Why I Sorta Quit Youtube

[@daniellong2709]

It's was a pleasure to meet you and your channel is amazing. Never expected to meet you. My wife said we're getting a farm raised turkey and showed up to your house and I was shocked it was the guy I've been learning from to homestead myself. All I can say is thank you

[@eituyn]

Bro, taking care of your family is your first ministry. That's an investment that that will pay dividends for centuries of humans that follow after you.

[@dollyperry3020]

Family ALWAYS comes first!

[@robertarnold4411]

Your family comes first and your honesty about that is refreshing. Keep doing what is important to you and your loved ones!! In the end, family and relationships are what matter most.

[@KennethBaker53]

I was thinking this week that I had not seen any new releases from you in a while, and I chalked it up to the algorithm changing what KZbin presented. Thanks for the update on your life and the blessing of finding a new position you are passionate about. Cherish the time with the little ones. You won't get a do-over on that. You are absolutely right; missing time playing with the little ones is more important than the pennies per hour producing videos. Thanks for the parts of your homesteading life you have shared. Take care, and God bless.

[@suzanneo1124]

Nice work! Congratulations on your success, so glad to see you again. 🎉🎉

[@consciousobjector2507]

GREAT informative video about youtube! Best wishes for you and your beautiful family!!

[@DouglasWhalen-w5g]

Jack, family first always. Thanks for sharing the past videos and the NE Homesteaders gatherings (past and future). Best of luck.

[@WelcometomyCapeCodlife]

You have to take care of yourself and your family! Congratulations on the new job. Can’t wait to you at Homesteaders of New England!

[@hamhawk4027]

Please don't ever apologize for putting you and your family first. Just be happy a successful.

[@hestiasgardenhomestead7562]

I don't say on my channel where I am exactly. I've seen other channels say that people have found out where they are and just showed up to their homes and that's scary.

[@SeekingRootsNovaScotia]

@@hestiasgardenhomestead7562 That's some scary stuff. 😬

[@ria9881]

I LOVE THIS!!! Dude, your family should ALWAYS come first. I actually just found you BECAUSE I am going to the HONE to see Jess. It's actually a joint birthday gift for me and my youngest daughter. I was looking to see what the previous HONE events were like to get an idea of what to expect because this will be my first event of this nature. I rabbit-holed through those videos and a few others and found your "I want to be a rain gutter" video which made me subscribe to you, and then saw this in the que and decided to watch. I will keep all notifications on and I look forward to whatever you have to share, whenever you find time to share it. I love your perspective and I am now seriously excited to meet you. Enjoy those babies! It goes by SO fast. See you in a few days!

[@PaulsWanderings]

Thanks for the video, Jack. I was thinking, the other day, that I hadn't seen a video from you so I came over to see if somehow I had gotten unsubcribed. I am finding it really hard to keep up with the 1 video a week because getting out for a hike is very weather dependent, I hate hiking in the rain, and getting up early so I can get a parking spot is tough. I have dropped down to once a month. I am trying to figure out how to do more "talking head" or vlog type videos but I have a hard time talking just to the camera.

[@jlhaslip]

All the best wishes for you, your family, and the new job.

[@northernhomestead2024]

New subscriber here... I can totally sympathise with your situation and really understand you took time away, your family comes first! We have a 3.5 year old and a 1 year old, we just started a homestead in the North of Sweden a year ago and have a KZbin channel called Northern Homestead. I don't work, my husband works part time and even then we never seem to have any spare time! BTW congrats on having another daughter, it is tough but will get easier, eventually 😁😁😁

[@shawnfortier7192]

Trying to attend H.O.N.E. this year. Hoping to be able to meet you and chew the fat a bit about all things homesteading in New Hampshire.

[@mariesheppard3750]

I started watching Home steading with you, So I missed you, I do watch a lot of other H S video now, Thanks for all your great video ,

[@maintenancewithmike]

Hey you have to do what’s right for you Jack! Congratulations on the new position and the responsibilities SR1 has given to you. You’ll do great! Cheers, Mike.

[@JeepinMaxx]

Congratulations on your new life passions! Try to enjoy the journey

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

I love this honest video

[@ProductiveRecreation]

I’m up to 3 kids now. Yep on the exponential. I have about 2 months off each late spring from my regular job, so that’s when I make most of my content and roll it out weekly after. Fussing with filming definitely slows projects down. I try to just capture enough footage to make a good video, then work “normal” for as much of the process as I can. As much as it’s a pain, I actually shoot and edit on my phone so I can do the editing on the go when I’m traveling. Funny that now I might bump into you if I start tractor shopping for a machine upgrade.

[@wolfe5047]

I don't have a TYM tractor, but I have a Rural King Tractor which is manufactured by Tym. It is an RK 25 which I know Tym has a similar tractor. I know some parts are interchangeable and some aren't. But good luck with the family and the job.

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Thank you for sharing the story. We too have noticed a drop in KZbin revenue on our channel. Thankfully, we’re at a point in our life (daughter starting her 2nd year in college) where we have the time outside of our day jobs to still put the time and effort into KZbin- and we really enjoy the community of KZbinrs and followers.

[@MyClutteredGarage]

Good luck, Jack! SR1 is lucky to have you, and so is your family. I’m weighing the possibility of growing my channel vs going back to work. I’m “fortunate” to be older than you and that we are empty nesters. I could have never done this when the kids were young.

[@D_S_88]

My wife and I welcomed our 2nd child into our lives in April. Chaos is the word that would aptly describe our lives at this point. So I totally get where you’re coming from. Take the time you need to adjust and if you feel like coming back, we’ll be here.

[@bufkinmanor]

Damn, I feel like we just broke up lol. I remember when we went from 1 to 2 to 3 kids and how much of an adjustment it was each time. You go from tag teaming one, to having to rely on each other more and more to mass chaos. Just getting daily chores done is sometimes a struggle and I work from home. Gotta always put you and your family first.

[@Mitalayeka]

Thanks for the update, best of luck.

[@DinSF]

The most important thing is that you and your family are OK. Family is the #1 priority, KZbin is way down the list. Glad to know you and the Family are doing well!!! Thank you for letting us know. Wow, how exciting about the new job. You can do videos showing how you tested equipment on the Homestead, LOL

[@kr69idi]

Sorry to see you walk away, I've enjoyed your videos, but I understand. Family and career is more important. I wish you the best.

[@RichlyRootedHomestead]

Family is super important and you have a lot on your plate. You do what's best for you and your family and we will all be here when you have something to tell us!

[@captalex9007]

Best wishes to you and your family. Good luck with your new job as well. Love your family time. With 12 grandkids I can relate.

[@katt17c]

I respect your priorities! Our 2nd little just turned 1, I definitely agree with the exponential hectic haha ahh! Enjoy your family, we'll see ya when we see ya :)

[@DawnC207]

We're coming to H.O.N.E. from Maine! This is our first year and we can't wait!!!

[@SeekingRootsNovaScotia]

I felt this. I totally relate. I don't have children, but I know the effort and time that is invested in making content. I envy those who evidently have endless things and projects to make content. Mental health and family health tend to get put on the back burner. New subscriber here...hopefully that helps.

[@twinbrookacres]

Hey Jack, ltns. The family is certainly more important! I spend more time with my grandchildren, who visit frequently. And, I came out of retirement to work a full time job and do some part-time consultation work. So, yeah, KZbin hits the chopping block. Congrats on the new job!

[@crookedrowfarm6100]

First and foremost, thank you for being a man and realizing that your family needed you more than KZbin or your subscribers needed you. Congrats to you on your new position and career!

[@TheMindfulHomestead]

I appreciate that

[@smanjik]

respect. have enjoyed the channel as I got into homesteading and will continue to follow as you post. cheers.

[@ryandetweiler4885]

Gona miss your videos for sure buddy. But understand. Life must go on. Good luck with the new job.

[@TheMindfulHomestead]

I’ll still be around! Just not quite as frequently for a while.

[@fiily1]

Well you work 20 minutes from where we live, rip Jay's Auto! You have a young family that will not stay young, so enjoy the time with them, our youngest just started college so time goes poof in a blink of an eye. Wishing you all the best, and continued blessings!

[@lynn4292]

Wow and I just subscribed, just found you guys!!!! But understand... Sending Love and Peace to your family. I Love when God opens door's.

[@tracycampbell7868]

Family first! ❤ your channel but totally get it.

[@JSG1776]

Good luck with the new job!

[@eulerizeit]

Take care of you. It's important.

[@DevinTheGardener]

I agree! You'd expect a second kid to only be 50% more hectic because you already have one. NAH. It's 3 times tougher. When one kid is trying to put on his shoes the other one is trying to take them off or distracting. Pure chaos

[@timkd5vmv583]

I have always enjoyed your videos and your open honest content. Take the time and enjoy those kids. They grow up way too fast. Good luck and take care.

[@cliffpalermo]

Congratulations 🎉 your videos are excellent hope the best in your new venture

[@TheMindfulHomestead]

Thank you so much!

[@buckreynolds7475]

I don't blame you have fun with your kids I can't have any I want a few

[@charlesperry1051]

No need to apologize over putting your family first. One day too soon those little girls will be grown and out on their own.

[@kevincleveland763]

I’m nearly 70 I’ve been a government agent and Courier, I run a couple business I’ve done multiple things during my life. I can rarely remember any because they’re not really important. But I Remember Every Minutes That I Spent with My Children, because when you’re 70 and they are in their 40s you remember that that is what was Important!

[@ChristianeRamirez]

I wanted to say, thank you for the wonderful explanation of the holding roosters or not, it has been so very much helpful for me, I keep now my rooster, his name is Romeo lol keep going my friend 😂

[@lynn4292]

What state are you in??? Don't worry I'm not a stalker!! Grandma here!!

[@TheyCallMeSir_H]

Do what you have to do :)

[@MGarage2816]

Your family first!

[@samthompson1270]

I'm sure you'll find the overwhelming support from us subscribers that you deserve because you've certainly got your priorities in the proper order. Is it sad to not see your ugly mug on a video as often as we're used to? Sure. But, you've had some hard decisions to make recently and you're knocking it out of the park. Congrats on all the new changes in your life. Stay safe and stay true to yourself. Just drop in with a video now and then to say hi.

[@jb8020]

Family first

[@patience1226]

Family is more important.

[@bobwelch7911]

LMAO. You're too funny. See you on the next video.

[@TheyCallMeSir_H]

First one changes everything, second one doubles it, third one completely overwhelms: but after that it may as well have a half dozen; cause you never get on top of it, lol.

[@jb8020]

What happened to you?

[@TheMindfulHomestead]

Still here! Selling tractors and spending more time with family. When the channel was in it's heyday, I'd spend 2-3 nights a week up until 1am editing video. That takes time away from things that really matter. We also had a really hard year for farming with some sick animals. I've still got lots of ideas, but with Emma and Madison in growing up, I want to spend as much time with them while they still want to hang out with me. I'm hoping to put out a farm update video in the next few weeks.

[@jb8020]

I understand. Thank you for your time

[@yogsothoth5370]

If Reddit was a farmer

[@marcuscostello5635]

It doesn't take double the time to video something

[@TheMindfulHomestead]

If you do it right it does.

[@marcuscostello5635]

@@TheMindfulHomestead sounds like you are doing it wrong

[@TheMindfulHomestead]

@@marcuscostello5635 I don’t know if 36,000 subs and almost 4,000,000 views is “doing it wrong” but thanks for the insight. What’s your channel again?

[@nickpberg4264]

@@marcuscostello5635 What a totally insensitive, ridiculous comment to this video.

[@SeekingRootsNovaScotia]

To make it interesting and entertaining it does. It takes more time to set up good angles, making sure it's in focus, making sure the audio is clean, editing, etc...than it does actually doing the task. Anyone can set up a tripod and do a timelapse but most won't sit and watch that.