Draw My Life - Rob Nelson

I make videos for many different reasons. I thought I'd use this video to explain a bit about my background and why I'm now doing this channel. I have this feeling that I share a lot of common experiences with many of you (maybe not the boat sinking part). I don't explain a lot of these things to people, but I felt I should try to be as honest as possible here. This is my story - at least the part I thought you'd want to hear.

- Also, as a small disclaimer to everyone who has helped me along the way: I didn't leave you out because you weren't important. I wanted to include everyone, but this would have been a really long video if I did. I tried to focus this more on my filmmaking journey, and a bit with how Jonas and I got into this. Don't feel left out everyone else - I know who you are. :)

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[IndustrialPlasticsNanaimo]

Wow...speechless. So much respect for you. The path you took could not have been a better one. Very inspiring. Thank you.

[Senditwithshan]

Such an inspiring video. What happened with the sail boat and all of your research and gear must have been absolutely devastating.

I am homeless, with no money and no vehicle or job and your video really gives me hope that one day I'll be all right with my film making and my media work and maybe one day I'll be able to live off of it and do it full time because it is my absolute passion in life, aside from motorcycles haha. Anyway, lots of love from Aus!

[JustinKhoe]

Great story! What a journey! You are making a difference here!

[carlopixels]

You do you Rob, you will always have our support.
Keep it up, no one else makes videos like untamed science.

[laniergreg]

Your talent is you know how to tell a story, not many people can do that well. Love the videos

[countdown_ok]

Guys I'm an experienced and multi awarded guy who's been in the industry for 23 years. I still get shitloads of knowledge and inspiration from you.

[BirdSpyAustralia]

I don't think you can have too many YouTube channels but there is always that one channel that you nurture more than the others, just like kids. :)

[hawkmoon]

I don't know how I got to this video... or why I watched it 'til the end... BUT glad I did! WOW ! What a story! Thanks for sharing !

[rv_planet]

Just starting a new YouTube channel, with all its frustrations and challenges... thanks for doing these videos, they are an inspiration to all of us, beginners!

[NeilsIn]

That's so interesting! I find it fascinating when I meet interesting person (online or in real life) who has a whole story to tell, (and who is actually my age also) and has lived very different life and have many different life events that form and sculpted the way they are, and yet drives us in the same direction, to share with others the good that we see in the world.

While I'm no filmmaker in your calibre I would love to think, story telling and sharing the world through my eyes/lens helps those who can't travel, who haven't travelled see a window into another world, much like your documentaries and videos I've seen!

Thank you for sharing!

[samchai]

Thank you for taking the time to tell us the story of your life, very inspiring! Please keep up the good work.

[filmingfamily]

wow, great life story! I watch the videos on your channels for a while and I am always thinking how is it possible that you don't have millions and millions of views. You totally deserve it, guys! Your videos are fun to watch and I learned a lot from you. It is also a big inspiration for me as a former scientist / aspiring filmmaker / mom. Thanks a lot!

[elimarcedeno]

Extraordinary!!! I just found your channel last week and have seen maybe some 40+ videos. Its great your technical skills and filmmaking tips, but above all you two are truly authentic... Already subscribed - keep up the great work

[BearTownDiaries]

Super inspiring story Rob. Very bold and fearless way to live your life. I too have a similar back story so it's very comforting to know I'm not alone!
Keep it up, I love what your doing!

[chadjcrase]

Hey Rob hopefully thing are going well for you on Discovery, it's nice to see a real scientiftic approach to anything that isn't fishing!

[francoisvanstaden]

Thank you for a very inspiring video. Please keep doing what you're doing as me and my daughter watch your videos and we are learning how to make movies and edit our pictures. You guys ROCK!! Thank you!!!

[caverken]

Thanks. Sharing how you got to the way you see the world is setting a great example for us all. Then doing it for us for free. Thanks again for walking the walk.

[ramirezlegend]

Wow, I loved this video the most even though it wasn't the most technical or educational, but I feel that your passion really shows and above all its inspirational. Thank you Rob

[digitalwasabi]

Very cool! Thanks for sharing, and thanks very much for teaching others what you have learned.

I only recently discovered you guys, I have subscribed, and I am soaking all this in like a sponge! THANK YOU.

[MorganJackson]

Holy cow Rob! I'm glad you didn't go down with your research (both metaphorically and literally in this case), and that you found the path you're on now. Thanks for continuing to produce engaging and accurate content!