I don't usually comment on videos, however the message here so strong it's worthwhile for everyone to hear it both sparks and and non. I'd even go as far to say that this channel was worth its creation for this video alone.
First class piece of proper documentary fit for today’s audience. Clever mix of being an electrician mixed with a you tube content maker mixed with travel documentary. You’ve moved on so far from where you were. It would be great if someone could spot this and move you on to a bigger an audience.
Well done Cory. You seemed very respectful with their equipment, not being an annoying influencer type. I’m happy to hear the people you are staying with there are lovely. Merry Christmas
Well done my friend. I also realised the key to life is contentment! There is way more to life than chasing money. Keep up the content whatever you choose to film it’s always enjoyable to watch.
I learned from visiting, and now living here, that Africans mostly live for the day because they can't afford to look any further ahead than that, so they make the most of it.
Down to earth & true reality. Loving your guinenity Cory. As fellow electrician who just quit employment & start off my own little company. The slightest anguish from the back of my mind. This is true inspiration, thank you Cory
I'm glad you went to my country, and you learnt a lot of positive things from it. Been watching you a long time and I'm inspired by your work ethnic. Now I'm going to follow you even more knowing that you have a better understanding about life. Being happy is a choice and being unhappy is also a choice
I'm from South South Africa, and I same same work as you. And we deal with what you saw on regular basis. So nothing new we do best with what we have. Awesome channel.
You see, that is why I love people like you. Cory, I admire you and have always admired you even when you were with Artisan, I saw something in you and still do. I truly and deeply wish you and your wife every blessed success in all that you do and please, stay exactly as you are, proud of you 🫶🫶
It’s worth knowing that in a lot of developing countries there are quite simply not many electrical qualifications if any and most electricians do not have qualifications so the only thing that people care about is cost and does it work so even if there are safe options most people have just been taught from birth don’t touch anything electrical never touch a wire and it says sort of safe that way
Thank you for this video. I say it all the time. We have the world in our hands yet we are not happy. I love going to the villages in Pakistan and see the not so well off have so much happiness and contentment in their lives.
I just posted something similar on a previous solar video about how in Western society we tend to only invest in something if it gives us a financial return, and then we want that return as quick as possible. How about we think more about the planet than we do about our wallets. I didn't install my system for it to pay me back, I installed it so that I can pay the planet back for the abuse that I have caused in my early years.
Hey Bud thanks for visiting Africa! I am so glad you could enjoy our peace and beauty... I have lived in South Africa and never had the opportunity to travel but I genuinely feel no need to with what we have. I am planning a solar install on my brother's new build house, I have just automated a chicken shed with climate control. If you are still in South Africa then you are welcome to pop by and have a look. Merry Christmas!
Cory' Your heart was touched and in your thinking about it now ours is. I am glad you should share this insight.Expecially on Christmas Eve. Thank you.
Nice one. Everyone should do a month in Africa, just to ground them a bit. First couple of days I’m there it winds me up how slowly anything gets done, but after a week or so you learn that that’s just how it is. Been waiting on 2*16A commando feeds in a data centre since July, to feed the redundant psus for a server. They know the storage is mirrored and will just move the input if the online psu blows.
Actually, AliExpress delivers to most places in Africa including rural areas within two weeks that is the most rural areas that are miles from road. It’s a bigger place. They will get delivery done in one week so actually ordered from the right place and you can get things pretty quickly.
@@corymac Is that video you did of the 3-phase isolator in the server room going on your public channel soon? I saw it on the public channel, then it was gone. That was another really good video and super brave and honest of you to post it. I wanted to show others but it was gone off the public channel again. Is it staying as members only?
That video was filmed in a government building, and they gave me permission, then removed my permission to release that video. So, sadly, it has to stay members only
Cory, I went Zimbabwe almost 20yrs ago and it made a similar impression on me. All the Zimbabweans I encountered were happy and helpful. when compared to us Westerners have nothing. It changed my approach to material items alot.
When I see corey in the north pole where a polar bear is chewing at an electrical cable, which powers on a light on a 10m2 igloo, then i know I've watch the 2nd coming of a super star of video content creator. Great Content as always. Happy Christmas.
@Cory if you have nothing you have nothing to lose, the more you have just means the more you have to lose which is what leads to the stress what would so and so think XYZ in honesty we make a lot of problems for ourselves. Enjoy your crimbo
Awesome words. Too easy for us to get wrapped and and consumed with our 'problems'. i find a solo night hike up a Welsh mountain is a great way for me to reset away from all teh nonsense. Enjoy your festive period
I assume Cory is on his honeymoon? (A vid not too long ago said he was getting married soon). You have a talent for being genuine, and telling a story in a video. Knowing which linking shots to do where. It's very impressive. And yes being in somewhere like Zimbabwe gives you some perspective. More stuff (beyond a fairly basic level of food and shelter) does not increase happiness. Autonomy does. Doing something useful. Time spent with friends and family. Or just in nature. Exercise. But we are very bad at remembering that most of the good stuff isn't expensive. Thanks for this little contribution to remind us (and yourself in the future). And yeah, hippos are scary.
This is the best video you've ever made. I've enjoyed your electrical videos and I've learnt from them, and I appreciate that, but this one is about what truly matters. Are we happier in our developed world? I think not. I think people are constantly looking for happiness and think they'll find it if they make themselves feel like they're better than other people around them. That's why you see everybody so eager to tear other people down. You've hit the nail on the head here. Wishing you a Merry Christmas, Happy New Year and a great and happy and content 2025.
They are the ones without perspective Cory, hence why they're happy with a stick and some shit, it would be the same here but the kids know and are accustomed to a different way of life.
Would think the wildlife would concern me more than the electrics if I was their. Simple just don't go poking into electrical boxes or touching bare wires. I like their can do attidude and making do with what they have lying around 😎
Bit of a rant here but no one around me seems to understand what im saying or just simply dont give a shit so here it goes! I Got my xmas dinner from the shop yesterday and there was someone going absolutely bat shit about the colour of the parsley(?) On top of one of her food items, aparently it wasnt the a same green as the catalog showed in the picture, and how it was going the ruin her dinner, and im stood there thinking 'the actual fuck am i witnessing here' ?? Also the part about the electrical stuff, so long as it dont hurt someone mehhh! Im sure there are people being paid to come up with something to justify existing! Oh and to just make the red tape spool as fking long and twisty as they can! It seems to be a very western thing to kick shit up about the most arbitrary thing just to make life difficult or to have your 10 seconds of fame yet there are people out there just trying to survive and were having a crack about the colour of a wire or a bit of leave. We really need to get back to our roots and remember what actually matters and just be gone with all the other crap. It seems to me as though we are so busy coming up with new rules, ways to control others and all that other stuff, that we've simply forgotten what just sitting back and existing actually is and means.
I don't usually comment on videos, however the message here so strong it's worthwhile for everyone to hear it both sparks and and non. I'd even go as far to say that this channel was worth its creation for this video alone.
That’s very thoughtful of you to comment that. Thank you!
@@corymacI wholeheartedly agree ❤️
agreed!! 100%
First class piece of proper documentary fit for today’s audience.
Clever mix of being an electrician mixed with a you tube content maker mixed with travel documentary.
You’ve moved on so far from where you were.
It would be great if someone could spot this and move you on to a bigger an audience.
Thanks so much! Sharing, and pressing the notifications bell really helps us find a bigger audience ☺️
Well done Cory. You seemed very respectful with their equipment, not being an annoying influencer type. I’m happy to hear the people you are staying with there are lovely. Merry Christmas
Well done my friend. I also realised the key to life is contentment! There is way more to life than chasing money.
Keep up the content whatever you choose to film it’s always enjoyable to watch.
Thankyou
I’ve made sure to share this with my friends. 1 because it will help them certainly. But also 2 because it will help you grow. And you deserve that ❤
Welcome to Africa Cory. Once you’ve experienced it, it’s in your bones for ever! ❤
So true 🦴
Can’t stop thinking about it!
I loved this episode. There are many of use who think we’ve hit hard times, but realistically, all we’ve lost is our way.
I’ll be regularly coming back to this video myself
I learned from visiting, and now living here, that Africans mostly live for the day because they can't afford to look any further ahead than that, so they make the most of it.
@@stevejagger8602 can I ask where you moved from?
I think we in the so called civilised world eg the West need redefine the words 'in poverty' which is so misused by our msm.
@@keithforster2615 from the UK
Well done, and well said, Cory! Merry Christmas
Thanks Jim 🥹
Love everything about this video. The content, the reasoning, the ethos, and the wildlife!😊
Glad you enjoyed it!
Down to earth & true reality.
Loving your guinenity Cory. As fellow electrician who just quit employment & start off my own little company. The slightest anguish from the back of my mind. This is true inspiration, thank you Cory
So happy to hear that, thanks bro, and all the best with your business. I’m doing a business video very soon which hopefully you might find useful 🙏🏼
I'm glad you went to my country, and you learnt a lot of positive things from it. Been watching you a long time and I'm inspired by your work ethnic. Now I'm going to follow you even more knowing that you have a better understanding about life. Being happy is a choice and being unhappy is also a choice
Thanks bro 👊
I'm from South South Africa, and I same same work as you. And we deal with what you saw on regular basis. So nothing new we do best with what we have. Awesome channel.
….and that my friends is a ‘CHRISTMAS MESSAGE’
Great video Cory. We sometimes forget we have so much to be thankful and grateful for. ❤
So true! Thanks a lot
Such a great video, being content with what you have is so important in life! Hello from South Africa 🇿🇦
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You see, that is why I love people like you. Cory, I admire you and have always admired you even when you were with Artisan, I saw something in you and still do. I truly and deeply wish you and your wife every blessed success in all that you do and please, stay exactly as you are, proud of you 🫶🫶
Thanks so much Tim, that really means a lot
Top man as always. Hello from a sparks from Cork City Ireland. Do you always great content and it's different.
Hey, thanks!
So true mate. Less is more. ❤
It’s worth knowing that in a lot of developing countries there are quite simply not many electrical qualifications if any and most electricians do not have qualifications so the only thing that people care about is cost and does it work so even if there are safe options most people have just been taught from birth don’t touch anything electrical never touch a wire and it says sort of safe that way
True
Cory, you're ready to be a father. Thats the best thing in life. Trust me.
I look forwards to it, one day!
Thank you for this video. I say it all the time. We have the world in our hands yet we are not happy. I love going to the villages in Pakistan and see the not so well off have so much happiness and contentment in their lives.
Fantastic video.
Thanks so much for sharing.
Our pleasure!
I just posted something similar on a previous solar video about how in Western society we tend to only invest in something if it gives us a financial return, and then we want that return as quick as possible. How about we think more about the planet than we do about our wallets. I didn't install my system for it to pay me back, I installed it so that I can pay the planet back for the abuse that I have caused in my early years.
Here are 151k subs 🎉 - will check in again in a few months
Quite agree with you Cory brilliantly put it put’s things into perspective!
Hey Bud thanks for visiting Africa! I am so glad you could enjoy our peace and beauty... I have lived in South Africa and never had the opportunity to travel but I genuinely feel no need to with what we have.
I am planning a solar install on my brother's new build house, I have just automated a chicken shed with climate control. If you are still in South Africa then you are welcome to pop by and have a look.
Merry Christmas!
I’m back home now, but thank you!
This video makes you appreciate the little things in life
Such a good reminder and message for everyone.
Brilliant video Cory! We all need to take time to reflect and listen. Thank you for reminding us. Have a great Christmas 🎄
Cory'
Your heart was touched and in your thinking about it now ours is. I am glad you should share this insight.Expecially on Christmas Eve.
Thank you.
I just found your channel and I loved this video and your message. Instant subscribe.
Welcome aboard!
Nice one. Everyone should do a month in Africa, just to ground them a bit. First couple of days I’m there it winds me up how slowly anything gets done, but after a week or so you learn that that’s just how it is. Been waiting on 2*16A commando feeds in a data centre since July, to feed the redundant psus for a server. They know the storage is mirrored and will just move the input if the online psu blows.
I agree! Ian, I’ll happily go out and fix it for you. If you trust me anywhere near a server room after…. 🫨
Redundant enough for Africa.
Actually, AliExpress delivers to most places in Africa including rural areas within two weeks that is the most rural areas that are miles from road. It’s a bigger place. They will get delivery done in one week so actually ordered from the right place and you can get things pretty quickly.
@@corymac Is that video you did of the 3-phase isolator in the server room going on your public channel soon? I saw it on the public channel, then it was gone. That was another really good video and super brave and honest of you to post it. I wanted to show others but it was gone off the public channel again. Is it staying as members only?
That video was filmed in a government building, and they gave me permission, then removed my permission to release that video. So, sadly, it has to stay members only
true , we are lucky as hell to have what we have , pure luxery .... a lesson to learn and important to keep in mind!
thanks for sharing this =)
My pleasure!
You’re a good soul Cory, thank you for this. I needed to see and hear this.
You are so welcome. Thank you
Cory, I went Zimbabwe almost 20yrs ago and it made a similar impression on me. All the Zimbabweans I encountered were happy and helpful. when compared to us Westerners have nothing. It changed my approach to material items alot.
Danke!
Bitte sehr!
Danke
When I see corey in the north pole where a polar bear is chewing at an electrical cable, which powers on a light on a 10m2 igloo, then i know I've watch the 2nd coming of a super star of video content creator. Great Content as always. Happy Christmas.
What would u think would it be woth it to make that electricity stuff better there? New breakers and etc?
Such a powerful video man, have a good Christmas and looking forward to what you do in 2025! 🎄
Nice one Cory mate, just the right message, especially at this time of year. Happy holidays to you and yours 🎄❤️
Thanks so much, Mark
@Cory if you have nothing you have nothing to lose, the more you have just means the more you have to lose which is what leads to the stress what would so and so think XYZ in honesty we make a lot of problems for ourselves. Enjoy your crimbo
This is very touching and awakening.
Thanks, Stephen
To Cory & wife have a very happy Christmas.
Awesome words. Too easy for us to get wrapped and and consumed with our 'problems'. i find a solo night hike up a Welsh mountain is a great way for me to reset away from all teh nonsense. Enjoy your festive period
Nature will always help ground you
Ah a very Cory Christmas to all 🌲 🎅
I really like this episode. As much as the installations make me cringe a little, everything you said about perspective is a lesson for everyone.
I assume Cory is on his honeymoon? (A vid not too long ago said he was getting married soon). You have a talent for being genuine, and telling a story in a video. Knowing which linking shots to do where. It's very impressive. And yes being in somewhere like Zimbabwe gives you some perspective. More stuff (beyond a fairly basic level of food and shelter) does not increase happiness. Autonomy does. Doing something useful. Time spent with friends and family. Or just in nature. Exercise. But we are very bad at remembering that most of the good stuff isn't expensive. Thanks for this little contribution to remind us (and yourself in the future).
And yeah, hippos are scary.
Thanks mate! Feel free to share the video with whoever might find it useful
Good timing. thank you
You are so welcome
One word. "Brilliant"
Thanks Keith!
Super cool video
Thanks bro 👊
Subbed your a genuinely decent bloke agree with all your comments 👍
Thank you, and Welcome on board!
Happy Christmas to all
This is the best video you've ever made. I've enjoyed your electrical videos and I've learnt from them, and I appreciate that, but this one is about what truly matters. Are we happier in our developed world? I think not. I think people are constantly looking for happiness and think they'll find it if they make themselves feel like they're better than other people around them. That's why you see everybody so eager to tear other people down. You've hit the nail on the head here. Wishing you a Merry Christmas, Happy New Year and a great and happy and content 2025.
Thanks so much
They are the ones without perspective Cory, hence why they're happy with a stick and some shit, it would be the same here but the kids know and are accustomed to a different way of life.
Very cool!
Safer than what Jordan found in Indonesia! 😖
15:27 music players!!!
At the most basic level, people are just like electrons! They will take whatever path is available to them to get work done.
Amen!
Would think the wildlife would concern me more than the electrics if I was their. Simple just don't go poking into electrical boxes or touching bare wires. I like their can do attidude and making do with what they have lying around 😎
The wildlife did concern me too at first 😅 bugs everywhere 🤣
Mate! Now I know why i can't get you to do some work for me 😅😅😅
Cool video!
Thanks!
Dude, Australia has spiders that are bigger that small dogs.
I found a few of those in my tent in Zimbabwe too 🤣
True word!
The incoming service looks American 😂
I thought that! 😆
Oh Cory are you still around ?
Im back home now 🥺
@corymac oh ok hope you had a wonderful time in Zim.
Lovely video as usual, enjoy your stay mate. Pint on me if you end up in Cape Town!
Thanks! Will do!
Old saying is. The more we have. The more we worry. Its all just a burden in life.
Yep! Keep it simple
Bit of a rant here but no one around me seems to understand what im saying or just simply dont give a shit so here it goes! I Got my xmas dinner from the shop yesterday and there was someone going absolutely bat shit about the colour of the parsley(?) On top of one of her food items, aparently it wasnt the a same green as the catalog showed in the picture, and how it was going the ruin her dinner, and im stood there thinking 'the actual fuck am i witnessing here' ?? Also the part about the electrical stuff, so long as it dont hurt someone mehhh! Im sure there are people being paid to come up with something to justify existing! Oh and to just make the red tape spool as fking long and twisty as they can! It seems to be a very western thing to kick shit up about the most arbitrary thing just to make life difficult or to have your 10 seconds of fame yet there are people out there just trying to survive and were having a crack about the colour of a wire or a bit of leave. We really need to get back to our roots and remember what actually matters and just be gone with all the other crap. It seems to me as though we are so busy coming up with new rules, ways to control others and all that other stuff, that we've simply forgotten what just sitting back and existing actually is and means.
The amount of unnecessary admin and paperwork we create for ourselves in this country is insane