Don't underestimate how important this video is Benny. So good to see you doing better.

Good on you Benny. We’re not called ‘the fighting Irish’ for nothing😊 You sound like you’re heading in a good direction now! I’m still using your Language Hacking books in Italian and Spanish which are both excellent. Don’t know how you did it all though! Take it easy this time and work at your own pace. And good luck with your recovery. 🙏☘️

Glad you're doing better Benny. Followed throughout the whole process, and I think it's great you're making videos like this. Can't wait to see you back in full action once again!

Benny, I’ve known you for many years now, but lemme tell you something about how I came across your videos. Back in 2012 I was going through a rough time in my life in which I was about to change careers. I was majoring in translation and interpreting and I just wanted to quit because I failed a class. In that same year, one friend of mine told me about free online resources (pirate websites) to keep studying and not to give up, so I started downloading language learning materials from pirate websites (yes, I’m not proud of it tho lol) and I saw one file that said “Fluent in 3 months”. I immediately asked myself ‘ok, where’s the catch?’ before opening it. So I watched a video you made in my hometown, in Lima, Peru. It was one amazing view and you were near the cliff and of course I could recognize that part of the city! So I kept watching those videos (which I no longer have because my external hard drive went kaput) and I still remember the Jack Sparrow talking technique. It was not only hilarious and inventive, but inspiring in a way. The point is that, after that day, because of you, I didn’t quit languages and kept on studying. Now I’m 29 and I can say that I’ve met so many wonderful people and had so many unforgettable experiences because I didn’t change careers. And I feel like I had lived those experiences twice or three times in different languages! ☺️ So brother, keep your head up and know that you are one of the most respected and influential polyglots in the YT community! Thank you for being such a big inspiration and for not giving up!

I just came across a brilliant and profound quote: "The difference between a stumbling block and a stepping stone is how high you raise your foot". This quote was credited to.....Benny Lewis. Keep steppin!

Glad to have you back, Benny. Your openness and sincerity about your journey is incredible and brave. Thank you for bringing us with you over all these years, and I look forward to seeing more of you in the future. Thank you, Benny.

Good to hear you're in a better place than you were a few months ago, Benny. Thank you for sharing your challenges and learnings with your community - it will definitely be useful to many. I hope talking about it will also help you with the healing process too. I wish you all the best!

I've watched your videos for years. I'm glad you are fighting back and recovering!! I know all about burnout as I am there right now, so I wish you the best!!!!

Benny, so good to see you! Thank you for sharing with such honesty. Wishing you all the best. Take it easy ❤

Good to have you back on the channel, Benny. And thank you for this video, as it'll surely help many, who may have been through similar situation as yourself, with boosting their morale and also with giving them some really good ideas about how to improve themselves or find a suitable way to get better, and to not give up and to try and get the most out life, because, after all, life is a beautiful gift.

Wishing you all the best! It's so brave of you to be so honest and open.

Thank you for sharing, Benny. I'm a big fan of your work and find it comforting to be able to relate to you on these issues. Recovering from a mental illness does take time as you say, but there is light at the end of the tunnel. I'm glad you've reached this point in your recovery. Keep going because your life is very meaningful and adds a lot of value to ours. Best wishes from London 🤗

Man, that really hit home, I'm glad to see you're doing better! I'm going through a rough period myself now, for which in 2020 the pandemic was the final tipping point after a series of doubts and struggles. It's indeed very important to embrace the process and realise not everything is solved within a day. Thanks for the reminder!

Thanks for both the message and the brave example. It's always hard to know if you what you do actually helps anyone else, but be sure that your honesty is both appreciated and motivating. Good thoughts, thanks, prayers and love to you always Benny.

Keep up the good work, making your own health a priority. Life is always a challenge, but it is worth it. I'm over 8 years beyond what I thought was an insurmountable experience, but here I am...still here. Some days I stand a little bit straighter than others, and others not so much; but you've definitely got the right idea.

Wishing you the best Benny. You are a great motivation!!

I don't want to plant the seed in anyone's mind that they will have a series of major depressions but many who have gone through them are often weakened by the experience and vulnerable to relapse. I think this is especially true for those who do not actually take the time to heal and rest from the first major depressive episode. You've done a really good job of explaining the need to rest and heal. Adding to that is building a personal toolkit for well-being and learning to see the signs when you start sliding back. Wishing you all the best and see you in the next video. xx

Thank you for the update. Your outward appearance is reflecting your improvement emotionally inside. It is really good to see!

I know, to you we're probably just little round icons of inanimate pictures but just letting you know that we're here for you and we're feeling your pain. Thank you for talking openly about this, we admire your strength and I will work on myself to be as strong and brave as you are (currently dealing with personal issues as well). You're very inspiring Benny! P.S, years ago I read your book Fluent in 3 Months because I wanted to learn Spanish. Today, I speak Spanish AND Japanese big credit to your work. Thank you Benny and sending love to your side!

I'm glad to hear things are going better. I'm a big fan of exercise to relieve stress - jogging is my favorite. But I'm looking forward to any content you put out.

This is so good!! I'm so glad you took the time to share. I've still been going through this process myself, a little over 10 months since my wife left. There have definitely been good days, but my life has been marked by a lot of depression since then, and I really never experienced real depression before, as I discovered having melancholy moods is not the same as true depression. I'm really happy you have made such positive progress. It is really encouraging. Thank you Benny for sharing!

Since 2020 I have had a lot of stress with a romantic relationship, some friends, my job and of course the virus. At the moment, it doesn't feel like I am going to bounce back, but it seems your new videos could help me. Glad to hear you're doing better. I'll never forget the time we met in Islington back in 2013. Such a wonderful memory. Stay strong Benny. 💪

I just wanted to thank-you for sharing your journey. The work of turning inward & committing to our own balance health is a process, and it's typical for it to ebb and flow - there are natural seasons to it, and honoring those rhythms is an essential part of finding balance, ease, and peace. All the best to you.

Aw Benny, I’m sorry to see you’ve gone through so much. Good to see you’re on the comeback!

This is such an awesome video🤗 thanks for beeing so honest . You rock👍👍👍👍👍👍👍 keep it up. Best wishes 4 u

Benny, Good to see you are back on KZfaq. I brought your book Fluent in 3 Months years ago when you were on the road doing promotion of your book. I had just started to re-learn my old and rusty French language. Your book was a good influence on my journey as a language learner. You influenced me to look at learning Esperanto, in addition to my French. I jointed the local Esperanto Society in my city. I am reasonably proficient in French and Esperanto and I am currently working on getting my Spanish up to fluency. Glad to see you are back on KZfaq.

Speaking as one who has also been through the depths of depression, there is a light at the end of the tunnel. To recover you have to want to do it just for you, no one else matter at that point. I am so glad you on your way to finding yourself again. After my recovery I lost my daughter (3 years ago), I truly had to fight hard not to withdraw into myself again. Will I ever be "normal" again? No probably not, but I am trying to handle this new reality. Take care of yourself, sláinte.

Great stuff Benny. An important message and glad you're pulling out of it.

As someone who has had mental issues like anxiety and depression, I truly understand. I have been working on myself for the last 13 years. I can say, though the journey to recovery is hard, it is so so worth it. You have my full support.

Glad to see you feeling better, Benny. Struggling with a bigger bout of depression myself lately and this video gave me some hope. Reach out to your community if you need anything :) We're here.

A big support you from South Korea I have learned lots of things from your videos and you I just want you to know there are many people who back up you around the world!

Good for you Benny! Take care of yourself first. That is the most important thing right now.

I'm glad you are doing your best !

Gracias Benny por ser tan generoso como siempre, compartiendo tus experiencias para ayudarnos no sólo a aprender idiomas. En las buenas y en las malas sigues siendo un hombre de gran corazón. Felicitaciones. Brillarás aún más cada día!! 😊

wishing you gentle and continued recovery.

I really wish you alot of strength! 🍊

Take care. Never forget, we’re all here cheering for you.:)

Go Benny go!!!! Life is a journey.

Thank you man, Get better 🔥

Hey Benny! I'm from "The $100 Startup" book by chris guillebeau I loved your story. Appreciate!❣️

It looks like you didn't consider this series as planned, but I hope that's because you were doing what you needed to do to take care of yourself! I've been learning that energy is something I don't have in the quantities I used to, and taking care of myself often means not doing anywhere near as much as I want to. It's a struggle to figure out what I actually CAN do but learning to prioritize is important. All best wishes to you!

Same here. Thanks for sharing!

Love you Benny. Thankyou for sharing

Thanks for video Benny

Thank you

Yaaaah buddy! 🙌

Dia dhuit BENNY. Stay strong and regain your lovely self in YOUR time. Go raibh maith agat as gach dhéanann tú.

Wow Benny. I hadn't seen you in a few years and you had a girlfriend but were not married yet. I'm sorry you had such difficult times. I wish you happiness always. Que Dios te bendiga.🙏

Thank you intelligent Benny

Thank you ver y much

Hello!! I just found out your channel and it is sooo nice. Will you come back with the videos?

I missed you so damn much

Ingat lagi, at wag magmadali. Tandaan nadito kami para i-support ka. Thats' Tagalog, by the way.

É um Caminho também e não só um Ponto de Chegada, portanto é também uma Opção de Cada instante, Amigo!! PAZ, SABEDORIA, REALIZAÇÃO e SAÚDE!!!! 🙌🏼 💜 💜 🙏🏼 ✨ ✨

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My biggest question is not about learning the language, its how do you make money while in other countries so you can sustain your finances? What if you provide a service, is there ways to easily find clients in that country? Could you do this in a podcast? Thank you

Olá professor, gostaria de aprender gaélico Irlandês. Como contrato seu trabalho? Obrigada!

Fammi anche un altro piacere Benny, visto che sei istruito come lo sono io e si sente. Quando capiti a Dublino, e passerai in Waudelai, Glasnevin North (Dublin 11), dì a quel luogo della Città, che a volte mi manca; io vivevo lì Benny; 21 anni fa. Lei si chiamava Mary (Caìlin), io la chiamavo così. Un abbraccio; riscrivimi quando vuoi. Ciao Benny!!!! Gli irlandesi siete straordinari!!!!

Forze Benny; appena leggi questo mio messaggio, avrei piacere che dessi un bacione alla Terra d'Irlanda, che amo. Io ero quasi sposato con una ragazza irlandese. Un abbraccio Benny e Buon 2022. Ciao!!!!!

I could have offered you a quiet place to write your books. Take care, lovely Irishman.

Richo

Benny you can keep blocking people that call you on your crap for selling a junk pc for $1,500 but I will keep finding you buddy 😘