It's been 11 months since I started the vlog. It took me a while to share all of this with you. But here we are. I'll see you all again, real soon. (Just to clarify... This video was released on the night of my last day!) - Thank you all for the love! I promise you that I am reading EVERY SINGLE Comment!

How freaking emotional! I think this message is universal to everyone. Everyone should strive to achieve their dreams and do the things they love ❤️.

Six years ago, I quit a job I once loved. I had no job lined up. I couldn't collect Unemployment Insurance, since I'd voluntarily resigned. Three months later, I found a much better job, the job I still have and still love. Hang in there, Norm.

This video spoke to me. At my job “everyone is replaceable” was my company’s motto. They took advantage of hard workers work ethic. If you were good at your job, you got to do others jobs. It was draining me slowly for 2 years until enough was enough. I literally had a mental breakdown before going into work in the parking lot and said “enough is enough” I didn’t go in, left the company and never went back. A job is a job, I’m much happier now and I found myself again. I hope you find that spiritual and mental serenity too. I’m happy for you!

I quit my corp job two weeks ago, last friday was my final day, and this week I'm putting all my things in bags and boxes to leave to a new continent. I dont know whats going to happen either, but i can relate to your change of mindset so much. Wishing you the best on this journey!! I am here for it!

To quit because of happiness is probably one of the hardest acts I’ve ever had to do. Particularly being a teacher and having little people who make me feel needed. But weighing up happiness over their need I knew who needed me more. ME. I was lucky enough to have another job offered to me somewhere I knew I would be happy. Walking away has come with a lot of guilt. Tomorrow is my last day. Be proud. Stand true. You can do it. You inspire and educate us.

I'm not a morning person. I have never been the type of person that could do the 9-5... yeah I have worked in the professional world. I have worked with startups and fortune 500 corporations. I have managed teams, and worked independently... I don't want to say I hated it. Hate is a very strong word. I just didn't want to do it. I don't like waking up early. I don't want to sit in traffic or be crammed on a train. I don't enjoy having a boss hover over me and micro manage my every move. And people say "you just have to deal with it" or "that's life." After all no one actually enjoys any of those things. It' is just something you have to do™, right? How many times have people said "Quit your complaining." Hash words, but very important... I also quit. I quit complaining and started working for myself. Now I do the same thing I have done for 20 years. But, I can do it from my bed, or a bar... I can do it from a beach or a foreign country like Japan... I have always loved what I do I just changed how I do it.

Wow... this brought happy tears to my eyes! I never dreamt that you were unhappy... I adore all of your vlogs and things that you've been sharing with us.... I'm glad that you've come to understand yourself and know that happiness doesn't always reside in a job... do what makes you happiest, and if that happiness is meeting/connecting with people, then you're on the right start!! And I always "Smash that LIKE button," even when I'm not done with watching the vlog... you always have something to say that resonates deeply inside me, and I thank you for sharing everything that you have shared .... Seeing you as "more human," showing your "flaws," has helped me remember that we don't see the entire picture of people..... Thank you!

i rarely leave comments on youtube but i can really relate to your video. i feel like i am in a same place but too afraid to take action and quit. not sure what's next ? .. anyways, i wish you all the best! find happiness first.

This was powerful, I have tears in my eyes for everything you have accomplished so far and I am excited to see you grow even further! You inspire me to really look at myself and work harder to create the me I know I can be. Thank you for all your words and inspiration. Congratulations!! I can't wait to continue this adventure with you! 💖💖

I'm in a pretty similar situation. It's better to put yourself out there and live life with no regrets. Keep up the hard work! Your patience and dedication will definitely pay off.

Well done Norm. I wish you good luck in your search for happiness and fulfilment. I love that you share your life with us and that we are going along on this journey with you. You are an inspiration to many. Look forward to your next video as always. 📹🎞📱

Good luck. Open up a Patreon probably, it will help you as a creator.

Not many people can really go through with the risk involved in pursuing happiness that strongly. You should feel proud.

Yay Norm! I can't imagine you as anything but positive and I am so happy you are shaping your life to be exactly what you want it to be! I know that with your energy, positivity and ambition you will turn your life into something amazingly creative and fruitful. Thank you for sharing this with us.

That was unnexpected! Change is always scary but it can be really good as well. I wish you the best for the future!

Nobody is replaceable. That is so sad. ;-;

Yesss!! So proud! You do your passion! You keep your happiness first! Keep creating! We'll keep eating it up. Excited to see where your passions and creativity will take this vlog and your content creation, in general! You got this!

Ok, who saw the title and thought Norm was quitting KZfaq?

For this, I sub'd. It takes bravery to dive into the abyss, kudos for doing something many will never get the opportunity to experience and I hope you get something from every bit of it the lows along with the highs

That’s so awesome Norm - make sure you do something that makes you happy!!

You've got an amazing, engaged audience. Just look at this video! Uploaded only a few hours ago and already almost 700 likes and 300 comments. That's more than a comment per minute! I hope this helps put things into perspective and lower your stress levels a bit. Haha. That aside, I can really relate to your journey. I don't exactly hate my job, but it doesn't make me feel alive in the way that creating does. Being a family man and working a full time job doesn't leave me with as much time to dedicate to creating as I would like but quitting my job isn't currently an option. I'm going to keep moving forward towards my goals and maybe one day I will be uploading a video like this too. Congrats, man! I'm super happy for you!

A journey of a thousand miles starts with a single step, we're all terrified of the Unknown, some more than others but life is more fun when you don't know what's coming next.

When I first saw the title, I was like WHAT??? You quit what?? Don’t tell me is KZfaq?! 😱😭 But after I watched the video, I was soooo relieved! I thought you’re a full time KZfaqr until I watch this video. Wow! 😯 I look forward to more adventures you will be sharing with us! 😄

Wonderful video! Thank you for sharing your story with us. I love your storytelling style. Were you a film maker before your began the vlog? Any advice on shooting and editing for a semi beginner? Most of my videos are sit down ones right now. I'm wanting to incorporate more actionable ones.

This... was such an amazing message. I needed to hear something like this and I know your message resonated with everyone else who saw it. I wish this video could reach more people in the world. If people could change their mindset and how they live, the world as a whole could be so much better. Thank you for sharing this, Norm! ♡

I'm probably outside your normal demographic, I'm almost 60. But, I identify with so much with what your saying in this video. I've been an EM designer, UNIX system admin and and an Information Security consultant during my working years. Never spent one day being bored. You've discovered this key early in life as I did. Go for it Norm.

Finally the story about the bridge! :D thank you so much for sharing this with us, it was a really moving video. I am very happy for you! I can imagine it can be a little scary, but I am sure it will be worth it, will be here to support! ;)

This is awesome! I'm so happy you were able to quit something that made you unhappy. You have uplifted so many with your videos and I'm glad to know they've also helped uplift you as well.

OMG Norm!! Thank you for sharing that with us! I’m so happy and so excited for you, I hope the future will bring you many amazing opportunities, and we’ll (for sure!) be right there to share them with you ❤️❤️ I wish you all the best!!!

Dude, so pumped for you. Never stop keeping up the hard work. I know I'll stick around to see the outcome!

I am so happy for you! Keep up the good work!

Wishing you the best your new adventures, Norm! My husband and I resonate so well with you and your videos, and especially this one. It is so inspiring. We moved to Tokyo about a year ago to experience life in a new way, and see the world from a totally different perspective - we left our stable jobs in North America to do this and it was frightening in every way to leave those, and our families and friends behind. It has been so worth it thus far, and life has presented us with crazy ups and downs since. It is so amazing to see you take a leap into the unknown! Seeing your videos knowing that you held down a full-time position and created content the way you have is eye-opening. Can't wait to see what else you have in store now!

Wow that’s really awesome! I hope one day that I can quit the cubicle life too, but for now I’ll keep enjoying your amazing, inspiring videos!

Congratulations! This is such a huge step to take and one that, I think, takes a lot of courage 🙂 Very inspirational to watch and gives me the strength to keep on walking down the path I have chosen. Wishing all the best and that I can take the same courageous leap myself one day

Congratulations on taking the big scary step to happiness and the unexpected. Life is all about learning and growing inside and out. I know that you will be successful in all you do. There's a passion and yearning in you that will make you succeed.

Congratulations! That's exciting! It's nice to see a video like this, right now for me. I just put in my notice at a job I've had for the last 7 years. Seeing this helps remind me that I'm doing the right thing even though I have no clue what is coming next.

Wow, that's a powerful message to yourself and your fans on what it really means to live a life you want versus just making it through another day. Thank you for sharing all your struggles and successes and showing us what it truly means to be thankful for each day that we have!

Ahhhhhh Norrrrmmmmm! I'm super excited for you! I can't wait to see what this next chapter will hold. And just as excited to be along for the ride.

I honestly thought you were a freelance photographer! Good on you for taking your freedom back, I wish you the best!

Thank god I thought you were not going to make video anymore good storyline . I love your videos . Do what makes you happy .

Awesome video!!! Great things to come for sure!!! Keep up the great work!!! 👍🏻

I only discovered you a few weeks ago (through Sharla). I love your videos. You are so interesting and the way you present stuff makes me want to be more creative and spontaneous. Like you, I've recently reconsidered myself and my life and I've just changed jobs - taking a lesser paid role, but one which is near my home and with fewer stressful responsibilities. This has given me time back in which to relax and create. It's only been 3 weeks, but I'm a happier person. Kudos to you and all the best for your next step of your journey.

Yay YOU! You GO boy! 🙋 Wishing you the best and what ever path your life takes you! Be happy....YOU matter! 😊 Hi from Jacksonville, FL Edited to add: I believe I found your channel via Sharla. A year or so ago... I appreciate your videos as many of us do. So, Thanks! 👍😊👍

Sorry for the all caps but HECK YEAH NORM THIS IS SO AWESOME CHASE THE LIFE YOU WANT TO LIVE!!!! Now I just need the confidence to do the same for myself

Follow your passion Norm. I wish you all best with this new chapter in your life. Change is never easy but I'm sure it'll work out for you. Good luck!

So happy for you that you are taking a step that will help you to continue to pursue happiness. We are all with you!

Congrats Norm! It takes courage to do what you do,!👏👏👏chapeau ! We’ll be waiting for the next videos.p.s. You’re a smart, creative guy and I’m more than sure that you’ll be just fine!🙏💪😎

I’m glad u decided to open up and share abt this. Such a huge step to take but I’m sure it’ll be worth it!! Hope u’ve been waking up happy since the day u quit😌😌 self care is best care.

Congratulations It is inspiring to see you take the leap from the corporate world to finding your happiness. Thank you for sharing your journey, music, and art with us.

Good for you!! 😁 It’s scary but sometimes quitting a job that makes you unhappy and changing your life is necessary. I had a similar situation 2 years ago, I was managing a store. I got to a point after 6 years of working there when things got so bad it changed my whole attitude even outside of work. It effected me so negatively I forgot who I was too. It took a lot of courage to make the change but I’d do it again in a heartbeat!

Soo proud of you, Norm! You're such an inspiration to us ^-^ Can't wait to see what you'll do next. We'll see you shine again... real soon! Love from America

Thank you for sharing this (not so) little piece of your life. You are brave enough to be true to yourself as so many are not, and we all know that you will succeed at what and wherever your life takes you next.

Congratulations! It’s brave taking a step like this and not having somewhere soft to land, it’s hard to give up what’s known because that’s a false image of safety that’s difficult to shake, it’s incredible you were able to achieve such self-awareness. I wish you so much success and joy and happiness in this new phase of your life and I couldn’t be happier getting to be one of the people who’s going to see you thrive in the days and years to come. 💛

Way to go and good luck! The story about the bridge was worth the wait.

Drives me nuts that you don't have at least 1 million subscribers your videos are put together so well ! Love to watch your work!🦕🦕🦕🦕😊😊😊

You really are an inspiration! I'm working on finding my own happiness, and in trying to change my mindset a bit along the way. To see someone who has seized such an opportunity and come out better for it is really motivating. Your videos are always a joy to watch, both visually and in their messages. I'll definitely be sticking around for more, and I wish you all the happiness as you start this new journey.

You got this Norm! I would total support you on Patreon for sure! Your creative endeavors are a joy to experience ♥️

How brave and exciting! Thank you for taking us along for the ride! Best of luck I' ll be cheering for you. P.S. you know it's the right choice :)

Norm, I am soooo happy for you!!! I can relate as I too have an unfulfilling job and thrive on my creative side. You inspire me. I wish the best for you!

Congratulations on your freedom! You have affected my life in such a POSITIVE way and I'm really thankfull to you. ❤️

there's something i've realized quite a few years ago : if you're feeling miserable and frustrated at your life, you can't expect to become happier if you're not ready to change anything about it, wether it's your job, girlfriend/boyfriend, friends, location etc. we're creatures of habits and this is why change does take great guts IMHO, and many won't ever leave the comfort of their everyday routine in fear of the unknown, and probably in fear of failure too. I for one, would like to leave my place and job but i know i'm just not ready yet. If quiting your job allows you to be happier in life, way to go! having a good job may be great for money and stuff, but nothing is worth wasting your life for it if it makes you miserable. godspeed :)

Norm! This is such a fantastic video, along with all the rest you make. In all your blogs, there’s a lightness, a philosophical touch (the inspiring type, rather than the debilitating) and a joy that just really resonates with me. Thank you for that! It’s also good to see that change is possible, people don’t have to stay in the same situation forever, they can improve, they can make and create, and sometimes it’s especially the things we do in the free time where we should be ‘relaxing’ from our ‘actual’ job that say the most about us :) I hope like yourself to be able to find something that could finance me but also make me happy... I decided to take a creative route, but now I often think I should have gone through a more strict degree like management or the like to then be able to unfold my creativity later. So I think it’s a good thing, having gone the difficult route. It’s often the most fulfilling. Can’t wait to see more from you! And maybe visit that bridge one day, maybe it will also speak to me :)

I have found your videos so motivational as I’m working through medical school and feeling burned out with work. You inspire me to be creative and to continue to be true to myself no matter how burdened I feel. I was able to save enough money last year during school to go back to Japan a few weeks ago and it was exactly the reset that I needed. Thank you for creating this portal through KZfaq for me!

Awesome Norm, I am happy for you that you took the step to get out of that negative zone. Good vibes to you!

I wish you well and much luck and success on your new journey even though you do not need our well wishes for you have all that you need, courage. Thank you for sharing with us this journey and taking us along. You have our full support!

Of course it's scary, the unknown is always scary, but you know what Norm!? You did what your heart and mind needed and that's the only thing that matters!! It'll all work out!! Sending all the good waves and happy ones your way!! So happy for you!!

I'm happy you were able to realize that you needed a change. Looking forward to what new content you post!

This is the first video of yours I've seen popped up in my recommendeds and I'm ready to subscribe already. Goodluck to this path I can't wait to see where it leads

As one door closes many more will open Love your videos

Well done, and best of luck, Norm. I am very interested to see where things go. 👍

I also love that bridge, it's one of my favourites in Tokyo :) I also wish you the best! :)

I salute you for your courage and dedication... I always watched your movies/videos/vlogs not knowing why as was hooked, till a while back that I realized that it was your optimism and dedication to your task. Thanks for being such a great person. I'm sure that I'll be taking a lot from your videos to improve my life and the ones near me :)

Congratulations on doing what makes you happy and changing your life for the better! I just quit my main job, moved across the US, and started over new and it is so refreshing. Here's wishing you the best in this new chapter!

i'm so happy. the relief that you feel, the freedom, when you finally quit something that has negatively impacted you for so long, that feeling is almost indescribable.

Thanks for sharing a personal video with us. When I saw the bell notification was a little worried you we quitting this, sharing lovely Tokyo and your adventures with us. It’s pretty amazing seeing “corporate” Norm and I guess the transition between current April - July Norm. Big thanks for your content and the glimps we get to see your adventures keep up the great work, as we do this crazy adventure together.

Norm, I am so proud of you! You share your life with such honesty. To see through your eyes places that some of us will never travel is amazing, fun, and exciting. Best wishes and safe travels!! You do you! You matter!!! Thanks for taking us on the ride.

Congratulations! I can't wait to see what's next.

I’ve been at the same job for almost 9 years and I am awaiting to hear if I will get a job that I know will get me to where I want to be in life. A lot of me not leaving sooner was comfort and the people I work with but I need to branch out and go worth with doing something different and that is very scary but also exciting and liberating. I’m happy for you and wish you the best Norm!

I'm so happy for you! I went through the same thing last year. I quit my job and I'm so glad I did. It's good you realized you needed a change for your happiness.

Omg! I am proud of you and the choice you made. You will be much happier, I know it's scary but you are amazing and will figure a way best for you. One that makes you happy and to be continually happy. You have helped me in your videos to be more of myself and to do what I love. I am changing, we all eventually do. Thanks! Love you and you videos! Wishing luck and happiness your way!

Norm, this is a really inspiring video. I'm in between jobs right now and don't really know what I want to do. But I think your video and your attitude will help me figure things out. I hope you get to do what makes you happy, whether it's this channel or something else. I hope you know you're inspiring me and others to find out what makes us happy and chase it. So thank you.

Great work Norm, loving the vlog! Do what fulfills you!

Ah, FINALLY !!!! Good on ya dude! Ok, now come work for me ..hehehehe A true inspiration always!

Good luck Norm. I'll be cheering you on from Canada! I am also coming to a crossroads, and a life-changing event has shooked me to the core, just like you. Hope to see more videos about your deepest thoughts on your decision & how it starts affecting your new life!

I just started my channel this month because my dad died a year ago and I wanted to make sure I left me for my unborn grandchild, family and friends etc. too incase anything happened to me. I could feel this moment for you, this change for you and I’m so happy for you!

Truly inspirational. The pure happiness and excitement of what is yet to come is so evident in your eyes in the last scene. Here's to an incredible future that YOU create!

What a powerful video! It brought back memories of when I quit a job because I simply wasn't happy and knew it wasn't going to get any better. To this day, I haven't regretted the decision and have a much better outlook on life now. Thanks for sharing!

I wish you the best with whats coming and will keep following you. Inspiration 💐🌸

You know this kinda took me back when I was still a Trainee. I hated that company and I was always feeling down even going there. I actually had also something symbolic like your bridge it was a park and it always calmed me down going through that park. Someday I decided I can't do it anymore and actually found a better job and finished my vocational training of three years there. Now I'm finished with it and I could experience so many great things. Often you know it already, change is good and it's gonna free your mind :)

Good luck with your next stage of life!!👍

You got to do what makes you happy, take each day as it is given, take the life you want! Good luck, I can't wait to see what you do next! 🙂

Congratulations! One of the things I love about your vlogs is your honesty. It is great how you share your successes AND your challenges with us. You have a wonderful attitude and judging from all the other comments, I know I’m not alone in saying thank you for your words of inspiration and for keeping it real. 🙏🏽✨Wishing you all the best on this new chapter !

congratulation on taking this kind of decision and all the best to a great future for you!

Love this! I love your style of storytelling, jumping to and from different locations. All the best, can’t wait to follow on your adventure!

This hit so close to home for me that I can honestly said it made me a tad emotional. Coming from a small town of 1,300 in Nebraska makes me feel so disconnected with the world in general. I’ve felt stuck for as long as I can remember but have been too scared to change anything. My dreams are way different from everyone around me and I fell into a routine that is safe but uneventful. My dream is to actually visit Japan and see if it’s a place where I would want to settle down in and have a career. That’s actually how I came across your videos in the first place.It’s videos like this that prove that change is good and anything is possible. THIS is what I needed to see today!😊

It’s people like you that make me determined to live a life that makes me happy, to do a job that makes me look forward to Mondays, to wake up in the morning, so thank you! For the inspiration! Also, i changed my pic, does anyone know Noragami?

The wait and then the title killed me!! I had to leave work and grab a coffee to watch this. Congratulations Norm! As someone in similar tipping point in my life, I can really connect to your feelings about your job. It takes a lot of courage to quit! Congratulations and we will be here to support you!

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I can't imagine you NOT being happy! You're always so upbeat! Congratulations and good luck on your next adventure!