I'm not in a good place.

Yeah.

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Welcome to Geography Now! This is the first and only Youtube Channel that actively attempts to cover profiles on every single country of the world. We are going to do them alphabetically so be patient if you are waiting for one that's down the road.

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[iammrbeat]

I'm sorry man. I was robbed once. You're right. It feels disgusting. Hopefully the stuff is returned promptly.

[dccoulthard]

You and your mom being okay is the most important thing.

[nicolascasaux]

Two things to say:

1. I feel you. Back in 2020 I had 7 dudes break into my house while I was in and I couldn't do anything about it, they had guns and outnumbered me. They ransacked the house and the thing that hit me the most was them stealing my mom's heirloom from her adoptive parents, both of them long gone...
2. Geography now has NOT plateau'd. This has been my go-to geography channel since 2019 and I love your work. Don't give up and keep on pushing up because this channel is hands down the best geography channel in Youtube

[mindycurtis]

Hey Paul, I’m from LA too. When I quit my job and got rid of 90% of my belongings to go nomadic and hit the road on a cross-country roadtrip… some scumbag in Seattle smashed my car window and stole my travel pack. With everything I had left, everything that mattered. It’s violating and it hurts on a level you didn’t previously comprehend, and I’m so so so so sorry this happened to you, and your mom. I’ve never commented on your videos before but I’ve been watching for years (you’re my go-to whenever I decide to visit a new country and want some fun intel!) And I just want to say how much I appreciate you and your work. You seem like a such a genuinely good person and the world needs those right now. Life may be about to evolve into something else amazing and you just don’t know it yet—but for now please try to take care of each other, you and your mom, and be easy on yourself. One day at a time. It sucks. I’ve been there. Sending internet hugs 💗💗💗

[elmehdi]

IT'S NOT YOUR FAULT YOU HEAR ME?! STAY STRONG.

[ianmurphy]

The biggest invasion of privacy right there, absolutely horrific. It's absolutely not your fault Barbs, it's the sick, weak minded thieving individual. Stay strong.

[jacklazzaro]

Dude, f* the algorithm. You still have us.

[lugano]

In order to pick up the pieces, start by being thankful for all you do have and all you have accomplished.

At age 42 I was beaten by someone randomly and ended up with a broken eye socket and damaged vision. At 59 I had a heart attack while jogging over a bridge.
I have had pneumonia twice in the last 5 years and had a knee replacement two years ago.
A year later I had a cut which became infected was hospitalized ficw days later with sepsis with my life on the line.

That said, I just turned 70 a few weeks ago and have recently started a great new job.
And, at the same I also joined a softball team and am 40 years older than some of my teammates!

Life is filled with all twists and turns. You are young and vital and have accmplished a lot already with great prospects for the future. Learn all the lessons from this that are implicit in this and then go on to your next venture.
You will continue to be a great guy. And a few million others think you are too.

[dnfwssc]

You don't need to cling to relevancy because you are the OG, you SET the bar that they're trying to reach!

[YesTheory]

So sorry to see this 😔 been robbed a few times in my life and it’s a horrible feeling. The loss of meaningful items is one thing but the real pain is the uneasy feeling knowing someone was in your space and destroyed it all.

A few things:
1. We regularly take weeks off when we’re not feeling 100% and it’s ok. Come back stronger and recharged. Doesn’t need to be months off but a couple of weeks is ok.
2. You will bounce back from this.
3. YouTube algorithm changes + shorts is hitting everyone. You will find a new rhythm, give it some time 🙏

Sending love, strength and courage your way. You got this

[Alaskancrabpuffs]

Stay Strong man, my Grandma and I got our garage broken into and that was just horrible. Its not your fault! We are all behind you!

[haltair]

I am so sorry for you man, this is legit my worst fear, it almost feels like if you were assaulted physically. You've got our entire support and I hope the robber will be caught eventually

[haunter]

I was randomly attacked on the street 10 years ago, and I had to do a lot of work to pull myself out of the cycle of blaming myself. There’s nothing you could have done. You’re a beautiful person with so much to give the world. Live your life.

[baspagrey]

Barbs; please don't undermine yourself, you've done something no one on YouTube and possibly media has ever done. You have a very high number of fans for a Geography channel, and your videos are very future proof due to their breadth and long term relevance, even if countries might change a bit in the future. I'm sure schools and other educational establishments will use them.
You've basically given an introductory course to every country whenever somebody needs it, and have set up the foundation for future Geography channels. The fact is, you've achieved something very few would ever hope to.

I've been following you since the Bangladesh episode and it's surreal you are about to finish. Please do more Geography go videos cause you're the only channel on YouTube that actually caters to an advanced knowledge of geography; I always learn something. Also I would love it if you interviewed more people from around the world. Thank you for choosing this path, we all love you and couldn't be more grateful. I hope things get better.🙏❤️

[AnnaHans]

This is one of the few channels I always search up on my own accord. I always look forward to new content from this channel!

[hou]

Please stop blaming yourself man. “What if I left the lights on” “should have this” “Should have that”. This isn’t your fault! You have your health and your family that is what’s most important. You will get through this and inshaAllah they will catch whoever did this!

[KhAnubis]

Geez wow, I'm so sorry you have to go through this. I really hope in particular that something can be done about your mom's heirlooms because that is particularly sickening. It's easy to blame yourself for what you could've done differently in circumstances like this, but you were out doing your job and living your life, you shouldn't have to worry about "crap, did I leave any lights on to confuse would-be burglars?"
And I feel you on the YouTube thing you touched on in the second half (I guess just replace break-in with health issues and losing my brother), feeling like you're being left behind just because you have to deal with stuff outside GN. I suppose I don't really have much of a solution, just lending some empathy and letting you know you're not alone in all this.

[sagejpc]

Barbs, I'm so sorry man. I used to watch your videos when I was depressed in College and you got me through the tough spots. We are here for you man, we have your back.

[sircory]

I am so, so sorry for you man. I have been following the channel for around 2-3 years and you are honestly one of the most upstanding, nice and cool guys on this platform. We're all here for you dude.

[DiegoSaulReyna]

you were one of the creators that inspired me to start my channel, and now as a creator myself i know exactly how you feel. youtube's algorythm gives us a very short life span and a very fragile relevance lapse. if you keep going i'll keep going !