Wow, who would have thought that prick of a bloke was actually some sort of divine messenger 🤣 Really enjoyed this. In fact I feel like 10 years of knowledge was just beamed straight into my noggin. We must find the time to appreciate the simple things in life.
Beau is making a video about slowing down and just fishing, however, slowing down and ‘just being a fisherman’ is at odds with him making the video. So he struggles with the duality of both
Your comments reminded me of something Thomas Merton once wrote: When an archer is shooting for nothing He has all his skill. If he shoots for a brass buckle He is already nervous. If he shoots for a prize of gold He goes blind Or sees two targets - He is out of his mind. His skill has not changed, But the prize Divides him. He cares, He thinks more of winning Than of shooting - And the need to win Drains him of power.
You've misattributed the quote. It is by a Chinese Warring States Philosopher named Zhuangzi. pg 112 of the burton watson translation of the work named after himself. Its a good quote which is how i know haha
Strange, I was standing on the jetty that day, my partner is in the quick glimpse of a small yacht. I watched you and thought he must be a dedicated TH-cam channel. Had no idea it was you Beau (saved you time and distraction as I’d of loved a yarn) I’ve watched you since early days and yep, seen a change in your character, culture, way of doing things…this vlog confirms simply to take your own advice…you’ve got this mate👍
Beau, in 2017 you said ‘People never really understand themselves or the world…but in working through misunderstandings over time they better conceive of themselves within the bigger picture’. Your work (and your PhD, which is where this quote comes from) continue to inspire me, and everyone here! Have at it mate! 🤩
Turning a hobby into a job at the risk of ruining the hobby. Working a job that you have no interest in at the expense of having passion/purpose/fun. I’m not sure which is better. Perhaps somewhere in between.
It must be difficult not to evolve as you want, but as a viewer your videos leave an impression on me more than any other on TH-cam, I normally watch videos and look for entertainment but that's all there is to it. These make me introspect and think. Props to you
I hear you Beau! Thanks for the reset! As a subscriber since the marathon in 24 hours video, This is still my favorite TH-cam channel that I watch. So make em how you like em, and as often as feels OK. The viewers who matter will be here for you.
"Get over yourself, mate. You're OK." This right here, but only when you've done what you've done. Taken time, reflected, assessed what's what, and gained some context. You do amazing work Beau. Good onya mate. You're OK.
“Need to Sharpen up my TH-cam Game”- most of us watch because it isn’t slick or sharp, it’s a sense of true reality as if we were participating. For most of us an opportunity for escapism riding on your shoulders. So keep on doing what you do we don’t know if each film is pensive, thoughtful, challenging or just a bloke doing stuff that’s the draw
That shot, hearing the birds, the water lapping and a hint of breeze through the leaves. A solid reminder we adults need those moments, without a device, to anchor our guts back to the place we call home and how it was before distraction took over. Like TH-cam 😉 great vid Beau, genuine happiness when an upload is live.
I always loved that your uploads are not as frequent as the usual content-mania, we're living in. For me it was such a core quality of your stuff, that it happend in a different pace. A pace, which felt so much more natural, genuine and healthy to me. I make my living from being an Artist myself and I definitely know that nagging feeling, you're describing. But I truly believe that especially we as creators should be aware, that keepin up the fun is not a trivial side-hustle, but actually our Main Quest. To go again that dulling hurry and fight for the space, the calmness, the patience and the love, which that golden spark of creativity needs to glow.
This is among my favorite of all your videos so far. Likely because it speaks to relatable challenges in life, in an honest and creative way. Meanwhile, like all your videos, it gets the wheels turning and drives inspiration.
"Slower with Uploads" - Welcome to my world! Beau, your candid reflection in 'Get Over Yourself' really resonates. The way you equate the relentless cycle of content creation to a fisherman's day out-aiming not just to catch fish, but to enjoy the solitude and process-strikes a powerful chord. It's a poignant reminder of the importance of balancing our ambitions with our well-being. Much like the Australian red fox, you find yourself in an environment you've adapted to thrive in, yet the pressures are ever-present. Here’s to finding more of those peaceful moments by the water, where the real catch isn't fish, but a bit of tranquility and self-acceptance. Keep navigating these waters, Beau, your journey helps all of us reflect on our own.
I stumbled across your channel about a year ago, I subbed for the sole fact that you are just an honest down to earth chap, no drama, no look at me. You are just a bloke living life and I for one find your channel a cut above the rest. Keep being you mate don't let TH-cam change you, you are a top bloke and this pom will always enjoy your content 👍
I've realised that, the older I get, the more I appreciate the small, uncomplicated moments that I can just enjoy for their own sakes. Over the years, I've tried to uncomplicate my everyday life to be more 'present', whatever I'm doing and, to my untrained eye, it looks a bit like you're doing the same, Beau. Whether I'm right or wrong, keep doing what you do so very well, mate. Goodonya.
This is what its all about! I love all your films but I really resonated with this one as share a lot of the same creative struggles. I love how you were able to reflect and transmute all these thoughts into a cohesive beautiful piece of art.
"oh that minty lip balm is good, feel like im making out with an exotic somebody" - you are such an amazing person beau but don't overwhelm yourself if you need a break, take it!!
Brilliant Beau! I think you’re on to something… and it’s just not for TH-camrs - in any profession, we immerse ourselves in it, and it intertwines with our identity- in someways like that blackberry and the gum stump. And really taking the time to find a quiet spot to assess who we are, our vision for ourselves and get in touch with mother nature and our nature - it’s important and it’s good for the soul.
That's the beauty of putting down the phone and taking in life around you. It's not bad to watch things or listen to music, but if you subtract all of the tech and toys for a bit, life around starts becoming fascinating again
You’re all good Beau! We’ve all witnessed your humility. I think I can speak for all your subscribers by saying: “Your videos are always worth the wait. Take your time and upload when you’re ready.” Love and respect✌️
I always love your bigger videos, but many of the more basic ones -- like this -- are great. A good reminder that any weekend day for most of us, we can head out and do something cool. I sometimes see friends on big vacation trips and think, "That looks like fun," but then they talk about being exhausted and how they burned their one bit of time off and were always on the go. Meanwhile, almost any weekend, my wife and I can hop in our canoe or go for a morning hike and walk away with more than some people I know doing bigger things. That's what I love about what you do: whether big or small, it's always good stuff with a real message. Thanks!
@@kiprs They really do, and youtubers need to take a joke, not take offense, get off their high horse and, yes, "get over themselves". What that bro said was a very appropriate commentary of this youtube culture we live in, where we meet people filming themselves. So instead of coming over to say hello or shake hands, they turn around and go away to not "ruin their shot". These people are doing content in public all over... they are everywhere... on the bus, on the train, while running, climbing, skiing, boating, whatever. Always talking to their invisible audience, having their effing gopros phonesticks tripods and their drones and talking by themselves about what THEY DO. It is annoying to the normal people. But... when you try to get away to some remote place like a lake or mountain or trail, and you see THE EXACT SAME PEOPLE, even there, is DOUBLE ANNOYING. I've seen people getting angry, rightfully so, when people drive their drones over the lake, scaring the fish away. This is asshole behaviour. Or doing shitty "challenges" or pranks on people who are not in on it. This is the sad reality on "content creators". Of course some are different and I think Beau is, in all honesty. He takes a joke, enjoys what he does and does not bother people. This content, I like. But overall, most people are sick of youtubers.
@@ArbiterDanThere are people everywhere and yes, they talk. It makes no difference whether they are talking to their online audience or to their fellow companions “on the bus, on the train, while running, climbing, skiing.” I think you're kinda demonizing youtubers.
@@TheNinetySecondI feel like just being visibly happy doing your own thing is enough to upset the masses. You must do your 9 to 5 and find all happiness through capitalism or else it pisses people off...like, "hey, why does this dude get to be happy and I don't? I do everything the man tells me to and I should be happier than this bloke surely full of himself!" The irony lol
Life is like a water butt. It starts fresh and full of potential, Slowly, over time filling with water. That water can bring life and energy to that, can absorb. The more we drain that butt, the less that is left. Take from it too often, it shall become empty. But give that butt some time, it shall refill, brimming once again. You can't keep taking from what is empty, you need to give things time for the ideas, the spark, the fire within to bring life to our ideas. I love your content beau, I think your spin on things is just great! It seems we are all trying to find some meaning to what we call life. And your content definitely strikes a match within me. Thank you for all the effort and time you go to, to share a small glimpse of your journey through what we call life!
Love this vibe - appreciate the change of tune. We all go through these moments of reflection and pace adjustment, and it’s refreshing to hear you talk about your experience.
I’ve heard another redhead, Conan O’Brien, make a point about audience expectations. When a guest admits they're not doing well in an interview, the audience, previously unaware, suddenly perceives it as a flop, and the energy drops. So, believe in yourself Beau, your abilities, and your presence here. Your audience is watching because you've got something worth sharing.
Well this one definitely hits home. As someone who also makes adventure films, I can relate to the never ending grind of TH-cam, having to pump out weekly or fortnightly videos. Hoping each new one will do better than the last. Obsessing over analytics and subscriber numbers. I had a burnout last year and I'm glad I did. It forced me to sit back and take a look at myself and reevaluate why I do what I do. If you're not doing it for the love of it, the viewers can see straight through it. Tight lines mate.
Beau, your videos are so good that usually I see they come out and wait a few days for the proper weather in the morning to watch them, I then brew a good coffee and enjoy the bloody good films you make, don't worry about your upload schedule or about making the best films everytime, probably most of us here just enjoy whatever you put out, even though I know you don't like to put out half assed films. Have a good one Beau, cheers from Brazil :)
The pure nature of being human is found in the intricate details of a simple life supplemented with unconditional giving. I just spent 2 unemployed years running up mountains in Brisbane to figure that out and now I’m in much the same -boat- as you. I hope you find your warm, slow place in this distracted world Beau. Your films are beautiful. But with or without them, so are you.
Watched that with my morning coffee. Thanks, I needed that video. I threw the teddy out of the cot last night after work. Back to it today with new vigor and a better outlook.
To me you are a bloody legend. All your videos are fantastic, entertaining and with a great educational message. From one teacher to another you are inspiring. I am certain that no one will complain if you take some time for yourself. All the best.
Taking a break from work while also working during the break. This theme has come up in plenty of Beau's films along the way and it always ends with the same conclusion, stop worrying, you're okay...... and I think it's bloody true. There's no good if there's no bad and no fun if there's no work in the same manner. Both sides must thrive to achieve equilibrium and that's the beauty of it really, The beauty of balance.
This spoke to me. Even though I'm not a youtuber, we all get tangled in the same net of relentless productivity-drivenness. Often being productive in areas we wish we didn't have to be, and less productive in the areas we wish we were. Being a good husband, wife, son, daughter, father, mother, grandchild. Less productive at enjoying the things we enjoy and more productive at bearing with the tasks we need to bear to get by. That's life, and we all have to do it. I appreciate this advice though: "Head out with the wrong lures, at a shitty time of day, and don't catch a thing." As someone who's gone fishing for the first time ever a couple of weekends ago, this is very good advice. Trying to get to whatever "moderation" is in life between jobs, family or fun for fun's sake, is a lifelong game of its own. I'm confident you'll figure out the TH-cam thing Beau, given the way you just ooze storytelling ability. For some reason lately, even though I'm not on patreon, I had also been suspecting the need to upload weighs on you. Personally, I don't mind infrequent uploads, cause I don't pay in anything other than views. I appreciate a man who won't produce anything less than his best efforts.
I'm not a fan of Beau because of his visuals, feats, commentary or his fear of himself. I'm a fan of Beau because he's so prophetically human and desperately unaware of it.
I work full time, have a 2 year old and a child on the way. I have maintenance on my house and all the things that come with a normal life. I have been throwing a lot of my energy at TH-cam over the last 2 or so months. You certainly do become a workaholic. I've been burning the candle at both ends. I don't get a large reception to my videos as my channel is small and niche, but I still enjoy doing it. Keep making videos mate, I enjoy yours and they seem to be the most down to earth ones I see on TH-cam. Thanks.
Thanks for this Beau. Resonated with many thoughts I've been having lately. Your videos articulate the inner conflict of artists and creators so eloquently. Take care and recharge.
After camping overnight outside the recycling centre, the bottles and cans were finally redeemed! I'm pretty sure there'll be a film coming sometime soon
Hi Beau, watching this reminded me of a TH-cam talk that suggested some brains require more "friction" to be happy - with the absence of the sabre tooth tiger in our rather easy modern lives, we seek out "challenges" to our survival. Modern convenience has evolved faster than our physiology. I don't know you Beau, but you seem like a bloke who wants to share his experience of life - a life you seem want to make as challenging as possible for your own happiness. Making TH-cam content may be another form of that friction. Who knows, you may have been a wrestler of tigers in the past, or lions in the Roman colosseum, and you would still have an audience. I've enjoyed many of your vids, thanks for sharing.
You don’t have to sharpen it, you do beautifully as a filmmaker. I love your videos, because you talk like we are along on the adventure with you as a buddy. I have some of the deepest conversations on those adventures. Keep doing it as it works for you to do so, views be damned.
Fantastic video! You do you Bo!! I always watch for your vids. But never expect them weekly. Tell your story, share your thoughts, and let the timing sort its self out.
"do you paddle, or just take a photo" ❤️ Your videos are the best! You demonstrate and narrate all at once.. Perfect package for TH-cam 👍 Thanks for great content!
Dude, you are one of the best introspective people on this platform. I could watch you make videos like this all the time because of the brilliant things you come out with. Hell I'm currently in the middle of your book and am reading it with your voice in my head, it's pretty relaxing. :)
When I hear you reflect it provides moments of instant clarity & realisation, it’s like someone flicks and switch and boom that thing I was worried about or not worried about is pulled into focus. It’s the same with your video about training for the ultra marathon. I’ve got into running recently and I’ve been constantly trying to do better or run further or run faster, and I hadn’t thought it would burn me out. When I watched your video about training ‘with tech’ for the first time and not chasing the numbers it was the same feeling of realisation - why am I worried about this when I should just be enjoying the run? Part of what makes your videos unique is you, and if that means your faults as a person as well as your personality, then that’s what makes your content work. Keep doing what you’re doing 🙂
Beau, just keep being authentic and make quality videos. Make them long, make them short, make them weekly, make them 6 monthly, doesn't matter. Too many make it a business, overthink it, and their authenticity suffers. You have so many subscribers because you are authentic. For me personally I am inspired by you. I have mental health issues and its easy for me to fall into a funk and become super lazy. I've got a million things to do and it becomes easy to not do any of them. I see a new upload from you or the algorithm tells me to watch you run a marathon over 24 hours and BOOM! I'm motivated. Anyway, enough about me. You be you.
It _is_ relentless! And we love you for your films and videos. I particularly enjoyed this one! Easy and natural. Much of what you said resonates with me a lot.
I love your videos Beau! They are so different and distinctively your POV. They have been worth the wait so far. Your human bean video is still one of my favorites!
This hit home. I love the simplicity of life. I felt that when I was a missionary for my church and again when I was a river guide. I felt lighter and more joyful in those experiences because of how simple life was at those times. Ambition and providing for a family have complicated life a bit. But like you Beau it's all for the betterment of myself. There will be a time when my kids are grown and life will become simple again. But for now, I will have to bask in the few weeks a year when I can escape from work and my kids' soccer games and spend it fishing and white water rafting. Thanks so much for this. I know you feel like you don't fit in on this TH-cam, but you sure are valued and appreciated.
This one really hit home Beau. It's the reason I've always struggled to be consistent with my uploads. There's relentless pressure to create videos that are bigger, better, and more... everything. If a video doesn't have great click potential, why even upload it? You're right, the fillers are the ones that we want to make, the ones we make for ourselves, the ones that are fun for us. You rock.
I couldn't care less how long it takes you Beau to come up with more of your deep cinematic videos, the thoughts you leave people with after those videos is what counts. Stick to what you love and people will always come and go.
I believe these are called growing pains Beau. Your honesty and sincerity truly rings a bell within me and most likely all of your viewers/subscribers. Please know that the video content you do produce, is meaningful and impacts a lot of souls out there. I love your work and how you as a person shines through no matter the video’s intention. Thanks for what you do Beau and keep them coming!!
I'm about 4 months out from submitting my thesis - I'm so sleep deprived and stressed out - I can barely stand up. Really needed this message today. Would love to say a lot more, but I'm going to try to sleep. Thanks Beau!
You probably won’t see this but whatever you uploaded doesn’t matter how short it is or what it’s about I will always tune in and support you! You’re one of a kind and a breath of fresh air, don’t ever change Beau 🙏
Seems to be a common theme across some of my favorite channels lately... the why, the personal reflections. More than a few have stopped fi8or if couples have split and gone their merry ways. Your story telling makes you compelling, you could sit and film yourself answering questions with a bottle of wine in a field and we would be just as engaged with you. Cheers!!!!
Thank you for not staging a caught fish just to end the video on a high note. We don't need a Disney ending. Also, as a long time watcher (and reader), this is why we are here - the insights from your canoe transcend 99% of the content on youtube. I hope that you can keep making videos like this, but never at the expense of the larger stories that need to be told. Anyway.. cheers from a Canadian fan.
That piece about little moments giving us the restoration 🥲 so relatable. Harder and harder to find those with kids about 😅 but so good when they come. Nice video Beau! Also big up the Patreon Bois 😎😎
You're not a youtuber neither are you an adventurer. You're a story teller ! Why ? Only cause what you say to your audience has more reasonnance with people than what you do. I don't run, i don't have half the liberty of doing what you do, yet i can't stop listening to your inspirational way of thinking wich i share. You're a bloody great story teller. The only mystery here is why is your TH-cam subscribers are so few. Anyway, i am from Belgium, lived in Australia a bit, love your content, and wish you the best, really the best. Thank you mate !
I heard some great advice for dating that I think you could apply to your videos. Basically, when you take someone for a date pick a place you’ve been wanting to go to anyway. You’ll have fun because you’re doing what you love, coming off better, but most of all even if the date itself doesn’t go too well you’ll still have fun because it’s what you want to do. Pick some adventures you’ve been looking for an excuse to do. It’s not bad to be narcissistic, you’ve just got to remember to be a proper narcissist. Don’t think about the other people in this world, do what you love and people will gravitate to you. You feel like you have to give us Beau because the people fell in love with Beau through your videos. But that didn’t start from trying to meet current expectations.
Planting a veggie patch with Mae, sounds like fun and a video idea to me. You don't need to be a master gardener, just make it about focussing on the simple things in life and reconnecting with the food you eat everyday. Heck, you could grow beans! That's exciting, no? :)
thank you beau, i have watched you for 8 months now, i had stumbled apon the channel when i had dislocated my shoulder and torn my labrum, i had surgery and i have not missed a single video from that point on, Thank you Beau i have thoroughly enjoyed the videos and i have now have an attraction to the beautiful trees around and the hidden beauty in all the things around us from the trees to the animals to all the creatures big and small. i feel at peace now i have slowed down and realised how important my own mental health is, cheers bro
The wrestle is reassuring, we all struggle to be authentic, to hone skills, to ride alongside passion. It happens! It’s mostly nice to hear someone say it and keep on, keeping on. Love ya stuff Beau
That last line hits so hard. It's something I gotta tell myself often because I'm a bit of a pessimist and, admittedly, also a bit of a narcissist. Thank you Beau!
I was a professional photographer for 15 years. Did well, travelled the world over, won awards, but got over it in the end. Tuning your timing is everything and will provide a path of success.
Beau, great to hear you're taking time for yourself! Great authenticity! I'm always struck by your 'genuine', no bullshit nature! This video, like many of the others is of good quality, very watchable and real! Thanks!
Grumpiness comes with age and increasing responsibility. It’s normal. Don’t worry. Do what interests and inspires you and you’ll get the views. Don’t worry. Quality not quantity matters. Don’t worry. Take time out and do different things. Don’t worry. I m half way through your book and loving your work through a different medium like many of your fans. Don’t worry. If you need advice ask your kids. Re-exploring the world anew through their perspective is some of the most entertaining stuff you’ve done. Bass Straight was an excellent study on group dynamics. Your alt commutes were a brilliant exercise in holding up a mirror to the havoc we have wrought upon our environment. Goodonya Beau. Don’t worry. Stay curious and a little bit crazy.
I am 100% on board with this introspectiveness (with a perfect pinch of oddness & uniqueness!) Some of the most relatable thoughts packed into this little film. A beauty!
Wow, who would have thought that prick of a bloke was actually some sort of divine messenger 🤣
Really enjoyed this. In fact I feel like 10 years of knowledge was just beamed straight into my noggin. We must find the time to appreciate the simple things in life.
Just even the thought of you two making a overland walking video together makes me excited, please make it happen 😂
you two NEED to a do a mission together one day that would be MAD
@@jakemate7583 100%
The goat has arrived in the comments
It fills my heart to see you here Tom ❤
"I'm just a Fisherman" to anyone else that would just be a funny comeback but I know for Beau that probably felt like a stab to the heart.
Can see it in his face. Absolutely ruined him.
What do you mean?
that's exactly what i thought
hard to explain why though
but beau, you're just a fisherman to us
It stung but he made good use of it
Beau is making a video about slowing down and just fishing, however, slowing down and ‘just being a fisherman’ is at odds with him making the video. So he struggles with the duality of both
Your comments reminded me of something Thomas Merton once wrote:
When an archer is shooting for nothing
He has all his skill.
If he shoots for a brass buckle
He is already nervous.
If he shoots for a prize of gold
He goes blind
Or sees two targets -
He is out of his mind.
His skill has not changed, But the prize
Divides him. He cares,
He thinks more of winning
Than of shooting -
And the need to win
Drains him of power.
Gareth, thank you for sharing this gold nugget of wisdom. Very timely. Good on ya
Nice poem, very "in tune" with what is being said in this video.
love this Gareth
You've misattributed the quote. It is by a Chinese Warring States Philosopher named Zhuangzi. pg 112 of the burton watson translation of the work named after himself. Its a good quote which is how i know haha
@@thesuperjohn57 Thank you. I first encountered it in a book by Thomas Merton. I am happy to accept that he borrowed it from Chinese wisdom.
Strange, I was standing on the jetty that day, my partner is in the quick glimpse of a small yacht. I watched you and thought he must be a dedicated TH-cam channel. Had no idea it was you Beau (saved you time and distraction as I’d of loved a yarn) I’ve watched you since early days and yep, seen a change in your character, culture, way of doing things…this vlog confirms simply to take your own advice…you’ve got this mate👍
Where is this ?
Was this Blue Rock?
Thanks James. Happy Blue-rocking mate.
Beau, in 2017 you said ‘People never really understand
themselves or the world…but in working through
misunderstandings over time they better conceive of themselves within the bigger picture’. Your work (and your PhD, which is where this quote comes from) continue to inspire me, and everyone here! Have at it mate! 🤩
Gee
Right on brother🤘
I've downloaded his PhD, haven't read it yet though. Can't seem to find time!
I'm up to page 28. It's dense. It's like shifting through a bucket of pearls for the nuggets of gold!
@@christofs-a1834 You guys are nuts. Love it.
Turning a hobby into a paying job is a tough call and your introspection and honesty are unusual in this medium. Love it!
Turning a hobby into a job at the risk of ruining the hobby. Working a job that you have no interest in at the expense of having passion/purpose/fun. I’m not sure which is better. Perhaps somewhere in between.
It must be difficult not to evolve as you want, but as a viewer your videos leave an impression on me more than any other on TH-cam, I normally watch videos and look for entertainment but that's all there is to it. These make me introspect and think.
Props to you
Same here, also has driven more action out of myself. Less passive living and more engaging with life, its great!
I hear you Beau! Thanks for the reset!
As a subscriber since the marathon in 24 hours video, This is still my favorite TH-cam channel that I watch. So make em how you like em, and as often as feels OK. The viewers who matter will be here for you.
"Get over yourself, mate. You're OK."
This right here, but only when you've done what you've done. Taken time, reflected, assessed what's what, and gained some context. You do amazing work Beau.
Good onya mate. You're OK.
“Need to Sharpen up my TH-cam Game”- most of us watch because it isn’t slick or sharp, it’s a sense of true reality as if we were participating. For most of us an opportunity for escapism riding on your shoulders.
So keep on doing what you do we don’t know if each film is pensive, thoughtful, challenging or just a bloke doing stuff that’s the draw
That shot, hearing the birds, the water lapping and a hint of breeze through the leaves. A solid reminder we adults need those moments, without a device, to anchor our guts back to the place we call home and how it was before distraction took over. Like TH-cam 😉 great vid Beau, genuine happiness when an upload is live.
I always loved that your uploads are not as frequent as the usual content-mania, we're living in. For me it was such a core quality of your stuff, that it happend in a different pace. A pace, which felt so much more natural, genuine and healthy to me.
I make my living from being an Artist myself and I definitely know that nagging feeling, you're describing. But I truly believe that especially we as creators should be aware, that keepin up the fun is not a trivial side-hustle, but actually our Main Quest.
To go again that dulling hurry and fight for the space, the calmness, the patience and the love, which that golden spark of creativity needs to glow.
This is among my favorite of all your videos so far. Likely because it speaks to relatable challenges in life, in an honest and creative way. Meanwhile, like all your videos, it gets the wheels turning and drives inspiration.
"Slower with Uploads" - Welcome to my world!
Beau, your candid reflection in 'Get Over Yourself' really resonates. The way you equate the relentless cycle of content creation to a fisherman's day out-aiming not just to catch fish, but to enjoy the solitude and process-strikes a powerful chord. It's a poignant reminder of the importance of balancing our ambitions with our well-being. Much like the Australian red fox, you find yourself in an environment you've adapted to thrive in, yet the pressures are ever-present. Here’s to finding more of those peaceful moments by the water, where the real catch isn't fish, but a bit of tranquility and self-acceptance. Keep navigating these waters, Beau, your journey helps all of us reflect on our own.
Mate as Fishing TH-camr the Irony and timing of this videos is unreal. Thanks a heap Beau.
Go for it trout...
"look at this beautiful ginger creature"
i AM looking
oh, you mean the fox
🤔
I saw the fox immediatly. Thinking "what a nice fox", then he said it.
😂 He is quite beautiful, and the fox ain't bad either.
I stumbled across your channel about a year ago, I subbed for the sole fact that you are just an honest down to earth chap, no drama, no look at me. You are just a bloke living life and I for one find your channel a cut above the rest. Keep being you mate don't let TH-cam change you, you are a top bloke and this pom will always enjoy your content 👍
"get over yourself mate, you're okay" seems like a respectable first tattoo. loved the vid man. real as it gets
What about third? Gonna do it
For a split second I was like, "who the f*ck is this beau and why is he messaging me talking rubbish?" 😂😂😂
I just did the same!
Haha yeah me too 🤣🤣
me too me too
@@moneymayhem2000 You guys saw a notification on your phone for the vid or what?
@@daskes123 correct sir 👌
I've realised that, the older I get, the more I appreciate the small, uncomplicated moments that I can just enjoy for their own sakes. Over the years, I've tried to uncomplicate my everyday life to be more 'present', whatever I'm doing and, to my untrained eye, it looks a bit like you're doing the same, Beau.
Whether I'm right or wrong, keep doing what you do so very well, mate. Goodonya.
This is what its all about! I love all your films but I really resonated with this one as share a lot of the same creative struggles. I love how you were able to reflect and transmute all these thoughts into a cohesive beautiful piece of art.
"oh that minty lip balm is good, feel like im making out with an exotic somebody" - you are such an amazing person beau but don't overwhelm yourself if you need a break, take it!!
Would have accepted
- snowman
- Exotic star trek alien
- yeti
This made me realize I need to start making a list of Beau's quotes. Not that many videos or creators make me laugh from the bottom of my heart.
Brilliant Beau! I think you’re on to something… and it’s just not for TH-camrs - in any profession, we immerse ourselves in it, and it intertwines with our identity- in someways like that blackberry and the gum stump. And really taking the time to find a quiet spot to assess who we are, our vision for ourselves and get in touch with mother nature and our nature - it’s important and it’s good for the soul.
Take the time you need for yourself Beau, we’ll be here to watch your films when they’re ready.
I love the joy he gets out of the most random, little thing nearly all the time.
That's the beauty of putting down the phone and taking in life around you. It's not bad to watch things or listen to music, but if you subtract all of the tech and toys for a bit, life around starts becoming fascinating again
You’re all good Beau! We’ve all witnessed your humility. I think I can speak for all your subscribers by saying:
“Your videos are always worth the wait. Take your time and upload when you’re ready.”
Love and respect✌️
I always love your bigger videos, but many of the more basic ones -- like this -- are great. A good reminder that any weekend day for most of us, we can head out and do something cool. I sometimes see friends on big vacation trips and think, "That looks like fun," but then they talk about being exhausted and how they burned their one bit of time off and were always on the go. Meanwhile, almost any weekend, my wife and I can hop in our canoe or go for a morning hike and walk away with more than some people I know doing bigger things.
That's what I love about what you do: whether big or small, it's always good stuff with a real message. Thanks!
A few days ago I ran 25 miles for my 25th birthday, best birthday gift I have ever given myself. Thank you for the inspiration!
When did you get 25?
A few days ago
why??
BUT... Churro, did you FILM YOURSELF????
I am having my 25th birthday in September. Got a lot of time to practise I guess.
"Do you actually paddle mate or just take pictures of yourself" 😂😂
bro really didn't need to come in so hot sheesh
@@kiprs They really do, and youtubers need to take a joke, not take offense, get off their high horse and, yes, "get over themselves". What that bro said was a very appropriate commentary of this youtube culture we live in, where we meet people filming themselves. So instead of coming over to say hello or shake hands, they turn around and go away to not "ruin their shot". These people are doing content in public all over... they are everywhere... on the bus, on the train, while running, climbing, skiing, boating, whatever. Always talking to their invisible audience, having their effing gopros phonesticks tripods and their drones and talking by themselves about what THEY DO. It is annoying to the normal people. But... when you try to get away to some remote place like a lake or mountain or trail, and you see THE EXACT SAME PEOPLE, even there, is DOUBLE ANNOYING. I've seen people getting angry, rightfully so, when people drive their drones over the lake, scaring the fish away. This is asshole behaviour. Or doing shitty "challenges" or pranks on people who are not in on it. This is the sad reality on "content creators". Of course some are different and I think Beau is, in all honesty. He takes a joke, enjoys what he does and does not bother people. This content, I like. But overall, most people are sick of youtubers.
@@ArbiterDanThere are people everywhere and yes, they talk. It makes no difference whether they are talking to their online audience or to their fellow companions “on the bus, on the train, while running, climbing, skiing.” I think you're kinda demonizing youtubers.
@@ArbiterDan All those words and all that impotent anger when it's literally free to just mind your own business.
@@TheNinetySecondI feel like just being visibly happy doing your own thing is enough to upset the masses. You must do your 9 to 5 and find all happiness through capitalism or else it pisses people off...like, "hey, why does this dude get to be happy and I don't? I do everything the man tells me to and I should be happier than this bloke surely full of himself!" The irony lol
Life is like a water butt.
It starts fresh and full of potential,
Slowly, over time filling with water.
That water can bring life and energy to that, can absorb.
The more we drain that butt, the less that is left. Take from it too often, it shall become empty. But give that butt some time, it shall refill, brimming once again.
You can't keep taking from what is empty, you need to give things time for the ideas, the spark, the fire within to bring life to our ideas.
I love your content beau, I think your spin on things is just great! It seems we are all trying to find some meaning to what we call life. And your content definitely strikes a match within me. Thank you for all the effort and time you go to, to share a small glimpse of your journey through what we call life!
Love this vibe - appreciate the change of tune. We all go through these moments of reflection and pace adjustment, and it’s refreshing to hear you talk about your experience.
I’ve heard another redhead, Conan O’Brien, make a point about audience expectations. When a guest admits they're not doing well in an interview, the audience, previously unaware, suddenly perceives it as a flop, and the energy drops.
So, believe in yourself Beau, your abilities, and your presence here. Your audience is watching because you've got something worth sharing.
Well this one definitely hits home. As someone who also makes adventure films, I can relate to the never ending grind of TH-cam, having to pump out weekly or fortnightly videos. Hoping each new one will do better than the last. Obsessing over analytics and subscriber numbers. I had a burnout last year and I'm glad I did. It forced me to sit back and take a look at myself and reevaluate why I do what I do. If you're not doing it for the love of it, the viewers can see straight through it. Tight lines mate.
Love your videos mate.
Beau, your videos are so good that usually I see they come out and wait a few days for the proper weather in the morning to watch them, I then brew a good coffee and enjoy the bloody good films you make, don't worry about your upload schedule or about making the best films everytime, probably most of us here just enjoy whatever you put out, even though I know you don't like to put out half assed films.
Have a good one Beau, cheers from Brazil :)
Isn’t that a truth about life. “I do to much working and not enough fishing”. Took the words right out of my mouth
The pure nature of being human is found in the intricate details of a simple life supplemented with unconditional giving. I just spent 2 unemployed years running up mountains in Brisbane to figure that out and now I’m in much the same -boat- as you. I hope you find your warm, slow place in this distracted world Beau. Your films are beautiful. But with or without them, so are you.
Watched that with my morning coffee. Thanks, I needed that video. I threw the teddy out of the cot last night after work. Back to it today with new vigor and a better outlook.
To me you are a bloody legend. All your videos are fantastic, entertaining and with a great educational message. From one teacher to another you are inspiring. I am certain that no one will complain if you take some time for yourself. All the best.
Ok, thank you, I’m taking today off to do my version of fishing- I needed that today xx
Taking a break from work while also working during the break. This theme has come up in plenty of Beau's films along the way and it always ends with the same conclusion, stop worrying, you're okay...... and I think it's bloody true. There's no good if there's no bad and no fun if there's no work in the same manner. Both sides must thrive to achieve equilibrium and that's the beauty of it really, The beauty of balance.
This spoke to me. Even though I'm not a youtuber, we all get tangled in the same net of relentless productivity-drivenness. Often being productive in areas we wish we didn't have to be, and less productive in the areas we wish we were. Being a good husband, wife, son, daughter, father, mother, grandchild. Less productive at enjoying the things we enjoy and more productive at bearing with the tasks we need to bear to get by. That's life, and we all have to do it.
I appreciate this advice though: "Head out with the wrong lures, at a shitty time of day, and don't catch a thing." As someone who's gone fishing for the first time ever a couple of weekends ago, this is very good advice. Trying to get to whatever "moderation" is in life between jobs, family or fun for fun's sake, is a lifelong game of its own.
I'm confident you'll figure out the TH-cam thing Beau, given the way you just ooze storytelling ability. For some reason lately, even though I'm not on patreon, I had also been suspecting the need to upload weighs on you. Personally, I don't mind infrequent uploads, cause I don't pay in anything other than views. I appreciate a man who won't produce anything less than his best efforts.
I'm not a fan of Beau because of his visuals, feats, commentary or his fear of himself. I'm a fan of Beau because he's so prophetically human and desperately unaware of it.
That's a Beauism of I've ever heard one.
I work full time, have a 2 year old and a child on the way. I have maintenance on my house and all the things that come with a normal life. I have been throwing a lot of my energy at TH-cam over the last 2 or so months. You certainly do become a workaholic. I've been burning the candle at both ends. I don't get a large reception to my videos as my channel is small and niche, but I still enjoy doing it.
Keep making videos mate, I enjoy yours and they seem to be the most down to earth ones I see on TH-cam. Thanks.
Thank you Beau, much appreciated 👍🏼
Thanks for this Beau. Resonated with many thoughts I've been having lately. Your videos articulate the inner conflict of artists and creators so eloquently. Take care and recharge.
whenever i need a moment of clarity, i come and watch your videos.
Beau ! What happened with the cans? Are we ever going to get a follow up video on the cans?
After camping overnight outside the recycling centre, the bottles and cans were finally redeemed! I'm pretty sure there'll be a film coming sometime soon
@@datboi3577how you know that?
@@charles_1523 He shared it in one of his recent videos (not sure which one, sorry)
Hi Beau, watching this reminded me of a TH-cam talk that suggested some brains require more "friction" to be happy - with the absence of the sabre tooth tiger in our rather easy modern lives, we seek out "challenges" to our survival. Modern convenience has evolved faster than our physiology. I don't know you Beau, but you seem like a bloke who wants to share his experience of life - a life you seem want to make as challenging as possible for your own happiness. Making TH-cam content may be another form of that friction. Who knows, you may have been a wrestler of tigers in the past, or lions in the Roman colosseum, and you would still have an audience. I've enjoyed many of your vids, thanks for sharing.
Man I related to this video so much. Always hitting the nail on the head Beau.
You don’t have to sharpen it, you do beautifully as a filmmaker.
I love your videos, because you talk like we are along on the adventure with you as a buddy.
I have some of the deepest conversations on those adventures.
Keep doing it as it works for you to do so, views be damned.
Fantastic video! You do you Bo!! I always watch for your vids. But never expect them weekly. Tell your story, share your thoughts, and let the timing sort its self out.
"do you paddle, or just take a photo" ❤️
Your videos are the best!
You demonstrate and narrate all at once.. Perfect package for TH-cam 👍
Thanks for great content!
Dude, you are one of the best introspective people on this platform. I could watch you make videos like this all the time because of the brilliant things you come out with. Hell I'm currently in the middle of your book and am reading it with your voice in my head, it's pretty relaxing. :)
When I hear you reflect it provides moments of instant clarity & realisation, it’s like someone flicks and switch and boom that thing I was worried about or not worried about is pulled into focus.
It’s the same with your video about training for the ultra marathon. I’ve got into running recently and I’ve been constantly trying to do better or run further or run faster, and I hadn’t thought it would burn me out. When I watched your video about training ‘with tech’ for the first time and not chasing the numbers it was the same feeling of realisation - why am I worried about this when I should just be enjoying the run?
Part of what makes your videos unique is you, and if that means your faults as a person as well as your personality, then that’s what makes your content work. Keep doing what you’re doing 🙂
Beau, just keep being authentic and make quality videos. Make them long, make them short, make them weekly, make them 6 monthly, doesn't matter. Too many make it a business, overthink it, and their authenticity suffers. You have so many subscribers because you are authentic. For me personally I am inspired by you. I have mental health issues and its easy for me to fall into a funk and become super lazy. I've got a million things to do and it becomes easy to not do any of them. I see a new upload from you or the algorithm tells me to watch you run a marathon over 24 hours and BOOM! I'm motivated. Anyway, enough about me. You be you.
"A blackberry Bush, on a gum tree, in the middle of a lake" Beau's favourite things combined 😂 great video as always ❤
It _is_ relentless! And we love you for your films and videos. I particularly enjoyed this one! Easy and natural.
Much of what you said resonates with me a lot.
I love your videos Beau! They are so different and distinctively your POV. They have been worth the wait so far.
Your human bean video is still one of my favorites!
I think we can all learn something from this, as always Beau, incredible message! Look after yourself buddy.
This hit home. I love the simplicity of life. I felt that when I was a missionary for my church and again when I was a river guide. I felt lighter and more joyful in those experiences because of how simple life was at those times. Ambition and providing for a family have complicated life a bit. But like you Beau it's all for the betterment of myself. There will be a time when my kids are grown and life will become simple again. But for now, I will have to bask in the few weeks a year when I can escape from work and my kids' soccer games and spend it fishing and white water rafting. Thanks so much for this. I know you feel like you don't fit in on this TH-cam, but you sure are valued and appreciated.
This one really hit home Beau. It's the reason I've always struggled to be consistent with my uploads. There's relentless pressure to create videos that are bigger, better, and more... everything. If a video doesn't have great click potential, why even upload it? You're right, the fillers are the ones that we want to make, the ones we make for ourselves, the ones that are fun for us. You rock.
You are absolutely my favorite TH-camr/Film Maker. I love all of your content and everything that you do brother. Thank you for being you.
i could watch you watch paint dry, seriously how does this channel not have millions of subs, it will someday for sure! love the channel
I couldn't care less how long it takes you Beau to come up with more of your deep cinematic videos, the thoughts you leave people with after those videos is what counts. Stick to what you love and people will always come and go.
What a beautiful soul Beau is. Why doesn't this guy have millions of subscribers?!!!
Absolute legend 💪 lifes not a dress rehearsal, its a journey, a journey of achieving loads of nothing
Absolutely love you videos mate
I believe these are called growing pains Beau. Your honesty and sincerity truly rings a bell within me and most likely all of your viewers/subscribers. Please know that the video content you do produce, is meaningful and impacts a lot of souls out there. I love your work and how you as a person shines through no matter the video’s intention. Thanks for what you do Beau and keep them coming!!
Beau if you lose 4% fun per year you can never be in the negative, decimals yes, but never negatives and please never be negative, you are amazing!
I'm about 4 months out from submitting my thesis - I'm so sleep deprived and stressed out - I can barely stand up. Really needed this message today. Would love to say a lot more, but I'm going to try to sleep. Thanks Beau!
What a piece of beauty my friend. Go fishing and take your time. We'll be here for when feel like uploading something 🙌🏻
The truth at the heart of this video is the reason I subbed years ago. We understand, Beau. And clearly, you do, too. Thank you :)
Keep being you Beau! That's good enough! Glad I somehow landed on your page many years ago.
You probably won’t see this but whatever you uploaded doesn’t matter how short it is or what it’s about I will always tune in and support you! You’re one of a kind and a breath of fresh air, don’t ever change Beau 🙏
Perfect timing to catch this one as a newbie to this content creation thing. ✅ for just enjoying the ride. Thanks and cheers Beau.
The ocean view and Beau on a boat reminded me of the africa videos 🙌
Seems to be a common theme across some of my favorite channels lately... the why, the personal reflections. More than a few have stopped fi8or if couples have split and gone their merry ways. Your story telling makes you compelling, you could sit and film yourself answering questions with a bottle of wine in a field and we would be just as engaged with you. Cheers!!!!
I watch you because I like listening to you and your day to day life ,40 years plus working for me 🤔
Straight out of hospital and your video is giving me the peace I need right now. Good on ya, mate!
Thank you for not staging a caught fish just to end the video on a high note. We don't need a Disney ending.
Also, as a long time watcher (and reader), this is why we are here - the insights from your canoe transcend 99% of the content on youtube. I hope that you can keep making videos like this, but never at the expense of the larger stories that need to be told. Anyway.. cheers from a Canadian fan.
That piece about little moments giving us the restoration 🥲 so relatable. Harder and harder to find those with kids about 😅 but so good when they come. Nice video Beau! Also big up the Patreon Bois 😎😎
Great insights Beau, you encourage me to be more introspective. Which I think is a good thing for all of us, thanks!
I appreciate your videos very much. Best wishes to you whatever you decide for your future.
You're not a youtuber neither are you an adventurer. You're a story teller ! Why ? Only cause what you say to your audience has more reasonnance with people than what you do. I don't run, i don't have half the liberty of doing what you do, yet i can't stop listening to your inspirational way of thinking wich i share. You're a bloody great story teller. The only mystery here is why is your TH-cam subscribers are so few. Anyway, i am from Belgium, lived in Australia a bit, love your content, and wish you the best, really the best. Thank you mate !
I heard some great advice for dating that I think you could apply to your videos. Basically, when you take someone for a date pick a place you’ve been wanting to go to anyway. You’ll have fun because you’re doing what you love, coming off better, but most of all even if the date itself doesn’t go too well you’ll still have fun because it’s what you want to do.
Pick some adventures you’ve been looking for an excuse to do. It’s not bad to be narcissistic, you’ve just got to remember to be a proper narcissist. Don’t think about the other people in this world, do what you love and people will gravitate to you.
You feel like you have to give us Beau because the people fell in love with Beau through your videos. But that didn’t start from trying to meet current expectations.
I wish i had a friend like Beau, he says what everyone is thinking. very refreshing!
I think you just described life with a job and growing older. We all need to take a step back every now and again.
Planting a veggie patch with Mae, sounds like fun and a video idea to me. You don't need to be a master gardener, just make it about focussing on the simple things in life and reconnecting with the food you eat everyday. Heck, you could grow beans! That's exciting, no? :)
thank you beau, i have watched you for 8 months now, i had stumbled apon the channel when i had dislocated my shoulder and torn my labrum, i had surgery and i have not missed a single video from that point on, Thank you Beau i have thoroughly enjoyed the videos and i have now have an attraction to the beautiful trees around and the hidden beauty in all the things around us from the trees to the animals to all the creatures big and small. i feel at peace now i have slowed down and realised how important my own mental health is, cheers bro
The wrestle is reassuring, we all struggle to be authentic, to hone skills, to ride alongside passion. It happens! It’s mostly nice to hear someone say it and keep on, keeping on.
Love ya stuff Beau
Followed this account from your speech today, very inspirational, watched a few videos and can say with i found it sooner, well doen mate 👍
That last line hits so hard. It's something I gotta tell myself often because I'm a bit of a pessimist and, admittedly, also a bit of a narcissist. Thank you Beau!
Just keep doing things that you find fun man dont get too caught up up in the process we will still watch
yeah
I was a professional photographer for 15 years. Did well, travelled the world over, won awards, but got over it in the end. Tuning your timing is everything and will provide a path of success.
Beau, great to hear you're taking time for yourself! Great authenticity! I'm always struck by your 'genuine', no bullshit nature! This video, like many of the others is of good quality, very watchable and real! Thanks!
A video about weeding the garden would encapsulate everything we’d be interested in. Making less entropy is what we are all trying to do.
Men oh men are you inspiring what a great film thank you
I think enjoy these videos just as much as your massive adventures. It’s living philosophy being discovered through action of movement and writing.
Grumpiness comes with age and increasing responsibility. It’s normal. Don’t worry.
Do what interests and inspires you and you’ll get the views.
Don’t worry. Quality not quantity matters. Don’t worry.
Take time out and do different things. Don’t worry.
I m half way through your book and loving your work through a different medium like many of your fans.
Don’t worry.
If you need advice ask your kids. Re-exploring the world anew through their perspective is some of the most entertaining stuff you’ve done. Bass Straight was an excellent study on group dynamics. Your alt commutes were a brilliant exercise in holding up a mirror to the havoc we have wrought upon our environment. Goodonya Beau.
Don’t worry. Stay curious and a little bit crazy.
I am 100% on board with this introspectiveness (with a perfect pinch of oddness & uniqueness!) Some of the most relatable thoughts packed into this little film. A beauty!
Great Film Beau, look after yourself