"The man who makes a mistake can repent; but the man who hesitates, who does nothing, who buries his talent in the earth - with him, he can do nothing."
I can’t understand how you managed to create a fragmented, disoriented beginning whilst describing the feeling of being lost/overwhelmed by choice. Then as you cleaned your space and used more definitive statements rather than questions, the video became calmer and calmer until the lotto machine made sense, and all the “random” themes came together. A video that seemed to tease the idea that it might be last minute, and that the story was a bit all over the place because you were figuring it out as you filmed, turned out to be figured out from the start. All part of the plan. Just brilliant.
Yes, it is a great way to tell a story rather than being linear. I don't know who inspired who, but his brother Casey does the same thing. Leaves you with questions only to answer them later. They're both incredible story tellers and their voices lend themselves to being a fantastic voiceover as well.
"When you are stuck organize" Words to absolutely live by! I have spent the lat 2 weeks organizing my workshop. I needed the clarity of mind to start a new project. Get the wood organized, get the tools organized, sit in serenity and peace and plan the next project.
Im literally at my desk, organizing boxes filled with stuff from years ago. Giving me goosebumps watching that part. Like a sign telling me that Im on the right path and doing the right thing
dude I have organized/ cleaned my desk today for the first time in probably over a year and then this video. I think we are doing something right my man
@@ichbindoofhihi1 i poured a glass of water earlier today and then i saw someone else pouring a glass of water here on a youtube vlog , we all must be on the track :)
i dont think you understand, i was doing something and then i saw someone else doing it too, lol, jk i was just poking fun, sorry. i didnt mean any ill will and i retract my rudeness. hope i didnt sully things too much. cheers mate
Follow the signs Brad. Not everything in life is as randomly decided as a leaf blower and ping pong balls. That sign telling you you’re on the right path is your intuition. Follow it my friend… if you make a mistake, you’ll be able to repent.
Why do i connect so much with this? I'm no spirited man... Am i inspired? Idk. Is this motivational? Idk. What i know though, this isn't your average youtube dopamine supply. This is real talk. This gets me to close TH-cam, and think about the tiny things you say when i live my life. And this comment is just an appreciation. Thanks sir Van. Thanks for preaching for the spirit.
Thank you for making this. I needed this tonight, right now. "The man who makes a mistake can repent. But the man who hesitates, who does nothing, who buries his talent in the Earth.... With him he can do nothing."
Going from the mundane to the profound so readily. This one banged me on the head really hard; gotta get organised. Don't want to bury my talents in the ground. Thanks, Spirited Super Man!
I feel his channel's audience is magical and of the same flock. There resides a spirited person inside us too and we are going to make a world where life is happy and simple as it should be, we all have our purpose in life.
I can’t believe that’s less than 8 minutes. After following your brother, and now rolling with your channel, I love the sense of space, and family, the pace of your narration creates. And am a big fan of the analog textures your craftsmanship gives. Most TH-cam channels feel a tad empty nowadays. Yours have little life lessons I appreciate. And emotionally it is a tear of beautiful bittersweet beauty. Thank you.
I love you, van. Your videos are so difficult to click on because I'm met with the fear of moving past watching your videos afresh. Not to say I haven't watched most of your videos at least two times. Through you, I see the good in me. I am eternally grateful for that.
A quick lesson there in how to take a very basic idea we've all heard 10,000 times before and always pretty much ignored (just pick something and do it godammit), and present it in such a beautifully calm and artistic way that draws you in completely and grabs your soul. And makes you realise you're wasting your life. Wow. What an amazing video. Thems some crazy Ninja talents you got there Van. Top notch storytelling and top notch filming/editing. A real cut above the rest. That was a pure pleasure to watch.
My dad speaks like you, is intelligent like you, is spirited like you, collects like you is indecisive like you, plans like you has ideas like you, works like you and even looks like you. This universe is incredible.
Organization is key! This is exactly what happened to me this week. I bought a sofabed for guests or visitors 4 years ago (I live in Ibiza-Spain, and during the summer everyone wants to stay here for free and they break up our daily peace and routine) I sold the sofabed last week that was in our second room, got a huge space available now in our second room, so I started to organize everything (I am a crafty lady of 37 y/o) Now I have a room to meditate, a very professional office and workplace. I built myself a weights rack from some palets to get a minigym to work on myself in this new room, this new room gets me money as I can now work from home, gets me peace of mind since everything is so big now, gets me in shape with the little gym I have here and I bought my first dremel to start little useful crafts to make my life easier. Thank you for this video.
"W hen you are stuck organize" - this is totally what I do! What I fail to do however is organise enough when I am not stuck to implement one of the many, many, many ideas I have bouncing around my head - successfully. My ADHD, dreamer, has the most profound ideas, thoughts, inspirations - My super power is just that - IDEAS!! My kryptonite though, is the execution of those ideas, the fleshing out, the analysis of each idea - to define and build - and most importantly, to complete an idea/project. Your channel inspires me to seek those ideas and nurture them into tangible things, into reality. Thank you Van!
I discovered your channel 2 days ago, you made me cry with 2 videos. Your videos are poetry, art, light. I send you a big hug from Argentina to you. And please, keep doing this... It makes me so good to my soul and perhaps to many others more
Van! Ever want to collaborate with a much smaller but just as indecisive TH-camr!?! It's like you're speaking directly to me. I love your channel and the way that your mind works. Thanks for the video.
I’ve literally had the worst last 6 months of my life. “Nothing major” I would like to write, but I can no longer undersell my feelings as to how much I am hurting. I’ve had to completely re organize my life. But not to a bad life but to that of self dependency and control. I found your channel the other day and you truly are inspiring. Thank you.
Van, I am disorganized, stuck and just rented a storage unit as well. I think your video's help more people than you realize. I hope you enjoy your trip to Bozeman, I live in Bitterroot Valley, just south Missoula. Love MT. Thanks for inspiring content. Mike from Montana
i love this channel, the art , the writing, the simple aesthetic look .... bravo van bravo , and for that i will spend my hard earned money, which is not much , to buy a shirt to hopefullly go towards you continung to film, write and produce your work that i have enjoyed lately
I've been getting organized now ever since finding this channel. It is helping in soo many different ways. Thank you Van. My family thanks you. They think I'm weird lately, but thats a good thing
This is my moment. I am a huge fan of Van. Never in a million years would I have thought that something I created would end up in a van video. That photo of 3200 Santa Maria listed by drew was photographed by me. How cool to see my own work inside of a video of one of my favorite creators.
I didn't know what to expect from this episode, and by the sound of it, neither did you. I came away with some clarity, and some motivation to make a choice and move forward. Thank you, Van.
You are the real deal man, a true and profound master piece, just like Terrence Malick...You were hiding but luckily to all of us out here, you’ve seen the light.. Blessings to you all...
This one really got me because for so long i thought i was just avoiding the tasks at hand by cleaning and organizing but now i see it from a new perspective, damn i love your videos Van!
I'm in the middle of a remodel: entire house flooring and paint (kitchen cabinets, fireplace tile, etc.). Had to move everything out (storage). And now I have an empty house. A clean slate. Watching these videos gives me inspiration for that space. However... not being able to act upon that inspiration is driving me crazy.
Brilliant! What at first appears to be Fellini's 8 1/2 redux, turns into a 7 minute creative masterpiece that comes together surprisingly and sagaciously at the very end. : )
It’s part of the creative process I suppose. Organizing. I will do such a thing tomorrow, writing in my journal will organize my mind. Then write some more, (fiction), I may have not have everything figured out but I do have a good beginning and a good ending and I won’t lose any more time not putting them down and moving on to the next thing. Today, where I am, a little girl lost her life. Made me think how there’s no time to lose. Do your little things. Keep keeping on. Take a walk. Breath. Thanks Van. I really appreciate you
Freaking beautiful masterpiece. I almost never take notes or am inspired to take notes on a TH-cam video. This video was different. As someone who finds himself stuck every now and then, I loved the poem from the movie on Jesus at the end. I will now live with this mindset: “The man who makes the mistake can repent” Thank you Van 🙏🏼
When stuck, organise. Another gem, beautifully made. I think there is something a little transcendent in your films. I think other people who regularly watch feel it too. Keep going.
I recently moved after 21 year and shedding the accumulation of stuff and organizing a new place was cathartic for sure. Anytime I feel this way in my business I do the same. I organize. And yes you must commit to the journey. I tell that to clients all the time,
You know Van, I appreciate you and your videos. I can relate to you. you’re not one of these ppl that show off their perfect life. you’re honest. you’re a human. you struggle with the same things I struggle with. big plans, gotta keep going. how to keep going? no idea but i gotta keep going. gotta make money gotta realize my plans and dreams. I get stuck a lot. to many things in my head. I’m going to try organizing things when I get stuck again. You inspire me, me, a random dude somewhere in germany. Thanks Van.
I can totally relate! I have come to a point in my life where a lot of doors have closed and opportunities faded. I live each day in uncertainty but continue to move forward. I might have to get a hat and throw all my video ideas in and pull one out at random.
There's... Something like an untouched beauty, some sort of purity about this channel that you don't have with other channels. Keep doing what you do, you're going down the right path
this is such a beautiful thought. watching your videos is like meditating. your channel is such a breath of fresh air. when i watch, i can count on 5-10 minutes of peace. the subject matter of all of your movies speaks to me, and i look forward to it every few days.
Man I went through so many emotions during this piece. I was like wtf am I watching and what are you doing.. But the second that I realized that you we're going to write the ideas on the ping pong balls and just let the universe choose what was next, everything came together. Pure brilliance! Wishing you and your family the up most success. Keep going Van, you're doing an incredible job. You're inspiring many, including me to pick up the camera again after years of failing. Thank you.
you should be very proud of your work. every single one of your videos inspire me. i think it’s about time i get on with my dreams. i will always keep coming back for more videos from you
i'v been watching youtube videos since 2010 and i never saw something so extraordinary like your channel man, hope you never run out of ideas spirited man !!!!
Van, I love this video! I recently posted a video about getting unstuck on a simple project that my dad asked me to do for him… in 2015! I finally got it done after all these years of too many ideas. Man, I need a ping pong machine! Scott
As a king of procrastination, this time-starved Spirited Man runs into this dilemma often. I have tons of business ideas, but can never figure out which one to start, which will be fruitful vs. those that won't. Just getting started is hard...but blocking out time in the schedule with discipline gets it started. Maybe I should build a leaf blower ping pong ball contraption to get me geared up to tackle the next project?!
damn i really needed this. i was fired from my job 2 weeks ago and i find myself kinda lost. thank you Van. i need to stop hesitating and start committing, choosing, and making my own way.
Thanks for the video Van. I identify with the storage space situation. Also, it made me happy to hear that the fun, interesting, honest and wacky material that you produce is supporting your goals and dreams. Enjoy those road trips, you've earned them!
I am glad i stumbled upon a story teller. It is a rare and lost art. Practiced by the few of us that wish to present our life, our lessons, or our wisdom to the newer generations.
Don't thank us, we are lucky to have The Spirited Man. A fresh, imaginative and wholly inspiring channel. Plus, your name is Van and that's freaking cool.
I love the birds and the typewriter noises at the beginning of each episode. It’s similar to the feeling of starting a meditation with a few deep breaths. In that short amount of time, those sounds help me to open my mind, listen, and prepare myself to find something to take away. Van’s got a real talent for this stuff. I’m grateful he’s doing it.
Another gem from you Van. Entertaining but also thought provoking. Your non-linear story telling also captures the audience with questions like, "why is he making a ping pong ball machine?" only to be answered later. Your voice is also very calming. Also tried to see what's on your post it. One topic was what is means to be rich followed by , in parenthesis, not to lead with saying having a healthy family "bullshit". Haha.
As a spirited man who perpetually struggles with indecision and states of being stuck, I fully appreciate this video. Looking forward to the stochastic future patterns generated by the Stihl leaf blower decision machine. Brilliant contraption and narrative device.
The beginning of this episode and repetitive, stuck presentation reminded me a lot of the film “Memento”. Really appreciate how that essence was captured and looped. Great resolution at the end too, Van. Keep swimming, lads.
Man what are you??? I was just thinking what to do with so many ideas I have and here drops your video. God bless you Van, I hope the truck gets the lotto luck.
wonderful, thanks, what helps above all is getting a clear mind, just beyond thought is a clear space, bright and awake. Dropping all thoughts for a moment can take us back to this origen, our ground of being, where we can feel safe and from which new ideas arise. From here strength can rise up too, it is as if touching source it self.
I can totally relate to this, recovered addict as well brother... Needed to see this today. Been stuck as all fucking hell for a few weeks. Fellow NYer too.. Suffolk County LI
I live in rural Oklahoma, and To The Wonder was mostly shot in and near my home town. I have a cinematic release poster from the early showing they had here. Really interesting how small this world is.
T-Shirts & Sweatshirts: spiritedman.com
Thank you! Really enjoying your content!
Got a shirt! It fits. Thanks Van. Keep it going man. That land cruiser needs that new engine.
Got my shirt too. So awesome! Get that land cruiser ready for that epic trip!
Please be careful if you drive through Central America. Cartels are partial to off-road worthy vehicles.
Van, this is genius. Keep up the good work.
"The man who makes a mistake can repent; but the man who hesitates, who does nothing, who buries his talent in the earth - with him, he can do nothing."
That line got me good.
Straight to the point. I get to 'steal'/share this quote - -
That hit home…….. legend …enough said!!!
That's the bottom line 👍🏽
from thee bible so just quote scripture :)
I can’t understand how you managed to create a fragmented, disoriented beginning whilst describing the feeling of being lost/overwhelmed by choice.
Then as you cleaned your space and used more definitive statements rather than questions, the video became calmer and calmer until the lotto machine made sense, and all the “random” themes came together.
A video that seemed to tease the idea that it might be last minute, and that the story was a bit all over the place because you were figuring it out as you filmed, turned out to be figured out from the start. All part of the plan.
Just brilliant.
I 100% agree and this is very well written- better than I could have.
Yes, it is a great way to tell a story rather than being linear. I don't know who inspired who, but his brother Casey does the same thing. Leaves you with questions only to answer them later. They're both incredible story tellers and their voices lend themselves to being a fantastic voiceover as well.
I couldn't have said that better.
I also organize when I am stuck. Loved this.
I organize all day.
I make plans to organize all day
I always do that at night at least once every 2 weeks
I didn't realise it, but I also organise when stuck.
I just got done organizing and then watched this video.
"When you are stuck organize"
Words to absolutely live by! I have spent the lat 2 weeks organizing my workshop. I needed the clarity of mind to start a new project. Get the wood organized, get the tools organized, sit in serenity and peace and plan the next project.
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The world is a better place with this kind of content in it. Absolutely beautiful!
Im literally at my desk, organizing boxes filled with stuff from years ago. Giving me goosebumps watching that part. Like a sign telling me that Im on the right path and doing the right thing
dude I have organized/ cleaned my desk today for the first time in probably over a year and then this video. I think we are doing something right my man
@@ichbindoofhihi1 i poured a glass of water earlier today and then i saw someone else pouring a glass of water here on a youtube vlog , we all must be on the track :)
Same here, sorted dome of my stuff out on my whiteboard today. Soo weird, great video.
i dont think you understand, i was doing something and then i saw someone else doing it too, lol, jk i was just poking fun, sorry. i didnt mean any ill will and i retract my rudeness. hope i didnt sully things too much. cheers mate
Follow the signs Brad. Not everything in life is as randomly decided as a leaf blower and ping pong balls.
That sign telling you you’re on the right path is your intuition. Follow it my friend… if you make a mistake, you’ll be able to repent.
Why do i connect so much with this? I'm no spirited man... Am i inspired? Idk. Is this motivational? Idk. What i know though, this isn't your average youtube dopamine supply. This is real talk. This gets me to close TH-cam, and think about the tiny things you say when i live my life. And this comment is just an appreciation.
Thanks sir Van.
Thanks for preaching for the spirit.
I, like most of us, usually watch another video right after one is over.
This hit different.
His work is just beautiful. It's like it just gently says: "move"
Can I also say thanks Van. Awesome stuff. Is Casey staying quiet to give you room to boom!!! Love your stuff!!!
You should do audiobooks, you have a very calming voice.
Thank you for making this. I needed this tonight, right now.
"The man who makes a mistake can repent. But the man who hesitates, who does nothing, who buries his talent in the Earth.... With him he can do nothing."
This channel is the beginning of something great very different and unique from what anyone else has done on this platform. Good luck
Whenever I am feeling uninspired, lazy, or down. A Video from Van Neistat always helps me out of it. Thank you sir.
Going from the mundane to the profound so readily. This one banged me on the head really hard; gotta get organised. Don't want to bury my talents in the ground. Thanks, Spirited Super Man!
I feel his channel's audience is magical and of the same flock. There resides a spirited person inside us too and we are going to make a world where life is happy and simple as it should be, we all have our purpose in life.
R u froom India Bro ,
Van was so underrated bro
I just had a feeling of relief seeing you post. Thank you
I wasn’t expecting the teachings of Jesus here and for them to be so profound at that! Thank you.
I can’t believe that’s less than 8 minutes. After following your brother, and now rolling with your channel, I love the sense of space, and family, the pace of your narration creates. And am a big fan of the analog textures your craftsmanship gives. Most TH-cam channels feel a tad empty nowadays. Yours have little life lessons I appreciate. And emotionally it is a tear of beautiful bittersweet beauty. Thank you.
Also, did you consider starting a patreon account? Lots of TH-camrs seem to be doing that.
This is literally favorite video of all time … Its insane how much I relate to this and it’s so beautifully pieced together.
I love how you ask the universe to help you make just one choice, but it still throws you two.
I love you, van. Your videos are so difficult to click on because I'm met with the fear of moving past watching your videos afresh. Not to say I haven't watched most of your videos at least two times. Through you, I see the good in me. I am eternally grateful for that.
I really identify w/this one today. thx
The shot of the ping pong lotto machine in slow motion is pure art.
That was just beautiful man. A lesson for life potrayed as authentic as possible van neistat style!
5:39 "meet kreisher"
...as in... bert kreischer?? bert kreischer who just interviewed casey bert kreischer???
Yes he is on an upcoming bertcast……I can’t wait…..Bert loves van and Bert is non stop positivity!!!!!!
@@BKinWhiteRock he was literally SO giddy when he interviewed casey i cant wait to his van interview oh my god oh my god
A quick lesson there in how to take a very basic idea we've all heard 10,000 times before and always pretty much ignored (just pick something and do it godammit), and present it in such a beautifully calm and artistic way that draws you in completely and grabs your soul. And makes you realise you're wasting your life. Wow. What an amazing video. Thems some crazy Ninja talents you got there Van. Top notch storytelling and top notch filming/editing. A real cut above the rest. That was a pure pleasure to watch.
My dad speaks like you, is intelligent like you, is spirited like you, collects like you is indecisive like you, plans like you has ideas like you, works like you and even looks like you. This universe is incredible.
Organization is key! This is exactly what happened to me this week. I bought a sofabed for guests or visitors 4 years ago (I live in Ibiza-Spain, and during the summer everyone wants to stay here for free and they break up our daily peace and routine) I sold the sofabed last week that was in our second room, got a huge space available now in our second room, so I started to organize everything (I am a crafty lady of 37 y/o) Now I have a room to meditate, a very professional office and workplace. I built myself a weights rack from some palets to get a minigym to work on myself in this new room, this new room gets me money as I can now work from home, gets me peace of mind since everything is so big now, gets me in shape with the little gym I have here and I bought my first dremel to start little useful crafts to make my life easier. Thank you for this video.
I really needed this today!
Van, I find myself watching your videos not once but twice. That's a good sign especially with my attention span.
good timing
thank you
What a fantastic video 🤙🤙
"W hen you are stuck organize" - this is totally what I do! What I fail to do however is organise enough when I am not stuck to implement one of the many, many, many ideas I have bouncing around my head - successfully.
My ADHD, dreamer, has the most profound ideas, thoughts, inspirations - My super power is just that - IDEAS!! My kryptonite though, is the execution of those ideas, the fleshing out, the analysis of each idea - to define and build - and most importantly, to complete an idea/project.
Your channel inspires me to seek those ideas and nurture them into tangible things, into reality.
Thank you Van!
Without question, the best channel on TH-cam
I discovered your channel 2 days ago, you made me cry with 2 videos. Your videos are poetry, art, light. I send you a big hug from Argentina to you. And please, keep doing this... It makes me so good to my soul and perhaps to many others more
Van! Ever want to collaborate with a much smaller but just as indecisive TH-camr!?! It's like you're speaking directly to me. I love your channel and the way that your mind works. Thanks for the video.
I’ve literally had the worst last 6 months of my life. “Nothing major” I would like to write, but I can no longer undersell my feelings as to how much I am hurting. I’ve had to completely re organize my life. But not to a bad life but to that of self dependency and control. I found your channel the other day and you truly are inspiring. Thank you.
Van, I am disorganized, stuck and just rented a storage unit as well. I think your video's help more people than you realize. I hope you enjoy your trip to Bozeman, I live in Bitterroot Valley, just south Missoula. Love MT. Thanks for inspiring content. Mike from Montana
i love this channel, the art , the writing, the simple aesthetic look .... bravo van bravo , and for that i will spend my hard earned money, which is not much , to buy a shirt to hopefullly go towards you continung to film, write and produce your work that i have enjoyed lately
I've been getting organized now ever since finding this channel. It is helping in soo many different ways. Thank you Van.
My family thanks you.
They think I'm weird lately, but thats a good thing
Watching you create your ideas is mesmerizing. In our culture of just go out and buy whatever, you create things and it is so satisfying to watch.
This is my moment.
I am a huge fan of Van. Never in a million years would I have thought that something I created would end up in a van video.
That photo of 3200 Santa Maria listed by drew was photographed by me.
How cool to see my own work inside of a video of one of my favorite creators.
i connect with this hard right now. i’m stuck. thanks van.
I didn't know what to expect from this episode, and by the sound of it, neither did you. I came away with some clarity, and some motivation to make a choice and move forward. Thank you, Van.
You are the real deal man, a true and profound master piece, just like Terrence Malick...You were hiding but luckily to all of us out here, you’ve seen the light.. Blessings to you all...
This one really got me because for so long i thought i was just avoiding the tasks at hand by cleaning and organizing but now i see it from a new perspective, damn i love your videos Van!
I'm so happy that the channel has given you the resources to fix the land cruiser.
I'm in the middle of a remodel: entire house flooring and paint (kitchen cabinets, fireplace tile, etc.). Had to move everything out (storage). And now I have an empty house. A clean slate. Watching these videos gives me inspiration for that space. However... not being able to act upon that inspiration is driving me crazy.
This is the most inspirational thing I’ve seen in a long time
Man, I’m deeply moved by this damn video, it’s beautiful
Brilliant! What at first appears to be Fellini's 8 1/2 redux, turns into a 7 minute creative masterpiece that comes together surprisingly and sagaciously at the very end. : )
It’s part of the creative process I suppose. Organizing. I will do such a thing tomorrow, writing in my journal will organize my mind. Then write some more, (fiction), I may have not have everything figured out but I do have a good beginning and a good ending and I won’t lose any more time not putting them down and moving on to the next thing. Today, where I am, a little girl lost her life. Made me think how there’s no time to lose. Do your little things. Keep keeping on. Take a walk. Breath. Thanks Van. I really appreciate you
Freaking beautiful masterpiece.
I almost never take notes or am inspired to take notes on a TH-cam video. This video was different.
As someone who finds himself stuck every now and then, I loved the poem from the movie on Jesus at the end. I will now live with this mindset:
“The man who makes the mistake can repent”
Thank you Van 🙏🏼
You’re one in a million!
Story telling , the distortion in the video , which is slowly going to purity , is just brilliant!
Amazing man.
When stuck, organise. Another gem, beautifully made. I think there is something a little transcendent in your films. I think other people who regularly watch feel it too. Keep going.
It’s so crazy. I came here for inspiration and I cried. So beautiful. So transparent. Thanks
I recently moved after 21 year and shedding the accumulation of stuff and organizing a new place was cathartic for sure. Anytime I feel this way in my business I do the same. I organize. And yes you must commit to the journey. I tell that to clients all the time,
You know Van, I appreciate you and your videos. I can relate to you. you’re not one of these ppl that show off their perfect life. you’re honest. you’re a human. you struggle with the same things I struggle with. big plans, gotta keep going. how to keep going? no idea but i gotta keep going. gotta make money gotta realize my plans and dreams. I get stuck a lot. to many things in my head. I’m going to try organizing things when I get stuck again. You inspire me, me, a random dude somewhere in germany. Thanks Van.
Don't stop in Panama, keep going down to Ushuaia, Argentina, then ship the Land Cruiser over to Africa, epic!
I can totally relate! I have come to a point in my life where a lot of doors have closed and opportunities faded. I live each day in uncertainty but continue to move forward. I might have to get a hat and throw all my video ideas in and pull one out at random.
Great video! Also feeling stuck lately. Very timely, spirited man🤙✌️
After being stuck for a while on a couple large projects. This is exactly what I needed. Thanks Van. Love from MN.
There's... Something like an untouched beauty, some sort of purity about this channel that you don't have with other channels.
Keep doing what you do, you're going down the right path
Van deserve a million subscribers!! thank you for being such a great inspiration!!
Absolutely loved this video. Everything about it. Great work, Van.
Your content is "PURE GOLD"...film making and story telling at its best...
this is such a beautiful thought. watching your videos is like meditating. your channel is such a breath of fresh air. when i watch, i can count on 5-10 minutes of peace. the subject matter of all of your movies speaks to me, and i look forward to it every few days.
Creativity through the roof. Thanks for capturing the journey from indecision to purposeful drive.
Van, I have terrible Saturday morning anxiety paralysis about things to do. This video has helped more than the previous things that have helped.
Man I went through so many emotions during this piece. I was like wtf am I watching and what are you doing.. But the second that I realized that you we're going to write the ideas on the ping pong balls and just let the universe choose what was next, everything came together. Pure brilliance! Wishing you and your family the up most success. Keep going Van, you're doing an incredible job. You're inspiring many, including me to pick up the camera again after years of failing. Thank you.
You are amazing Van, these videos age like wine. This is Art.
you should be very proud of your work. every single one of your videos inspire me. i think it’s about time i get on with my dreams. i will always keep coming back for more videos from you
i'v been watching youtube videos since 2010 and i never saw something so extraordinary like your channel man, hope you never run out of ideas spirited man !!!!
Van, I love this video! I recently posted a video about getting unstuck on a simple project that my dad asked me to do for him… in 2015! I finally got it done after all these years of too many ideas. Man, I need a ping pong machine! Scott
*Gotta do something*
As a king of procrastination, this time-starved Spirited Man runs into this dilemma often. I have tons of business ideas, but can never figure out which one to start, which will be fruitful vs. those that won't. Just getting started is hard...but blocking out time in the schedule with discipline gets it started. Maybe I should build a leaf blower ping pong ball contraption to get me geared up to tackle the next project?!
The way in which this video unfolded was nothing short of true and magnificent storytelling! bravo
damn i really needed this. i was fired from my job 2 weeks ago and i find myself kinda lost. thank you Van. i need to stop hesitating and start committing, choosing, and making my own way.
You're a creative genius, this is the definition of content. I will support you till the end.
Banger after banger. Very inspiring . Much love van, hoping you’re here forever 🤞
Thanks for the video Van. I identify with the storage space situation. Also, it made me happy to hear that the fun, interesting, honest and wacky material that you produce is supporting your goals and dreams. Enjoy those road trips, you've earned them!
I am glad i stumbled upon a story teller. It is a rare and lost art. Practiced by the few of us that wish to present our life, our lessons, or our wisdom to the newer generations.
Don't thank us, we are lucky to have The Spirited Man. A fresh, imaginative and wholly inspiring channel. Plus, your name is Van and that's freaking cool.
I love the birds and the typewriter noises at the beginning of each episode. It’s similar to the feeling of starting a meditation with a few deep breaths. In that short amount of time, those sounds help me to open my mind, listen, and prepare myself to find something to take away. Van’s got a real talent for this stuff. I’m grateful he’s doing it.
Another gem from you Van. Entertaining but also thought provoking. Your non-linear story telling also captures the audience with questions like, "why is he making a ping pong ball machine?" only to be answered later. Your voice is also very calming. Also tried to see what's on your post it. One topic was what is means to be rich followed by , in parenthesis, not to lead with saying having a healthy family "bullshit". Haha.
As a spirited man who perpetually struggles with indecision and states of being stuck, I fully appreciate this video. Looking forward to the stochastic future patterns generated by the Stihl leaf blower decision machine. Brilliant contraption and narrative device.
So many times I've felt like this before, and letting the universe decide what to do has always proven to be the best way....
Get on with it.
Best. Advice. Ever.
The beginning of this episode and repetitive, stuck presentation reminded me a lot of the film “Memento”. Really appreciate how that essence was captured and looped. Great resolution at the end too, Van. Keep swimming, lads.
This gives me so much relief.
My new favorite approach to building a production calendar!
This is the 21st century inspiration for me.
I left you a thumbs up and a seed was planted on my mind after seeing this.
Man what are you??? I was just thinking what to do with so many ideas I have and here drops your video. God bless you Van, I hope the truck gets the lotto luck.
Yes I needed this. I saw this 6 days ago and came back to see it again cz I don't want to burry my talent. Thank You
This might be the most important video I've ever seen on TH-cam. Many thanks for your efforts, from here.
This video is genius!!! I’ve been stuck with my TH-cam channel for so long, make a choice, commit and take action!
wonderful, thanks, what helps above all is getting a clear mind, just beyond thought is a clear space, bright and awake. Dropping all thoughts for a moment can take us back to this origen, our ground of being, where we can feel safe and from which new ideas arise. From here strength can rise up too, it is as if touching source it self.
Thanks.
I can totally relate to this, recovered addict as well brother... Needed to see this today. Been stuck as all fucking hell for a few weeks. Fellow NYer too.. Suffolk County LI
I live in rural Oklahoma, and To The Wonder was mostly shot in and near my home town. I have a cinematic release poster from the early showing they had here. Really interesting how small this world is.
the end was such a twist! I didnt suspect the ball machine to be so closely tied into the theme of this video👏🏻
Love that the Neistat family have an infinity with a white chalk pen… both Van and Casey label everything with them…. I do to!!!!