I originally started documenting what I'm doing to show others that it can be done. Growing up, I heard many people tell me that chasing my dreams was stupid, too dangerous, or impossible. ...that they're called "dreams" for a reason, and should stay in my head.
Well, I decided to go for it, and document it all so one day a kid just like me could get a different message.
That message is... "Don't just follow your dreams. Run them down with everything you've got! As far as anyone knows we only get one chance at this life and no one is going to hand you the life you want so go for it, and never give up!"
I recently sold my home, packed up my little family, and moved to a part of the world where I didn't even speak the language. I'm building a new life here from scratch, and I'm in way way over my head.
I almost stopped documenting my life/projects/philosophy so I could focus completely on the task at hand. I was amazed at the number of people who encouraged me to keep going. Somehow without really knowing it the original idea behind the documentation was working.
I'm committed to the life I'm creating here regardless of how difficult it gets. I'm currently on a secluded island working with 2 cameras sent to me by people I've never met (Thanks so much) and using a computer that someone else sent me (thanks so much for that, too).
By the way I'm totally planning to build a walking fortress science school someday too! ;-) ...no, seriously.
I don't pretend to have all the answers, but I do know that I have a pile of e-mails from people telling me that my videos have made a positive difference in their lives. This helps me keep going because I know there's some kid out there right now who just needs a little nudge from some lunatic on the internet who says crazy things like "You can do anything!", and "Never give up!"
Thanks for everyone's support through all my ups and downs... emotional, financial, helpful items, and most of all thanks for doing everything you can to make the world awesome.
Jaimie
Welcome!
Chase those dreams, indeed.
Welcome to Steemit @adventurebuilder :) I'm really impressed by your youtube videos and how awesome your inventions are :)
Thanks so much!
Hi! I am a robot. I just upvoted you! I found similar content that readers might be interested in:
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Good job, robot.
Even robots need a lil encouragement from time to time.
It's so true. They need to feel the love for sure!
We're simply happy to have you on this platform. We look forward to reading your publications.
Excited to have you here! As a tip for the future, on the main feed of Steemit to the left you can see [a list of the most popular tags:
There's more if you scroll down as well, the list is quite long. If any of these are applicable to your articles you should use them as it will improve visibility, as it groups your post with others in that tag. Most of your tags are fine but stuff like "jmemantzel" is going to be unique on the site and not help visibility at all.
I'm excited to see you guys take off here. If you can nab yourself a piece of the Steemit pie, it could mean useful additional income for more projects, which Jaimie never seems to run out of ideas for. :)
This is great!! Im going over to look now! Will be updating soon!. :)
@alexbeyman posted links to one of your videos a few weeks ago and introduced me to your work. I'm very happy that you have joined Steemit. Welcome.
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goodjob
very inspiring @adventurebuilder
Just found you and I'm an instant fan! Looking to go down a similar road myself. Never stop building! :) Welcome to Steemit brother!
Welcome to Steemit dude! Hope you success here
Welcome to Steemit dude! Hope you success here
Nice to know you @adventurebuilder