Why I'm taking a Year off.

Have you ever felt, like time is always running? Like you're unable to keep up with life? I've started making this film during the first months of last year, when I felt lost and directionless - coming to the conclusion, that there is only one way for me to deal with this situation, that's why I'm taking a year off.
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[@KelechiXV]

One Word, Honest. Such a great video bro. Thanks for talking about the tough issues we face. Loved it!

[@JustWojtek]

thank you so much, Kelechi! appreciate your words 🙏🏻

[@Mai-Ty777]

Thank you for this beautiful, authentic and truthful video which tells you: it is okay to take time. I loved what you said about embracing silence to hear you own voice, to finally connect to what you wish to experience out of life !

[@JustWojtek]

Thank you for this thoughtful comment 🙏 It's kind of a good reminder, I guess - even for myself

[@busra2570]

You deserve WAY MORE views. I was surprised that this doesn't have more views. Thanks for the video, many wise words. Really needed to hear his. Keep up the good work. All the best for u

[@JustWojtek]

thank you so much, I love to hear that 🙏

[@eepw2010]

Your work is inspiring! Your film-making is unique.

[@JustWojtek]

Thanks so much! 🙏🏻

[@louistaylor5186]

This is really powerful and beautifully created. Really cool video, a lot of respect. Subscribed

[@JustWojtek]

thank you, Louis! Comments like these make it worth the effort 🙏

[@annalisabergamaschi6789]

I hope, someday, to become as brave as you are! I really appreciate this video and your mindset 🤗

[@JustWojtek]

Thank you so much, Annalisa 🙏🏻 I'm sure you will!

[@BroGilbert]

Great content. Feeling it.

[@JustWojtek]

Thanks so much Gilbert!

[@UsamaNouri]

Setup, conflict, resolution... storytelling on point! Well done 👏

[@JustWojtek]

Mate, you don't know how much it means to me, when people appreciate the story structure 🙇

[@honestrox]

I love this, really great video, made me think a lot :)

[@JustWojtek]

I'm happy to hear that, thank you, Roxana!

[@BuntumdieWelt]

Tolles Video Wojtek und so so wahr! Ach und: Ich hab uns gerade entdeckt und bam! Da kommen Erinnerungen hoch! 💚

[@JustWojtek]

Oh, ja und das alles fühlt sich schon wieder so weit weg an... Danke, ihr Lieben!

[@ItsArnik]

I am so happy I got to e-meet you yesterday, Wojtek! I'm in love with your work and storytelling and can't wait to make smth happen with you in the future! 🙌

[@JustWojtek]

thanks Arnik and same here! super excited to learn from you :)

[@lacour_studio]

So good. Im into every thing about his video. keep. it. up.

[@JustWojtek]

thanks so much, I love to hear that!

[@quickjab33]

That was an amazing video.

[@JustWojtek]

thank you! appreciate it :)

[@finalbox4416]

Wow. Just wow.

[@JustWojtek]

thank's so much!

[@RickyMartinVideos]

Good stuff, man!

[@JustWojtek]

Glad you liked it! Thanks for watching, Ricky 🙏🏻

[@travisanderson9970]

This was such a great video, Wojtek! So very thoughtful and the story you told really drew me in. Your voice is like a mix between Nathaniel Drew and Matt D'Avella, but so unique still. I got here from your link on Skillshare and I hope to make videos half as good as this one day. Keep it up, man! You have my support :)

[@JustWojtek]

thank you, Travis! I appreciate that 🙏 looking forward to see your work someday

[@mariancounsellor]

I want to take a year off work..if only. I will plan to do it one day though as it’s a fantastic idea!

[@therelaxedtraveler2613]

Excellent video. Very inspiring brother. You have a new subscriber in me. Keep pushing out great content.

[@JustWojtek]

Thanks so much 🙏🏻 I appreciate it

[@therelaxedtraveler2613]

@@JustWojtek You're very welcome.

[@JaimeHuffman]

Great video! 🔥 Keep it up.

[@JustWojtek]

Thank you! Will do!

[@YanickCoderreSaxophone]

That’s a great video!

[@JustWojtek]

Thanks, Yanick!

[@RenLuuk]

I love your film making. And editing. It is going to happen for you. It is already happening for you 🙏🥰🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@JustWojtek]

Thank you, Karen! I'll do my best to make it happen :)

[@annamartinek7998]

I can’t wait till you get back from your time off. Your voice will be stronger, clearer, or you might find that you need to take another road. Good luck . Stay safe. New subscriber.

[@JustWojtek]

thank you so much, Anna. A lot has already changed, keen for everything about to come :)

[@jorgesantacruz3051]

Hi Just! This is an awesome video and very inspirational, I was definitely able to relate, now that I've finally figured out what and how I want to enjoy my life, doing what best fulfills me and saying no to other things even if it means making a bit less money. I'm also a youtuber and videographer by profession, but now starting to produce for myself. I found your video through a skillshare class I joined. Keep it up man! New subscriber here :)

[@JustWojtek]

Thanks so much, Jorge! Really appreciate to hear this piece resonated with you

[@katpalinska358]

So good and so underrated

[@JustWojtek]

Thank you! 🙏🏻

[@KarmaChoedakAcharya]

Great video 📹👍

[@JustWojtek]

thanks so much!

[@jackiephillipsweatherly-ca9213]

It does sound familiar!! Right there with you... as an artist.

[@JustWojtek]

thank you, Jackie!

[@abuhamed3411]

Finally got a chance to check out ur channel after you left a comment on my post in the slow growth community. I gotta say bro, you’re a serious filmmaker and storyteller!!! I wish YT would push content like this more (I mean I dont even know why not, r u kidding me!!) and I’m writing this in hopes that YT algorithms would hear me or read my text, and start pushing this content to more people!! If there’s one thing I wish there was in this video, is more sound design, (I’m talking about atmospheric sounds here, not foley) especially towards the end (when the shots sped up) cuz it felt kinda naked and not immersive enough to me.. but that might just be me hahaha!! Otherwise.. holy crap, what a video, what a story, and what a piece of art you created here!

[@JustWojtek]

thanks so much Abu! I dearly appreciate every word you wrote 🙏 and we'll get there YT wise, we'll get there. If it's about sound design, you might enjoy the newer creations, SD has become one of my most favourite parts of the process. Although I like to keep it subtle, so for the full experience headphones are advised 😉😁

[@ardnassela3190]

thank you for your works it was very inspiring!!🤗 i wonder why your works haven't become viral yet🤔

[@JustWojtek]

Thanks so much for watching! Appreciate it 🙏 I'm confident the content will reach it's full potential someday :)

[@ardnassela3190]

@@JustWojtek yes, im rooting for you!!

[@JonathanDoku]

Wow man. Watching videos like these makes me realise how long I still have to go.

[@JustWojtek]

thanks, Jonathan! I think you are one a pretty good path, already!

[@OutdoorWeekend]

Good storyteller!! 👍 great video!

[@JustWojtek]

Thanks so much, Jason!

[@OutdoorWeekend]

@@JustWojtek I wish, i can make a video like yours. It´s not a fake!!!

[@earthlyeasel7807]

A lot of truth here Love from Malaysia 🇲🇾

[@JustWojtek]

thank you and best regards back to you!

[@shraddhapatil6448]

Are you a fellow Sagittarian? 😊 Really enjoy your content. It's well studied, creative and nicely put out in a video form. 👍🏻

[@JustWojtek]

thanks is much! and I'm Aquarius actually :)

[@Penfriendrocks]

This is a topic I'm really into at the moment - I really loved watching your story. I came across this video through Dan Mace's Skillshare class, I'm really happy I clicked onto it :) How's the year off chasing time going? PS I'm reading "Four Thousand Weeks" by Oliver Burkeman at the moment, I think you might enjoy it.

[@JustWojtek]

It's going great! A bit anxious at times, because humans brains don't like uncertainty, but overall it feels (very) right :) "Four Thousand Weeks" sounds like a great read, thanks for the recommendation!

[@Penfriendrocks]

@@JustWojtek No problem!

[@chimdi]

lmao but it's a NICE man bun!

[@JustWojtek]

It's growing out of control, though :D

[@chimdi]

@@JustWojtek 😂😂

[@alexcarino3274]

i think covid first year was my year off

[@JustWojtek]

Hope it wasn’t too bad of an experience and time for you

[@alexcarino3274]

@@JustWojtek best thing that ever happened to me brother, i'm a barber so i needed it. Everyones path is different embrace it and kill it

[@americantopgunner5102]

Consumerism is keeping people In debt. The more your monthly debt. The more time u will spend at work. If you make low wages per hour. You will have to work more hours per week taking away from ur life. Buy a cheap car, low payments, short term contract. Buy cheap cell phone. Wear cheap clothes. Live in a cheap ghetto empty Apt. DNT BUY BULLSHT. OWN NOTHING. WORK 80 HRS A WEEK FOR 1 YEAR. SAVE EVERYTHING!! Coming from an ex Long haul trucker who lived in a truck 😂 they paid me lots of money to live in a truck. I owned nothing paid no rent nothing but a cell phone bill. People but too much sht. Now a college student I live cheap and my apartment is completely empty. Tv, bed, sofa. Dnt collect junk in your home. I’ve learned to live happily with no possessions . Less of my money goes to trash. I’m definitely not used to paying rent so I found the cheapest decent apt I could find. Y would I pay rent when I’ve adapted to living in a small vehicle space. If you make low ass wages you will have to work 2 jobs to make enough money to take a year off from working or to fund watever venture you have planned a business, training for higher wages, vacation. If you live cheaply every month you can save thousands instead of giving thousands away. Over months you have $10-30k. Time=money. The more money u have the more time spend away from work time for urself and to focus on those 14 month school programs or the months is takes to start a business. I know guys who grow 1 acre of cannabis and make $250k cash in 7 months time. Just sayin dnt be caught in that corporate/ government trap of being a slave to BS laws. Wether ur sellin grass or ur ass get ur hustle on.

[@JustWojtek]

Seems like you have a quite unique experience, although I will say there are differences (and similarities) between America and Europe - it would be a bit of a stretch to generalise it.