When All Your Dreams DON'T Come True

[@sharonknorr1106]

If you think time goes by quickly when you're 40, wait until you hit 70. Am still trying to think big, still planting trees, still learning and eternally grateful that I have gotten this far.

[@rpsp5154]

💯

[@urkiddingme6254]

Same! Busier than ever; wonder how I ever had time for a job.

[@jeanetterule5420]

Totally agree!!! 👏👏👏👏👏

[@l0jack]

I’m with you. Still planting trees and experimenting. To much on my retirement to do list!

[@jaynedavis3388]

My mum is in her 80’s, still at home with us & mentally present 99% of the time (which is more than me 😆). She goes out to play cards with her friends 3 times a week at the card club she still runs. I thought you might like to know that maintaining the things that are important to you can be done (especially when you have people willing to help)

[@RamenNoodle1985]

All I can say is the last 2 weeks have been the longest decade of my life.

[@Creative-Chaos]

So very true. So very scary

[@Barbwheel]

Yup. ❤sigh. 🇨🇦

[@guardianeris]

@@RamenNoodle1985 it's incredible how January felt like a year of its own

[@emilybraibish6191]

Thank you for allowing us to follow along these last few years, and thank you for the beautiful reminder and perspective.

[@GoldShawFarm]

Thanks for watching!

[@joellenpaull3294]

@@GoldShawFarmYour channel is my top favorite KZbin channel.

[@RebeccaMundschenk]

Three years makes a big difference. Three years ago we thought my husband was cancer free, now we're facing stage 4 and trying to figure out where to go from here. It all happens so quickly and you dont even realize it! Seven years ago I lived in a completely different state, a different region of the country, never could have believed I'd be where I am now. (Or that I'd be worried about our planned Seattle to Victoria ferry trip). I'm rambling, but thanks for the video!

[@miacrowell1472]

Blessing to you. Life can be so hard.

[@Jomama02]

My husband is stage 4 also going on 4 years fighting it. NEVER give up hope and rely on The Lord. It's not easy being the caretaker either. Take time to rest and take care of YOU also because you can't take care of him unless you are good also.

[@SherriRivera-f8h]

Prayers for your husband and you, and your family. Years go by so fast. Enjoy the moments and days.

[@pleinaire8698]

You three look so much better in 2025.. especially you! You don’t have those dark circles under your eyes. Looks like you’re taking better care of yourself. Same goes for the other two wonderful people. ❤️🥰💐

[@Lee-fi4vo]

My wife is a HUGE fan of yours. She just celebrated a birthday that her mother never reached, and that has made her evaluate her life (OUR lives...).

[@SharonRepici]

My mother died at 42. When my oldest brother hit 42 he went into a deep depression, sure he was going to pass that year. He lived to be 72.

[@kc4941]

Have enjoyed the journey with you. One thing I look forward to on every video is the Goldshaw Farm animal roll call. When you point out the different animals by name and give little updates on them. I miss that when it doesn't happen or one group isn't mentioned, dogs, barn cats, goats, cows, ducks, geese, chickens and weird chickens ❤

[@galesgoats]

This was fabulous. Not only do I love your videos, but I also follow Roots and Refuge, which is how I learned about you! As a farmer, I'm always making plans for the future, however, this is a way to keep accountable and feel great about what you have achieved and humbled by what may not have been accomplished. Def do another! I almost want to do the same so I can Pasig about it in 3 years!

[@GoldShawFarm]

Thanks for watching! I hope you're enjoying the videos from Roots and Refuge too.

[@helenchild4397]

It took me a number of decades to realize you never get all your ducks in a row and that is just fine. I hope you still have your farm in 5, 10, 20, years from now and you still find meaning in caring for the animals.

[@Sirpopcornface]

2022 still feels like yesterday😂

[@zannaB60]

Morgan, Hair doesn't turn gray, it becomes self-highlighting! Remember, Glass half full!😁

[@guardianeris]

Morgan, thank you so much for this video, and for always keeping it so real in this channel. I think the final part is the best takeaway you've ever made in a video, and it's such a thing I had to hear and accept in recent times. I've been following you since 2019 as a vlog I watch routinely as I continue to struggle with my undergrad degree, a degree I'm taking WAY longer to finish than I had originally anticipated, due to all matters of circumstances, family problems and mental health struggles I've been facing for these past 7 years. I've had to tell people over and over about the graduation date delay, which has made me feel deeply ashamed for making it seem like I am not competent, or am a liar, and it is rough being the source of disappointment to family and professors and friends alike, it feels like I'm forever making up excuses and slacking off when I've been putting a lot of effort into my studies, only it is far from enough to do well in this degree. And yet, it is my dream degree, I've been wanting to pursue this career since I was a kid, so I can't let it go. This whole ordeal has taught me a whole lot about patience, resilience, persistence and adaptability, in the face of adversity, as well as learning my limits and what can I do and not do, and how to deal with frustration. I've had to find more strength within myself to keep on showing up to class and keep applying as much as I can than I could ever conceive. And it has helped me grow and learn about who I am and what I can be. I hope this year is the last time I'll say I'll graduate this year, so I'll finally get into a master's already, I've managed to achieve so much already in the meanwhile, my own place, a cat of my own as well, I'm finally controlling my weight, I've discovered I'm trans and went for hormonal treatment to help with my dysphoria, and I've managed to rack up some savings. Also, I've managed to at least figure out I've actually got not only depression and anxiety, but ADHD and probable autism, and am being considered for cPTSD from family trauma, and those may not seem like great diagnostics, but at least knowing what are the sources of my mental issues means I can know what to do to improve myself from it. I'm not a fan of phrases like "it gets better" or "life gets better on your X era" because those assume that things will never go down the drain ever again and you'll never have to suffer through another issue, but at least I can say that I can deal with more things life can throw at myself than ever before, and I'll know not to give up on my dreams, despite how many setbacks I'll have. Let's hope that 2030, we'll be doing more than before!

[@KugelKatzenFisch]

From the bottom of my heart: Thank you guys for putting yourself out in the public. I feel so much connection in our ways of thinking and goals - I feel less alone and understood. Greetings from a 37yo homestead builder from Germany that is on this journey for 15 loong years. Love, Mandy

[@chickendotz8366]

Oh I LOVE the VR videos! PLEASE don't completely stop making them! I understand that you are not going to make videos that won't get as many views and benefit your channel, but maybe you can make one here and there? 😊

[@Sirpopcornface]

I watch the vr vids on my psvr! They are so fun to watch😊

[@GoldShawFarm]

I appreciate you! I will do my best to keep some variety in the videos I make going forward.

[@chrisenglund9269]

I love the VR videos! Please try to do one every once in a while.

[@TheUkeloser]

I've been wanting to get out of the southeast US for a while and back to New England, where I grew up. A couple months ago, my girlfriend and I began talking about trying to make that happen. I don't know if we'll make it there in 3 years, but we're gonna swing for the fences regardless.

[@jillhiles143]

I love the wisdom that you all imparted today. I really needed to hear it as I chase my dream of becoming a published writer. I am working on the research, revising, and things like that now. But not only am I impatient, I have someone else who really could use the endeavor to pan off and actually bring in some income. Keep making your videos and imparting real life bits of wisdom.

[@GoldShawFarm]

Thanks for watching, and best of luck with your writing!

[@CherylAnderson-qs4iq]

You describe a path you can see for your future self, and are working towards it. And making it your focus is what I need to be doing more of. I'm in need of being more focused now, due to a need to make huge changes. Aimless status quo vs my age, and my declining, physical health, so I must step it up, which requires focus. So, I feel like you've walked me along a pathway beyond my usual meanderings. I feel encouraged and reminded. So what kind of writing are you aspiring to publish?

[@jillhiles143]

@@CherylAnderson-qs4iq I am working on a fiction book called "Farm Girl". It is a combination of a variety of genres. There is crime, mystery, politics and how the main character disagrees with many of the leaders - leaders of the school district, leaders of the city government, leaders of the country; farming with regenerative model plus trying to find the right combination for the extreme weather due to greenhouse gas while having to find justice through weather events that lead to disaster along with the crime that seems to go unpunished. All written from research about farm life as I have zero experience. It is geared for young adults and older. The 2nd book idea is actually trying to take a farm animal (maybe a calf) and talk about it at a grade school level. But this thought came after watching a video all silent from the POV of a goat.

[@sowandtare]

You guys have done so much in three years. In my experience, 3-5 years is when garden bed soil gets to be a more successful soil. Systems in place, I would imagine, take this long to perfect as well. As time goes by, systems and soils settle into more easily managed pieces of our lives. In three years, lasting beginnings can be set in motion.

[@mollytheda9273]

Fun video! Super thought provoking. Can’t say enough about annual planning. Much love all!

[@RJ-go3sn]

Great thoughtful (and thought provoking) video! Thank you, Morgan! "When you are going through something hard and wonder where God is, remember the teacher is always quiet during a test."

[@lararabb8888]

The older you get the faster those years fly by! Always aim for the fences! ❤

[@lead8mare]

Just need the Muppet Rainbow Connection song to finish this at the end. Could hear Kermit singing to us and thinking,”Wow, I did reach someone.”

[@cindygreen6900]

Omgosh, I love this type of video. Thanks for sharing the real time life "happens"

[@fuzzytale]

I am so grateful that I found your channel, and Jess's, and only wish I'd found them sooner. This was such a good video, even better than your usual. I hope the next five years find you and your families where you want to be, whether it's where you think you want to be now or not.

[@johndeere1951a]

Dont sweat the long game. Live each day. Tomorrow may not come. Keep breathing. I'm male and 73 Retired from the Connecticut grind after 65.5 years to New Hampshire.

[@highpsi11]

You're all still on track with your dreams. Great jobs all around. Plus, you got healthier at the same time - so well done!

[@davidwoody1737]

If your dream is easily attainable,, find a new dream. When you look back on your life it is not about catching the dream, it is about the adventure life brings you while trying to reach your dreams.

[@sherirae]

Thank you - A great reflection and life lesson!

[@shriekitsallie]

I love the grounded reality of this channel!!! *If you are not in the financial market space right now, you are making a huge mistake. I understand that it could be due to ignorance, but if you want to make your money work for you..prevent inflation.*

[@foralluser6525]

I feel sympathy and empathy for our country, low income earners are suffering to survive, and I appreciate Wayne. You've helped my family with your advice. imagine investing $10,000 and receiving $35,460 after 28 days of trading.

[@foralluser6525]

Well, I have nice side hustles like investing and the good thing is that I do it with one of the best (Mr Wayne), he's really good!

[@foralluser6525]

I will recommend. Michael Wayne . Investing Services. to you. He is good at what he does.

[@Notarealworld]

Did someone just mention Mr Wayne!? Damn! You just made my day; what a coincidence.. I've worked with him for over 2years and I can tell how good he is

[@qubcio14]

It's great to see you guys talking about Michael Wayne, This man changed the game for me. Good Man❤️

[@galeharris6696]

And it only goes faster! At 75, I feel like, don't blink, I'll be 85, ha ha! I love this. You guys all look amazing, by the way. 💖💙Jess and Miah, your house IS getting built, it's just a different house. Or the same one in different clothes. Or something....but you have found your right house, and it is growing. It just morphed into a different dream.

[@rpsp5154]

Wow, I wasn’t expecting this, too cool! I’ve always loved her laugh! Nice job you all❤️

[@jovonnquillen88]

2:30 I love that the dude was lowkey slipping and fighting for his life to stand lol

[@SettleinSpain]

Love this, especially your last few words, I remember you going on that trip, as you made that video 3 years ago we were just a couple of weeks from completing on our property. Our first and only home, a big renovation project. I thought that would have been at least half done by now... it's amazing how time doesn't quite go how we planned but you're right dreaming for those stars is still important. Thank you

[@dhansonranch]

Great video ! Although I don't really have long term goals or dreams, they always seem to be short term goals. Dreams seem to be simply just an unachievable figment of my imagination. However, although my short term goals add up over the years, I find that looking back to where I started I have something similar to what I have dreamed of. At each moment, I am exactly where I needed to be doing exactly what I needed to do! Thanks for sharing!

[@Un1KoRnsArsEnaL]

That's some inspirational words there at the end. I've just started a KZbin and TikTok for my animals in the past couple of months, and while I'm getting decent views, I'm not getting any followers. I was starting to get discouraged. I think this was what I needed to hear so I could keep going too. ❤

[@TasteOfAbundance]

Thanks for this I needed to hear this I have been raining it in and being bummed out plans are going the way I wanted but your perspective is a beautiful one I will strive for the impossible and see how far I get regardless as I’m writing a story

[@jenniewolford1631]

This was awesome! So glad yall did that video... 5 years i will be 72 lol

[@saraschneider6781]

4:25 That did NOT age well...🤨

[@nicoladelle]

so depressing

[@GoldShawFarm]

I know. I thought about cutting, but it is what it is.

[@nicolewelday2751]

@@GoldShawFarm I'm glad you left it. You could tell it was said with both optimism and sarcasm. We're at where we're at and if it's going to get better the people are going to have to reach across their isles and stop being aggressive and defensive. I hope it changes one day, but at this point it's on the whole country and it's not on just the politicians. Looking forward to see what 2030 brings!

[@lyndz492]

Dang, Morgan. That last part got me a little teary-eyed. Thanks for your words

[@kathleenconte3360]

You are both humble people Morgan and Jess. Shooting for the sky can bring disappointments, however without expectations maybe where you are now may not have happened. Goals and plans can change and I feel that both Jess and Morgan are examples of happily accepting what they have and are content.

[@jrsf222]

I’m so pleased to know you are friends with the Hollars‼️

[@GoldShawFarm]

Me too. They are outstanding humans.

[@mariesheppard3750]

West Coast we had green grass on Saturday today a foot of white stuff , Love the video

[@SherriRivera-f8h]

Thank you Morgan for you inspiration and encouragement. It is truly needed today. Especially as I am older and just retired. Now what. I need to put your positivity to work in my life wherever it might take me.

[@FloridaJack]

Intersections are in your future regardless of goals. The path choice equals experience. Experience is fuel to your personal success.

[@kristinmeissner102]

Jess and Jeremiah were my first homesteaders that I watched

[@SifiFan]

We are ramping up our farm search and are seeing farms with fully furnished houses and all equipment included.

[@Lynne2106]

And what does this tell you about the situation of the folks selling this fully furnished farm?

[@catherinecarreiro3955]

This was great. I keep a journal and this reminded me to reflect and realize how much I’ve accomplished . Keep dreaming keep working the journey is so worth the effort ❤

[@2122kay]

Thank you, I needed this :)

[@nnie1]

As a young farmer it's taken me a long time to realize that my best plan is the one right in front of me. Yes, I may not have the land I want, or the location I desire, but I'm here now and ready to accomplish what I can with it

[@patriciabowe2817]

Really enjoy Gold Shaw Farm, thank you!

[@protoman111]

Thank you for this video Morgan. I needed this pretty hardcore. In 2022 I left my last IT job with 12 years of experience in the field, but can't find a job even up through 2025. This is video is also a reminder to everyone else to keep trying and not give up. Through this time I've learned alot of things about myself and had the opportunity to learn my value and worth (which is something I struggled with my whole life). I also learned alot of how about the job market is now a days and realize that you have to work through the difficulties of it (as some times it's harder or easier but it's never a sure thing). You have value, know what you want and who you are, and move forward. You can still learn things from failures and roadblocks - you just need to look details.

[@samanthathomas4327]

My three favorite homesteaders in one video!! Morgan and J&J have blessed us 🥺🥰

[@charlesmnadeau]

Your closure is worth framing...and printing and selling. Protect your copyright. Excellent.

[@Alturvexs]

I LOVE watching VR/360 video, you only did ONE video like that, that i know of and stopped.

[@ashley-fayme3919]

Wow! That was soooo good! 😊 Just what I needed. 🙏

[@GoldShawFarm]

Glad it was helpful!

[@diannemiller4754]

This is a fantastic time capsule video. Looking forward to 2030 time capsule. Look at how much things have changed for each of the families in the 2022 videos to today 😊

[@d6375]

We are SOOOOOO close to 1M Morgan. You'll get there soon and I seriously can not wait to watch!

[@susanduncan8353]

And remember all those ppl who helped you on your way.....

[@teresalubeck8044]

I loved your wisdom at the end…it Lifted my spirits and made me look at things differently

[@JoLoretta727]

Best of Goldsbaw! 😊

[@kyenth7479]

Morgan, you look so much healthier and happier 3 years down the road and 3 years down the road again, I hope to wake up to your videos still.

[@oldbear6813]

Y'all have lost so much weight too! Just watching that time capsule you can not only see the emotional growth, the mental changes and the physical changes, that video was a great idea.

[@lukastambuk991]

You look much better after 3 years a lot leaner. This is a very good direction to keep going. Weight loss can be very challenging when you are surrounded by healthy and tasty food. Stay healty and safe.

[@ValeriaVincentSancisi]

oh my gosh....this is so human .. :)

[@thenesthomestead]

We needed this.... We'll be moving, doing, dreaming, and swinging for the fences

[@brambleon]

It's so cool to hear Morgan think that he wanted to do more VR videos, because they were definitely a sign of the times. And how the times were going and where things were moving and just seeing how time kind of snuffed them out. Yes they were fun, but, I don't believe they're practical. I personally don't want to have to move my phone 360° to see everything that's going on. I don't think that is a practical way to watch a video. And I truly believe 90% of people realized that was the case and that's why it died out. I apologize to those who enjoyed those videos but they died out for a reason and most of the population did not enjoy them. (My apologies 360 enjoyers)

[@GoldShawFarm]

Watching on a phone or tablet is definitely an underwhelming experience. I think the real issue is that headset technology like the Apple Vision Pro or meta quest haven’t really taken off like I thought they would. When you watch VR videos on a headset it can feel magical.

[@gailpetchenik3048]

God’s best gift is unanswered prayers🥰

[@WelcometomyCapeCodlife]

Great video! Dream big, challenge yourself, work hard and have fun along the way!

[@WickedAwesomeGardening]

First words from Jess "I hope our house in built..." Ouch. 😂

[@Jaynes-Path]

🎉If you told me that my life would look like it is 3 years ago, I would not have believed you. That a hurricane would suck me out a door and destroy my house. That I would be taking care of my newborn granddaughter despite the injuries I sustained, that my mother is celebrating her 90th birthday and still living in her home despite my father being gone etc I would not have believed any of it. It sounds too far from my previous 9 to 5 life I always had. You just never know what the future will hold and feeling the love of this precious little one can make me forget all the not so good times that came with the good.

[@jessicakivett7838]

Yes! Do another 3 year video!!

[@bkm2797]

It’s not about the destination, it’s all about the journey and what you’ve learned from it, imho. Thanks Morgan, always good to see old friends and how they are doing.🐕🐕🐄🐐🐐🐐🪿🦆🐓💕👍

[@craigk.235]

Time does go by quickly! Everything was so great, it was nice to watch this. What you said at the end was so wonderful, I'll take that advice. Your videos are always the best.

[@joyevefarmandforge]

Hmmmm, this is a good idea for date night with the hubs. Three year vision. We’ve been at this four years so maybe will have more realistic expectations for the next three years😊

[@GoldShawFarm]

That's a great idea!

[@marikotrue3488]

The phrase from Morgan Gold's closure to this video, "...no dream is wasted...." I would love to see that on a GSF tee shirt. That phrase says so much about the journey that we are all on without making any judgements or quality assessments or even focusing on what could be defined as an actual success. BTW I have book marked your friends' coffee (tea is available also!) site for future use. Thank you.

[@brucealvarez9263]

It doesn't seem like anywhere near 3 years since we watched you going into NL for the last time!!!!

[@sharonhuelsman]

What a lovely video! Thank you Morgan.

[@ajnormandgroome]

Hey you are working towards a million subscribers

[@brianzoowab]

Good to learn about lives so different than mine, a city dweller. Thank you for the entertaining content. Anyway, Morgan, you look much healthier now than before. Then, you did look like someone who worked an office job and had a notsohealthy diet and daily routines.

[@home_edventure]

Sorry your house isn't built yet Jess!

[@JL2Sweet]

Well political we went to shit with Trump (both times)! In 2022, I told my self that ALL my student loans ($100,000.00) would be paid in full. February 2, 2025 made my last payment!!! I'm debt free!!

[@RamenNoodle1985]

Congratulations! That's a huge accomplishment!

[@JL2Sweet]

@@RamenNoodle1985 thank you

[@Lynne2106]

Kudos to,you! That is a heck of a large amount to pay off in three years.

[@lorrainehinchliffe5371]

Wow, that introduction of your hopes for 2025 couldn’t have been any further from reality politically. Here’s hoping things improve soon.

[@urkiddingme6254]

3:35 I cannot figure out how to sit on this couch so it's not awkward, so I'm going to try out this half-lotus position.

[@TheOnus]

The improvement in audio and video throughout the years has me intrigued. I’d love to see a video showing the gear that you used early on, along with a progression to the gear that you use now. The quality improvement is amazing.

[@mystlkitchengarden]

Very cool idea.

[@jaynedavis3388]

2:20 you need to put some hay, wood chips or sawdust down outside the greenhouse coop because all the ducks are slipping on the ice you add to whenever you’re doing their water. They can get a lot of injuries that way & I know you’d feel terribly guilty if someone got hurt. I also recommend tipping the ice to the other side of the fence where no one walks (you can avoid your little trail to come in). 11:41 you’re right, VR/360 is a real struggle to watch & enjoy on an iPad

[@maureenviola]

The giggle was ROUGH to take, but in later interview she was very good. But is a discussion of “content creation” all that interesting????

[@elfwoodadventures2103]

Thanks Morgan, I truly needed this in so many ways.

[@beckytalhelm6415]

Sure enjoyed this video and collaboration! Thank you for the ending especially. Keep dreaming.

[@JonHolland-z6z]

A twisted and detoured path but the dream is still there, it will just be accomplished with another person than the one who helped me see the dream. As an old Scottish song says "If my true love she were gone. Id surely find another." I feel sure, that true love waits along the way, but if she does not, then I will still atain my dream and leave my children, and grand children, land and a place that will always be their's.

[@DZ-rl8ut]

Ya'll are sooo perfect as friends❤❤❤

[@KC-603]

Morgan, this was such a sweet video! Thank you!

[@MiaHammond-e4l]

Terrific video. So excited to see you're close to 1M followers -- that's sure something to celebrate. Also, you look 10 years younger than 2022.

[@metalmartha2571]

Thank you for that video Morgan! Really puts things into perspective. Seems like the older I get the faster time moves. although I feel like I don’t accomplish anything that I want to. I’m optimistic for the future when I look back at where I was five years ago. By the way, heck yes on video time capsule for the next five years… Here’s hoping and praying we’re not all farming on the moon lol.😅

[@jeffbee6090]

fun, interesting, & thought provoking video!!!!

[@merrydaye4763]

What if things are really bad:(...

[@azaryahcaldwell4462]

Oh shush

[@oldmanwombat]

I have just eased into retirement ..Targets are great to aim for , calculate all the the problems that could happen . BUT enjoy being the arrow ..

[@LizbethStringer]

Well things are not quite what you predicted, but that is life. It is the journey that is the most important part. Doing the best you can with what is available, going to bed with the idea that you gave the day your all.

[@TexasRoast]

Are we going to need another 3 year video to predict the development of the GSF spring project..? 😂

[@JJ.LovesAnimals]

I'm going to be 71 this year here is how I look at time.. Stop worrying about it just do you and what's important to you... The rest will happen no matter what... ❤ 🥰❤️👩🏼‍🦳🐈🐈‍⬛🐈‍⬛🐈‍⬛🐕‍🦺

[@phil8814]

Great video, thank you