I lived out at Colin's place for almost 3 years out of my VW bus. Every time I'm out there, it's like an electricity storm. Both of our energy feeds off each other. Out of all the people I've met in met life, he's almost 100% always in the moment. He's guided me in life and I him. He's 82 and fucking still in it! God I love this motherfucker. There are certain people in life that help shape you. Colin has definitely guided me in many ways and still does!

Colin used to own The Australian Stocksaddle Company in California. Beautiful saddles. I own one called the Police Poly. He designed it specifically for police officers to use.They needed comfort for long shifts in the saddle. Ordered it over the phone, speaking to Colin. Best conversation ever! Then I met him in person at an equine event in Maryland. He was there with his stock saddle company. Thanked him for the most comfortable and most beautiful saddle I ever owned. Lovely gentlemen! This was almost 25 years ago. And here he is! Small world indeed!

Sitting on the couch, enjoying your hobbies, has to be the most overhated activity of all time. I love watching classic cinema in 4k. I spend hours doing it, it gives me purpose, and it makes me happy. I stay healthy by running and I work enough to support my hobby. no kids for me, no car for me. As little risk as possible. I just like to enjoy my life. I'm 25, I've been in a happy relationship for 5 years, and after years of depression I've finally allowed myself to just enjoy my hobbies without guilt. I'm not failing by not "maximizing my potential" or "furthering my career". I've found what makes me happy and I'll stick to it. Nobody will ever convince me to sacrifice my happiness for a job. I will work enough to survive and fund my humble lifestyle, and not 1 minute more. I reject the grind.

Love this guy. He may be my favorite guest, on this channel. Such an interesting person!

Reminds me of my grandfather. Old man lived up north near Darwin in Australia. Ran a station up that way, used to grow Mangoes as a hobby. Passed away in 2010 when I was about 20 - miss him. He used to yap on and on about all his stories, miss hearing them now but as a youngster, used to drive me to tears! Hahaha - Nobody has a bigger heart than the folk up north. Some of the best memories of my life were up that way.

I love this man! We need our younger generations to listen to his knowledge. Fascinating.

I just turned 70 and if you had told me how my life story would unfold back then, I would have said you have the wrong person. It turned out to be a ride beyond anything I could have imagined.

Colin you are a great inspiration to me. You confirm my way of life, that of being up for change and risk, even as a woman in mu 60s I still live a nomadic life and make it work for me, like no predicted outcome life style can do. Its exciting and yes it pushes me to go further with the trust that all will be just fine. Heres a saying I think you will appreciate....."I never lose, I win or I learn." Amen.

I so appreciate the wisdom of our older generations.

Forgot to say that I love the still photograph of Colin. It’s just fantastic!

Life is finding a balance and Risk-taking leads you to high reward, but if you don’t have the wisdom to know when to take the risk, it will leave you empty-handed.

I hope he did not toss that coat where Rebecca spit🤣

Loved this whole interview and his thoughts on risk EXCEPT his jaded “men used to control women and now women are trying to control men” sentiment, and “women walk away with all the money.” Cmon, guy. Not everyone is trying to control each other and the divorce thing is certainly not always true

Colin is delightful, it’s great to see him back! This is more than I can say for the anonymous asshole (decidedly NOT delightful) who kept me up until 1 o’clock in the morning with fireworks last night. I admire the Australian people tremendously. They are a sharp, tough lot.

I would take a risk every time i ate my Ex-Wifes cooking.

I love this guy! We want more positive interviews like this.

I could listen to Colin for hours. What a fuckin legend he is

He reminds me of Keith Richards

What an amazing person Colin is. I wish I could have the mindset, and life outlook he has.

Good morning from Essington Pa. USA. I really enjoyed this most interesting, conversation, with Mark, and this amazing Aussie gentleman. What an adventerous, jovial and intelligent man. Thankyou Colin, God bless you. 👍😊🇦🇺🇺🇸 🙏

Love this man !! Words of wisdom. Peace to all on this 4th of July Friday weekend from Philadelphia USA

I'm a psychologist and I have given clients the True Colors Personality Test. I took it myself and I am an orange. The reason why most states dress their inmates in orange is because they are risk takers ( unfortunately illegal risks). We are more visual individuals. We prefer to lead than follow. We think outside the box. Colin is a perfect example of an orange personality. He is visual, even in his stories. He illustrates his experiences. An absolute treasure. Please bring him back again.

LIFE IS RISKY!!! It's so risky that NO ONE makes it out alive!!!

I always call myself a "yes" person, but listening to him, it's been more of a high risk life and quite enjoyable❗️

I take after my father, who was a HUGE risk taker. My life has been nothing but major risks, mostly calculated, some spontaneous. I've lost a lot as a result but it's been an adventure to be sure. Glad to see ol' Colin back to regale us with his life's wisdom. He's spot on.

It is great to have Colin back on your channel. I can listen to him for hours. More interviews like these please. They are absolutely fascinating and appreciated by folks like me.

Thank you for having him back, amazing story teller and what a life!

I really enjoyed your book "Talking With Horses". Thank you for sharing your wisdom once again. 💙🌎 Always reinventing yourself. You're a good human as well.

Colins had a very interesting life. Such a lovely man. Good luck Colin 🤞❤️

Always a treat to hear Colin’s stories!

"I hear you gallop in the night" 😂❤

I love this interview! Taken many risks. And he is right on!

Irs a pure delight to hear Colin talk. I look forward to next time. Thanks Mark ❤

Thank you gentleman for this great conversation this morning.

It’s 7 24 am here in Dallas Texas Getting ready to head out to work my husband and own our own business we do yard maintenance and Some landscaping been doing it over 30 years yes we still have couple of original clients we wow a young mid twenty couple now we are in our late 50s I do believe working honestly fairly and physically has kept us Pretty much healthy but by fears hasn’t kept us from heartache we had our share we have 3 beautiful daughters 9 Grandchildren all together the youngest being just 1 year old She is our joy I have 2 granddaughters whom just graduated Collage both majoring in Education being we have a long line of Elementary teachers we basically work hard to keep our Now Grandkids in School we are a Hispanic family mixed with white I’m proud to be an American just wanted to brag on my family because God is good and also tell u Mark how I simply enjoy your channel my youngest whom is 28 got me interested in your channel I never miss one episode keep up the Good work mark I think your amazing plenty of times I’ve found myself praying and also in tears watching some of these broken people Mark just remind them that God is good Because he is we adore u and Thank u 👌🏼🤗❤️

Oh yeah! I remember this fine fella! Great interview, thanks, Colin/ Mark🤘

Fantastic story teller - I could listen to him for days & days - inspiring guy

Thanks Mark.

One of my favorites ! Thank you Mark !

He is very interesting to listen to speak.

Thank you for this post, inspirational people and their stories are a gift!

I absolutely loved this interview. Thank you for this. "if you dont push your spirit..." this was so true and inspirational. The joy of pushing yourself, taking risk, absolutely.

Great interview Mark. I remember Dr Christian Bernard 😊 My mom was in the hospital after his first successful trasplant. She was in the same elevator as him and she was so excited that she met him. Thank you also to this man fir shareing in this interview. He has some interesting things to say. God bless him and his horse.

He has not lived my life this advice is only good to a point I took a chance and stood up against abuse now on a watchlist stalked, harassed, Asset Stripped, home trespassing, theft once on the watchlist you never get off! There are thousands like me! Activist, True Tellers, Reporters etc...

My favorite guest on this channel. I could listen to this guy for hours and hours

The biggest risk is not taking any risk... In a world that is changing really quickly, the only strategy that is guaranteed to fail is not taking risks. Be brave. Take risks. Cheers Colin! 🍻

Can listen to him all day... what a legend!

can you please get more people like this on, wisdom is a nice change don't u think?

thankyou mark and colin i love your story and it has given me so much more meaning to living in cairns than id first imagined what and awesome bunch of stories

I love this man. I could listen to him tell stories and his philosophies for days!

Woooo! No way just randomly stumbled upon and finished the first interview yesterday! Really wish I could live like this dude!

Very interesting. Great interview, wise man.

Love this guy Good interview Would love to hear about the national inquirer days

Gotta be in it to win it

Great interview

I love this! He is right!

Hi from Melbourne Colin and Mark ❤

not only is "the risk of war omnipresent," as stated by colin; the reality of multiple ongoing wars is omnipresent, as well.

AMAZING !

U found a winner this time for sure,, thx Mark for all ya do !

Colin IS the most interesting person in the room!!

Gday mate. What a trooper you are sir. Bless ya from Great land down under Cobber

Mark NEVER replies to "good morning Mark 🌻" messages 😂

Great insight from a gentleman with a lifetime of experience

❤❤❤Yippee, Colin’s Back - I’m loving these characters could listen all day , I love ❤️ his take on Mistakes in life - Sometimes they can feel like they are happening to you , but it turns out it’s happened for you .Thank YOU 🙏 Fifi

Refreshing to hear his wisdom on life.

I love him and I agree....it feeds the spirit

Excelent Words!😊

Love it ❤

Make me proud to be a Queenslander..what a ledgend

Good Morning Folks have a great weekend go be great 😁

What a great interview, interesting aussie bloke , good on ya mate x

Ahhh, a fellow Australian. Good day from Tasmania Colin ! 🎉🎉

Hey Mark, thanks for all of the hard work that you do every year. It doesn't matter if you reply or not, but I would like to request some interviews which feature artists, graduates, auto workers, or even medical practictioners. If you've already interviewed people from these professions would you please upload?

😊Good morning, Mark🌻

This guy rocks!

"I thought wow! I know what I'm gonna do now!' Goddamn I wish I had even a fraction of his internal motivation. Can't wait to hear more from this man.

Good on ya, Colin

Wonderful very interesting

Horses are such sensitive creatures and I wonder how your horse feels being forced to gallop in the night, in the heavy rain, down hills, through rough country. If that horse slips and falls it's game over for the horse. I know you are chasing feeling anything, feeling fear specifically, but think about how that poor horse feels when you subject it to such terrifying conditions.

I am watching at the moment from Vermont. Enjoying this video. Wondering if you're coming back to Vermont? Would love to meet you. Also wondering if the steeplechase was in South Woodstock?

This man is on it

Good morning!

this man is the polar opposite of me... I need this man to speak into my ear daily... "safe=smart"? I just don't know anymore... it's time to tiptoe into the water...

What an interesting man, I just love him.❤

BELIEF IS THE ENEMY OF KNOWING! When your thinking aligns with truth, you've arrived at the knowing. There are billions of wrong beliefs, but only ONE knowing. ❤

interesting and eventful life he has led

Enjoyable interview. Not the life I choose, but nice to hear another's take. I prefer risks with a purpose and plan for the future allowing for adjustments. I'd be tired jumping idea to idea. But that's what makes life interesting, how different we all are.

I’ve been emailing you for an interview. Serial killer fiance.

I just heard him mention working on the film Man from Snowy River , and the Australian stock saddle which I heard a lot about as my brother is Heath Harris who I’m sure Colin would (past tense) have definitely known as Heath was the horse trainer /wrangler /stunt rider. That amazing scene of the horses& rider charging full pelt down that steep mountain , he broke his Leg in 16 places during bone of the 6-8 takes .. anyway I wanted to mention this as Heath suddenly took his life in 2022 at the age of 74 , for reasons that I won’t mention here but it’s torn what was left of my family apart .. such a coincidence , I would love to contact Colin to ask if he was friends or knew Heath . Despite what he did , he was certainly an amazing horse man on many levels ,I miss him .

Hi from Australia 🇦🇺 too 👍

Colin is a product of his time, and that time is long gone. His narrow view on life is obvious, but I'll take his advice about concentrating on one thing and mastering it.

Cheers m8

Hello, Mark, I appreciate the awareness of your channel and how genuine the interviews are. I saw in the channel's description for ad/business info to be directed towards the soft white underbelly website. Unfortunately, I am having difficulties regarding providing contact information through the website. Hopefully, there is another way to reach contact. Thanks

You are a great story teller, would love to know when you birthday is ,? And you're right do something everyday that makes you afraid never give up ! Thank you kind sir!

He's very interesting, but once the camera is off and he returns home, at the end of the day, I wonder if he really is as happy as he portrays.

I was a commercial Salmon fisherman. But really all jobs that I worked had some degree of risk.

This guys f^ckn awesome.!!!!!❤❤❤❤#neverholdback #lifecap. Almost forgot thank you Mark ✅️ shit I hope he's right 😂😂😂

Another fab interview! He is totally crazy but a success nonetheless. Would love to hear one of his ex wives or children's side of his story 😬 Def bring Colin back again, love him ❤

Crocodile Dundees brother. Great interview and outlook on life. Never give up.