Peter, another one of your videos that is spot-on. Sometimes we have to get out of our comfort zone, in order to feel really comfortable.... with ourselves.

Watching this is really not about you. It's about each one of ourselves. Thank you

You’re my favorite KZfaq channel just wanted to say thank you 🎉 I was brought in by the Boxster videos originally but have just loved all of it!

Cars and landscapes - I’m in! We are quite similar in the things we like. I just lack your talent but you motivate me to keep trying.

I first saw your lenses rating video and immediately followed you because it was something different and calm about your video, and then discovered a channel full of value. I am passionate about photography and even tho i don't own any gear yet, i like the reviews especially yours because of your casual style. I am glad to see you post on different topics, especially cars and nature, but most I apreciate your life advices in general, these are very useful for us the younger generations.

4 me, these topics are cars and guitars. Thanks for making it clear to me, again!

Spot on Peter :)😊

This will be the best thing i see all day - thankyou..

Very well said.

Thank you for this VDO. Something that has been going around in my head for a while.

I do exactly the same. I ride my bikes to beautiful locations and take pictures of them and post online. I am not much of a photographer. It is a hobby to support other hobbies. Bikes are my passion.

Love these videos Peter, please keep doing them. Its a message I need to learn. Currently other bad people are targeting me, and its teaching me not to care what others think. People who have nothing better to do than gossip about others are not worth the energy.

Thank you Peter. Who says sitting on a sofa with a coffee and a chocolate bar watching youtube everything is a complete waste of time. Ive got no money but sick of muddling by in Averageland where ive resided for 'sensible careful zero confidence reasons.' I found myself watching Boxster and Jag XF videos ( Yes im a Brit) and Ai decided to throw one of your Boxster not 911 vids at me. Thank you for sharing and making a car video actually a very stoic psycological boost video. I like phitography and cars and nature but ive always had dull,boring low paid jobs. I want to be a writer one day and i think even though cars arent essential in many areas or are a needed luxury as in travel and getting about,going for your dream car but being sensible,you showed you did sacrifice but what could be let go off. If the car helps you get all your horses galloping inline then why not. Thanks again Peter. Up the Auzzies. You say things as they are. Less fussing about. Australians are a very real people,hardworking and bloody funny. Grown up with pals like Paul Hogan,Clives James etc etc so ill add you to the list. Well done mate. I dont give a flying kick about the iphone 15 for all the sensible reasons,as in tech for the sake of it that most owners wouldnt even know how to use aka cameras,but now ive learnt as you say not to care so much about others opinions. Ironically watching your video and being almost realistic about the Jag( no family) or the Porsche ( money?) Im now looking up snazzy MX-5s! Ill start tavthe beginning of fun then drive through the .arvelous stuff. All the best brother. A new subscriber. PS I did finally get a reasonable DSLR for my hobby of aircraft and airshows. Now i just need a quirky sportster to put it in. 😊😊

Always enjoy you philosophical pieces Peter and can as an introvert relate to much of what you say. Although having a similar marital background it was loosing my best mate and photo buddy of 40 years in a car crash (his fault) that really sent me down a different path mentally. Recently a friend loaned me a book titled “The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck: A Counterintuitive Approach to Living a Good Life” the major takeaway for me was “how to not give a fk but not be an arsehole” . Or let the trivia go because in the grand scheme of things it’s unimportant but in doing so don’t be a prick. Like you I started taking photos at 12 with a Minolta HiMatic 7s and as a hobby it and film/video have been my central rock in a swirling but ultimately interesting number of relationships, jobs and home bases.

It's extraordinary that this happened along my feed (as I was looking at videos about Porsche 981 Boxsters) as much of this speaks so perfectly to the course my life has taken (and continues to take.) I worked in the entertainment industry in LA (scripted film & TV to be specific) from age 22-45, essentially my entire adult professional life, until leaving it. I'd done reasonably well in one field (far better than the vast majority of the hoards that arrive in LA with dreams of working in Hollywood, as I never needed any other source of income) but, like so many working in showbiz, it wasn't the particular field I WANTED to work in, and knew it all along. I considered it my waiting tables gig and never fully committed to it, certain I'd get the other thing going. Well, as often happens there, it never happened and I utterly flamed out. Tired by the crazy and toxic world of Hollywood (little did I realize it's, of course, just a heightened microcosm of an often crazy and toxic world in general) and also wanting proximate distance from a devastating personal relationship heartbreak, I walked away and moved across the country, turning a hobby/avocation into a second career. Not unlike the cliche of a Manhattan couple who quit their professional careers to follow their dream of always wanting a coffee joint, bistro, etc. who soon find themselves slaving away at mostly menial tasks for less than minimum wage, I realized this gig was a lot less enjoyable as a job than hobby. And that I'd taken for granted the $200K salary, sense of respect and accomplishment, etc. of the field 'I never wanted'. Then, through the spouse of a client, I became involved in a tech startup, which was some of the most intellectually rewarding work I'd ever done, and which also had the possibility of a very meaningful exit. But it all unraveled. Now, at 55, I find myself looking back at something of a lost decade for me, as well (the pandemic years, specifically the policy responses to it--a distinction with a difference--didn't help either.) I'm starting to genuinely worry for the future, and I feel like, without the glamorous (at least to those on the outside) successful 'Hollywood person' identity and also now something of a floundering who-knows-what, that nobody has any reason to value me, thinks of me as a failure, etc. I have a deep and diverse skill set based solidly in both creative and commerce, still feel (and thankfully--for now--look) easily a decade younger, but I'm paralyzed I find it impossible to start anything new because--you guessed it--I'm terrified by what others will think...how will it be perceived. 'Is he kidding, starting a multi-platform content enterprise at 55?? Is this guy delusional or what? What a fool!' etc. etc. I know intellectually how silly that it, but emotionally I'm finding it incredibly difficult to thaw the block of ice that is my occupational and indeed life deep freeze. This piece was a great reminder of the folly of allowing these voices, totally imaginary--ghosts, really--from holding us back. Thank you, KZfaq algo! And thank you Peter. I try to keep in mind a quote from the goofy-but-happy twin brother Nic Cage character in 'Adaptation'...'life is what I love, not who loves me...I decided that a long time ago.' Nice piece of writing, that. Cheers.

Hi Peter, I saw couple of your videos and even though I'm 32 yo, I've been through partially these things you mentioned, so I'm in the middle of getting everything done. I like that your channel is really personal and honest, I like the topics you introduced here. I came here because I searched for car photography tips and tricks and ended up with watching your videos and thoughts one after another. Glad that you're on the path, and thanks for sharing all these things, I bet sometimes this is not easy. All the best!

Thank you so much for that inspiration and for asking "who are you - really?". Very deep and like your energy a lot. Cheers from Germany! Also, Lovely Porsche! Hope 4 new videos soon!

God bless you! You are wonderful calming personality. So much relatability in every video

Brilliant, absolutely brilliant, Peter! Cheers!

Fantastic video Peter! Here are some of my favorite quotes: “If no one cared what you did would you do things differently or would you do different things and if you were incapable of worrying what others thought of you would you wake up tomorrow and all the same decisions?” “What you think of me, is none of my business” “No matter what I do, The people that matter, don’t mind. The people that mind, don’t matter.” How did you find out what you loved ("spring out of bed at 5am")? As inspired from the video as I am, I'm not sure I can think of anything. And if there has been things, I haven't been able to persist at for very long.

Your videos never disappoint! Follow your passion, my friend! Although I don't share your car passion, I'll deal with it, as long as you're driving to great locations 😂

Not sure why this appeared in my feed but I'm glad it did. Really inspiring message, that made the reflection of my day. I guess I'm still searching for who I really am. Thanks for this.

Peter, you're an inspiration. What you produce is class and what you share is of value to anyone who is ready, open and able to receive it. I remember that quote from years back and it makes all the difference to how one lives life and how we look at ourselves and those we surround ourselves with. As for the question, "If nobody actually cared about what I did, would I do things differently?", that really is food for thought 🙂 Thanks for sharing.

Well, I can't argue with you. I would love to hear from someone expressing the flip-side of that philosophy. Thanks for the video.

I've enjoyed videos you posted immensely. It's really obvious that you're creating them with a lot of passion. And a lot of thoughts you have shared truly resonate with me. Subscribed, looking forward to new adventures

It’s an interesting mix and brew you have going here ……to your question - a listener .

I enjoyed this video Peter! Makes me contemplate what's next in my life!

100% sticking around.

Hello Peter, great video with some deep thoughts!!! Greetings from Germany! Kind regards fellow 981 fan :)

I have a 2014 Boxster S, agree with everything you have said. Had a 997 Targa but the Boxster is all that and more

Love it 🙌

It's me again, I'm binge watching your stuff. Best recent find. I really like that you speak about a lot of things and drop nuggets of wisdom too. It's not just one subject and that's what I really like about your channel. It inspires me. I might actually (again) give my channel a go.

I like this so much! thank you

Excellent philosophy! (and such great taste in cars) So sorry you're half a world away. Would love to meet you for a beer some day. Greetings and encouragement from another fellow traveler perched on the edge of another ocean (the Atlantic) in another half of the world (Gloucester MA). .... Rich

What a beautiful thing getting older is, if we get the chance? It was lovely hearing the thoughts of a young man who has obviously grown with his now vast experiences of his life. What an enjoyable video, not that what I think is any of your business 😆 Thank you 👍🏼

That is the best video I have ever seen.

great video! love the thoughts it invokes.

Gday Peter just another really inspirational video! It’s crazy how some of the things you talk about mirror some of my experiences! Looking at some of your videos and they are really good mate! Also, I was a trainer and motivator for the automotive business working for a major car manufacturer so I can definitely relate to your passions! Good stuff!

Love your videos, I’ve always worried what other people think, I don’t know why but I have. I really want a cayman 981 gts or a 718 gts, I won’t give up on my dream

Tremendously inspiring, thank you.

Cracking video Peter with a lot of truths. I have so many thoughts about this but it's not easy for me to put them into some order that makes sense. Perhaps I'll just write them down. Anyway mate, keep up the good work. All the best. PS, I gave a RF100 to 500mm a run on some landscape photography and it did a ripper job. 👍

I really enjoyed this video Peter! It also made me think a great deal about myself, dreams and where I'm heading right now. At 58 I've also realised that I'm well into the second half of life, without knowing if there's any extra time added or not..so how to enjoy what's left as much as possible because as you say...death is long. One thing I know for sure and it was the reason I started watching your videos, a Boxster is on top of that shortlist and really the only expensive treat I want for myself as I enjoy driving sports cars more than anything.....if all goes as planned the boat will be sold next spring and I will be enjoying the wind in my hair in a Boxster all summer :) Cheers!

Subscribed. Very refreshing. 👍

Great video once again mate, thanks for sharing your experiences. Love those magazine shots, top work!👍👏👏 Hope you & your family are having an amazing week! Cheers

The essence of Stoicism.

I wonder, have you tried the photo mode on the gran Turismo games? The one on GT 7 is particularly good. The start of this vid looked like Arthurs Seat? I always smile when i see a recommended corner speed of 25 or lower ;) Megane RS 250 driver here

Greetings from ukrainian who temporarily leaving in Thailand. Your reasoning is great, I appreciate it I understand, but I would like to follow more. My dream is comeback to normal life in my country and finally buy my dream car an MX-5, now it’s ND3. The questions I ask myself are how the people of my country who are literally surviving now will look at me. Is my purchase dictated by an external desire to be more cool and special in a country where people prefer SUVs or BMW. Or is it just my inner desire and I don’t care about external factors. These are the thoughts I wanted to share. In any case, I have already made the decision to purchase, now all I have to do is return to Ukraine. But when I can do this is still unknown

Who am I? Took me a long time (in my life) to work that out and to accept that the things that have happened in the past have happened and I cannot change them. I also know that I made choices (some of them questionable) that I now need to live with because either I have to or it is actually the right and unselfish thing to do. With hindsight, I'd have preferred to make different choices, but hey, that is life. I know and have long accepted that I will go to my grave with regrets, but I cannot change them. What I do try to do is look forward, and make better decisions and be in the moment.

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Do what you wanna do Be what you wanna be, yeah Ooh 🎵 Peter the title of this song is on the tip of my tongue. 👍

"If nobody actually cared what you did, would you do things differently, or would you do different things?" It is disheartening when we do things with the idea of seeking the attention and approval of others. Gotta get those 'likes' and 'thumbs ups." Gotta get those subscriptions and newsletter sign-ups. Gotta do all the social media things to prove our worth and popularity because that equals approval and success. At least that is what, in this day and age, we are taught to believe. I have come to realize it is not true.

Who am I...really? To be honest Peter, other than a husband, a stepdad, a brother, and a son, I have no idea who I am, and that's scary! To be nearly 51 and still have no clue about who I am and where I'm going in life is really scary! My life could be over in a matter of minutes and I would die not knowing who I really am.

A very good question, who am I? I'm a car and music nut, certainly not a photographer (my son is) a baker of bread, a drinker of wine, a grower stayed

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