I Thought I Had To Quit YouTube!

I Thought I Had To Quit YouTube! - Shop Talk 2024

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5 ай бұрын

I considered quitting due to my health but after taking some time off to recover I am ready to jump back in and create content like before.
I made this short video to explain my situation and what you can expect going forward.
I thank everyone who supports my channel and watches my videos. It is what keeps me motivated and making videos.
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Should you choose to make or do anything as depicted on this channel you would do so at your own risk.
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@bobhaare4576 5 ай бұрын

You're proof that you can't keep a good man down. Take good care of yourself and follow the doctor's orders. Wishing you the best in the new year.

@MaddMaxxWoodWorks 5 ай бұрын

Good to see you back. Remember that your health is number one and your family is as well. I wish you the best in your recovery

@TheMrstevewillson 5 ай бұрын

Sorry for your issues brother. Get better soon, don’t rush it. I’d rather have less of you for longer.

@peterfoale203 5 ай бұрын

John, as a subscriber always look forward to your videos. However, I am sure all who watch agree that your health and family are your priority. Be good to yourself and when you do post we will all lap up the content. Happy New Year

@andrewmurrell4962 5 ай бұрын

Great to see you back, I too had a mini stroke aged 48, that was 10yrs ago. Just follow the drs orders, take your meds religiously and take it easy. It’s a slow road but definitely worth it. Can’t wait to see the new ideas and projects and get in my workshop to try some.

@HankMiner 4 ай бұрын

I, too, had a stroke going on two years ago. All I can say is that it's a slow process, but take it a day at a time. Slow is fast with a goal in sight. I wish you the best of success in your recovery. A final thought: the brain is fantastic in the recovery phase. Jean

@williammaxwell1919 5 ай бұрын

I've seen others of your videos... but I didn't subscribe until this video dropped. Men talking honestly about men's health is so important for everyone... Kudos to you and don't stop! P.S. Not enough makers from the Southern Hemisphere (I'm Antipodean)!

@done591030 5 ай бұрын

Balance your life Physically, Mentally, Socially, and Spiritually. Praying for health, comfort, and balance for you. Thanks for not giving up.

@leonfouche8470 5 ай бұрын

Best of luck Jean, stay positive and take every day as it comes. In the end your health and family comes first.

@ShopNation 4 ай бұрын

Feel better man, wishing you and your family a fast recovery. You're an important part of this community!

@WoodshopJunkies 4 ай бұрын

Thanks bud.

@henryrossouw930 3 ай бұрын

Good to see you back.Staying positive and keeping busy is a battle half one.Looking forward to new idea.Speedy recovery.

@Ole.Rellik 3 ай бұрын

First, thank you for the most creative channel I have found. Second, take all the time you need to fully recover. Whatever it takes know that there is a great number of fans who care much more for your health and well-being than for any content. We will be here whenever you are ready. Unique makers are very hard to find and you are one of the best. You are in our thoughts and prayers always.

@DennisScheuvront 5 ай бұрын

Jean, I just want to echo the sentiments from others whom have said that you are proof that you can't keep a good man down, especially when he's so passionate about something. I have watched 1000's of KZfaq videos for a number of years and have only made 1 other post besides this one. I first came across your channel back in late 2019/2020 when the pandemic hit and was looking at ideas of how to transform 1/2 of my 2 car garage into a functioning woodworking shop. You have been my go to guy with inspiring me to come up with creative ways to maximize my storage and functionality. I am currently a few years from retirement, have made progress on my shop design and I am in the process putting those plans into action. I hope that by the time I retire, my shop will be complete and I would like to jump into the next phase of my life by joining the KZfaq community with valuable content of my own. The inspiration you have been to me and others is unfathomable when it comes to being the average working Joe, working hard at balancing family & job with utilizing the talents that God has given you, while so many other's on KZfaq do not show that side of them. You bring the human aspect to this community. I too have the same struggles and most of the time it leaves very little time for woodworking. I will continue to watch for your videos and look forward to incorporating your ideas and creativity into my own shop. Stay healthy and know that your subscribers will be here waiting for you when you are healthy. From West Virginia, happy woodworking.

@charliegoodson8247 4 ай бұрын

I love watching someone with a passion for what they do.

@everestyeti 5 ай бұрын

Sorry 2023 health-wise wasn't that good, can totally sympathise with that; my wife nearly died last year and I now have a life long medical problem. I think all you can do is soldier on and do the best you can do. Looking forward to seeing, what you're going to achieve. Take care of yourself and remember that you and your families well being are the most important thing. 👍

@andyrobinson6052 3 ай бұрын

Priority is to rake care of yourself and your family and also good to keep doing something you enjoy. I certainly very much enjoy watching your content. Best Wishes.

@talkingbeers 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for your candour. Wow, what a 4Q! Thank goodness you are recovering and understand the root cause and that it’s treatable. John please prioritise your health, your wife and your young baby. Keep them front and centre - we love your workmanship but less is more! Have a healthy joyous and successful 2024 from Hampshire UK

@chrisnorton2837 4 ай бұрын

Great to hear that you are OK and feeling better Jean! We all enjoy your videos, and I'm glad that you are still excited about making them for us!

@anthonylorbach9365 5 ай бұрын

Here's hoping you make a full recovery. I also hope some safety wear company would provide you with some protective clothing. I enjoy your channel and I hope it continues for a long time.

@richberg404 5 ай бұрын

Thank you from Minnesota. Your content is so enjoyable. If you read this I will say……About 4 years ago my wife and I moved in to a much smaller house. We did this to take care of family. I lost my big garage shop and all my space. The house we moved into was a small 1 car. Your videos have inspired me to start up my shop and reimagine what that could be. Thank You your videos saved me. THANK YOU. I hope you get back to feeling yourself again

@heamodehar5907 5 ай бұрын

Kia ora brother. I love the way you keep striving to make content bro regardless of your health condition. Like many others bro. Take it easy. Take your meds and listen to the doctors bro but cant wait to see what you come up with in 2024. Stay safe brother.

@RobertHolby 5 ай бұрын

Thrilled that you are back! Praying for a complete recovery for you!!!

@SkinnyboyDre 5 ай бұрын

All the best for 2024 and the future. Wishing you a speedy and full recovery and may you and your family find peace and strength every day!

@flyingman09101984 5 ай бұрын

Welcome back and I wish you all the best for 2024 🙂 Whatever you decide, we'll be here to watch and support! 🥰

@gt2scale 5 ай бұрын

Glad you figured out the cause of the health issue, good luck with the treatment. I am looking forward to what you bring with your channel in 2024!

@Ding_Bat 5 ай бұрын

My friend, my workshop is a double garage. It houses: * A bakkie and a car (5%of the space) * My workshop stuff (5% of the space) * My wife’s stuff 99% of the space) No, I did not make a calculation error above. My project for 2024 is to get my workbench back. Good luck for your endeavours for 2024! #TheStruggleIsReal

@LarsDoesThings 5 ай бұрын

Great to see you back in action. This is the best woodworking channel, despite lots of competition. Really appreciate your no nonsense, likable style

@Qternocq 5 ай бұрын

Hearing you thank us made me smile. I've learned a lot from your channel, so let me just thank you right back! You're awesome!

@jackcobben 5 ай бұрын

All the best to you John, and we will definitely be waiting for your content. Your health is most important, and the videos can wait.

@garymassey2285 5 ай бұрын

Glad you are on the mend and that you are back!

@dennisd5776 5 ай бұрын

Hope 2024 brings a complete recovery. Like everyone says follow the doctor's orders and keep your health for your family; we will see you when you make more videos as you can

@scottlangston8417 5 ай бұрын

Glad you're sticking with it. Even more glad that things are treatable and you are doing well. God continue to bless you and your family!

@CaddoCreekWoodworks 5 ай бұрын

Prayers headed your way! Glad to see you back but be careful! Family and health come first and don't rush things. We will be here for you.

@duncanwilkie179 5 ай бұрын

Great job updating we dedicated followers on your status. We wish you continued recovery and increased time with your family.

@jonham8469 3 ай бұрын

Jean, you're the most creative guy out there. Your projects always amaze me. Take care of yourself and don't push too hard getting back. We're willing to wait for content until you feel up to increasing your output. And we're all praying for a full recovery.

@paceves4403 4 ай бұрын

You were missed but so glad you're doing well and on the mend! Love your shop ideas and plans. Take care of yourself and the family...cheers to 2024!

@ssbb_builds2090 5 ай бұрын

Strongs brother. Keep pushing, you are giving us South African creators inspiration....

@brianwyszynski7345 5 ай бұрын

Always put your health first. Your family needs you. We will still be here and patiently waiting for new content. I've never been disappointed by your work or your approach to problem solving. Be healthy. Be safe. Stay strong!!!

@user-el7nx9gf2u 5 ай бұрын

Wish you all the best and a speedy recovery. Don't worry about pumping out content on a schedule. It's a streaming service, not a TV cable channel, you have the freedom to upload new content only when you're able.

@c.a.g.1977 5 ай бұрын

Hope you will get well soon, Jean, and respect for telling us so openly about your health issues!

@georgedennis2719 5 ай бұрын

Hi John, glad you're back in the game. Always enjoy your cleverness in Colorado.

@johnsanford5048 5 ай бұрын

Family comes first. Be sure to take care of you and them. We will be here when you’re ready. Sounds like you are in a good place to do what needs to be done to live the life you want. Stay focused and stay the course. God bless.

@jk_woodworks 5 ай бұрын

Good to see you back! Excited for what you have in store for 2024. Keep taking good care of yourself!

@ruperthenderson1488 5 ай бұрын

Very pleased to see you on the road to recovery. Do take care of yourself - your health comes first before any KZfaq content. That said, your channel is my favourite to watch as it is full of brilliant and clever ideas that make the most of a single car garage. I'm more or less following and trying to implement your idea's going forward. Thank you.

@rickdye5467 5 ай бұрын

Good to see you back. Sad to hear about you turn of bad health. Hope you get better soon. Take it easy and don't rush back into any big heavy projects. I enjoy watching your videos as they give me plenty of ideas for what I could do to improve my little workshop. Best wishes to you and your family from me here in the UK

@scottl6613 5 ай бұрын

Hopefully you have a FULL recovery. I love watching your videos!

@RogerStocker 5 ай бұрын

Take care. A healthy 2024, the only thing you can't buy on earth is your healthy. Looking forward to see more content from you, which I always enjoy.

@Flippingdrawers 5 ай бұрын

Hope you feel better mate. 💛

@dimpie1000 5 ай бұрын

All the best with your recovery. I wish 2024 has only good things for you and your great channel.

@waynespringer3320 5 ай бұрын

Jean please remember your health is the most important along with your family. Take your time, follow the Drs. and your families advise. Those of us that subscribe and enjoy your videos can wait for when you are ready to do them.

@symposes 4 ай бұрын

I found your channel in my search for projects that I could utilize in a small shop space. I'm glad to see that you are not going to let 2023 drag you down!

@steveferguson1232 5 ай бұрын

So happy to see you. 10 years ago Jean I had a stroke that ended my work career at 54 and I now have a pacemaker and other health issues. Listen to the doctors and FOLLOW their instructions and advice. I am left handed also and yes it does suck. I’ve been able to get back into my shop on days. But when I start dropping tools, I know it’s time to go back inside. Please take care of yourself we want to watch you get to 1 million subscribers

@koosgrobbelaar2000 4 ай бұрын

Hi Jean. Holding thumbs that your recovery will be quick and complete. Take care.

@kristianhorsager2968 5 ай бұрын

Wow. Definitely not a clickbait title! Keep up the great work. I get a lot of inspiration from you. Thx. Remember, slow is fast! ❤

@evertkleynhans2617 4 ай бұрын

I wish you all the success on your road to recovery. Be blessed. Our Father has a plan for you and will always give you "tasks"to overcome for His Glory. Keep up the great work.

@user-ec8gu1rj8h 5 ай бұрын

I wish you the best for 2024 , always a pleasure to watch your videos !

@berniessparrow6728 5 ай бұрын

So sorry you have had health problems. Can I wish you a full and healthy recovery. Take real good care of yourself.

@superchile9640 5 ай бұрын

Wish you the best. Thank you for engaging and entertaining us.

@jacksrabbit181 5 ай бұрын

Sorry to hear about your health issues. Good luck with your recovery and look forward to seeing your new content. 👍👍

@Jettaheizer 5 ай бұрын

I´m subscribed to your channel for a couple of years now and I always appreciated your frankness. I wish you all the best for your health, your family and your life behind the camera. And of course I´m looking forward to every video you make.

@SeaBeeEd51 5 ай бұрын

So glad to see you back. I’m happy you’re doing well. Take care of yourself and my prayers are with you and your family.

@hymieweiss1 5 ай бұрын

I'm glad your health is back on track and looking forward to more of your creative and interesting videos! But certainly put your health and family first!

@mikewood6076 5 ай бұрын

Stay healthy, I love your channel and we are all patient and will be here when you post! Take care!!!

@Lutzboater 5 ай бұрын

All the best to you and your family in 2024. May your recovery be swift and complete. Happy New Year and God bless you.

@davidtolmay5825 13 күн бұрын

All the best boet hope your health continues to improve!

@logisticaproteccioncivilsa2630 5 ай бұрын

Please keep on the job the channel and your life moving on the way you want... it’s a win win attitude that helps all of your family.

@user-lz7qd4rg4b Ай бұрын

You are not the only one who has had health challenges this past year. I have had a second round of breast cancer ending in removal of both breasts. I am currently enjoying the benefit of said loss and the better health. I am so glad that you are back and also enjoying better health. I am looking forward to what you have for projects as I am setting up my own shop in my basement/garage and are trying to fit everything in my small space. Thank you.❤😊

@jeffrenwick5768 5 ай бұрын

Always look forward to your videos, glad you're on the road to recovery, you're looking good. Never stress about getting content out regularly or to a shedule, take care of yourself first and we'll always be here to watch your episodes whenever a new one is ready..

@caseyscott1766 5 ай бұрын

Hey John, thanks for the update. Praying for a full and fast recovery. God bless man.

@troyboy4345 5 ай бұрын

We are all with you pal, you will get up to full speed soon ... love from Yorkshire, England !

@Nilezy 5 ай бұрын

Sorry to hear about the health issues. Glad to also see you on the road to recovery and I will definitely be supporting your channel into the future! All the best mate!

@cameronpalfy9145 5 ай бұрын

John. Your health and family first! I look forward to seeing all your content no matter if it is infrequent

@64bosely 5 ай бұрын

Omg, God bless you! I'm so glad to know you are doing much better. I look forward to seeing what new and creative things you come up with for your shop. Continue to be well and stay blessed.

@nickrayment4786 5 ай бұрын

Glad to hear that your condition is treatable, and you are on your way back to (full?) health. Keep up the great work. I do enjoy your videos.

@MacDaddy88 5 ай бұрын

I'm so glad you are feeling better. You are a genuine DIYer that has some professional experience. Do what you can do to help yourself and your family. Know that you are appreciated and loved in this community. Take care brother.

@chipmeister111 28 күн бұрын

Good for you man, glad You're ok. Keep going!

@davidrolfe9747 5 ай бұрын

Wishing you a full and speedy recovery, the sooner, the better. From Australia.

@carlosarredondo2589 5 ай бұрын

I am not surprised to see all of these great comments regarding your health scare, and recovery. Trucking on after a health scare is quite difficult I know, but you are doing the right thing by not shutting down, be it yourself or your channel. I know I speak for us all when I say, KUDOS, AND WE ARE PROUD OF YOU AND YOUR COURAGE TO MOVE FORWARD. THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTENT.

@katherinecarroll3706 5 ай бұрын

I am so sorry for your health problems! I hope you have Good recovery.

@MadAsKiwi 5 ай бұрын

Take care, we will be here when you are up to taking on projects again. All the best

@JDnBeastlet 5 ай бұрын

Hey Jean, hello from snowy, cold Ottawa, Canada and congratulations on your ongoing recovery. I am sorry to hear of your health problems but I'm very glad to hear that things are improving. I have enjoyed your videos and projects tremendously and am delighted to see you back in the shop. Take care of yourself!

@muppet550 5 ай бұрын

So glad you are doing better John. Thanks for all of your work and the inspiration it provides!

@eclipsestorm1975 4 ай бұрын

Love your work, love your videos, love your creativity. So glad you're back. Self health is most important.

@robertsimpson1824 5 ай бұрын

glad your getting better your health is the most important thing so you can look after your family take care hope you have a full recovery

@grahamcameron7628 5 ай бұрын

I really like the mix of shop projects, machine refurbishments, and tool reviews.

@WizzardofOdds 5 ай бұрын

Stay well, I enjoy your content. I have also had a couple of TIA's and understand where you are coming from. You and your family is what is important. We can wait.

@elvisb4219 5 ай бұрын

Dude...I hope you are absolutely fine with your health. You have provided incredible wood work content over years. If you can continue I am happy but if you cannot all will understand. Family and health comes first.

@lorentryon 5 ай бұрын

Take it easy. I had a stroke 27 years ago when I was 40. Recovery is slower than you would like but you will get there. Enjoy your videos here in Colorado. Summer there and winter here, too bad we can’t hav3 a mixture of the two!

@billygruf 5 ай бұрын

So sorry to hear about your stroke and I am happy to see that you are on the mend. Stay safe look after yourself and your family and we will see you when you are ready to get back in to it. All the best from the UK.

@ecowomble1781 Ай бұрын

Please take it easy and give your main time to family. Look forward to seeing whatever output you can give. Cheers.

@johncarter9067 5 ай бұрын

Good to see you're back hoping you have no health scares al the best for 2024

@mannyr1776 5 ай бұрын

Your positivity always has been very encouraging and contagious! I hope you get better soon, and great for you to be able to spend quality family time and also try to find balance in your life! the rest will come by itself :)

@generalsworkshop 5 ай бұрын

So glad that you were able to get through your medical event. I appreciated your videos and hope and pray for a long road ahead of you of more videos, balanced with provision and family time. Thanks again for all your content.

@toshbigg9379 5 ай бұрын

Can I exchange some of the intense cold we have here in the Nordics for your hot summer?🙃😊 Wish you a full recovery and all the best, you are in my most used bookmarks, and you are much more original and creative than most of the others I've seen and seem to get even more handsome as you grow up 😉Thank you for being here.

@markleedham8137 5 ай бұрын

Big thank you for all your videos I would miss you if you stopped but what ever you look after you !!!

@kennyshipman7136 5 ай бұрын

I have always enjoyed seeing your projects and will be keeping you and your family in our prayers and look forward to seeing you improve this year.

@AndrewFroude 5 ай бұрын

Thank you for all of your great creativity and content. I am sorry to hear of your health challenges. Take care of you.

@markforrestsm 5 ай бұрын

Hi Jean, wishing you a full recovery bud and looking forward to whatever you put out there for us to view. Family and your health always comes first so don't ever lose sight of that... Take care and regards, Mark

@adellacharlton235 5 ай бұрын

So sorry to hear you have been through some really tough times. You are an inspiration for many people. Take care and be kind to yourself.

@FrancoisCrafford 5 ай бұрын

Yster maat. Bly te hoor jou gesondheid is jou eerste prioriteit! Ons geniet jou content, maar sorg eers vir jouself.

@jeffreyboddou3859 5 ай бұрын

I'm so glad that you will keep this channel, I used so many tips from you and there all worth it. Thanks for all your great content. But please put your health on the first place and take care of yourself. We aren't going anywhere and are glad to wait a bit longer 😀. So please take care and thanks for the amazing stuff 😀👍👍👍👍