Why Do Details Matter?

[@vanneistat]

Spirited Man Sweatshirts: spiritedman.com

[@guydavis6918]

Yup OCD

[@liambedford5565]

Is that the hackknife ?

[@adityakapur9394]

what mic does the spirited man use ?

[@C.C.J.1975]

Had to make the purchase last night 👍

[@aabidamn]

@@adityakapur9394 Hand crafted ones.

[@dmore]

Never have two men been so obviously related without being twins, than the Neistat brothers. I love your aesthetic.

[@chirpy95442]

Because of Tom Sachs probably

[@VlogwithKing]

@@chirpy95442 haha, fair enough

[@brandonmitchell9547]

@@chirpy95442 I think they all really impacted each other over the years. Tom clearly taught them so much about process and how to document a thought but at the same time I think they had a lot to do in the way of teaching Tom.

[@bking94]

hes adopted

[@VlogwithKing]

@@bking94 Casey is adopted

[@blazendary]

This might be the best video yet on this channel. Amazing attention to detail

[@Wuweibeing]

Was gonna say the same thing

[@buffalobybicycle716]

I'm drawn to this one most as well.

[@AndrewKleinWW]

I can’t decide if I wish I was more like this or less like this

[@williambennett3]

I tried to be more like this. It's way more expensive yet looks way less expensive and takes a long time to accumulate extra parts and pieces. When I need a shelf I have two options. 1 wait until I have scrap or 2 go buy what I need. I am not going to pay for scrap so my shelves end up looking store-bought or are store-bought. My workshop has a mix of spirited man and amazon man (the ladder being bought online not a manly man from the Amazon). Lastly, I realized that I had to be who I am. Buying everything from the store doesn't work either. Some things need to be custom-built. So, I have a good mix haha.

[@reillyryan4244]

@@williambennett3 this isn’t something you can choose to be like man, it’s an inability to stop yourself from perfecting things for your own satisfaction and no one else. These details aren’t random, they are necessary elements in Van’s character ( in his opinion).

[@reillyryan4244]

@@williambennett3 it’s not about money, or organization, or anything other then the temptation to make things better while also making them unique

[@hobbs2005]

Less. Unless you're independently wealthy, do you seriously have 10 hours to make a special bike seat? If you do have this time (and you're not wealthy) I would encourage you to dedicate that time to your career (or finding a new one).

[@pedroPfxr]

@@hobbs2005 100% agree. I would like to do more... but I still have to put food on the table... So nope, I don't have 10h

[@MichaelAlm]

I've watched this at least 5 times. I have the same compulsions, and it's nice to hear it described so succinctly. Thanks Van

[@MS-gn4gl]

It's so great he's making content on YT, like I knew I would love it because I loved the early work he and Casey did together, but man holy crap is this a different level of craft and storytelling. The Neistat bros give us very similar levels of quality work in just very different ways. I love it.

[@TonySteinbach]

My favorite woodworker commenting on my favorite storyteller? What a nice little detail for this video.

[@PleaseTakeOne]

@@TonySteinbach same, freaking same!!!

[@jheckerman]

good to see you here! love both these channels

[@Jovkata]

All of these... these are not vlogs, these are short documentaries - make me smile and make me think and are absolutely beautiful! The kind of videos that make you pause after you watch them. A true inspiration!

[@obyybo]

Pause for?

[@from1978]

I agree.

[@VlogwithKing]

Yeah, well put my friend!

[@Devo745]

Yes. Rich in ... detail.

[@martylucas8557]

@@obyybo, never mind...you wouldn’t understand. Grow up a bit, then you might have an epiphany...or not!

[@jonathanseagraves8140]

This gets at the heart of what being a grown ass man is all about. Also, if you are asking yourself "is what I'm doing harming others," it's a pretty good indication that you are an alright guy. That question is equally as important as, "Am I being mislead?" or better yet ,"Is my understanding of the truth flawed?" Because to answer the first question accurately, you must have a firm grasp on what is True.

[@alux]

Van, we need the "DOMESTIC PARTNER, BABY MAMA, MAIN SQUEEZE, COMMON LAW WIFE" - merch

[@VlogwithKing]

lol, yes indeed

[@dejahwilson268]

Yes!!!

[@kathypearce6654]

"Spirited Woman" merch. would be lovely - I'd buy that. Cheers from Canada

[@mstash164]

Omg yes!!!

[@imwhatsnew]

Exactly

[@dandyandy2046]

This was like watching a fascinating full feature film in 8 minutes and 8 seconds. Totally worth the price of admission.

[@YoFonzz]

This SPIRITED MAN cheers up my day

[@kyairsoft3828]

Your mom cheers up my day

[@SuperChaz_]

I like the To-Do notes on cardstock - might steal that one!

[@samuelhopely4853]

"I will make everything around me beautiful, that will be my life." -Elsie de Wolfe, who definitely cared about detail.

[@buffalobybicycle716]

Since watching Van's videos I have become so much more organized. To me, real art is something that resonates and is carried over into my daily thoughts.

[@randyhansra]

Never would have thought there was a better story telling Neistat than Casey, to find out the master had a sensei, named Van, the ronins of telling stories.

[@billypilgrim1]

Casey was your benchmark for a great storyteller? I reckon you need to expand your horizon there , bud.

[@scubaseppy]

I want them to tell stories together.

[@qwertpoiuy430]

@@billypilgrim1 You can fuck off with that snobbery mate. It’s a subjective topic. There is nothing that makes Tarantino better than Neistat, or 5 year old me drawing on ms paint.

[@billypilgrim1]

@@qwertpoiuy430 No snobbery on my part, mate. I like Casey, but I just think it's funny when people go on a hyperbole when it comes to youtube creators. "There is nothing that makes Tarantino better than Neistat" come on, even you know that's utter bullshit, even Casey would agree. And pushing that "art is subjective" narrative is so trite.

[@Jmdeleeuw-]

@@billypilgrim1 "Better storyteller" is so subjective. Tarentino and Casey tell completely different stories in completely different ways. Both are great, comparing them is not necessary. Everyone is free to prefer one over the other.

[@jmich54]

One of the things I loved most and miss most fr Casey's movies was the repair or building segments. The construction paper roll. The paint markers. The shop shots, the organization and the use of materials in a pragmatic way. The engraving. This channel fills that void. Thanks Van 👍🏼

[@HanzFogl]

the first video that really got me hooked on Casey's channel back in 2016 was his studio tour. amazing to get more of this.

[@jonathanhafler1080]

Im glad this man loves himself enough to make a video about how quirky he is, because now I love him too.

[@jamesmcgee7723]

This is brilliant. In 1999 when I bought my 1994 FJ80 Toyota Landcruiser it had the old Toyota badge. The 1995 Model has the "International Toyota Symbol". Back then it concerned me that the badge on my 1994 FJ80 Toyota Landcruiser would date the vehicle. 22 years later? I wouldn't have it any other way. Another great story Van, thank you.

[@KkatsPhotos]

Imagine being Casey’s brother and knowing starting your own Channel would be heavily scrutinized and then without missing a beat carving out your own niche with amazing brilliance. The voice over , the music , the style all come together to do what a great filmmaker does for me...makes me think.

[@bradley3549]

Imagine being Casey's older brother and knowing everything Casey knows he learned from you! Can you imagine even having half of their brilliance?

[@latinos3400]

👍👍

[@zuberali7542]

Casey's the Walmart version of van

[@makeitbetter.1402]

Just trying to go about my day, organizing and getting ready for the next job/task, now my eyes are damp. I feel seen and understood.

[@DeeTofa]

Not going to lie, the grill looks so much better now.

[@jojoscho]

Yes it does! I want it on mine now!!!

[@headbuzzed]

SOooo DOes...

[@mlannon]

I know, right? I would have never thought of that, but it does look so much better.

[@mightymoss]

Totally agree, the word is way better than the oval logo.

[@Peace381]

Toyota = good vehicles, great trucks before 2004, bad Cowboy Bob logo.

[@Pshady]

And I’m sitting here on KZbin with a brake light that’s been out on my van for weeks. Spirited man, you have inspired me to get up and start fixing it.

[@Matt_from_Florida]

Dude, this made me feel good about the world. When you have a woman who truly loves you, you have everything, even if you have nothing else.

[@j.a.r.family2576]

Come on, people!!!! LIKE THIS TO ONE MILLION!!!!

[@SuperChaz_]

Yep, then you finally have *enough*

[@choschiba]

The personal amount of detail makes these individual pieces stand out among all those mass produced items all around us. Mass production has embanked our creative spirit. We should flourish the creativity within ourselves.

[@djrios06]

Petition for Van to start his own pencil company. He's the kind of person to know how to make the perfect pencil.

[@NikkiNexo777]

Agreed. The Neistat #2 mechanical pencil, or the VN #2 pencil.

[@brenttterry8259]

Van Neistat and David Rees would be an unstoppable pencil powerhouse

[@wizardray2089]

I’ll be doing this eraser hack to my .9 mm yellow mechanical pencils!!! Btw: I order “B” lead replacements- the softer leads make a darker line with less effort

[@leth1838]

An editing professor I sat in for a lecture from told me to, “organize as if you died, and that someone can pick up where you left off, seamlessly.” I’m paraphrasing but this video reminded me of that.

[@kderoeven]

Within the first 2 days of finding this channel it is instantly my favourite channel on youtube.

[@princesfpvdrones]

totally agree!

[@cesartarrade1890]

ATTENTION TO DETAIL: the old toyota logo is not hidden and it also feeds my attention to detail ❤ PS: one of the most sweet and beautiful video ever seen. Works on me as a motivational speech 😊

[@GawxArt]

This is amazing

[@aakashmalviya6231]

Another spirited man here! Went to a different country to buy clay.

[@urstepdaddy007]

OoOooo yeaAAH bruddda

[@zubbyy]

It is

[@bobblue_west]

(This is amazing) That is exactly what I kept telling my computer monitor while I watched.

[@ArningEchanoPH]

Yeah

[@dcasauspc]

Brilliant! Watched in a hot spring while it snowed on me and Colorado rockies in the foreground... And yet the details of the this spirited man's Toyota badge held my attention.

[@markusbjorklund]

This is the golden nugget of youtube. Gold baby, GOLD!

[@montyonthemove4227]

It has been a long while since something sucked me into the story as much as this did. So refreshing...I'm glad you are on the tube and I look forward to watching more.

[@pablom6708]

The production level in insane. Hardly any KZbin channel comes close to this

[@GregJoughin]

Clearly you've never seen a Captain Disillusion video. I'm pretty sure there are TV commercials, feature films, and network TV dramas with less production level than Captain D.

[@creekycheeks8582]

It's the details that keep me coming back. There's a sense of nostalgia in them. Nobody seems to care about the details anymore. Cheers

[@bendransfield4936]

This is my favourite in the series so far

[@altermachina]

This is one of the best videos I saw on KZbin. I love it

[@jstnnnnn]

Any time I fix or improve something, I say to myself: “spirited man.”

[@Byteme34]

LMAO! So much yes in this statement.... #SpiritedMan

[@QuestionableContent411]

Are you me? The more I watch the more parallels I see. I am happy to see you have a spirited woman by your side. Mine has been with me through it all, and I would probably have driven myself mad without her.

[@jtieli]

I especially love the detail that the license plates seem censored physically with tape, and not while editing the video

[@SamVeneman]

Holy shit that made me burst into tears when your wife said "I love that about you". Fucking powerful.

[@sam123rocks]

same

[@SamirPatnaik]

same

[@greg1reed1]

Yep!

[@Shaaktiman]

I am addicted to your content, yes I know it's a strong word but my god the production value is mind blowing.

[@SuperChaz_]

One might say it's... compelling

[@BrittKatSlat]

You’re honestly incredible. With my out of control ADD, I can’t focus on a damn detail in m life unless it’s something I’m damn passionate about like Baby Names. So, I look up to this shit! You’re so fun to listen to you too. Be well. I I do hope you’re ok though. Damn. And your family!!

[@josephjohnson5139]

this one had me until the end! I felt the satisfaction of that four days of work when he put the badge on his truck!

[@videomaster1129]

I have never resonated with any person or artist more. You have changed my life.

[@michaelmoore860]

The card stock post it idea is genius, and has already been in use in my hip pocket for almost a week. Thanks! The military case case for the typewriter details are important too. All details matter.

[@barnabyvonrudal1]

How does it work? (card stock post it idea)? Was that the to do list?

[@tyroneioane]

Every time we get a glimpse of the spirited woman, I smile. I’m grateful that this spirited man found a domestic partner baby mama main squeeze common law wife.

[@ryanrspeed]

Thank you for getting me to stop, listen, and shed a tear. Your story telling is beautifully crafted.

[@freedgonzaga8222]

Caraga is named after the Kalagan people (Spanish "Caragan"), a Mansakan subgroup (related to Visayans) native to the regions of Davao and parts of Caraga who speak the Kalagan languages. The name itself is from kalagan (literally "[strong] spirited") which means "fierce" or "brave"; from kalag ("spirit" or "soul") in the native animistic anito religions. Hence, the whole Provincia de Caraga of AD 1622 was called region de gente animosa, that is "region of spirited folk".

[@MightyNoypi]

That's an interesting historical lesson you got there... Matsalams bai

[@stillframe4847]

Van has always been a superb filmmaker but with this one it feels like he has finally found his voice that works best for KZbin. Can't like it enough.

[@KoenDouwesDekker]

A-má-zing! First and foremost you're a true artist Van. The Spirited Man series has been fantastic so far and this is absolutely my favorite one. Can relate so much to this compulsion to get details JUST right, and you telling this story made me feel so understood. Thank you

[@agr8fulson]

i completely understand. perfectly reasonable. how could anyone not understand? now, her response? priceless.

[@Brother_Chris_Music]

I love the difference in story telling between Van and Casey! So different and so unique!

[@1623hill]

I've been on a deep dive of Van for the pat two hours. NEVER STOP. You're an inspiration, a breath of fresh air, a youtube treasure.

[@badamantium5894]

Dude please tell me you filled the screw holes, sanded, painted and lacquered that damned badge or I’m not gonna be able to sleep.

[@KrigareAvHallarna]

Nah, it's industrial, it's cool. I like the exposed look.

[@yumilumi1436]

I don’t think he gives a fuck if it looks good (by someone else’s standards) or not.. but I feel what you’re saying

[@frikkied2638]

I think that’s the point. If it rots away in a few years he’ll make another

[@emilylatella2671]

"There was never a genius without a tincture of madness"

[@levisalvini4110]

Nikola Tesla.

[@evilrobotinc]

This makes me sad but in a happy way.

[@NikonFM2n]

Hahahahaha jajajajajajajajajajaja hahahahaha jajajajajajajajajajaja

[@ALEXAWRIGHT]

Brilliant story-telling and film-making. So full of character and I love the pace.

[@agencyamgtv9438]

This was absurd! Absolutely loved it. I cannot believe how similar he and Casey are...about the details...and fixing...and labeling...and hand-made items... :)

[@ZeranZeran]

I've never felt more related to a person I don't know. Right down to the pencil, and NOT the accordion kind of post-its. I've been writing down times/ dates of when I take medication but then it started going over into eating, drinking, habits, bad habits, good habits, it's really allowed me to have more space to step back and look at where I need to improve.

[@JessicaCrafternoon]

as a Spirited Woman who uses a LOT of sticky notes to make a LOT of modular origami, I can appreciate the attention to sticky note details.

[@danijelcerkic273]

best sticky note please?

[@JessicaCrafternoon]

@@danijelcerkic273 for sticky note origami, i need a perfectly square sticky note in a vibrant color with some stick but as weak a stick as possible. I have some from the brands Klingy and Vanpad

[@carlhansen9512]

That hole behind the new emblem, where the old emblem was, is making my head hurt!

[@SuperChaz_]

Would be neat to get the grill slats to match too 😅 vert/horiz

[@ajchaskar]

The Spirited Man is a perfectionist while Casey is an abstractionist, both dedicated to the details in their own ways :)

[@juliaconnell]

Oh my goodness - they are SO brothers - look at those drawers *filled* with stuff - the need to personalise stuff in a highly efficient and detailed way to the highest possible standard

[@GarinKilpatrick]

Van's spirit never left the performance art exhibit in Germany.

[@scottb6282]

What I sometimes worry about being an obsessive nature in myself towards details, I can see from a different perspective and can not only accept it, but express it as a gift to the world. Thanks.

[@overbehindunder]

How to go from perfectly fine to motivated and tearful in 8 minutes and 8 seconds.

[@CaliradoKid]

I don't know how to describe this. Such a great short film? An amazing story? A glimpse into the mind of a genius? All of the above? I don't know. But I thoroughly enjoyed it. I know THAT.

[@ILLBEDRONED]

Best Spirited Man episode to date!!

[@Bacon__SteezBurger]

I admire this man immensely. I also know for a fact that you could make, take some photos of, and sell those grilles on any Toyota Taco forum, or IG page and make a killing. Free marketing, already have a template, cost of supplies, and everything else is profit ✊🏼 they’d love the old school Toyota front end

[@safalbasnet8818]

And I thought that Casey Neistat was very detail-oriented. I can see where he got it from. I just love your videos and I don't know why.

[@MrBiswas123]

I think they got it from Tom sachs ....check him out.He is the guy where both Casey and Van used to work.

[@safalbasnet8818]

@@MrBiswas123 oh okay I'll check him out

[@fasfan]

Just an FYI... if you pull the post-it note off with the adhesive on the side they will lay flatter when you post them somewhere.

[@mr.critic]

The 2nd O is a no.

[@docolemnsx]

This almost made me cry and almost made me stop using social media, but I shared it on my fb. And swallowed my tears.

[@VlogEpicness]

I’ll give you $20 for the Toyota grill 👍🏻

[@Jasonhb07]

That'd be a steal for a vintage Toyota grill. I counter your offer with $75--which is still a steal.

[@jeffoffej]

Dude! Story and narrative! I wish more novelists had your talent. Really appreciate your videos.

[@littlehonda99]

that 8 minutes and 8 seconds felt like id spent 24 hours learning about detail and wasted none of it. the spirited man is simply, incredible.

[@ObiClarke]

Love the downright attitude in way you spoke in this one

[@KeepTheTime]

Read this spirited comment... This is why there are over 200 watches in inventory but only a small fraction are listed on the site. The details of the photoshoots, editing the dust, waiting for the perfect natural lighting. It's why it takes over an hour to meticulously pack an order and drive to hand deliver the package to UPS, USPS or FedEx to ensure it's handed directly to them and scanned in with a drop off receipt. It's why a customer has called this spirited watch store the "Brinks Truck" of watch packaging. It's why there are hundreds of videos of watches and watch movements, hundreds of gigabytes, on several hard drives that don't get edited and uploaded because the details and perfection matter and editing an 8 minute video will consume 8 hours, not counting uploading and deleting 3 times after noticing a color balance shift or something else that no one else will notice. It's why there are dozens of watch reviews written and not published because they "aren't ready" yet. The watch movement database site this spirited watch store owner built has a hundred movements not yet published because this spirited content creator refuses to copy and paste or scrape the web, and must verify each spec. It's why this spirited watch site is perfectly lined up to the pixel, and customized to be different than other websites, but it's slow to have new content. It's why this spirited watch shop and KZbin channel is loved by its customers and subscribers but its customers and subscribers get tired of asking for more products to buy and videos to watch. It's why this spirited watch KZbin channel started in 2008 but only has 32k subscribers. Maybe its detail fetish is why this spirited watch store/blog is still here after 13 years, or maybe it's a result of stubbornness or a control freak thing. It's why this spirited watch store has a hard time dealing used watches, because this spirited watch seller wants everything to be perfect but used watches by their nature are not perfect, that's what makes them perfect. This spirited creator is drained from working so hard to make other watch brands look good for a one off sale, which is why this spirited man has been told it's time to put all the spirited man labor into creating a new spirited brand. It's why this spirited comment will be posted with one short phrase then edited to paste the full comment then edited 5 more times after that.

[@calibercorner]

🤦‍♂️🤦‍♀️

[@eldel5806]

I share in the same affliction to a lesser degree but still a constant companion non the less. The result, is objects that are tailored and practical, spaces that inspire, and in a sense, control over what I keep in my life and how they function. Great video

[@longmowervideo]

"Can't have a pencil floating around without a date on it!"

[@renaudduquette7238]

this by exceedingly far is the best youtube video I have seen in years or perhaps ever. thank you.

[@bryanjarboe8920]

I’m not gonna lie I totally thought she was going to say “Van, you need to get tested for OCD” and then a full new spinoff series would be announced about how detail is beauty

[@RichardLalonde]

The ending made me smile. Pretty cool grill logo too, I like the detail.

[@marsgizmo]

wonderful video 👌😌

[@ChrisProuse]

Ain't nobody got time for regular sticky Post-Its. I wrap them around all my various gear cables for labelling, and stick each to itself, eg... "headlamp charging cable", "GoPro charging cable", etc. The super sticky's will become tattered, crinkled and almost illegible after years of use before they let go, unlike the others which fall off after a couple of days, so I appreciate that level of detail. I'm a detail oriented person too, though it was beginning to affect me personally. That was until I heard a really great quote... "sometimes you just gotta stop polishing the glass, and enjoy the view out the window" :)

[@_My_YouTube]

I spy with my little eye, a 35th Anniversary Super Mario Game & Watch at 1:20

[@CekalaStudios]

Casey has a perfect story telling style for NYC. Van has a calm, slower style, matching his vibe. The Niestat brothers are master story tellers in general, love them both

[@chickfamilyink]

This Spirited Man understands these compulsions and does not think that they are strange at all. One Spirited Man's OCD is another's way to make a place for himself in the vast chaos.

[@tyler951]

Help! I can’t like this video enough times. I’m very tired (I work nights) so more emotional but the last minute had me going from tears with the picture of his partner and kid to gleeful laughter with the reveal of the TOYOTA badge on the Tacoma. Just pure glee in how good it looks and the expression on Van’s face...Perfect.

[@geometricbass]

This is 100% how I imagine my early retirement.

[@indicharlie]

I love these videos because they are 30 years in the making. Keep them coming.

[@scoc253]

*damn unique unorthodox artist this spirited man is. i feel like im watching 70's 80's remastered betamax/vhs movie. 💯🧠🔥👏🏼🙌🏼*

[@andreassundberg5636]

This really hit home with me. I just realized how I am also so detail focused on some things. Best video on KZbin for a long time. Also - Feels a bit like old Casey videos. Oh how I have missed them.

[@dom2555]

this is one of the channels where i would rather pay than stupid advertising interrupting the art.

[@j.a.r.family2576]

100% Agree

[@LuisFernandoImperator]

So just pay KZbin Premium. I haven't seen a youtube ad in years.

[@Mikilangelo]

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[@anthonyseitz9739]

Man it’s like you’re in my head. I could not connect with this more, thank you for sharing and lending your perspective on how our special approach to life can affect others. I also have a common law wife lol who says “I love that about you” when I’m head down in the details of a project. Brilliant video!

[@artiebucco9660]

I love how the people who I most admire - people who I consider wholesome, intelligent, witty and cultured - areToyota people.

[@joeatang7426]

facts

[@skeratix11]

True

[@ErvinKrauss]

This is technical artistry. His younger brother doesn't go as far he does, but older brothers sometime have bigger traumas in their lives. I love it !!

[@HarryC312]

Fill the damn screw holes...driving me (a carpenter) absolute mad!!!

[@daemn42]

I love the naked screw heads. Beyond the function before form look, anyone seeing that badge, will immediately see the story behind it.

[@HarryC312]

@@daemn42 bet he’ll fill them

[@enrichinghobbiesbyissey4702]

I love how he had just explained how the mind of a designer works. Greatjob describing the details. It was very organized storytelling. Can’t wait for him to endorse products, he describes so so well...or maybe this video is already a paid ad?🙂 if it is, glad for him. So inspiring spirited man.

[@joshuapirolo6263]

I quite literally shed a tear when the spirited woman spoke.

[@kanewisesa923]

Amazingly unimportant story told in an earnest becomes a story worth telling. Love it.