Why I Live a Simple Life

Everyone always asks this, or some variation of this, so I figured I'd make a video and answer the question and give a bit of insight into why I do what I do
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[@kovacsbenjamin7960]

“It is no bad thing to celebrate a simple life.” ― J.R.R Tolkien

[@darrynrenton5693]

nice one

[@bloody31234]

@Sinke Crnjchuga69 I remember when trolling actually meant something....but these days *sigh*

[@tyronelol]

@@bloody31234 I remember ur m0m.

[@BakaJakaFaka]

@Sinke Crnjchuga69 Sounds like you went to the 1st highschool Zack talked about

[@bloody31234]

@Sinke Crnjchuga69 you are trying to hard lmao

[@futavadumnezo]

16 minutes, one take. Got his point across as clear as day for anyone to understand. Humble and wholesome. This is the reason we don't care about celebrities or stars anymore. This is the cure America needs: Real people. With real values and lives. Not the fake and phony shit, the secret and often fucked up lives that the "celebrities" are. Thank you. We appreciate you man.

[@genericname110]

great comment

[@thetalantonx]

Well said.

[@olderbadboy]

You don't think Kardashian is a role model ?

[@genericname110]

@@olderbadboy pepePLS

[@MultiSanzo]

@@olderbadboy Lmao 😂 Man I almost choked on my breakfast reading this. Good one 😂

[@MkE89]

i wish i had more money, not to buy stuff with but for financial security. Money doesn't make you happy but it sure does take the sting out of being poor

[@zynix3698]

It's also nice when inevitable health problems show up.

[@kayk9891]

Apply for a specialized course on java dev. you'll make 6 figures quite soon after learning and gettng the work experience.

[@H41030v3rki110ny0u]

@@kayk9891 aren't those classes highly out of reach for poor people, though?

[@ormcgazm]

It buys happiness if you started poor

[@The18527]

@@H41030v3rki110ny0u nope, as long as you have a computer there are many open source alternatives toward learning the skills necessary to reach that goal

[@neikoslin1878]

Such a breath air to see this video. 58 year old immigrant here who've worked for same company for 32 years and going. Even now, most of the furniture in my house is second hand and there are days when I eat simple grains, like rice, corn, oatmeal and beans. I travel often for work so if my house was burglarized or even completely destroyed in a fire while I was gone, it wouldn't even matter. With this mindset, I was able to raise 4 kids and have them all attend university with great futures ahead of them. Having a sizeable 401K along with a pension, i could retire today, but that would mean I'm playing computer games for 15 hours a day which is what I do when im off work on vacation. The peace of mind of not worrying about losing all of your worldly possessions and not racing others in the materialistic rat race is probably the most valuable thing a person can possess. Literally you walk around knowing you can buy virtually anything you see and go to any high end restaurants without even looking at the bill gives you a confidence no possessions can give you. This may explain why I find Asmongold's videos so relatable and entertaining.

[@ComicDubbers]

I wish you and all of your family members a peaceful life❤

[@Recklesslys]

Like the air outside in his video, so fresh

[@ItsRyanHello]

Its wild how being a normal human being that doesnt obsess over material objects makes YOU the weird person.

[@Terra101]

It's hard to see how crazy you are if everyone is crazy, because then it's called "normal"

[@jonathanaleman2338]

the man is living his best life and people still hating 😂

[@shadylane9296]

No it's more like why does he hoard money when he could use that money to increase the quality of his families life/ donate to charities. Hoarding money is its own form of greed and materialism.

[@Terra101]

@@shadylane9296 True, please send me all your money, you greedy bastard.

[@l0sts0ul89]

​@@shadylane9296 His father shares the same mentality? He's said before if his mother wanted a $5,000 $10,000 kitchen he'd do it he'd pay to make her happy

[@golboy98]

Asmon is a warrior in game and a monk IRL

[@scuffedsalad9649]

He is simple without the le

[@TheHighborn]

@@scuffedsalad9649 lmfao

[@esongiba]

Woyer

[@zoeytaps]

he about to look like one to with that hairline pepelaugh

[@baccalusbaccalus4709]

I am the opposite. Monk in game and warrior in life.

[@martinabernathy205]

Congratulations on figuring out at such a young age what it took me decades to figure out. Most people live their whole lives trying to make other people happy and end up being miserable. Once you find out what it takes for you to be happy, and you work toward that, then you can be happy, and others will either accept you for that or they won't. It doesn't matter because you will be happy. I am 61 years old, a computer gamer who lives a modest life and drives a 10-year-old Mustang convertible, not a fancy GT. I like to wear Hawaiian shirts and listen to north European metal music. I don't fit into the box that other people think I should as a senior citizen. And I am ok with that. Most people don't like me for it, but the people that do, generally find I am very likable once you get past my weird geekiness. Zach, always be true to yourself and you will remain happy.

[@loraleiffxi]

Woah, I’m a 53 year old gamer, who drives a Honda, and I listen to European rock (Nightwish, Dark Sarah). Nice to see a fellow geek in my age group!!

[@martinabernathy205]

@@loraleiffxi Nightwish, Epica, Dark Sarah, Dark Princess, Kamelot. All the best metal comes from North Europe. Actually, Dark Princess may be from Russia.

[@JoshDragRace0688]

I wanna put "Most people live their whole lives trying to make other people happy and end up being miserable." "Once you find out what it takes for you to be happy, and you work toward that, then you can be happy, and others will either accept you for that or they won't. It doesn't matter because you will be happy." On a T-shirt, what a quote.

[@4rl0ng]

Damn these are true old nerd's that's sick

[@browntubes]

my man, don't call yourself a senior citizen just yet. don't do that until you are in your mid nineties.

[@DZ60]

This man is so self-aware that I can’t do anything but respect him.

[@leegrant100]

bullshit...you're easily manipulated into believing so

[@FisiUniverse]

Did you try praying for him? Kidding :) Zack is great! I feel exactly the same. There's just one huge difference. I just found my new passion (music and games) and I can publish it. Even my previous passion, IT and web development, left me completely broke so that I hardly can make a living and support my family, spoil my kids, and pay my bills on time. And he's sorted for life now. But I'm not jealous and I'm really happy for him. He deserves it. I hope one day I'll make it too. If my old MacBook Pro with an Intel chip doesn't burn and leave me with no device to work on... HAHAHA. But @ZackRawrr, thank you for this video. You inspired me to live and keep trying to do my content and not give up, and wait for that moment when I die to release me from day-to-day responsibilities. Love you, man. You are my role model.

[@dearmadeline]

@@FisiUniversebarf

[@gabrielfreire407]

Bald guy IRL: "im humble, no materialism " Asmongold: "dO YoU NeED THaT"

[@xevira]

Zach is Bruce Wayne... Asmongold is Batman.

[@tkitoer4416]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@crysosisback7115]

He lives a humble real life, but he lives a materialistic virtual life !

[@SkurtavusGrodolfus]

The Curious case of Dr. Zack and Mr. Gold

[@pranayravi9449]

@@xevira The opposite actually. Asmongold is the more frivolous persona that makes the money like Bruce wayne. Zack/Batman is the real persona

[@asheniris]

Who knew a warrior could have such a high "intellect" stat.

[@tpenoel88]

high intellect usually come with receding hairline, baldmongold, the literal god

[@Quilt69]

@@tpenoel88 hehe xD bald funny hehe xD

[@ormcgazm]

Woyer

[@Kryoxys]

I guess he's a paladin.

[@myrkeem9749]

He is maxed out on int Stat!

[@couredelion1027]

I love how you still live with your mom. Soak up every moment, brother. I would give anything to love with it see my mom again.

[@smoothmike8865]

This is why i am moving back home to my home state you cant replace family or buy. Been chasing money for years its time to live a simple life with family. bless you brother

[@codyhylton926]

@@smoothmike8865 doing the same exact thing my friend.

[@RichardHernandez-pz7bt]

exactly :)

[@inciacci549]

When your mom plays the same mmo as you do. And utterly kicks your ass in pvp and inventory.

[@jackthequarterback]

God bless you sir

[@Ranger75th]

I know this video is ancient history at this point, but this is something I'm passionate about and the video really resonated with me. I struggled with ego due to insecurity growing up and it took the military to grind me into fine dust and then build me back up in a way that allowed me to recognize and value many of the things Zack mentions here. What impresses me is that he was able to pull these things out of life on his own. I've always said that being an intelligent person is not based on what you know, but rather about how you think, and this video explains a lot about his success. I've seen comments and discussions online (even in the media at one point) where people express complete bewilderment at Zack's success. Like what's so special about that guy? Why is he so successful! He doesn't do anything unique! That's the thing! It's not about being special or trying to be special or "trying" to do anything at all. Like Zack said, he knows who he is and once you know who you are, you can become the best version of yourself. Becoming the best version of you means you can tell all those conformist lemmings bastards out there, who try to tear you down because you're different: @#$% you, the horse you rode in on, and the cavalry behind that. You don't need them anymore because when it comes to who you are, you're the trend-setter and they need follow your lead or be trampled by your success. I believe everyone has greatness somewhere inside of them and the key to unlocking it is humility. As humans we relate to each other through our flaws and weaknesses, not through feats of superhuman strength that only a handful of people can relate to. Humility is one of the most underrated traits in America right now, while being the most valuable when it comes being a successful person. I think that when you're a successful person, you'll automatically be successful at whatever you try to do without it feeling like work and this video helped me understand why Zack is an example of this. Hollywood believes projecting an image of materialism and strength is how success is defined, which is why everyone in Hollywood is sharing the same marble. If Zack had started this video wearing 5000-dollar Gucci sunglasses with a Lamborghini in the background and 2 gorgeous cosplayer babes on each arm, I'd have been like - bro, seriously?! next! I can't relate to that! Ok, long post and apologies if this came across soap boxy, just something I'm passionate about! Great video, thanks a ton for sharing!

[@cloane85]

Shoutout to this dudes Mom. Sounds like a lot of his success is because of how she raised him, and let him live his life.

[@TheXxdarkangel10xx]

Yea dude, he mentioned he used to play wow with his mom, she'll buy him stuff in game and help him on raids and stuff. It's good that he still lives with her, having all that money he has, lot of people wound this dude makes A LOT of money. Yet he's living like a minimum wage person.

[@raramcgee4982]

She passed away a few days ago RIP. I Imagine he is taking it pretty hard. I can't even fathom losing my mom. :(....

[@cloane85]

@@raramcgee4982 That is so freaking sad to hear. Well, seeing this young man and the way he is, I'm sure she will have the best funeral with the best possible burial. God bless her

[@PoperoniNews]

@@TheXxdarkangel10xx Someone asked him why his mother still lives with him not too long ago and his response was along the lines od "why wouldnt i take the opportunity to be able to see my mom all the time" Chad Energy

[@khristinajohnson143]

@@PoperoniNews he also helped take care of her as well

[@Pine2142]

I hope we'll always get to see Asmon just talk about stuff. His voice and just his way of speaking in general is just really cozy and it feels like listening to a really close friend

[@chrisquinlan9808]

TRUE

[@bladeravier8884]

He kind of speaks with his eyebrows too. I like that.

[@purplestuffs5237]

Don't let the persona fool you, he is very intelligent

[@Pine2142]

@@purplestuffs5237 I know. I'm pretty sure everyone knows Asmon is actually very smart I was just hoping to continue enjoying these types of videos

[@God_of_Art]

don't talk like that, he will think that we are weirdos

[@WarpstormChronicles]

I see why this guy is so popular. He sounds like a solid dude.

[@retromastery7010]

When you start to follow him more and learn his personality, he really is a solid dude. But just like any human beings, he has opinions that are both good AND bad. From what I saw, he owns up to his fuck ups when he shits the bed and will allow himself to grow further past his own prejudice, I think him finally playing FF14 and ACTUALLY enjoying it since he went in with an open mind pretty much speaks volume of the type of person he is, you just can't fake this type of stuff up without it sticking out like a sore thumb. Overall, A decent dude who's not affraid to speak his mind up and, just like everybody else, make mistakes. The difference here is the fact that he OWNS UP to them instead of letting his personal pride get in the way.

[@Ben-vb2us]

He is. Very real guy who speaks honestly

[@Wesley-xo9jn]

If only more people used their intelligence like Asmon. The world would be so different😂

[@mrheart8219]

The thing about him that I like is that you can agree and disagree with him and he won’t let that change his opinions and mindset. Now that might sound dumb but think about it. These days people’s opinions change as often as asmons chat spamming KEKW

[@worldpeace8240]

200th slam. Genuine cat

[@stranger9212]

Brother, I watched some of your videos and streams, and never realised u have such a great mindset. And it really resonates with me. Because I am too from a wealthier family and also dress like a normal guy. I dont really show of the wealth. I am actually a bit insecure about that, ppl dont like rich people, they think they have it easier, they look at you with despect and because I know that, I try to hide it, it never did me any good - to let ppl know around me that I am from a rich family. And I kind of felt alone, didnt know there were more ppl like that. I just try to get my life together in other ways, than just getting money, bcs I have a lot of years being depressed behind me, having ptsd and adhd too. Getting medicated and therapy and starting to do things that make you happy, instead of what other people expect of you. Trying to build a life that makes you happy, gives you purpose. Money cant buy you happines, and most ppl dont realise that, because they never got there.

[@M1K3Clay102]

“It is no bad thing to celebrate a simple life.” J.R.R. Tolkien

[@taggerung_]

thats a good quote, thanks

[@slandshark]

I read that in Gandalf's voice too.

[@PoperoniNews]

This was ideal he used with the construction of the Shire. They were free from these extra ordinary worries and troubles.

[@robitussinbrohan718]

I was scrolling through the comments while having that thought in mind! Like I was thinking about the Shire and how peaceful it was and then I finally found this comment.

[@xdaygamed2144]

“Buy things that make you happy but make sure buying things doesn’t make you happy” most underrated statement right there

[@dev_hazelify]

I definitely agree with that, and I *think* I've come to that conclusion myself. I don't get happy buying stuff, but the things I do buy do make me very happy

[@Khranok]

Its good to see an 'influencer' that isn't all about flexing their home, cars, money etc. Its so rubbed in our faces through media that we need these material things to be happy and heres Zack telling folk what should actually be important.

[@pierreo33]

Yes! Living a materialistic life means the objects in your possession control YOU, not the other way around. You become a slave to your luxury car, expensive house

[@forestfalco9949]

xQc is the same way I appreciate them for that

[@Zimmerh90]

There is a huge range between flexing materalistic things owning a Mcmansion/lamborghini and living in a dump though. I dont know what his house looks like now, but given nothing is done since he made videos from his house 7-8 years aho I would guess its not the most healthy house enviroment to live in with rats/insects and so on.

[@AquaAnim]

Zimmerh90 Isn’t it his mothers house? And he lives there because of her health.

[@Jokerer5]

@@AquaAnim but he prob can and should fix the house up for her health

[@MG-iu2nn]

Who's watching in 2025? 🍀

[@DABOSSEMPRAH]

somehow i just comes back to this video every few months...😅

[@zacharyeldridge1975]

I’m just coming back to see if Zach found his fulfillment in Jesus yet. Have you?

[@Davidtompkins2723]

👋

[@blizzliftie]

This is gold

[@IgorGrubisic]

2046 brother. Bitcoin is at 1.95 million

[@Ryan-ik2mk]

Came for final fantasy, stayed for the wisdom.

[@Orchal86]

Kinda same, had this recommended because I watched his FF14 stuff, liked it. But this video here kinda made me a fan.

[@mrheart8219]

@@Orchal86 what a great profile pic.

[@Orchal86]

@@mrheart8219 thank you, yours is nice too, samurai warriors series I think?

[@mrheart8219]

@@Orchal86 that's my nioh 2 character

[@FreedomAndPeaceOnly]

One is only truly free if they do not care when they die.

[@JaretCampisi]

"The things you own, end up owning you" - Fight Club

[@OSR_1]

Didn’t expect to see you here in the comments JC! Such a great quote 👍🏽 was thinking about that one too watching this!

[@Alic_R1]

Litteraly the last person I'd expect to see in asmons comment section 😂

[@steadyuk3198]

fax

[@IHeardGravityKills]

"Im gonna order a pizza" -Denzel washington

[@marlta7402]

Quote made by millionaires played by millionaires actors so ye .. its just a movie not real life

[@ValekBerille]

It's not a simple, or a humble life. It's a good life.

[@CoomThroneHeir]

A good happy life.

[@r_e046]

@Grey goose lmfao you're wild

[@lookherelooklisten3078]

Grey goose love you also bro thank you for understanding

[@vaitownexus4935]

Probably a short life. (i hope not)

[@moodycxnt]

@Grey goose your bait is so transparent, stop responding to top posts with this ish

[@sprintxr9339]

i’ve always known of asmongolds existence but have started watching him consistently in the last couple months. wow man what a video. i’m actually glad that i have only just come across this video rather than 3 years ago when it was uploaded. i feel as though i’m going through this exact realisation in my life right now at 22 years old, realising that having “things” isn’t all that important. it’s about having good strong relationships and constantly growing as a person and doing things you love. really appreciate this heart to heart video asmon, speaks tons about your character.

[@looky2121]

What really amuses me is that he recorded the whole 16 mins without a single cut. Unlike many other youtubers who cut a 1 min video 10 times.

[@TheSabu91]

TRUE I think it might comes from his streaming experience. Yes, he rambles from time to time and you're not quite sure what he's trying to say BUT usually he knows exactly what to say and how to say it. This guy is an actual 5Head

[@vividly94]

@@TheSabu91 Charismatic

[@Ratovx]

And that means literally nothing.

[@Hrimstal]

Agreed. KZbinrs who make cuts between the end of sentences and beginning of new ones drive me crazy. Yeah, it speeds everything up, but it makes the speech entirely unnatural. With Zack, you feel like he's talking to you like a normal dude you encounter on the street.

[@Ratovx]

@@BS-qe3wc Nop, it doesn't. Thats just like saying someone's argument is less valid because the video has cuts. Some people talk too much and want to make the video faster, some people just like the jump cut style, some people just correct the way they said something. Imagine saying that a writter has to write his book without correcting anything lul. Anyone can practice the video before recording and do the ''uncut'' i am not criticing Asmon btw, just point out that this ''uncut'' argument is not really evidence of anything.

[@JushinX]

This is simply beautiful. Apart from the astonishing fact that Zack can talk like that for 15 minutes straight without a teleprompter or notes, the message is so important and positive.

[@superseriousreviews8215]

Yea right you can see hes looking at a teleprompter every time he looks to the left(his right(or left if inverted))

[@cH4iN123]

People forget that this guy is literally a mastermind, "Asmongold" - Zacks alterego is probably just a role he plays to a certain degree ofc.

[@feeldrove35]

@@superseriousreviews8215 im hoping this is a r/whoosh on me but people do commonly look away when collecting a thought

[@Kryo99]

Zack 2024, he's got my vote.

[@HansImWald]

Wow....just american things.

[@slumville1655]

The way he’s just effortlessly speaking, his thoughts are so streamlined. I love that

[@ushift]

Probably the years and years of practice.

[@darkfox2401]

He also says that he goes over what he wants to say before he goes out here and says it.

[@joshv6776]

Because he doesn't drink or do drugs, pretty rare these days

[@sampreece3900]

@@ushift And being faced with reality in the process

[@sampreece3900]

@@joshv6776 That isn't fundamentally true. Knowing what to say depends on how honest we are willing to be.

[@operandexpanse]

This is crazy true. I bought a house last year and now I’m worried constantly about some cracks in the bricks. I just bought a fairly expensive used car, and now I’m worried about a service that was missed by the previous owner, and a rattling sound coming from the engine. These things are really stressing me out. Constantly wondering if I got scammed or not.

[@cheesehead65]

He's a streamer by day, streamer by night and philosopher by life.

[@Crouton-]

Basically Diogenes

[@ozzylepunknown551]

Everyone is a philosopher, not everyone just gets asked and bothered by the right questions

[@kevinchavarria6792]

You not only get entertainment but also wisdom so it's a win win

[@spicy7302]

​@@Crouton-Got the syndrome too

[@jhinabloomingflower807]

@@ozzylepunknown551everyone is everything then by your logic Yeaahhh… Lies comfort Being naive and less generally educated does that to you

[@moetazammar964]

"It is no bad thing to celebrate a simple life" Tolkien

[@pipebomber04]

Status-oriented people scratching their heads

[@goodreason3123]

Someone likes to collect items in real life some in game I guess. And someone has anxiety about owning them.

[@radbug]

the bad thing is developing a system that forces the bottom 50% of people to be unable to even live a simple life. ie capitalism

[@JCole-jg2io]

"Its very important to buy things that make you happy. But its equally important to make sure that buying things doesn't make you happy" Quoted by the great Asmongold.

[@luckyluciano4672]

This man is the definition of “thankfulness” I’m not necessarily happy that I have a great successful life but rather happy than I have the ABILITY to live a happy and successful life.

[@NikNocturnal]

This is now one of my favorite videos on KZbin

[@DDruid777]

Asuhhhhhh Nik

[@yodaguitar4596]

did not expect you on wow youtube tbh :D

[@curley3168]

Love your content nik, smash some loathe out!

[@ScapeHQ1]

Holy shit did not expect you here Nik :D

[@tractorbois5743]

Love your content bro, didn’t expect u here man

[@jassimsalam]

Zack: don't be superficial. Asmongold: these cosmetics are pretty cool!

[@JCardenas606]

he holds transmog comps lmao

[@dphboyfriend]

why spend money on clothes when you can spend hours grinding for the perfect transmog

[@Lexing187]

"I have more mounts than you! I'm a literal god!"

[@Stayler17]

@@dphboyfriend its like that meme what men actually want to wear in society and it shows them wearing some badass cloths or armor from some game

[@ximyximmerton3390]

Matt D big true

[@BrotherAzrael]

A millionaire gamer doesn't need a big house with a pool and a gym, four cars, four kitchens, four bathrooms, four maids and four chicks. What he needs is four fourteen-thousand dollar gaming rigs, high quality internet, and a mini fridge with Dr. Pepper.

[@jdsn1613]

A gym would be cool tho

[@LonesomeKrow]

@@jdsn1613Amen Brother/Sister. A gym with a fridge stock full of Dr Pepper 🤙🏻😂

[@deathbyhands]

He really needs a chef. Doesn't seem like he eats very well

[@Suddsy11037]

You do need these things just never use any of them (xqc literally bought a mclarren even though he cant drive)

[@The-Crusty-Man]

@@Suddsy11037 Then, it's not need, it's want.

[@workrase1]

The Cicada in the back was going CRAZY

[@paulfinch1083]

I'm on the same wavelength in a way. I spent years living pay check to pay check feeling frustrated about not having enough money. I have now doubled my wage and brought down my outgoings. Paid off loads, car finance etc even walked away from having the latest phone on contract to having a sim card and a 2 year old android (one plus 8). Ultimately I don't feel any happier but the worries are gone if something goes wrong. I just want a stressful free quiet life with a few laughs along the way but being 40yo now unfortunately that doesn't happen. All you can do is be patient work towards your goal and stick to it. Everyone is different though so you can't apply the same advice to everyone. Just find a happy medium and hold onto it. Enjoy the small things. The things that make you laugh or cry. I'm still driving a 16 year old ford focus btw. It never lets me down so why change it right? Great video. It really made me think.

[@jamesron5625]

This guy should try streaming. He has potential.

[@oldmanjinkinsskyrim737]

Say sike right now...

[@RagingChicken]

@@oldmanjinkinsskyrim737 r/overyourhead

[@derultnerlp9319]

Lül

[@theochazal2081]

so much sarcasm

[@nekikins4936]

Nawh man, he should play more video games honestly.

[@MrMobieleauto]

The Asmongold paradox. Doesn't care about cool looking clothes and rare cars, but does care about cool looking transmogs and rare mounts...

[@KingZercules]

And he's brutal when your transmog is lazy and ordinary! Makes for great content tho.

[@elusive2797]

@@yustwastaken issa joke

[@Stefus87]

"The things I want, you can't buy for money. I can't just buy that legendary item, I actually have to raid for it."

[@elusive2797]

@Ali Samin its a joke.

[@MrMobieleauto]

@@Stefus87 What about that longboy though.

[@davidecortese5744]

Peace of mind is really one of the most important things to me too, and you're right about the fact that things own you often more than you own them, if you're not careful.

[@DestinyDaylight]

I still live with my mom, she is sick and honestly I cherish every moment I have with her.

[@roundone21]

bless you both

[@4rl0ng]

Sad to hear sis wish u all the best

[@Addicted2wowlulz]

Thats a great thing to do for your parents, but never forget about yourself ! Good luck

[@arempy5836]

Respect

[@Vyable__]

God bless. Wishing the best for you and your mom

[@belindamonroe]

I have known you through your streams in the last few years and I instantly saw you were just yourself and didn't need to prove nothing to anyone. Today I came across this video and everything you spoke about just sat well with me as I shook my head up and down in agreement to your thinking. I have almost the same views you mentioned but what really brought me a smile, was the reminder of my handsome amazing son who is in heaven. He definitely had your same philosophy of life and that was to live life in your own happy way and didn't care about material things. He noticed right away that we live in a material world, and he would always simplify things to me by telling me to ask myself if I needed the things I just bought, wanted to buy or get rid of what I already owned. So much of you resonates with my son and since his passing, a lot of how he saw this world is the way I see it now. I now try to live my life way less free of hassles and stress. I was already not about material possessions, so I have really toned down and excluded lots of things as I know it's just temporary stuff here. I could go deep into more details, but I will just leave it here and tell you thank you for just being yourself. I enjoy your streams.

[@oHeihei]

"Why don't you have a Lamborghini?" "Because I wanna go to Wendys, not go to jail." Zack, 2020.

[@bofasofa9399]

? what

[@hesaidchest]

@@bofasofa9399 Because he doesn't wanna drive fast, did you even watched the video?

[@DarthBane-zf8wv]

Insurance on a Lambo is as much as a his car per month anyway. Smart move. Can always go test drive one if the urge pops up.

[@teamnumbskull2846]

I never thought I'd encounter someone else who thinks similar to the way I do, I've watched a few other of his videos on his main channel where he's giving advice and describing how he lives and I myself have had a very similar mindset set, instead of sams I worked at Walmart tho, I took on the simple lifestyle where I don't pursue thing's or money because I feel it's a waste of time, time that I could spend being with friends and loved ones and looking out for them, there was a time in my life when I had a lot of money and I was depressed, and there was a time in my life when I was homeless and became happy, these days I've found a pleasant in-between where I work part-time for my basic needs and that's it, I have a fair place to live now day's and I'm happy with what I do have and wouldn't have things any other way, I know who I am and my lifestyle choices aren't for everyone, we gotta embrace who we are and build the life we want weather if it's what's considered a successful one or not, as long as we're happy and have people we love and that love us, love is all we need and we need to remember to stand strong and do what needs to be done, only we can make the life we want

[@vt9896]

I just had his new vid come up and am I crazy??? I added one comment there bc he literally went on about how he barely scraped by as a child so poor... this is creeping me out and I haven't seen anyone acknowledge it

[@bradchellingworth5973]

Possessions come and go, girlfriends come and go. But Epics are soulbound!

[@robertcraft4894]

STD's are BoP!

[@MrJoshDada]

@@robertcraft4894 lmfaooo

[@jsprunger6246]

Exactly

[@fgregerfeaxcwfeffece]

Gear is for one addon, mounts and achievements are forever!

[@TheSteelPhantom]

@@robertcraft4894 Not at all true. You can definitely give your STDs to other people! :D

[@infernoxiv8700]

I'm watching this after he lost his mom and when he mentioned that he lives with his mom still, it made me choke up. He spent his whole life being close to his mom, something that many of us wish we could do the day our mothers start to decline..Nothing else matters except that I want to be close to her in those final days. Cherish those memories.

[@davidgarcia-rv3fs]

Agreed ! I realized that now and after a 7 year old relationship that kept me so worried about my ex girlfriend and busy with her, where she wouldn’t let me see anybody, hardly my mother, now, I finally came to realized that my mother is the most sacred thing I have and I’ve been spending so much time with her lately that fills me with joy. If I die tomorrow I won’t be sad, because the last days have been blissful.

[@Cons2911]

In other culture, living with your parents even beyond 18 is not uncommon. Perfectly fine, practical even

[@No-Stack-Developer]

In most asian countries, living with parents is seen as normal and is encouraged because you're actually taking care of your parents in their old age

[@laszloattila9881]

At least he spent time with his mom while she was alive. Most people can hardly wait to be 18 and move out, and they don't realize nobody cares for you more than your mom.

[@LowkoTV]

Brilliant video subject. Very good message.

[@empiricus2211]

Lowko, good to see you here :)

[@avines2152]

nice to see you here idd, you helped me a lot with the keybindings in sc2, I play it when mythic raid is cleared and glad/r1 is secured :p

[@avines2152]

and great video from Zack ofc, I myself support a lot the idea of "simple way" of living life (:

[@kyouma0519]

what is this anime crossover?! watch both asmon and lowko a lot lol

[@yoinkau]

I love your content lowko did not expect to see you here.

[@shinobirising8196]

The most common dismissal/criticism I'd get was, "That's all you want out of life? Where's your ambition?" Funny thing is, when people talk about being ambitious, it really just means accumulation of money and material possessions. They're never talking about ambition for knowledge, or personal discipline. It's always about accumulation of things, and if you choose to not live your life that way, they look at you like you're the crazy one.

[@livinglegend2100]

I know this is an older video, but its a very important message to be spreading. One of the most transformative experiences of my life was learning how to "scale it down". My issue wasn't really materialism, but in hobbies. I have a wide variety of interests, and had a penchant for doing it all. These were all things that I cared deeply for, but due to the immensity of hobbies I was trying to juggle, I never had the proper time to do any of them. I would see all of these "in progress" hobbies around my house and all they did was stress me out. I hated that I didn't have time for them, and when I finally got around to working on them, I hated myself even more for not making sufficient progress (due to not investing the proper time with them). It was a major source of depression in my life and I would find myself sitting and doing nothing, while staring at 10 different things I could be doing (and wanted to). It was like being in limbo in my own life. I finally had to sit down with myself and examine all of these things I was trying to do, and ask how they were (or weren't in this case) truly serving me. It was hard to give up and let go of things that I truly cared for, but once I ripped the band-aid off and found a level of happiness ten-fold what I had by being able to invest myself into the few things I loved the most, I never looked back. This topic is applicable to many facets of life, and reflection is an absolute must when attempting to extract as much happiness out of this already short life we have. I hope you're still finding the the same level of happiness in life that you were at the time of recording. 👍

[@cliftut]

Browser tabs. My brother insists that when he started forcing himself to close or bookmark tabs when he was done with them, and make himself close or bookmark tabs at the end of browsing, one by one, he became much more selective and aware of what he actually cared about or would bother to get around to. He said it was remarkable how much it cleared his head and made him appreciate the effect of clutter in real life on his mind as well.

[@danielleoldham1004]

1000% this, my brother was obsessed with his appearance in middle school and high school and I realized how superficial and conceited it made him and his friends appear. I also saw how hard it was on my mom, he begged and guilted her into buying him the most expensive clothes and shoes and it was completely heartbreaking to watch. I would always try to make up for it by encouraging her to buy me the least expensive clothes and making sure she knew she was doing a good job just by making sure we had clean clothes to wear. Thank you for sharing, hopefully it will shed some light for other people.

[@ihatepartisans.7198]

Good for u though

[@bfa8750]

How is he now

[@asianguy6949]

@@bfa8750 a virgin

[@rerigan]

It's exactly like that for me. I hate that my brother asks for so much and isn't grateful at all at her efforts.

[@tycoonMOBevolve]

My nephews are the same.

[@Ganadorz]

“Some people are so poor, All they have is money” -Bob Marley

[@snowy2619]

Wow.

[@Vexmancer]

sun tzu

[@gamesux420]

That quote is really pointless. Okay people who have no loved ones but have money exist. Now what? Whats his point? The money made them not have friends? Should he go and burn his money then or what? You can be likeable and have genuine friends while having money, and you can be an unloved asshole while not having money. This is just some pseudo-wise anti-capitalist rich people bad talk.

[@amino9292]

That’s not the point of the quote though

[@adamflynn7322]

@@gamesux420 that went way over your head

[@OlgaS18292]

Absolutely! I think it is an ongoing process of growing up and growing to accept who you are and figuring out what your own values and needs are, which is so liberating and peacefull.

[@bitmau5]

I'm 50+. I've been an IT guy for 20 of those years and a gamer for 30+. Your take on things is really what the world needs. I just started following your main channel a week ago (sorry) and I have to say, it's timeless; meaning you could have uploaded something that's 3 years old or whatever, but the opinions are still relevant. This showed up in my feed and it was nice to get to know you a little nit more. So thanks for that. You're honest and wholesome and I appreciate that. In some ways, I admire younger folks like yourself who have an opportunity to express and share like they do today. I'm a trader. I've won and lost it all many times and this too has led me to be more practical and humble with what I have. I want to finish and win the game, like anyone else but I also know that excess is not success. I wish I knew at 30 what I know now. You're a very fortunate man to have the introspect that you do now. Contentedness is happiness. We all get there when we get there. I'm happy for you and proud. Guys like you, restore my faith in humanity. I love your honesty, appreciate your frustration and just generally respect and admire you. I really hope your future bodes well, you seem to have that under control and I wish you all the best, Zack. 🙏🙌🤝

[@fsmjolnir]

wholesome

[@mrclickclickboom69]

This comment gave me goosebumps

[@TheAtkinson118]

As a 47 year old bloke I can only second this comment! I've got a 11year old son right now who I'm trying to teach these sort of value's to.. Maturity is within as you really don't get many people showing this sort of restraint against the modern day way of materials as AsmonGold is showing here,But it's nice to see someone step up as a ambassador for the younger generation and to see it's possible to have a for filling life without brand's or flash cars ect.

[@disguiseddv8ant486]

You do not know if he's honest and wholesome. This could be all an act. I believe that he's doing this persona on purpose to keep the haters off of his tail because he's portraying this low to middle class perception on camera. Just pay attention of what he was saying in his recent video /watch?v=P8_MXwRYOJM starting at 2:33 mark.

[@zhasklongkumer6713]

​@@disguiseddv8ant486 watch his few hundred videos. His few thousand takes. Then come back

[@Zystus]

This guy looks & sounds just like Asmongold.

[@danieljuhasz8592]

@@Ecks1118 he is trolling...

[@Harquin123]

I thought he was.

[@snorgonofborkkad]

Who tf is Asmongold?

[@Hypie582]

@@snorgonofborkkad this guy's stream name.

[@chickenwing2453]

@@Hypie582 pepelaugh oh no no no

[@Gnerdytv]

"The secret of happiness, you see, is not found in seeking more, but in developing the capacity to enjoy less" - Socrates Keep being happy man. Much respect.

[@CleanReal]

kinda of easy to be happy when you dont have to stress over money. Lets be real. 99% of humans stress is money related this day and age.

[@princedesperado7787]

@@CleanReal I absolutely agree with you. I can say this for the majority: The happiest people are people that do not have to think about money or financial stability.

[@kiefer4817]

CleanReal Yes i think that is true. Having to stress over money can make a person very unhappy. But that does not mean that having excess amounts of money will make you very happy. You just need enough to not having to stress over money. But that bar is different for everyone because if people buy very expansive cars and houses they can barely afford, they still will have to stress over money.

[@hussein7892]

Kiefer true

[@juliantheapostate8295]

@@CleanReal And the main way to relieve that is to require less money. Minimalism is great for mental health

[@donovancatuncan2617]

Oh my god! 5:01 that mosquito got so close to the mic that I viscerally felt it in my ear LMAO

[@AICabal]

There's a reason why Asmon.. Zack endears himself to so many of us, because even though we know he is very well off and could go buy a supercar, buy a big house etc, he chooses not too. Far too often these streamers/KZbinrs become big and suddenly they are making their vids/streaming from their clinical and professional setups, flexing on how well they are doing and I believe this alienates them from their "core" base. The fact that Asmon still streams from the same room he always has endears himself to people. It's not clinical and sanatised. The fact that he chooses to sit in the slightly beaten up chair, instead of a mega gaming chair that every other streamer uses, just makes me smile. Please Asmon, never change.

[@Berkay-xl4hu]

He is the best

[@Kopie0830]

Ohh! So his real name is Zack!

[@AquariumCoop]

Well thought out. I myself am on this path. I'm not sure if I am as distanced from material things as you are yet, but I'm fairly close I believe. I do put value in longevity of an item, but it comes back to the same reason you have, not having to worry about it. An example in my life would be gaming chairs. Went from normal staples/amazon chairs, do a $400 couch on wheels essentially. Then to a Titan chair, to now finally a Aeron Miller chair. The move to the Aeron miller was due to not wanting to wear out chairs and be fighting with an everyday thing, like your car. It was around this time that I found lots of value from investing in forever items. The goal is to never worry about it again. I wear $7 Amazon T shirts essentially, because if something happens to it, I can order more and use this one to paint with. Which is the opposite side of the coin, a consumable, I want the cheapest one because a forever version doesn't exist. I had never bought a new car before in the first 36 years of my life. I bought a new car and it was one of the best things I did, no longer was I worried about if that sound WAS the thing that was gonna break the car and cause me stress. I'm guessing there is a mental divide, you are relieved when you know it's cheap to just buy another one, I'm relieved knowing that odds of having to deal with it is very low. You and I are both at a point I assume where income far outweighs what we spend. I definitely looked at things different when you can buy anything you want at all. Be it that lambo, or the Taco bell meal instead of the value menu. I now just buy costco/amazon clothes in bulk, and focus on traveling the world and creating content and doing what I love, which is business and aquariums. The money was secondary once my rent was paid which was a long time ago. I believe my success and perhaps some of yours as well comes from the simple lifestyle, if you aren't driven by the money, you make different choices. I've passed on plenty of brand deals and such as the money doesn't change my life. I do have a saying of, if the money won't change my life, why would I do it if I don't want to? At a certain point of income no amount of money would change your life and you're free to make decisions of your own choice. That becomes liberating. I now design products knowing that if they fail, it's ok and not a burden on my family. This leads to more innovation and chance taking which is much more fulfilling. I appreciate you making these videos as they are about the only videos I watch on youtube these days, I average less than 2 hours a week of watch time in youtube, but genuine content like this is the most intriguing to me.

[@MrBarclonista]

wow didn't expect u to be here cory

[@oOZasamelOo]

WTF! As if you watch Asmongold!

[@genericusername4206]

Aquarium Co-Op hi cory why do you watch Aston lol

[@osuscyan3143]

Part 1 - denial. Part 2 - genuine.

[@wtbchildhood]

Nice, same name different spelling.

[@TheDaddy2003]

I'm 37. I own my own house, have my own business. Two kids that dont live with me and a girlfriend that does. I lost my mum last year. I'd give anything to live with my mum. You're truly blessed. Make the most of all the time you have with your mum. Nobody will ever love you more or be there more for you than your mum. Stay humble Zack.

[@Korynith]

So much this. I lost my mom in 2018 two weeks before my 25th birthday. I'd love to still be able to live with her. She was my best friend.

[@Kopie0830]

You can have my mom bro. She nags all day and when you speak with her your like speaking with the principal. Please take my mom.

[@blaxtopolition7140]

Super sorry man. I understand

[@liled800]

Kopie once you pass 18 you gonna appreciate ur mom more

[@Kopie0830]

@@liled800 Nah, I doubt it bro. I live away from my parents now, and every time I visit them, mom's nagging and toxic attitude makes me dislike her more and more. I don't see her as necessary for my life. She contributes nothing positive.

[@vaos3712]

At 5:01 I naturally swatted at my ear 😂

[@katBlueSkies]

As a 70 yr old grannie WoW player since Vanilla, I am very proud of the young man you’ve become. You’ve allowed us to see into your soul and it’s lookin good kid🌟 For the Horde😹

[@_-Naz-_]

if all u said is true ur a legend

[@mortaljorma69]

Are you playing while using diapers?

[@Townsend90]

@@mortaljorma69 Grow up

[@Imabeatyouman]

SLAY THOSE ALLIANCE NORMIES KATE, YOU GO GIRL!

[@7lol2007]

@@mortaljorma69 probably not but one day you will be

[@lgnjnks9253]

“it’s important to buy things that make you happy, but it’s equally important to make sure that buying things doesn’t make you happy.” that’s a damn good quote

[@heroofhyrule9778]

unless its wow, then buy it. every month.

[@sterix_gg]

It's all about not placing your happiness upon the external for it is the external that you could never control. Or in other words, external freedom can only be achieved if internal freedom is present first. Anything we do outwardly is only an expression of what we are inwardly and so anything one might be after, whether it be peace, happiness, riches or great accomplishments must first be found within. To look for anything else is absurd.

[@craftylemon2460]

People are so narrow minded when it comes to money. They think money = buy lots of stuff = happiness which is clearly false and therefore people say that money can't buy happiness. Money in the right hands, like mine will definitely grant me pure happiness. Money will give me the only thing i want and that is complete freedome. No longer a slave to trade my few life hours for money. Help others and also do whatever i want when i want. I don't care about material things but money will give me time and a state of bliss.

[@gankofett7380]

Asmongold irl : "be humble , love your friends and familly ." Asmongold in game : " listen to me b****, when you look good you fight good " Love your videos man keep it up 😎

[@nikolajukic827]

most important thing is he is a nice person :) jokes are jokes hahaha

[@elias-ml6eo]

@@nikolajukic827 yeah no shit

[@CntPrt]

@@elias-ml6eo And here we have a prime example of the opposite side of nice people :,)

[@elias-ml6eo]

@@CntPrt wtterwulghe

[@BulletProofCat]

So accurate though lol

[@0rnery0verwatch]

“I'm sick of not having the courage to be an absolute nobody.”

[@OllyWood688]

Zack, you've over the last year or so gradually become one of my favorite streamers - and now THE favorite since a few weeks. I have not been watching as much on Twitch but on KZbin as this fit's my own schedule better. Since the Dr. K Interview I've now also been watching your IRL videos more often and I start to feel the parasocialization kicking in HARD dood. Not to worry, I'm fine, I know the apropiate viewer-streamer relationship bouondaries. I am basically just writing to tell you that this video here, and also the Dr. K Interview, had me experience some kind of enlightenment. Some kind of "click" moment. An identification process, if you will. The thing is, you don't only talk the talk, you live your own advice and that's mighty inspiring! Also, you "suffer" abuse on a daily basis, sometimes it seems your own community is mobbing you the hardest - and you just keep your chin up and your attitude about life doesn't seem to suffer. I admire that a LOT. Being bodyshamed or memed on is an experience I haven't dealt with positively for the exact reasons you pinpoint. "Who gives a shit?" yeah well, I do too often. And I don't strive to become careless or unempathetic, no. I strive to become as content as you in just being myself and being enough that way. Thanks for opening yourself up to the world like you do. I'm sure there's many more people like me who usually lurk but take much energy from your content. Many more than those memeing on you. Stay awesome dood!

[@KillingShock]

"And be a functioning member of society" - I believe you already are, more so then most people. The entertainment of your streams and videos - or better yet, all of the content you provide for others to enjoy is certainly helping them cope with the negatives of life, help relax in the hectic, and often times harsh, world we live in. Consider for a moment how many people out there might be depressed or have problems, or are just feeling down, and your stream or video made feel better. Even slightly. I can assure you, that number of people you help by proxy (by the content you make) is much higher than any therapist can say for their achievement. And they are sure considered functioning members of the society. So don't doubt for a second that you are not. I'd say you are more vital then most. PS Full disclosure, I'm not saying Zack is a therapist, but I strongly believe that his work is therapeutic.

[@KugelfangTV]

@Ghetto Peasant it cured my pyromania

[@Dekaru_]

Never thought Asmon would be the one to change my entire perspective on life. Thank you dude. This was much needed for me to come across today.

[@clon1122]

If there ever would be a video that would change people's perspectives this one isn't bad 🙂

[@Uniquemovievault]

What ever is chasing you, you will get past it!

[@ElZedLoL]

@@Uniquemovievault if it's chasing you, youre already ahead of it, so its hard to get past it :p

[@justaguyinwonderland]

As much as I love Zack i have to say it im sorry the pretence is all wrong living a humble life is normally a hardworking one, interacting with people and helping others / outside of yourself. No doubt you help a lot of people as a streamer but gaming does not fit into this category as it is more of a way to run away from life protect oneself from the real world than anything else. the world is hard for a reason it is supposed to teach you stuff and make you humble, you cannot do this by running away from life and call yourself humble. thats not how it works. LIFE is supposed to be hard thats what makes it enjoyable, look at all the tribes in the jungle/africa etc and see how they act. go travelling to fiji see how they are all one loving community. that is true happiness / humility in my opinion. tuning in with nature, getting closer to that frequency is the only way, and that is not possible on the computer im sorry i wish it was, have ice cold baths/showers, run outside, get a pet, volunteer, travel. You are nature and as you have come from it you will return to it.

[@vyktorzhuravlev8304]

Start learning Russian, reading Russian philosophers and classics, thou will begin to understand our mentality, and thy life will change even more, and in a way that thou cannot even imagine. And the very first and simple thing that thou will understand is: "what a miserable and primitive English language is compared to Russian ..." (of course, after thou realize how hard it is to learn, but many people already know about this, although awareness it is completely different).

[@rapzid3536]

Ahh, this channel is an interesting window into the past. Neat seeing Zack work through and talk about the streaming fame. I appreciate the Asmongold TV persona and entertainment, but Zack is a cooler dude.

[@jakeharrison6603]

Enjoying a rich life doesn't need to cost a fortune.

[@fckingmad9779]

i like how every rich person is like im rich but i dont have to buy stuff to make me happy i live a simple life etc. its easy to say when youre rich

[@M4XD4B0ZZ]

Props for your Profile Pic Appreciate the Gardening Bros

[@michaelfinger6303]

Best Quote from a successful investor i meet from time to time "Capital does not wear a Suit"

[@M0EJ0EKING]

@@fckingmad9779 dont forget when he bought that ethot

[@MrSp0iler]

Does anyone remember i am asmongold dont give me silver?

[@YouCanCallMeSus]

I love how at the end, he literally improved his own mood and became happy just by saying to himself how much he has in his life, the important things.

[@Fattywoodsyo]

As an 18 year old kid whos been watching you for years, i cant explain to you how much i appreciate you. like really. i have no father figure in my life and truthfully having someone older than myself to, in a way, guide me in this life means so so much to me. thanks zack have a great day.

[@Fattywoodsyo]

lol my comment says "highlighted comment" and i got really excited thinking zack saw it and pinned it. turns out it doesnt mean anything like that lol. oh well haha.

[@cyrusadamrevilla3851]

i love this comment, keep on keeping on my dude.

[@Rhavet-]

Same

[@shadowthehedgehog2727]

Mana Thief ditto I just graduated with cs degree and if your face is familiar with the department you’ll be first in line for stuff like internships

[@CasperMckerrow]

Simps simp

[@Bobbakerfield]

That distinction of buying things to make you happy but making sure that buying things doesn't make you happy is what separates happy people from people in huge amounts of debt.

[@MaryGabrielle331]

I'm probably older then your mom. I was introduced to warcraft when I was about 50 years old by a friend who was around 60 at the time and had just started playing with her son. I fell in love with the game and the concept of 3d virtual worlds. We had so much fun running around in the world together. It felt like we were young girls again. I have two wonderful sons so I can identify with your mom and, based on your message here, I think she must feel very blessed to have you in her life. I watch your game videos and am enjoying your exuberant energy. I'm still enjoying my casual warcraft adventures too. Keep up the good work!

[@Jellyclaws221]

Pretty sure it's a woman

[@lajkathespacedog]

Your comment is so cute

[@Kanamon22]

This is a very wholesome comment

[@ceelin]

You sound like an awesome mother

[@MaryGabrielle331]

@@ceelin Thank you. But I have to say, with my boys it was easy. I was very blessed. They are grown now and still the best in the world!

[@v4vannatta521]

I used to be an athlete in high school, stud baseball player, and hung out with the "cool clique" at school. I distinctly remember my senior year thinking one lunch how much I would've rather been sitting at the "nerds" table talking about gaming, lol. When you grow up and mature, learning to accept you for you is really important. Great vid, bud!

[@jacksonkurtz4200]

Yo man I have had a pretty similar growing up as that so I feel you so hard with that man

[@JoshDragRace0688]

@MF SHACO Too much social pressure in the "cool clique", nerds don't give a shit they are just all friendly.

[@badmana5768]

I always wished I could go back and quit football. I was in a 3D modeling class that I loved but when football season started I had to quit that class. The kids in my 3D class were really cool and I hope they’re doing well.

[@Banana_Cognac]

Same here, man. I was friends with everyone, but I did a lot to try and fit in more with all my rich teammates, and became judgy. One day it hit me...i was ashamed of who I was, and wasn't going to be any longer. Like snoop dogg said, "just be you. Because no one can be you, but you."

[@danielhanson1434]

“It’s mainly the people that push a square peg into a circular hole, and the fact is I’m a fucking triangle” I love the message here. This guy might be a wow nerd but he is pretty dam good motivator. Zack is actually really smart

[@murryv23]

What do you mean actually, of course he is.

[@obigspritztkenobi487]

most gamers are pretty humble, remind me of my old days as skateboarder, where all u needed was a skateboard and the people around u.

[@OpPanda26]

wow i loved hearing every bit of what you had to say. it really helped with whatever it was i was wondering.

[@JNTswe]

Mosquito at 5:00 got me punching myself in the left ear.

[@backwardthoughts1022]

jebaited

[@DzaMiQ]

WutFace

[@cb3567]

physically cringed, thanks

[@bradenbash4507]

i thought it was a real mosquito

[@Piquard]

same

[@Shurio37]

Money comes and goes.....mounts are forever.

[@CRPierre]

I know you have been around for awhile, but I recently found you while trying to find something in WoW. I'm a 69 y.o. granny who enjoys gaming, honesty and openness in people. This really spoke to me. Thank you. I've been binge watching you all week. I'm gonna smoke another bowl of medicine weed and watch more of your stuff and laugh :) Hi five from Seattle.

[@datscrazy4095]

😂 ur a gangster grandma if u really are one :)

[@alchene321]

Badass granny

[@ryancole9323]

@@datscrazy4095 The video on their channel from 9 years ago really makes me believe it, that is so pure

[@CalCalDZ]

You're A LEGEND! :D

[@SuperDuperSeb]

Wtf

[@GermanysF1nest]

you are the kind of person that we need more of in this world, an enrichment for everyone. Someone who wants other people to have a good time and who is not all about himself. Lots of love from Germany - your the one true king of WoW

[@Gamer6754]

Please start a podcast. One of the easiest spoken youtubers I've seen.

[@protolexis]

Seconded! A 1 hour weekly podcast would make me so happy!

[@dylancessna3160]

I would love that

[@MardooGames]

there is allcraft.

[@kultttemo]

Streaming is kinda podcast.

[@spladge]

This is how he acts when he streams on his alternative twitch account

[@bestfiddle8100]

This is one of the many reasons i really like asmondgold. Simple, honest and down to earth. Not obsessing, or flexing or anything. Pure solid quality streamer.

[@MegaSantaclaude]

Asmon has the right mentality. Its not money or expensive shit that makes you rich, its the quality of life you have and the close friends and family you can always count on.

[@bencio22]

That mosquito flew right through my brain 5:01! Also, great video really!

[@blnnnn]

Finally found someone. I shoock my head but then remembered I had headphones. I guess it was a long day and I'm tired lol

[@VinnyOrzechowski]

zack is super smart, hard to fathom since he looks just like asmongold

[@demetter7936]

He is asmongold idiot lollllll

[@RNTV]

Underrated comment 🤣

[@lovelaxo]

@@demetter7936 woooosh omg idiot!!!! it was joke XDD omg loool

[@willdallly8271]

@@demetter7936 r/ woooooooooooooosh

[@clotzopelu2464]

@@demetter7936 lol dimitri, who's really the idiot here? maybe u wanna google words like joke, sarcasm and irony, to understand their meaning, if u can read, that is

[@kyleyates7730]

This is why in game I refuse to transmog and only ride a Brown Ram.

[@Botlivesmatter00]

This wouldve been fine in older version of wow but now with the gearing system of m+ all the gear that you will most likely wear looks like garbage cause its overpowered dungeon gear thats better than raid gear so you look like a clown

[@riner9]

fuck transmog

[@rottencorpse2162]

@@Botlivesmatter00 You've always kinda looked like a clown in wow. That's probably a big reason everyone wanted tmog to begin with...

[@XxHMGrantxX]

riner9 honestly kinda agree, I miss how your gear’s appearance was an indicator of how bad ass your guy was

[@Botlivesmatter00]

@@rottencorpse2162 Not true thats what tier sets are for lmao plus the dungeon gear actually used to look unique and cool now its all reskins and the raid gear was themed around the tier set generally

[@jsquir1258]

"dont let items define you" - guy known for wearing the same shirt every day

[@Pendji]

"Can I uhh get that?"

[@Hrimstal]

The viewers define him by what he wears. It's outside of his control.

[@cis9222]

literally proving his point!

[@andrewm6788]

- guy who grinds for every single wow item

[@sanesanchezs]

The irony is that in WoW, it's the equippable items that make the character.

[@DEV-333-Media]

8:04 - Hahaha "I think we can all agree that worrying about weird sounds your car makes is not an enjoyable experience" well said...

[@Meddemmmmmmm]

There is something southing about asmon in his backyard telling stories to his camera. Very simple and honest. Loving these

[@ratedRblazin420]

Lol 'southing' its soothing

[@rares4818]

Interviewer : "Why are you homeless?" Asmongold :"I like to sleep outside"

[@sinkandbath]

Whos asmongold? This is Zack.

[@hulmhochberg8129]

U got that mixed up with diogenes Greek philosopher, lived in a barrel His only possession was a bowl to drink from, until he saw a kid making a bowl with his hand, the threw away his bowl and said what a fool he was for owning such a useless item

[@johnhague3372]

Its not about buying the house. Its about being able to buy the house.

[@timothygibney159]

@@johnhague3372 If you have a job you hate and now a house payment forcing you to that job I do not call that happiness at all.

[@MuffinStuffer]

Lul, he doesnt even enjoy being outside.... ever

[@ThaMaikel13]

Fun fact: He rather has a rare mount than a lamborghini.

[@OrionP4]

100% haha

[@charlied8284]

Spectral Tiger

[@kiddcamel]

Lol

[@BlueDragonWereWolf]

you mean pink sparkles?

[@matthewkoehn4672]

Ghetto Peasant Not really sure what you mean. This man has an extremely successful stream, makes a ton of money (which he does not care about), and is happy doing what he loves. I say he has already won. Quit being so negative.

[@robzo87]

It took 3 years for a video like this one to guide me through a difficult time in my life (at 37 years young) to realize my current situation with a materialistic crisis along with my identity being defined by brands and products from head to sole. This is really toxic people! It truly is a burden that weighs heavily upon my mental day-in-and-day-out just to feel like I’m somebody for wearing clothes that look cool and appealing to friends and strangers. You are a real one for sharing this, and I’m really glad I came across your channel last month. Thank you for sharing your journey and insights. You are a national treasure!

[@Hoenir]

He's not living a hunble live, he's living the life (which some of us dream of having in some aspects). He has his group of friends, a loving family, parents, his basic needs are covered (housing, bills, etc) so inspite of all the life troubles, he's living a very rich life money aside. Very good.

[@magisch430]

I'm sure he's also a multimillionaire, he's just not showing it off or really cares that much about it besides for the security. I can get behind those kinds of multimillionaires.

[@mattvitalis789]

Literally what he says at the end.

[@TheLuca1992]

@Claptrap Jesus subs, he have 13,314 in the moment, multiply it with money.

[@NumneunoGames]

@@TheLuca1992 47-55k a month tops in subs add like half of that in donos and he isn't nearly as rich as people think he is (like it was said before he doesn't do sponsors which is where a big chunk of the money lies for most streamers)

[@philmehrart]

Spot on dude

[@harissamim3063]

This dude makes his mother insanely proud and we all know how much he cares about her. Asmon you are a TRULY pure and genuine soul. I hope you are blessed for your entire life, you have provided so much positive energy to the wow and gaming community. You are the BEST triangle out there bro 👏

[@str1kerxx]

made

[@Eizengoldt]

Just call him Zack you weirdo

[@AmishGhosty]

@@Eizengoldt Fun fact : Asmongold and ZackRawrr are the same person! Stfu

[@Eizengoldt]

@@AmishGhosty cry more

[@AmishGhosty]

@@Eizengoldt you're the one crying

[@kornfreak78]

End of the day "stuff" doesn't matter at all... we can't take it with us when we die. Family is all that matters.... Sadly, most of mine are all gone now... I miss my Mom more than anything.. she was more than just my Mom, she was my best friend and life really fucking sucks without her... Final summation? You have the right attitude, man... family and friends... that's what is important in this life.. treasure them while you can because let me tell you... it's horrible when they're not around anymore.

[@mitanoo9090]

I cannot fathom living without mine. I'm sorry my man

[@pshearduk]

very true words brother, sorry to hear about your loss. sending you best wishes from England x

[@BrezyMight]

Your finna take your family with you when you die? Lol jkjk

[@vailble8103]

I havent had a relationship with my family for 20 years, what's it like?

[@marcin9554]

Nothing really matters.

[@sylbaster2658]

I'm honestly so glad to see you outside dude. I'd love to go for a hike with you man

[@ericmcfarland1011]

"Money doesn't solve all your problems but it does solve all your money problems" - Naval Ravikant. Your idea of being more fulfilled by being able to have the thing you wanted rather than actually having the thing you wanted is a great example of knowing you have enough money to solve your money problems IF they arise. The second part of knowing which money problems are real problems and not self-imposed ones is some power self-realization. Thanks for this video. It's a great reminder of how a quiet life can be very fulfilling

[@sadi5713]

The only thing that I would want money for is to have my mum given the medical care she need and for me to not wor kjanymore so I have time to do stuff I want to and sleep in cycles I choose...

[@jackmiddleton2080]

Ummm… If all your problems are money problems... Money solves all your problems.

[@vornado616]

This is the type of guy you meet in school and become friends with on the first day

[@svetlanikolova2108]

Mmm no. People have to prove they are not fake before I give them my valuable time. Most cases they are fakes

[@ceisomething1701]

@@svetlanikolova2108 define "fake"?

[@panjitrnica7886]

@@ceisomething1701 not genuine; imitation or counterfeit

[@clipsedrag13]

@@panjitrnica7886 define counterfeit

[@panjitrnica7886]

@@clipsedrag13 made in exact imitation of something valuable with the intention to deceive or defraud

[@poppi3362]

I'd say it takes a lot of self-reflection to achieve this kind of mindset. And I think it's really helpful in life being able to just look at yourself from a point of view that is as unbiased as possible. Recognizing the "problem", not lying to yourself about it and in the end accepting it.

[@samlee6749]

With great luxury, comes great anxiety.