Why my mentality is the way it is

[@Creedmoor65]

One piece of advice from an old bloke, don't waste your money on cars and watches. Firstly, you don't have to prove anything to anyone and secondly when you get older you will realise how silly being flashy is. Stay under the radar and have no debt, that's a real winner. Ps, love your work and I hope young men are listening to you.

[@tommythecowboy]

Thank you for the wisdom Old Boy. I will remember this ♥️

[@Xsilent227]

Plenty of people have nice cars and watches whilst also having no debt. I think it's all about living within your means. You can have nice things and still stay under the radar for the most part. It's how you act with said things that show who you really are and not being fleshly with them.

[@todretex]

If you have debt, you are the product until the debt is paid off. We all need to be in debt at some stage unfortunately. I am still in debt, but at an extremely manageable level. Nail your debts. Don’t be the product, and if you haven’t guest it already I am older at 52 as well. I have some shares, (which I probably shouldn’t with a debt), but I imagine just being able to buy shares, ETF’s, bonds, commodities etc with the house paid off. Diversifying where your money goes and driving a RAV4 lol. No one will ever say to me…. Woaah did you see that RAV4 that went past, they must be getting 4.8 litres/100klms with that baby. But the faster your debts are gone the faster you answer to no-one. Oh, and go to the gym, skip, lift heavy things regularly and compare yourself to no-one. (Sorry for unsolicited advice)

[@TheWomanattheWellJohn4v14KJV]

I agree. I see people pay off houses over 30yrs. That's a mugs game. Smash it out in 10yrs. Good feeling to have roof over your head paid. Gives you space to breathe.

[@cleveland3352]

Your now my fav KZbinr

[@arrow01love77]

Huge respect uso, I'm 23 and need to start now

[@mrmustang6977]

Real respect bro, God bless U 🙌

[@olandoaleki3821]

Mad advice & solid reminder. Comparison is the thief of joy. I just level up within my means/domain. E.g. I worked on the Warehousing floor for 5+ years breaking my back picking, voice picking, loading unloading containers, hard manual labouring & then I decided to level up & get my Forklift ticket 2 years ago & now I’ve increased my value, pay & opportunities to grow & now I have a lot of job opportunities. Hard work & wanting to improve & get better is the game.

[@petergarrison]

Love the Msg!! Its called Sacrifice. Never chase Money, Just keep Grinding and your fortunes will come.

[@Krillinroshi.O]

1million % Much love!!!

[@mikiasg8453]

Truth

[@terrymarskell4369]

Real man appreciates the struggles because it can break U or.... Make U and my uso U are just a blessed reminder every day how to be a real man and not being a lil boys anymore I'm 31 years ol lost both my parents at the age of 16 and I've been struggling to stand back up again,, but finally getting uso just please keep these videos going uce it's my daily bread I need to remember to keep pushing through ❤❤

[@shauntautali248]

Malo lava uso - Seki a Le Faukua! Awesome advice uso - Stay amazing! It’s infectious! 🙏🏾❤️

[@jackmehoff1840]

well done to you mate, my wife and i often just had 3 eggs for dinner but we have each other and going through the struggle together made us rock solid

[@japanman300]

Thank you for the video, it was very motivating and uplifting,

[@chejohnson002]

I loved this video. It was gold. Inspiring

[@violet5610]

My husband put me through college too. I will never forget what he did for me. You are a really good man and I'm grateful you have such a great family.

[@david6920-r6z]

You are a legend mate. You are building and supporting those people around you. Not taking or destroying . Good stuff

[@nelzinaplv1703]

The man my toko! The grind never stops. Ofas ❤️🙏

[@JALV1998]

Amen... God bless you and your family. 🙏🏻

[@nmon9402]

#1 rule to being rich,,,. don't let anyone know your rich,,,,,,,,

[@cleveland3352]

Hats off to you my uso

[@lezzybum3656]

Working is a Privilege and People need to remember that! People who run and own a small business like myself will only truly understand that quote ! You are a true inspiration to the whole of the working class, Cher my bro 🤙🏾

[@mishraprateek5]

Tommy, you are a great bloke. I have seen some of your videos and way you have gone about your life, I am sure you will be an inspiration or a role model for many younger blokes from all walks of life. I wish you all the success and peace in life, and the best days ahead for you and your family. Ciao.

[@emilyheitman8761]

Love you Tommy, you're a great guy

[@hilly9114]

Your the only man I know with facial tattoos that actually is a good real respectful bloke.. Your a top guy god bless great reminder

[@SiosioIzzi]

Bet his tune changes when drunk

[@TheWomanattheWellJohn4v14KJV]

​@@SiosioIzzi- you feel good you leave a comment like that?

[@SiosioIzzi]

@KFBbythesea truth mate

[@TheWomanattheWellJohn4v14KJV]

@@SiosioIzzi I see your point.

[@lotuheks]

Fakalofa lahi atu from Niue 🇳🇺 The message is meaningful and honest . I thank you and appreciate you. God bless you and your family 🙏🏽❤️

[@MrGetitDONE267]

Really needed to hear this my uce. Godbless

[@drbelt87]

I respect this 100% people now a days want everything given then earn. Thank you and god bless you Tommy and your family. 🙏

[@vikingmaori7060]

Soldier brother!, your a soldier! So proud of your honesty & your heartfelt story,,i started off digging holes by hand years ago...im still digging holes today lol but i have a good live balance,a good hard work ethic..old school is the best school, kiaora.

[@DentHeadDH]

You’re a legend, Tommy!

[@leeberry1363]

Good on you Tommy 👍🏻 you did what you needed to do and you made it work. Hats off to you here from the UK and every Brit like me who goes out there to make it happen so we can look after our families ❤. You are a good Man 👍🏻

[@belindaanthony8779]

Aww bless, my father had/has this type of pride!!! My mother told me they were so broke once that for a week we lived on a box of apples. You know what i dont even remember this when i was a kid.....all i remember is we never went hungry!!!! He went from being a bouncer at 16 to owning cafes, backpackers, fish farm and a wine bar!!! You have the old values of the man is the provider and is totally responsible for his own family ...... I love your posts, you have awesome values and messages ❤❤

[@TheWomanattheWellJohn4v14KJV]

Your parents were determined to turn it around.

[@Metrifold]

As someone who also doesn’t have a safety net, you should be so proud of what you have done for yourself and your family! If I can provide an alternative perspective on asking for help - there’s nothing wrong with asking for help when you really need it. You might be surprised how understanding, loving, and non-judgmental your friends and family are - most of them want to see you succeed. Just sharing a quick thought though. Love your story and your message.

[@cheypotier9199]

You just gained another follower off this. Real talk ❤💯🙏✝️

[@cameronbush1234]

💯 agree brother it doesn’t matter what your doing to provide for your family it could digging holes or shoveling shit as long as your taken care of your family that’s what matters

[@elijahpritchard549]

Good on you n your partner uso. ✊🏾

[@lukemccoy2714]

Mate… I’m with you mate, owning the situation ❤

[@jinsane731]

Real words spoken I think you need to say it again some people didn't get it and a lot just won't understand 👑 $#!+ I'll see you at the top brother and there's enough room up here for plenty of us but unfortunately only a few will actually have the motivation, positive energy and faith to never give up

[@mayhem1nc.681]

Brother as a Man with no job at the moment I couldn't agree more with what you have said here. My pride wouldn't allow me to take the money, even though I am desperate I don't want to even ask for a hand. Jobs are hard to get but I still make it work. If you know of any jobs going around for a sparky in need please point a finger my way. Love your content from one true blue Aussie to another - you tha man!! Thanks for the vids

[@dylanmccan7779]

Thanks a lot for sharing your experience legend please make more stuff like this bro

[@Krucial444]

Good stuff uso! Keep up the good content bro. 🤝🏾

[@DOVAK11NG]

THAT STAGE. Is where I don’t want to be. Imma grind hard no matter what for my kids and partner I love this!! Keep it up uso 🔥

[@bentali3658]

Proud of ya Tommy! I can relate cuz. Went through a very similar situation a few years ago and I said to my wife we'll never go through this again. Fast forward 6 yrs+ I now own my own business and generating thousands of dollars a week through nothing but hard grind and resilience to feed my wife and 4 kids. Love this story brother - keep going🔥

[@x4tfxChallenger]

Thank you for sharing your story Cowboy!💪🏽 Behind every strong man is a strong woman! Marriage is a blessing🙏

[@ShaiSamuel-j3p]

Blessed brother thank you from the far north newzealand

[@eric4232]

I had taken IT training and when I was done I couldn't find a job right away with IT. I took a job at a factory making plastic items, long weird hrs. that paid crap. When I was home visiting with my Dad his sister came over and I was in the kitchen and heard her ask my Dad, how come I was working a crap job when I trained for IT. My Dad said "he probably wants to eat". I eventually found an IT job and have been doing this for awhile because I didn't give up. And that's what I have preached to the young ones from the start. There is work out there you just have to decide to do it. And just because it's a job which isn't what you want if you keep looking you will get a better job. Apply yourself! Thank You Sir, good advice. Keep it coming.

[@Akim-w1c]

God Bless Tommy The Cowboy - Really inspirational, Keep Pushing Through! Thank you, brother, 💯💯💯

[@leekwock2795]

Thankyou brother

[@Noman1981]

You’re doing good brother. You get out there and make shit happen. It’s a shame that conversations like this even have to happen. I enjoy your content, keep on keeping on. I’m also a miner.

[@John-zt8fd]

Respect mate. Real man. 👊👊🇦🇺

[@AbdulHakeem-hp4dv]

you a real one uce respect

[@01p45]

Legend beyond belief. I hope to meet you one day.

[@cyneater6300]

I installed garage doors after my first kid after giving my wife money rent bills food savings I had $8 a week left over. I use to save up for beers or go with out. Long story short did loads of Jobs from labouring. Ended up landing an aprenticeship. Did more hard years but now money is not a worry. As my grand father use to say let Percy help. There is a story I can't remember it. Percy who.. Percy bloody ver ance. Pretty much keep it.

[@FLANDERZ]

Awesome Uso Malo lava Le tausi aiga ❤️🙏💪

[@TS-gd2ug]

(Qoute) I don't see things for what I want it to be I look around me and see things for what it really is. (Klassiks) I came up with this quote myself, meaning that whatever you do, do it for yourself and your loved ones. Don't be looking at others to much and stay humble. Not saying that you can't buy nice things or live lavish, just don't hold value to materialistic items nor the life style. I've been following you recently and must say i enjoy your comedic skits 😅😅. Keep doing you brother. Positivity is key. 1 Love. Greetings from the lowlands (Netherlands)

[@deckydirtycrew5837]

Bro i feel your story! My wake up call was when i was 17, i went to put $10 fuel in my car, and i didnt have enough. Some random gave me $10 just to get home, that was the last time i have ever had that feeling. I made a promise to myself, never give up, never fold, be smart and be the best worker and never take an opportunity for granted.

[@incolink]

Tommy I'm really happy for you mate you have chosen your partner so well I really enjoy hearing what strength you draw from each other I wish you the best of lives together .I also find it super inspiring that you do well on social media not being a drama queen but being genuine and grateful and generous with your wisdom

[@roycearthur8060]

WOW!. You are Absolutely Legend Brother 🎉🥳😇💝💯

[@TheArkMike11]

You're the man!

[@allnewsguy]

Your already there bro💯

[@pawandevaiah3030]

Hey Tommy, I work in Software Industry but I follow you because your stories are inspiring. I see there is lot of discipline in your life, would love to hear how it came about in a video, keep up the good work mate.

[@Cameron-d3q]

You're a top bloke. Keep making these videos mate 👍

[@erictuilaepa7506]

Needed to hear this uso mad respect

[@jermainesingh2702]

Good speech brother very inspiring I’m a pressure welder but Sydney pays kukka lol/all the best to you and your family

[@terrymarskell4369]

Appreciate the real talk it shows the man U are

[@sevents2107]

Malo lava soga'imiti, you wear it pride and honour my uso. Much love and respect

[@robertshields7192]

Chur Solid Bro 🤜🏽🤛🏻 Pride and Humility ✅️ There !

[@TheImmortalSpaceman]

❤🏆Thank you mate.

[@Cooksonite]

You speak the realist shit bro. Real men find a way, anyway, to support, provide and deliver for their family. This hits hard, big love brother 💪✌️

[@ignacioargibay9877]

Massive respects brother i can relate

[@RestlessSoilders]

Keep grinding that right way uso.. 💯 💪🏾 God even came to earth as one of us, to serve us, & save us. Life's about living in peace & harmony with eachother. Serving eachother, Righteously Its a battle everday, but we can't let our fields be torn apart by the world.

[@theaveragegamer6710]

with ya brother me and the misso went a year with bills paid and 20$ for groceries for the week. bangers and mash every day. dark days but we have made it thru and our bond is solid.

[@huntah881]

Yessah! Bradda tommy keep doing great! Blessings to u and ur ohana... aloha from da 808 state cheeeeuuuu

[@samgreer8274]

Real talk.

[@ashleygrima8218]

Well said I only wish I had done all that to late now

[@deejayjacobs2018]

I really appreciated these videos you put out there brother you're an inspiration to me.

[@E685Kefz]

Thank you brother.

[@felisepoe6468]

Well said Tommy 👍 keep the grind up

[@jenniferdevlin2805]

I feel you 😢. I have siblings but no mum and dad they died young we will help each other but we have to be desperate. We all work and the right mindset does work. I don't own a home etc middle aged but I am not hungry like 10 years ago.

[@TheWomanattheWellJohn4v14KJV]

I hope you are well. Very encouraging to hear your message.

[@Seth-v7h]

Yep been there done that my bother and still doing it now cuzzie

[@pablowvangreenlow7430]

Great advice 👍 👌. Buy a house and forget the cars unless it's chrome bumper .

[@JyeChan-qo2wn]

Good on ya 💪

[@teenicholls1674]

Keep doing wat you doin ❤

[@MrMarkguth]

I can remember being so broke I went hungry for days, and that period of my life was good for me, because I’ll never be there again, now I have a healthy share portfolio, nice house for the family and almost debt free

[@Tyreece-d3o]

That's me rn 21 so broke but it's my fault gambling all my money in a day after payingy bills I make a fair bit 1200 a week really big wake up only having 50 bucks for the week choosing fuel for work or food

[@treehouse8501]

i love that american traditional eagle tattoo!

[@isaacturner1593]

Uso 💯💯❤️❤️

[@selilatte]

İ have this mentality. İ worked like a dog because my dad took off and my younger sisters and mum needed support. Unfortunately i always met men who wanted to leech off me. All i wanted every was a large family and a solid marriage. İm so happy for you both for finding each other and making it happen.

[@benkirkwood2980]

That powerful

[@abrahamschmidt6830]

It's not how much you make, it's how much you save. Arthur L. Williams, Jr.

[@tommythecowboy]

*invest 💡

[@todretex]

My partner of 25 years on our 10th anniversary climbed through our old van and looked through every drawer and under every couch to find 7 bucks or whatever it was to get two for one burgers at Hungry Jacks. That is real romance imo ……. Through thick and thin. And double bacon cheeseburgers.

[@ThePhase-l2n]

In a world of snowflakes you are the antidote. Awesome message Tommy 👍

[@crouchingwombathiddenquoll5641]

44 years in mining and construction..... Modest prosperity is the secret, plan for getting old. The days are long but the years are quick.🙏🏼 (PS. Helping our adult kids in this busted economy helps give meaning to life)

[@WayneHalliosen]

My 2 cents- you’re already richer than all those blokes. I think your mentality for hard work and supporting a family as a real man is pure wisdom. When you say you look up to blokes living the materialistic life….you lose what’s makes you a truely great man and worse, you lose the power in your message to young men. Don’t inspire young men to chase fame, wealth and materialistic “things”. There’s a million blokes already doing that. If you’re truely a man a God, you already know that path is a path away from God. Peace brother.

[@georgemiller1307]

Some people just 6 feet under, weak maybe, remember that💯 Got have a strong mind set.

[@connarhales3132]

had a very similar moment, me and my Vietnamese wife were down to our last pennies eating hot dogs and cabbage, i said F this, this is never happening again, flew back to the UK got qualified as a welder and now were comfortable, nothing motivates more than being broke lol.

[@CalebTumanako]

Hey bro, what kind of work would you do if you are in the disability pension? So I broke my back in 2008 working on Navy ships. I wish I could go back to that work. I had my confined space license, was a standover, cleaned out tanks amongst other stuff. However after my discs deteroated and being an awkward lanky 6'4" I went to the doctor as my cousin wanted me to work with him setting up stages however I wasn't medically cleared. This sucks. God bless bro I understand your mentality, I was like this in my early 20s to mid 20s

[@CalebTumanako]

PS. so I went into the arts and do film work however film work (if anyone has worked in film in Australia, it is a terrible industry for pay) but I really miss doing the hard work. I was much more happier then.

[@Cabbage327]

You old school I am to daughter just got new boyfriend he's old school to I am proud still us people out there

[@tommythecowboy]

Thank you for sharing your story brother. God Bless you

[@muntjunk-plk3171]

Get your mind off physical labour and start thinking about an office role. Plenty of companies in mining, construction, HVAC etc that need relationship managers, sales, account managers, customer service, project managers that have industry experience. Great salaries and work perks as well. Don’t think every office is square heads and woke uni kids, plenty of good blokes (and women) off the tools working in them.

[@Diddysoilsalesman]

Your mentality is just okay. Regular bloke don’t worry mate

[@LokMonkyy]

💪🏾💯

[@jawa8738]

I've had to hit a couple of licks myself just to provide for mine cuz unfortunately but thankfully it got us through now things are somewhat steady. . Got anything on ya upbringing or life store uce ? Would love to hear it churr Māori 🖤💙

[@stevecooper5710]

Chur brother love your content thank you uce for the inspiration

[@solomonhippolite4648]

🐐

[@theysprey7777]

I have $20 left in my bank quite often.

[@mattyallred]

every ones knows men dont cry thats the saying right?, but every man knows why when and what for a tear is shed, and every man has those shedding moments, you did 4 things right in this video, you first told your story, you second shed a genuine tear all men can respect, third your pride made you work it in any means for your family and deny a hand out i am in this kind of situation now, ( also shows how much you love your family ) and 4th you did what your family needed and you provided for them and i have all the love and respect in the world for that, side note dang 4 and a half grand a week i know fifo boys earn alot but wow, still would be a sacrifice being away from your family for long periods. the thought of providing for your loved ones would get you through.. haha long story short i love what you are doing, sorry i got adhd and sometimes i get carried away

[@aveotemai9407]

Fucken oath uso💯😤