Take your time and don't feel the need to rush out videos, we appreciate the effort you put into these

How do you always come through with a video that talks about exactly what I'm going through exactly when I need it

I wish every person had a father figure as wise as you in their personal lives

Don’t be afraid to preach. The world is in great need of spiritual healing sir. Blessings to you and your family.🙏🏼🕊🌿

It’s crazy how much you will get in life from being a pleasant person. Remember the saying. What you put into life is what you get out. Be a pleasant person and pleasantries will come to you.

Dewayne, your wisdom is unmatched. It is so profound yet so simple to grasp. You speak in a way that commands attention without seeming condescending. I thank you for using your platform to bless us all.

Lukewarmness. Mediocrity. Settling for good enough. We short ourselves by default if we don't put our all in. Made perfect sense to me. My place shall never be "among those cold and timid souls who know neither victory nor defeat..." Thanks Dewayne.

I studied business in college, one of the valuable lessons I retained was an understanding of opportunity cost. The price you pay in missed opportunities.

So true. Be patient, look gently at the details, think for a few moments to take it in, relax your eyes, slow down, appreciate all the fun you're having, stare into spaces and defuse that devil in your mind, that was picking at you for some time. Stay really slow for the next few hours, in many of the things you're doing winding down, waddle when you're on carpet sometimes, tell people you're waddling. Have fun. And relax.

TRUE!! TY Dewayne.... There are repercussions for lacking good character. We DO reap what we sow! Moral to the story: Do the right thing. But so many don't know "HOW" to do the right thing these days. Or don't want to. It takes too much effort :( Seems like we're all upside down---what's right is wrong what's good is evil~ Folks are confused and ... Way too self-centered. Plus, don't care if they have a negative impact on others, by the way they behave. If only thoughtful and considerate behavior was a thing ? How much better the world would be! Let's all agree.... "It starts with ME!"

The simple fact that every comment on this feed is positive, supportive & encouraging is a testament to the quality of your content.. especially considering how toxic social media responses can be .. Bless You & Mama

You’ve helped me a lot sir. Got me through a divorce and into my dream job, all in the space of a year. I wanted to give up worse than I’d ever wanted to this past year. Thank God, my friends, my family, and you that I resisted those thoughts. Things will never be the same, and the future is always uncertain, but I am proud of who I am, what I’ve learned, and what I’ve accomplished. My late grandmother always said that angels are people who show up in the lives of other people who need them. You were one of mine, and ever since I’ve tried to be that person to others.

God forbid something happen to me, I've instructed my wife to have our young sons watch Dwayne's videos once they are older.

There is this two terms in Economics, explicit cost (money, getting fired, breakups) and implicit cost (networking, friendship, opportunities) I think these terms will help explain this video a little bit better. This video has helped me today, I do thank very much for the effort behind all of your videos

This lesson has such broad application. It applies to my illness to health journey. If I skimp today on bettering my body I may not end up in the hospital, but I'm also not feeling my best or building my health which robs me of energy, time and smiles today and down the road. Thanks Dewayne. You are like a papa to me. Love you!

It's easy to get caught up in the big mistakes you did, but then you forget the small mistakes you did passively. Basically all those little things you didn't do that could've changed your trajectory. That's my interpretation of your advice

"Life is a series of networks"... Preach it, Sir.... The band I was in for my photo was the result of consistently being nice to a woman at a convenience store 14 years before this photo was taken. Through her, I joined her husband's band. Through it, I met. Through it, I met. Through it, I met. By having positive connections with everyone and still being able to hang out with everyone along the way, I ended up in a truly great band that was doing shows in an area that was 3 1/2 hour drive E2W and 2 1/2 hour drive N2S. It's all about the connections.

Dewayne, thank you for your wisdom, I witnessed NO foolishness here! I'm not a horse person, but someone from another channel took a small segment of you dropping one of your precious pearls, and made it into a short.. So here I am, a firm fan, one video in.. Thank you, I believe God is certainly using you.. relationship wise, thank you. You've given me more to think on, than you may ever know. So much better listening to you, than so many others insisting everyone else is a narcissist, you end up in that finger pointing hamster wheel. Going round and round, nothing changes, nothing improves... Once again THANK YOU!

I think when I first subscribed, you were at around 3500 or so. I imagine 587K subscribers has to blow your mind. Thanks for always putting out some great content.

Hey Dewayne Firebird here A direct correlation or consequence is more apparent and easily identified. The indirect and passive results are harder to quantity, especially when things are going well enough. Thank you for your wisdom Firebird out

2:03 “half the equation” love that quote. Only a few minutes in and I’m gaining so much already brother

Another way to see it is that networking and connecting with people can create circumstances. So consciously deciding to create circumstances for yourself is a very useful skill and once you are good at it, you can put yourself around people who can help you progress in life and create situations that can lead on to more results of circumstance. Learn to create circumstances that put you in situations that could benefit your choices.

Dont beat yourself up, Dwayne. You explain things perfectly, and I understood the message. Keep up your life lessons, they're always helpful to me.

Great video as always! There's a term for this in economics: implicit costs. You may not be actively losing something, but you sure are losing something without even knowing it.

I’ll be honest, I don’t know a damn thing about horses but your demeanor and how you carry yourself is something I’m definitely striving for. Slow to talk, fast to listen. Smart with your words, not speaking or acting on emotions. Amazing video sir.

Thank you for these videos, people badly need them.

This was completely needed for me. I have honestly held on to something’s because I was frustrated that there wasn’t any tangible repercussions of people who wronged me. But you are absolutely right they might not get punished but they miss out on a bigger blessing. Thank you so much for letting the Lord use you.

Dewayne, you have done a wonderful job applying "opportunity cost" to everyday life in how we treat others and conduct ourselves. I respect you, sir.

It goes by numerous names in all cultures, but the basic premise of karma is real. When I was a young man I used to think of this concept night after night when I climbed into bed and pondered it, I used to call it “micro justice”.

THANK YOU!!! I've been trying to tell people this for years. I absolutely agree. There are costs to our actions and inactions. Great video!!

Dwayne I totally agree. But sometimes people get lucky or unlucky. But, perseverance and resilience can beat luck.

This one gets me thinking. I like it. We often don’t think about how powerful our actions whether subtle or not have a major ripple effect in our lives and those around us. Mindfulness is key.

Brother, I have admired your videos for some time now, and as a poet and an old-school heart similar to yourself, I just wanted to pen a poem in your honor as a thank you gift. God bless. The Horseman A man bred from the common earth, with wisdom swelling like grapes on tender vine, has this era found a treasure of rarity and worth, like perspiration laving a bottle of aged wine. I feel the words of his heart assuaging my quaking bones, for there is yet hope in a crack of manufactured concrete, for then nature's light shall shine forth and take back her throne, and archaic life shall again be complete. A man betwixt the power of horses both wild and tamed, with teachings inflamed with passion beyond compare, for by his lessons shall your pride be pricked and mamed, if you but apply it within to mend and repair. Through the corridors of times have we seen such men come and go, be it men of grandmasters, pantomimes or renowned fame, but fewer be those with rudiments of prudence, intergrity and honor, as the horseman of red earth's flame. Within his soul are melodies heard of songs devoid of lunacy, like an owl perched on the cold branch beneath the moon, for he seeks not the limelight of the peacock but chants usefully as the quiet ballad of the lune. Please do learn of this humbled poet, for the benediction of his ways will touch thy anxious and busy mind, cease from the professionals who of love do not know it, and learn of the horseman of red earth prime.

Actually very clear to me. It's often not about obvious negative consequences as much as it is the lack of positive consequences. Very practical perspective.

Thank you for passing on wisdom concerning our behavior. You once again made it clear . And God will use this advice to bring a change . No muddy waters 🤠 Laura 💜Willow 💜Bear 🐴💜

I can relate to the same story. There’s a person in my workplace who never said thank you when other people did him a favor. There’s no active direct repercussion against him because mostly we tried to be polite, but almost everyone who had this experience from him felt reluctant to put full effort when helping him the next time.

Hi, I know this is 6 months ago. But I just wanted to say I recently started watching you I even made a playlist for all the talking you have done. Me and my mom watch you time to time and wow!!!! You are such an amazing person, your talks and so on. Thank you.

@13:00 you hit the nail on the head. My companion and I have the most incredible connection even when we are thousands of physical mile apart. The thoughtfulness and deliberate desire to please and build each other up is incredible. To truly be equally yoked. It's all because of grace and openness to truth and honesty.

What a great message. Most people do not think about what they miss out on themselves for not treating others well, or even being minimally courteous. But what's worse, they not only don't think about what they're missing out on with their own potential, but what they fail to provide others to their potential. The younger generation seems to feel no need or desire to connect with anyone. They seem so isolated in their own endeavor. Never thinking there may be others who are willing to help if they showed any personality or desire to connect even the slightest amount.

You sir have a knack for critical thought. I believe that many people either have or lack the things you are speaking about because it is a result of their character. An empathetic individual is more critical of themselves for example and a narcissistic individual will be more critical of the world around them. World view has a huge impact on an individual's failure vs. Success. Thanks Dewayne!

I just lost something super important to me yesterday, and I am wrapping up my grieving. So this video is perfect, thank you for this video. I really appreciate the video creation.

Thanks man. Ive been derailed, & really needed that; professionally & personaly🤙🏼

I will say,you are so wise so well spoken,I wish I could clone the world with men like you..ty so much for just being you and sharing you with us🙏💞💯

Totally got you, and it is so true; it is an invisible chain of causation. Also sometimes we miss out on big things we have no idea we missed and sometimes we miss out on things we could have had but had no idea we could have it.

Feels like a buddy talking Thanks for your time man. Keep on wrangling🖐🐴

Connections also can be seen as Synchronicities! Beautiful Talk as always! Thank You!

Thank you Mr. DeWayne. I really appreciate having you as part of my being.

This is true life wisdom and very well put. Only in old age, with time for hindsight and regrets is this usually appreciated, if only life had a reverse gear, but it doesn't, modern life has people rushing round often multi-tasking and the simple truth is that we need to slow down and consider our actions and those we care about.

Amazing insight, thanks Dwayne. passive consequences - missed opportunities for bad behaviour, brilliant!

I just recently found you. I now listen every morning as my daily devotional. Thank you!

My experience as a video production company taught me some very important insights one of which is: some of us need to learn to get out of our own way. Sometimes we are our own worst enemy. I once produced 13 episodes for a hunting/fishing/camping outfit. The owner came to me after a large media company saw some of the episodes and was interested in developing a similar program for their viewers - and they wanted to hire him and his crew to produce a show for them. So he contacted myself and two other companies to develop and produce a sample video under the prospective company’s directions. We all agreed to wave off our usual fees pending the results of acceptance/rejection of the sample. A timeline was set for the sample. The week before our meeting presentation the guy we were helping develop the concept left town was for a hunting opportunity. Without him we couldn’t finish the presentation since he had not been available for the shots we needed to have of him in the video - he was the “on air personality” required by the company seeking the presentation. In the end the opportunity was lost. It turns out the real reason this guy went hunting and failed to show for his part of the presentation was his fear of success and how his life would change. Although myself and the other two companies involved missed a great opportunity, we all agreed to eat our losses. You win some, you lose some in this business. We collectively understand the fears people have and how they get in their own way. By the way I especially appreciate the cigar segments you include in your video. I switched to your cigar provider and have been pleased ever since. By the way…you and your wife are good video producers Keep up the good work. And thank you…

You struggle on this one to communicate your ideas, but it is perfectly clear for me, the place I live, and one of the two jobs I have, came because I put time and effort being a good and helpful person, I would say, I'm "enjoying the prize". Thanks Duane, great talks as always.

What I think of is “opportunity costs”. The cost of something you DIDN’T do/get. Like you could work 40 hours a week, or you could spend that time with family in a vacation whichever option you choose, what you don’t choose is the “cost”.

No need to listen to you twice Sr. You were clear enough for your message to go through and be understood. I listen to you from Alta California. Thank you for sharing your wisdom. I value more wisdom than money so I truly appreciate it.

Another excellent video D’Wayne! This video that you made reminded me of how my parents got along with others. My mother tried to be supportive and encouraging, but she stopped because of my father arrogant, sloppy, disrespectful, and careless behaviours. I always knew they never connected on a spiritual level; even though my dad never saw it. To a certain extent, I was also very patient and kind to him for many years, but I gave up on him as well since I could not stand his stupidity and hypocrisy. I’ve passively ignored him for several years now, and couldn’t care less about him. Now he wonders why nobody cares about him and why he has all sorts of financial problems/debts that he cannot pay off… It really takes a spiritual understanding of life in order to grasp many moments or challenges we face.

I have watched 4 different random videos of yours now. Each is insightful and everlasting. Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts, time and wisdom for the betterment of our lives. May God continue to Bless

You make a great deal of sense sir, thank you and God bless you and all your endeavors 🙏

Thanks DeWayne for the video . I appreciate you wanting to help people now that your at a high point in your life. You know, all your content is biblically based in which I love. I too am a born again Christian. I wish you guys well on your upcoming classes and maybe your example of Christ to others will convict some of them into repentance

i am so thankful to have stumbled upon you here on YT. these monologues of yours are just as appropriate for me as a mature female. i have never thought to consider the passive price. like most people, i think i'm wise enough to know all the possible prices/outcomes and if none of those have occurred then all is A-OK. this video was a paradigm shift and i am very thankful. and i've subscribed.

I really enjoy how you have a story with a lesson to be learned. It's a very tangible example of what you are explaining

Your message was very clear and absolutely on point.

Dwyane, I appreciate your wisdom more than you realize. Your videos are all the more special to me as they remind me of the lessons my father tried to teach me years ago, though I was too immature and selfish to listen. I have not seen him in a long time but what you give us through this medium is more than a valuable substitute for the wisdom I can no longer recieve from him. Thank you, from the bottom of my heart for your content. I wish you great success with the new school in Wyoming.

Good luck with new school. It's so great with words of wisdom and horse tack in the back. Thankyou for great advice as usual.

I hope you read this…we are the same age BUT I hear very thoughtful, sage advice from you. You’ve helped my life and way of looking at things which has been a blessing. Peace

Thanks Dewayne. A blessing as usual ….. clearly 👍🏼

I have seen far too many examples of "nice guys finishing last" to know that often what you put into something doesn't do you a lick of good in the end. Sadly I saw this happen when I was taking care of my elderly parents at the end and an older sister came in like the devil to cause havoc for all of us.

It does suck though when you put in your all for one thing, not realizing that you are actually making something else much worse because you're not seeing the full picture You can screw up once and try so hard for so long to make up for it but sometimes you just have to learn to let go... Life hurts sometimes

Wish more would take this advice to heart and really try to understand what it means living knowing that "What you reap, you will sow."

Dwayne, I appreciate your videos, and enjoy them. Almost 67 years old and I have a comfortable level of wisdom now. But like you said in another video, wisdom takes time. And yes I was around your age when I began to wake up.

I am so pleased to see your channel explode in the short time since I first began watching it. Your wisdom is timeless, valuable, and so simple and easy to understand that it challenges your viewers to apply it to their lives. God bless you guys and I pray your season is prosperous.

Just turned 40 and I can say this is extremely wise advice. God help us pay attention.

It wasn’t the main point of this video, but the example you gave about the place that you would not last because of your competence is true, have seen it many times. Sometimes people like to surround themselves with those who make them feel better in comparison , and eschew those who present some kind of competition. I have studied this topic in organizational behavior.

Thank you for this, it was what I needed. I think the lesson about passivity is also in reference to improving your own life: your life won't get better if you are not putting effort into making it so. On a side-note, though you felt that you were walking in molasses, it was a nice pace to digest properly. Thank you again.

Thanks a heap for your encouragement and your speeches sir. For I listen to you and then I feel relaxed, motivated and beefed up to endeavor fulfilling my dreams doesn't matter what the hard barrier or repercussion will be. I wish we were neighbors, friends. If it happens, I love to visit you anytime when I could come over there to the US and to meet you in person, I'm actually from Kurdistan-Iraq. And I dispatch my best regards to you and yours over there. May God bless you all

Cowboy therapist right here ya'll.. I started watching this channel early on.. it is quite likely the most positive uplifting, intelligent channel that I am aware of on yt.

You always offer the advice we never knew we wanted but need to hear. You are an incredible human.

God bless you sir and all of us for what is about to come. Thank you immensely.

I agree,Dewayne- it’s not always about the negative things that come our way. Sometimes it’s about what we don’t get & never realize we could have had it. Another good one. Thanks.

Very sincere thoughtful advice. I like your videos and your candor. But unfortunately life is what it is. Your ability to understand people, horses, and situations is commendable. It's wonderful to have individuals as yourself doing what you do. And youth willing to listen and take your knowledge. I wish you well. Unfortunately there are individuals in our time that are not of this understanding. ( David J )

Wise man. I needed this. And I'm gonna need this lesson in the near future.

*Opportunity Costs?*

It made sense to me. I've had to make some tough decisions lately. It was nice to have a reminder to keep doing handling myself right even when others don't. Some prices get payed in ways we don't expect. Thank you.

Thank you Dwayne! You're being that father/grandfather most of us need nowadays. My father never teached me anything of value, as a man. My grandfathers are both long dead. I've had some good conversations with them, both wise man, but they should have lasted another 15 years. Now, I'm listening to this cowboy over the internet and we aren't even in the same continent. Thank you again!

Cowboy and girl common sense is required now! We live in such mediocre times and many people's hearts have selfish and sometimes evil motives! My 88yo Father has been saying for years we are going back to Wild West times! Life's all about choices! Great talk!🐎

I'm glad I found this channel. I'd say by accident but this community and content is exactly what I've been looking for. I won't give my life story but like many of you I've been going through some rough patches lately and I'm fighting this negativity and fear of failure.

I love you, Dwayne, i feel this video almost like a signal, thank you so much. Greetings from Argentina!!

Very well said. I have an asphalt company and just because your not getting 1 star reviews on google doesn’t mean if you do people wrong then you won’t pay for it by either not being called for repeat business or you miss out on a huge job that’s friends with the person you done wrong and you’ll never even realize it. Try to do people right but there’s good people in the world still and if you piss them off and they don’t call and cuss you out or put you on facebook doesn’t mean your not gonna pay for the bad job

Good evening Dewayne, I just wanted to come on here and say thank you for your videos and podcast episodes, I have been a fan for a while and for the last couple months you have helped me whilst I've been alone in Albacete, Spain on a study placement. Keep the videos coming! :)

When I was a manager in fast food the General Manager told me, "Van, you don't worry about the folks who raise cain and complain. We can make it right with them if we do something wrong. What you worry about is the one who doesn't say a word, but never comes to the store again".

A personal antecode: I was very lonely during the COVID Era. All my family was in different locations and I didn't have any friends close by. I had some co-workers and acquaintances, but politics and high emotionality (drama) was preventing those relationships from being any more. I took many walks around my neighborhood. I always have, and during COVID it was hours long walks. Then one day, one of my neighbors I haven't met before was sitting on his porch making something. I watched him for a minute, then called out to him about what he was up to. He invited me over. He was an older gentleman making some jewelry trinkets. I'm usually a listening kind of person, so he starts talking and telling me stories, and I'm happy to listen and keep him talking. I happened to mention wanting to go rock hounding, and having trouble doing so since I live in a city and people are not interested in doing something like that without making money from it. Well, turns out he does rock hounding, and crafts much of his jewelry from it. He has enough material that his whole yard is filled with extras he gives to kids or any body who wants to learn. I got invited to go rock hounding with him and he was happy to teach me what to look for. I made a friend, exactly in the low drama and low politics realm I wanted because I made an effort to keep being physically active and curious about people. I know someone who was a lazy and selfish kind of frie d. Made little effort to contact people, just went outside and expected people to invite them out. COVID hit, and then they had no contact with anybody. Most of their friends moved on, including me. They are one of those politics and high drama people, and I can tell that habit has developed badly enough they can't really make friends now. We've talked a lot recently, and they are trying to get better. There is about 3 years of bad habits catching up to them, and will probably take them many more years to just recoup from all the bridges they burned. Your videos have been great because as I've been learning and listening, I'm more able to help them as well. I send them these videos, and they are on a better path now.

I heard years ago that customers WANT to be happy with the product or service you provide. So even if you make an honest mistake and communicate, people will work with you.

Great video, I see your point. As a person with a disability, I've been paying a price on alot of different levels, JOB wise & with my family members due to me having a physical disabilities

Your message came through crystal clear. Thank you!

Appreciate your message, thank you sir.

This video made me realise that the same is true for the subtle good deeds and positive things that you do. I imagine there's a lot of people who are doing the right thing but aren't seeing any results and that can make you question the process. Sometimes it takes a little while for good results and success to catch up with you

Thank you for all your advice Dwayne. I know nothing about the country life horses, etc.. feel drawn to your wisdom, and your tone in your voice, I do enjoy learning a little bit about horses and stuff. I never thought I would. ❤

You’re a beautiful soul. Thank you for being a beacon of light in the darkness. Also thank you for being a loving voice in the lonely times of our wilderness. You’re right on time when so many are in need of a father and a voice of truth. You are a calm to the storm in our hearts. Your obedience and timing are perfect and spot on.

You made PERFECT sense, Dwayne, great discussion!

I am days into therapy. After 30+ years of suppression and running. Life has finally caught up to me. I am at a cross roads. At this time point I am Done running. I will trust God and walk thru this fire 🔥. I hope this resonates with someone. Peace ✌️ ❤

I completely understand everything you said. Great video like always. Thank you for sharing.