Why Being "An Old Man" is a Blessing!

[@kirkmorris4133]

I'm in my forties and I LOVE your content. Amazing videos🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@everymanhasastory]

Thank you so much. Your comment made my day ❤️

[@kirkmorris4133]

@@everymanhasastory be well my friend!

[@wasblindbutnowsee]

Being old is good. Better than being dead. USUALLY

[@grandpapeteswordsofwisdom7114]

I tell young people that they know nothing about life until they reach age 50 and then they start to get wise. As a 77-year-old Canadian living in the Philippines I continue to marvel at the respect I receive from people of all ages from age 5 to 65. They bend over backwards to assist me everywhere I go. The teenagers and younger kids bless me every day when they see me. That never happens in Canada. I was recently standing on a street waiting for a man to arrive who was going to sell me some Racing Pigeons, and a lady I did not know from the man in the moon came out of her house which was 100 feet away. She brought me a stool to sit on because she was worried about me having to stand. Amazing thoughtfulness.

[@acornsucks2111]

You are a giant $ sign walking around.

[@grandpapeteswordsofwisdom7114]

@@acornsucks2111 Actually, I live in an upper middle-class area with no other foreigners. The Filipinos in my area have beautiful homes, one or two expensive new cars, and the women dress in brand name clothes and carry luxury brand handbags. One lady just bought another handbag costing over 100,000 pesos. Ninety percent of my neighbors have more wealth than me, and some own great businesses and investment properties. They do not see me as a dollar sign and your comment tells me you do not live in the Philippines or if you do, you know very little about the country or the people.

[@daffyduk77]

@@acornsucks2111 "the Bank of Mum & Dad" 🙂

[@ccc4eva62]

Since I've gotten older, just 62, I've never been called Sir so much in my life.

[@aeubanks0]

Me as well!!! LoL!!!

[@johnfortes2171]

Really enjoyed both videos! I'm 75 retired at 58 have not regretted it one bit. It's been a good ride-with a few bumps and scrapes along the way.

[@chrisbunka]

It's always good to be thankful.

[@chrisbunka]

@@jimmorrison9656 Riders On A Storm.

[@9344music5]

The "more sleep and can stay up as late as you want to" that's what I'm enjoying right now. It's 3:30Am as I am watching this post and just starting to get sleepy. Will sleep until 11:30 or Noon tomorrow (or I should say today)

[@nancypicchi9224]

Welcome to the CLUB!

[@Stormvet9091]

I usually get up at 3:30 am. Early morning is the best part of the day. It’s quiet,peaceful and calm. Everything I need in my life.

[@douglasglaser6100]

I learned long ago - as we get older you know what you like and you know what you don’t like. Life is too short to waste on things you don’t care for.

[@daveid6244]

Imm now 71 and feel great also not all my old mates are still alive Every day is a good day

[@joeford4587]

All the wisdom and knowledge i have accumulated over the years i have found you cant really pass on because not many will listen!

[@MariafromthePhilippineIslands]

Very well said...

[@joeford4587]

@@MariafromthePhilippineIslands Thank you Maria

[@JR-in8zk]

Well said . I agree with all as I have come to all these realizations . And now that I am 70 life is truly enjoyable . Thanks for sharing 😎

[@WisdomAdvice.80]

It’s a comfort to know that we can let go of the pressures of youth and simply enjoy being ourselves. Life is too short to worry about trivial things! Keep spreading that joy!

[@acornsucks2111]

Trump 24!

[@miggy9260]

I’m only 54, why do I feel like I’m 60 already. I relate with all you said, Mark. Thank you for this post. -Miggy.

[@Jgrand1958]

No future to worry about..... ha ha..that made me laugh.. good video... Thanks😁

[@everymanhasastory]

Thank you for watching ☺️

[@krisgen29]

Thanks Mark. Keep up the great work 👍. Dave, Perth

[@everymanhasastory]

Thank you for watching ☺️

[@SlimjimMK11]

I am 76... 77 in a few weeks..... God willing.. Life has been a real buzz.. One thing you failed to mention was NOT buying extended warranties.. Sometimes I try to get a discount BY NOT HAVING A WARRANTY...

[@JHavaJoe2-m1z]

74yrs. All these years with ups and downs, I still remember high school classmates that never made it back from Vietnam. Sometimes, as miserable as some periods in my life had been, I wish they still had a chance to experience those things too, come out of it and still be alive. It puts even the downer times into perspective. We may be "old," but luckily so! Push On!

[@Candleflower42]

I paid 8.50 to see the Beatles in 1964. :-)

[@everymanhasastory]

That's amazing. Did you keep your ticket stub?

[@Candleflower42]

@@everymanhasastory it’s a cancelled check - vaguely remember that’s how it worked back then. I was only 11 so my mom wrote it.

[@dalelittlefield57]

Ya I'm positive, positive I'm not thrilled about getting old 🤣🤣you're looking good Mark

[@Mauiman-w4k]

It is a privilege to get old.

[@jackbear4528]

As old as I am today...I'm grateful for the things I have and still able to travel the world...

[@acornsucks2111]

Good for you. I can't put up with being molested in the airports.

[@peterabild1123]

Make the best of every day.

[@jaya.0069]

I'll have to watch this again to remember some of it. Now, if I could only remember that secret! Good video Mark!

[@everymanhasastory]

I'm so glad you liked it 😊 Thank you for watching ☺️

[@1955porsche]

more sage wisdom......luv your channel

[@ZoKitchen]

Old age is a blessing 😊

[@gregwells8764]

Mate that was really good, and a few times I laughed out loud

[@everymanhasastory]

Glad you enjoyed it 😊

[@ZOUPPERMAN28]

First time listener , very nice topics just turn 60. currently living here in LA california . continue helping people. like me who's newbee in the world of seniors 😊

[@amossnowdaharleyman9179]

I like being THAT ol' guy. The wisdom thing is priceless. Retiring well is pretty good too. Not being forced to deal with moronic employees is way up there too.

[@mikeharvey4538]

Good stuff

[@wayneandrews1022]

I like the hill/mountain analogy, I’m gonna steal that.

[@garygreene4002]

nice positive message do more❤

[@Berto1964]

As a widowed single 60 yo man, I live by what I can the Man Cave Manifesto. This means that I get to do whatever I want. If I want to put a pool table in the dining room (just an example) that is my choice and I don't have to ask for permission for anything. I am financially secure, ready to retire early and enjoy life on my terms. if my partner is OK with my lifestyle then fine.

[@catsspat]

"change a tire, fix a running toilet, and drive a stick shift." Not just fix a running toilet. I know how to replace the whole thing.

[@darrellyoung9586]

That pretty much said it all

[@Sweet-T-Mama]

LOVE it! 👏

[@davidkachel]

"In your golden years... few old friends..." Yeah, unless they die first! Only one person remaining with whom I share the same secrets.

[@pops336C]

Good video. Thank you.

[@L4P-Monk]

Yep. Every day I'm grateful I have "aged out" of things. I don't have to work. I don't have to care about anything but me. I don't have to be around little kids. I don't have to accept anyone else's BS. I don't have to be a team member and work with someone. I don't have to go to school. I don't have to go anywhere. The list is endless. I have aged out of all the crap of life. Give me a cold brewski. I'm relaxing.

[@ramosmceligot6223]

Im glad im in the twilight years. I feel sorry for young kids and the desolate future theyre gonna have to endure

[@Brad1237202]

Great video Mark!!! Keep up the great work with the channel!

[@MoorDragon]

I needed to hear all that!

[@hankmoody-jq1xq]

AMEN 🙏

[@sidsmith810]

I just landed in Davao yesterday. I will spend 3 weeks here to just catch the vibe and maybe return for at least a month in preparation for my retirement.

[@billliston2335]

Great video mark, yes growing old is a compliment not many get its time to just enjoy life and not worry about what anyone thinks because you have achieved something not everyone gets

[@tedlaurvik3765]

Funny and mostly correct Video. I went to a Wings concert in LA $20 a ticket as my first real concert.

[@StevenAwsomeYoda]

My first concert Kiss at Cobo Hall Detroit 7 dollars 1976 age 16

[@JMgmkh]

Watching this vid. doing exactly what I DIDN'T want to do. Going to a Philippine baby birthday party !!!!!

[@7SideWays]

Speaking wisdom here. Thank you👍

[@ThomasHouser-fj8nz]

Thanks! I don’t always think about these things, but so true! I just turned 76.

[@aubreyj.tennant1123]

I think we get really good at things we were naturally good at.

[@Lawrencerice]

Mark. Jackpot. I will show this video to my girl tonight. She is always amazed by saying things like "How did you know that!" I have slowly been explaining almost everything you covered here. Thanks and regards.

[@everymanhasastory]

So glad you liked it 😊

[@jimsullivanyoutube]

That was great Mark! Thank you! Where’d you get those?

[@everymanhasastory]

Thank you 😊

[@williereed508]

Speak that truth ❤

[@skip2it426-]

Age to me is just a matter of a number with a lot of aches and pains however I have the right mindset and hopefully I can enjoy my elder years and try to stay as healthy as possible. Life wasn’t meant to be easy especially as we age, but take note: it can be delightful. Thanks 😊 for sharing an interesting story topic 👌🏾👍🏾!

[@DiscoverWithElvis]

Im 43 living in dumaguete now and lets say retired early on my own. Love the area

[@PlantNativeTrees]

Illini! 🔵🟠

[@robertpiekarski6115]

Love your sense of humor these days Mark! I think you’re getting funnier with age! 😂

[@jgstargazer]

1:55 I believe I'm a better driver now that I am older. I always drive with more care 360 degrees.

[@acornsucks2111]

Being old and healthy is great.

[@daffyduk77]

Great compilation. Old age can't be that good though (it isn't) or you wouldn't need to make videos like this ! 🙂

[@barrymitchell4424]

Yes I did comment on the last video. Depressing. This one was much better. Not really exciting but you did improve 😊

[@voice552]

You guys are the go-to guys when young guys are interested in the forgotten trades. I love rat rods, and a guy your age could teach me how to do lead filling on bodywork. Last year i chanced upon a garage sale that was being packed up. I found an ancient British dremel in a box and only had five bucks cash in my wallet. The owner sold it to me. Turns out it belonged to one of the crown jewellers of the British royal family and was gifted to the current owner who made jewellery. I need a guy your age to teach me engraving or stone setting. I don't have the nerves for cleaving, but a guy who does could teach me ultimate timing and precision in everything i do. I worry that guys your age who are not in your position think they are no use to the world anymore. That couldn't be further from the truth.

[@hatchet8209]

Experience 👍

[@salahalkhalifa3705]

Old age will make u no longer afraid of death cos u gradually loose the taste of life and is no longer a fantcy u will be sorry to leave.

[@justflooreit4me1]

Just checking in 😊

[@bigmike3964]

frostee creme guy from slingblade!!

[@williamhenderson8371]

Brilliant! I missed that. Spot on mate!

[@davidking3699]

A good video, but my particular situation means a few of those hurt me to think about - the financial stability ones... I lost everything in a a natural disaster and through various other circumstances of work and others taking advantage, I am at a point where I have to keep working ad hope one day to own a little home... and have a few dollars put aside... until then, I need to use other life experiences and a few digital ones I have tried to pick up to get some money together - then I will have that peace of mind you mention...

[@bratzdol]

Totally loved that vid. From a 58 yo.

[@everymanhasastory]

Thank you 😊

[@markthomas2436]

I like being retired because I have a lot of freedom. I’m not spending most of my daily energy helping some damned company make money. Which I once did. For decades, as a salesman. I sleep when I want. I eat when I want. If I’m up at 3 AM? So what… who will know? I do what I want… when I want….

[@PerryNight-gc3fp]

I'm 61 I've been working out since I was 18 years old 99% of the young kids in the gym today will not be there by the time they hit 60.I'm over 60 and I'm still going strong.

[@tdgdbs1]

Women see you as creeps; which is a blessing in my case.

[@Farsider3955]

🤔…..great vid - thought provoking, no doubt. For me, being older and wiser I see the greatest advantage is that so many young beautiful Filipina’s see that FAT WALLET in my pocket and they don’t care what I look like…..they see opportunity! Which is all good - as long as you know that fun lies ahead….nothing more….nothing less. Enjoy! 😃😁

[@jaydickey1049]

Farsider got it goin' on, bringin' the ruckus to the ladies....

[@jonlovett6173]

keeping it real!

[@Beadgcfb]

You can do anything and people just say, "oh he's just old." The weirder it is, and you're "cute".

[@nicholaspablocmith3165]

Saw an interesting video a short time ago. The theme was about reaching a certain age. In this case 75. If you reach 75 and are still in good shape you will likely last for another decade or more. I'll be 76 in one month and still doing good without any meds. I have some longevity in my ancestry, 90+.

[@everymanhasastory]

That's interesting. Thanks for watching

[@jaydickey1049]

Keep it moving, and take a few key supplements.

[@philomenamagill700]

❤

[@michaelsix9684]

only advantage I see to being old is -- you've made all the major life decisions younger people still face ie. what career to enter, who to marry or if you should marry, having kids, where to live, handling money, building retirement, you're done with all that -- now if you did it right you can enjoy leisure outside the rat race maybe move overseas

[@BirdDogey1]

I tend to envy the optimism of youth.

[@ripley7t429]

I always defer to individuals that have specific expertise in areas. If they are just an idiot savant like me, I will follow my own direction. Led Zeppelin for $7.50, those were the days. The fads rotating is no joke. A few years ago I was able to break out my old stuff and be in style again. I find that general knowledge is the real gift we can give our family, not so much the technical expertise.

[@pamduran2753]

😂❤

[@jburch1544]

If you got your money right. Being an old man is great! Realize the world is fallen and accept the reality in peace

[@nancygreene5838]

❤❤❤

[@rogereriksen2472]

And it is MUCH easier to turn down the extended warranty on anything you purchase. The last colonoscopy I had, the doctor said, "I'll see you in ten years". I said, "The fuck you will"!

[@wctyre49]

Bullshxt getting old is misery.

[@stephtraveler7378]

here's one for ya: When you are old, all the woman are pretty.... could be an eyesight issue, but the pool grows bigger.

[@mariolibertad9972]

In this day and time, I am damn glad to be old. The world is going to shit

[@Earthtime3978]

What do you mean by “older?” I’m 60. Are you talking about 62 and up or 70 and up?

[@robertpiekarski6115]

Here is something to pay attention to in your 50s, 60s, 70s about the sex thing you mentioned… if you find yourself taking little blue pills and it’s just not doing it for you, you need to check your arteries, along with kidneys and liver. These all play a role in the cause of ED and could be an early (maybe not so early) warning sign of a possible heart attack or stroke around the corner Also too much sugar in your diet and weight around the belly (belly fat) figure into all this. So get these things checked and find out about healthy ways of getting them corrected before time runs out… literally. Also, a doctor who does not specialize in aging or preventative health or diet, may not have all the answers. They may just give you more little blue pills so you can keel over on top of your girlfriend or wife. Not a pretty picture! 😢

[@frontendzen4852]

I think once you hit the 60s and beyond not being able to perform is expected by the opposite partner.

[@timklassen421]

Life is short get right with God

[@andrescastanos6761]

I need evidence of God. If there is an afterlife, it would be the wisest thing to prepare for it, in whatever form it takes.

[@timklassen421]

Start looking at creation and read the Bible if you are serious pray to God to open your eyes@@andrescastanos6761

[@winnerwinnerchickendinner8809]

Good to be old now a day since US debt is too big and ain't gonna be around to pay for them except for them younger generation is on the hook

[@wasblindbutnowsee]

TOO SOON OLD TOO LATE SMART

[@Pault3788]

😂

[@richsadventures1889]

I'm 63, am I an old man?

[@Candleflower42]

@@richsadventures1889 no.

[@pamduran2753]

At least no more bras!

[@mariaronabias4455]

It's great if you don't end up with Alzheimers that you don't remember anything in the past.