I treated it with respect and like it was my own. When we did the walk through with the owner at the end of the lease, she was in shock....pure and utter shock at how the place was in better shape and CLEANER than when we moved in. Mindset.....

[@Brocho199]

You always inspire me and make me more and more thankful for the things I have. Thank you, love your videos

[@willchoate7072]

I agree with you. I'm from Tennessee. Now retired living in Newnan Ga. on 3 1/2 acres. When I was a kid we had no running water...etc...My dad always said "Can't never could! Won't never will!" Those are words I built a life around. I was an Army Aviator, I'm a retired Air Traffic Controller. Hard work, goals and a never quite attitude are all it takes. Like you I'm getting ready to take care of my family when the hard times come.

[@robertpothier1861]

My grandfather grew up on a homestead in Canada. He said the same thing about the Depression. They didn't really notice a difference.

[@jamesvigil707]

Robert Pothier same story with my grandparents.

[@bostonanthony]

Cody, you are nothing short of a prophet. Your amazing insight and advice is so valuable. I am a college professor with (4) degrees and I learn something from EVERY one of your videos. God Bless you my virtual friend. Do NOT stop what you are doing.

[@joeedgington1484]

I'm not as pessimisstic about the future as you but as you say, there is no down side to getting out of debt and becoming self sufficient. Despite my circumstance I am always in control of my attitude.

[@tomhickman1006]

He's got Portland,Oregon, to worry about. The Keep it weird city.

[@MrHappy04]

Watching this post corona. Almost like a prophet Lol

[@TheFabled1]

yea watching july 21. after not watching him for years

[@madfun13]

Lmao is America walled off or something? I must have missed that

[@kevinwaycaster]

Truth man.

[@MrLovelog]

@@davidbrunton1333 truth

[@Kiddcryptos]

Thank you for those words! You have encouraged me today! Peace!!

[@ozarkprepper1718]

I got fired from a job with a broken leg and then started my own business.It rains on the just and the unjust.

[@Daddy_paddy]

I don’t often comment on videos but this video right here touches at home thank you so much for the positive words very well done!

[@MrLeavemikealone]

Best "rant" I've ever heard! Very to the point and gives me perspective and inspiration. Thank you

[@MrLeavemikealone]

@Tristan Luikey I listen in on the trip home from work every once in awhile. My car stereo is always tuned in on the AM band. Ramsey has some good pointers but; mostly just good common sense. It surprises me how little some of the callers have. Most already know what to do but want confirmation. I can almost picture the caller grinning at their spouse as if to say "See.... I told you so".

[@MJPeddler]

"Poor" is a mindset, "Broke" is temporary, and they call it "Hard Work" a good reason.

[@josiahh.3437]

Gotta say thanks to Kenny for putting this out there, because it got you to make a video that a lot of us needed to hear. Really needed to hear this. Glad Owen shared your channel. Great stuff! Cheers!

[@JasonExplainsThings]

Moving away from the Seattle area to a small town has been great. Not really worried about a "Mad Max" situation... but some cities are becoming unlivable.

[@TheUglyAmerican007]

Jason Explains Things! I watched a documentary called Seattle is Dying, and man it’s like that place is in competition with Los Angeles to become the very first thunder dome. I think LA is in the lead with midieval diseases like typhoid making a comeback though.

[@TomSmith-io9uk]

The state of Washington is Liberal and Im Conservative. I live by Newport Wa where on the state line Next to Oldtown, Idaho which is Conservative. Business's in Newport are going out of business while Oldtown is thriving under Conservative leadership and new business's are popping up everywhere such as a new Burger King, and a new O'rielly''s Auto as well as a new Super 1 foods being built as I write. Liberals don't seem to understand Business creates job's. Hopefully we don't turn into a Mad Max society because all of us conservative workers and business owners have a Ton of Gun's

[@robmarquis7532]

I absolutely love what you said here Cody. My father never tolerated excuses or whining, and I have no tolerance for it either. You are a wise man! Thank you for the message and the inspiration.

[@johnblock1911]

And build up payments for your property taxes, and KEEP GOOD RECORDS... You don't own it, really, ever... As long as theres a tax debt.

[@MRSketch09]

That's a pretty good point you bring up.

[@RubberSalt]

Not every state has property tax.

[@marccadec6978]

Property tax was abolished here because of on going protests

[@FirstLast-gk6lg]

what do you mean build up payments? i have never owned property.

[@RubberSalt]

@@FirstLast-gk6lg in many states you have to pay yearly property tax. Most mortgages cover this.. and is included with the escrow. But wheb that's all paid for in your done paying thousands in interest, you know have to cover that property tax. $1,000 a year isn't too uncommon. My home is valued at $54,000 in my property tax in Kansas is 850 a year. The higher it's valued the higher the taxes. You can typically argue any raises in taxes.

[@TomWylie]

Good rant Cody. Good reminder for all of us to focus not on what we don't have, but to be grateful that we have opportunity to change our own lives.

[@gentleimpact3580]

Broke is a state of being, poor is a state of mind. Great speech. Keep it up! Thanks for what you do!

[@aman12214]

Poor is heritage. broke is used to have money down on your luck. But you had luck before it. Poor is a trap that's hard to get out of. Its lovely message but ignores how unlucky some people can be.

[@margaretpollard2179]

Thanks for the pep talk...alot of us needed to be reminded! Enjoy your videos. Keep me in your prayers, too! Thanks again for the encouragement!

[@ChrisSzulwach]

Mindset. Mindset. Mindset. When a person defines themselves by their limitations, they have set their limit. When a person defines themselves by the power of their Creator, there is nothing in this world that can hold them back.

[@wranglerstar]

Well said Chris,

[@adrianchetwynd1334]

​@@wranglerstar What is your take on the fact that Israel is paid billions per annum whilst many Americans are sleeping on the streets? What is your take on the Neocons costing America Trillions in their quest to destroy Islamic countries since 9/11? What is your take on the Neocons quest to destroy the American middle class by deliberately transferring US manufacturing industries to China? Final question, is your mum or dad jewish?

[@dougscode]

Your parents, grandparents and family must feel honoured to have such a driven son, grandson, or relative like you.

[@airborneinfantrynstuff489]

Well, that was an eye opener!!!!! A lot of people (including myself) need to dig deep, and truly look inside themselves to see the bigger picture in life. THX Cody

[@nobodythere4060]

Airborne Infantry N Stuff perfectly said, i need to change, it helps to know I’m not alone!

[@airborneinfantrynstuff489]

Rat Man...👍🏻

[@e.s.l5861]

Agreed. Getting debt free is HUGE. I’m 32, divorced, and with no friends, but just last month I entered the zero debt category and that makes all the other things so much better. Working two jobs has me beat and I have zero social life but knowing I’m actually free is awesome

[@jonswallow9514]

Mate I've sent this to my friends and family I rarely comment on anything but this is real I've always enjoyed your videos hell I downloaded this one thank you bruv... From Darwin Australia

[@wobblysauce]

That is it... invest in yourself.

[@jonswallow9514]

@@wobblysauce and one of the best ways you can do that is through learning new skills and understanding the views and perceptions of others around you.. that's why I respect this video so much.

[@HOMESTEAD_AUS]

Jon Swallow Good on you Jon from fellow Aussie And excellent video Cody

[@MrMHoward13]

Prophetic. Watching this in mid-2020. More relevant than ever.

[@Lucky_2847]

It's simple. I love you man. You are what we should hope to be.

[@zestead814]

Put some eggs in your own basket brotha. You deserve it.

[@JMc.D]

I sometimes struggle with this channel and think it has lost its way. This video is the reason I stick around. Thanks Cody.

[@gregtheredneck1715]

"I can't read because my eyes are old" oh brother can I relate! I totally agree with you on fleeing the city and did so back 98. While I don't personally own a large tract of land or all the equipment, I have been blessed to find a place in a close knit community of similar minded folks who still believe in that old American spirit of helping one another live. Do I have to mention that we are all God fearing folks who try to put our creator first in all we do and give him the praise for his blessing which he bestows upon us. I know there will be a lot of folks who will cast scorn on this but I don't really care what the naysayers think. Keep on keeping my brother and as always may our Heavenly Father continue to pour out his blessings upon you and your family. I'll keep all my brothers and sisters in Christ in my prayers and hope they will do the same for my family and I.

[@landaroon7793]

Reply to Brad not Landa Yes you do have to mention it because it exemplifies the difference between people who aren't selfish like the modern societal troglodytes.

[@jakebrown2951]

This video speaks to my soul, something i really needed to hear and remember.

[@kimbrady7478]

Very Well Said Wranglerstar well done, About time some one put it out there the way it is. New Respect For you. Thank You

[@duhwalt4596]

My friends grandmother was born 1910 and she had past by now and I asked her what it was like growing up during these times especially in the south during depression, she straight up told me she didn't even knew the economy was bad. Her family had owned a fish market and lived of the land and they where well fed every day.

[@bugsbunny510]

ABSOLUTELY THE BEST "BOOTSTRAP" TALK EVER.

[@sergbrock1907]

I live in Los Angeles. Everything you say is spot on. This city is a mess, too many unsanitary homeless encampments, too many bleeding hearts with too many unrealistic utopia goals. Our new governor is signing a bill giving illegal (not legal) people free medical coverage. I feel I am in that movie ‘Idiocracy’. I am currently shackled to my debt BUT, thanks to you I am working on eliminating all of it. I’m BROKE but not poor. My wife , son, and I are planning to move to Montana or Wyoming, I’m still researching. Thank you!! from the bottom of heart for your kind and inspiring words.

[@joelfred1216]

This is why I initially started watching this channel, great view on preparation. he speaks the truth.

[@andrewcgillespie]

Well said, Cody. I worked three jobs all summer in 1973, in my home town of Liverpool, England. Came to the States with $1200.00 saved, and worked my way through Graduate School. I worked hard, and set goals, became a citizen May 19th, 2008, live in a nice home on 2.5 acres, and gave my daughter a good start on life. We may be a product of our past, but it does not define who we are. English by birth, American by choice. I believe you can become anything you want in this beautiful Country. Dream big, and work hard.

[@captainmango1355]

A friend once told me " I'm not worried about money. I can always make more money..." It is all in one's frame of mind.

[@jrinutah]

Preach it Cody. Recently found your channel, it's refreshing to hear someone with a similar viewpoint on social media. I must admit at times feeling out of step with society.. Your videos let me know I'm not alone nor am I out of step with a society that values honesty and integrity. Thanks for what you do and God bless.

[@Dirtmonkey]

Awesome video as always. Your videos are an inspiration !!

[@daviddeaton4250]

Great rant!! You make a lot of sense. My wife and I are where you are headed. No debt, 2 years ahead on food , purified water. 5years ahead on firewood. We cheat a little on heat. We use anthracite coal for about 70% of winter heat. I use about a ton of coal a year. 5 years ago I bought a triaxel load . It should last till I’m 80. Great video! I’m subscribing. Thanks for sharing your wisdom and God Bless Brother!

[@cerberus50caldawg]

RIGHT ON MAN!!! That was what I watch you for! Do I need to say more? Nope. You said it best.

[@damnoldguy]

My family moved to Iowa from the west coast in 73. It was culture shock to say the least. The one thing that stood out to me the most was that everyone, literally everyone had a backyard garden and grew copious amounts of veggies which were canned in the fall. Its not like this anymore, and it's kinda sad.

[@JayHBoomerSooners7]

Well spoken sir! I wish this TRUTH was spoken more these days.

[@gmcenroe]

Being completely out of debt was my goal before retirement. I also maxed out my 401k for many years. Now I am 62 and have been retired for a year, no debt and because our expenses are fairly low I haven't needed to even touch my retirement savings, living off social security. I have some friends who lived beyond their means, and didn't save for retirement and are now in trouble financially. Our next plan is to get out of SF bay area where we can live more independently. Your channel has always been an inspiration to me regarding your lifestyle and independent living. Thanks again for that.

[@mtnbkr777]

If this video motivates and excites you, you get it and are on the right path. If it offends you and you gave it a thumbs down, you are not ready to succeed in life. Take Wranglerstar's words to heart. We live in the land of opportunity. Anything really is possible if and only if you believe it and are ready to roll up your sleeves and get at it. Great video!

[@redbearpreparedness2882]

Excellent perspective. It’s amazing to me that the harder one works, the “luckier” they get.

[@robwebster8472]

Praise God. I feel like you are getting back to modern homesteading! Keep up the good work!

[@americagodojo3286]

I remember being in your situation. No mortgage, no debts. The problem was that my neighbors voted in a HOA: Home Owner's Association. Then we had to pay their dues and their fines. This took the wind out being mortgage free.

[@jayriggenbach3010]

Amen. Just shows that with hard work anyone can live their dream.

[@josiahw3219]

It's TRUE if work hard you can do a lot of things👍

[@MarkNieuwenhuizen]

Great rant! Mostly because of making clear the difference between broke and poor. I have been wealthy as well as broke. And I’m thankful for the last. Because it had to bring out my creativity. As an example: my business as a freelancer was slow so I couldn’t buy my usual organic food. Living in a suburban area I wanted to learn to grow my own food but had a lack of soil and resources to buy equipment. One day, riding my bicycle I came to meet this old fellow with a vegetable stand on the side of the road. I got to talk to him and he told me he was a retired bulb farmer that used his greenhouse and the piece of land he didn’t sell to organically grow vegetables. He struggles with his eyesight and age so I offered to help out as a volunteer and if he wanted to be my mentor. For more then a year now we work the land and the greenhouse with tomatoes together a couple of hours a week. We developed a friendship, I get my vegetables and my education for free and he get’s the help and the social interaction. Educational workshops and tools would have cost me a fortune with the same result on the table (if I was lucky). If you don’t have money, you often have an abundance of something else (like time). Invest that time wisely and with creativity and you will be rich.

[@Cascade5012]

Really liked this video, especially the part about our political climate and moving away from the city. I think people need to hear this . I watch politics closely.

[@ColonelK0rn1]

My wife and I are working hard to get our homestead plan in place, and we look forward to having our own land to work. God has blessed your family, and will continue to do so, as he has blessed our family because we have put him first. We are excited to see what is on the horizon.

[@Retired_SeniorChief]

The country is already divided up into FEMA regions. I am currently reporting from FEMA region 3.

[@fuegofyter4952]

Retired SeniorChief Checking in from FEMA region 9...

[@colinfarquhar6541]

Debt free is a powerful place to be.

[@ruthardt4adventure995]

Colin Farquhar yes 🙏🏻

[@ElPasoTom]

Envy is the green eyed monster. Keep up the great work.

[@garygemian604]

My father and mother were blue collar workers. Dad's mom died when he was 6. He was raised by his father and uncle. My mom was one of seven children. I grew up not knowing what poor was. I never felt needy for the basics in life. Hard work was what was expected to succeed.

[@micahdrazin5473]

Thank you Cody. Thank you for the encouragement, always good to watch your videos

[@tomwaite4594]

To all the complainers and little minds that are envious....a quote from my Father he told me one Son , " don't complain and tell others about your problems, Half the people don't care that you have troubles and the other half in all likelyhood and glad you have them" Make it work, regardless of you situation.

[@dogboy888k]

Yes = Schadenfreude

[@MrReddok]

Thanks for the talk... It really helps to hear it and get refocused!!

[@Chrisfrom_Dallas]

Good rant! Found out a few weeks ago that every penny I had saved over the last 15 years would be gone in a court debate... Decided after the shock that it was a lesson on how to make enough to replace the lost savings, and how to continue to make enough money to replace the lost savings and save for retirement.

[@greathodgy22]

Good explanation of poor and broke. My tractor is smaller than yours, works fine for me. Thank you Cody.

[@fabiokramm2309]

Respect Cody. My dad single father of three children told me when I was young. "Life isn't fair" " A smart man learns from his mistakes, I wise man learns from others" "Don't justify your actions because of another persons actions"

[@elduendes]

wow thanks for your words. Your voice is important in this times. You are so right. So precise. Thanks!

[@Juan-md5fb]

I look up to. You inspire me with every video. I'm currently working as a Wildland Fire Fighter in Oregon. I grew up in a broke family but my mom worked hard, she has helped me my whole life so I can be where I'm at today. I hope to save up enough money in the future and buy land so I can take care of my mom like she did for me. Thank you for all of these great videos, you have taught me so much.

[@derrickwidner00]

Every time I start feeling down about life I'm gonna come back and watch this video... Good job 👍👍👍

[@kosh7911]

I know this is one of your older videos and I’m not entirely sure how I miss it, but it resonates with me. I live in a family built and lived in 4th generation homestead. My great grandfather came back from WW I, married his high school sweetheart and together the built this house with the money he saved while serving and she saved while being a nurse stateside. A smallish local stone and lumber farmhouse on about 15 acres of land parceled out from my great grandfather’s father. When the time came and after returning home from WW II my grandfather inherited it. He built an addition by hand, after working a full day as a heave equipment mechanic. All built with the same local lumber and stone. When the time came, my father inherited the homestead and kept it standing and in good order until I retired back in 2020 from a 20 year career in the Marine Corps. Now my wife and 4 children live here. Farming and growing as much as we can to be as self sufficient as possible. Doing a bit more year by year. I fully understand that I am truly blessed to have this place full of family memories and love, built by hand and maintained with love and hope. Hope that the next generation will continue to build and progress. Hope that they will be just a bit better then we are. None of my family have ever been “rich”. We have all been folks who serve our village, country and god as best we can. Firm lower middle class who made the best with what we have. One day, when the time comes, my children, lord willing, will continue the legacy we have tried so hard to build for them. We have never been poor. We, by all real measures of wealth, are rich beyond words. Thank you for your videos and heartfelt messages. I’ll be watching!

[@preglerjr]

Oklahoman's are tough! I still live here, and my fathers family grew up in the dustbowl! Tough as nails!

[@DroneWolfMedia]

You absolutely nailed it regarding having that "poor mentality". People who have that mentality don't realize that they are actually limiting themselves by keeping that in their mindset. Words have meaning. Period. The phrase "check yourself before you wreck yourself" may have been a stupid saying in a rap song a long time ago, but it's oh so true. Sure life is hard but it's up to YOU to work harder every single day to improve YOUR OWN situation. 3 years ago I was laid off my job of 20+ years, WHILE I was out on medical leave. Yeah it sucked big time but I didn't sit around saying "whoa is me". I turned the negative into a positive. I took my lifelong passion for photography and started my own aerial photography business. Sure I was broke for awhile, surviving on ramen with some fresh veggies thrown in, but I busted my @ss and worked hard every single day to build up my business. I had limited business experience and limited experience flying drones but I didn't let the negativity have ANY place in my mindset or thoughts. Determined to no longer be dependent on somebody else's paycheck while making THEM & THEIR company richer and richer off the sweat of my brow, I vowed never again. I stuck a post it note on my bathroom mirror that reads "I AM A SUCCESS AND MY BUSINESS WILL FLOURISH". I read (& still read) that post it note at least 3-4 times a day, whenever I'm in bathroom. The power of words, the power of suggestion & the power of Christ, along with a little hard work will go a VERY LONG way in improving WHATEVER situation you're in. People seriously need to turn off their teLIEvisions and get out there and make THEIR life great again. Stop worrying about what you don't have and start working with what you DO have. In time it will change your life for the better. Keep up the good work my friend & have a great weekend! ✌️

[@lgkelley1]

Self reliance and the American Dream are one in the same. It's that some, or many, have forgotten or continually refuse to acknowledge this basic principle of success.

[@jasong9502]

I think a lot of people don't realize how many other people have to work for minimum wage and can never get ahead because of choices made long ago... and still don't blame others, life's not fair but it's a nice dream

[@SG-jo9mk]

Well said! I have never heard that comparison. That is the exact message we need right now!

[@firemark5]

Amen brother. I have been broke. Never poor. Family is your riches!

[@rickmaudlin2160]

Thanks Kenny for inspiring Cody's great challenge for us all. Now let's get to work men, we can do this.

[@OttoMatiegue]

I went 100% debt free a few years ago, and it is nice!. House is paid off, two good cars paid off, no loans, no CC balances. I am in a decent position to stop working the regular work schedule and do what I want.

[@damonbeddingfield2958]

Happy Father's day to you sir and thank you for all the content you share with us. Honesty and transparency is what this channel is about and I cant get enough.

[@timothycormier3494]

I’ve been watching this channel for a couple years now. Off and on. But I cannot believe that I missed this one. This is a great message!!! Thank you sir! Please don’t forget defense. I certainly don’t mean being all gun ho and waiting for a fight. But just being able to defend your food stores everything you’ve accumulated to survive a major catastrophe in society. The people in the cities aren’t dumb and will come looking to where the food is grown. If you don’t have a defense plan. All you’re doing is gathering supplies for the toughest guy on the block. Not trying to scare you. Just a heads up. God speed and god bless

[@domcap70]

You should give free ranging chickens a go. Not sure if yall have chickens already, but it's a solid supply of protein from eggs for the whole family.

[@wobblysauce]

Keeps the insects down.

[@Colddirector]

You do have to shelter them from predators though, and the entire flock can drop like flies from disease if you're not careful.

[@domcap70]

@@Colddirector yea i know. You just need to build a coupe (sp?) that they can run into to hide from predators

[@Colddirector]

@@domcap70 That won't necessarily save them from persistent predators like foxes, though. Slippery little bastards can chew through wire, slip in and kill your entire flock just like that. Keeping chickens is still an excellent protein source, but you'll run into trouble if you don't think it through first.

[@donaldhofman296]

Our friends lost all there chickens to racoons!

[@alfreedom3971]

I must agree with you: I too have been broke many times, but never poor.