Quitting My Job to Make Camping Videos: A Life-Changing Decision

TLDRAfter quitting my job, I embarked on a year-long camping adventure to create YouTube videos. This decision was met with skepticism, but I was determined to make it work. The journey started with witnessing the Northern Lights, a sign that I was on the right path. I explored various lakes, rivers, and waterfalls, encountering wildlife and experiencing the joy of being in nature. Despite challenges and doubts, my passion for camping and creating content pushed me forward.

Key insights

🏕️Quitting my job to make camping videos seemed crazy to others, but I was determined to follow my passion.

🌌Seeing the Northern Lights early in my journey was a sign that I made the right decision.

🎣I explored various lakes and rivers, enjoying fishing and encountering wildlife.

🦌Encountering wildlife, including moose and bears, added excitement to my camping adventure.

Despite facing challenges and doubts, my passion for camping and creating content kept me going.

Q&A

Why did you decide to quit your job and make camping videos?

I wanted to pursue my passion for camping and create content that would inspire others to connect with nature.

How did you support yourself financially during your year-long adventure?

My YouTube channel started generating enough revenue to cover my modest living expenses, combined with my savings.

What were the highlights of your camping adventure?

Witnessing the Northern Lights, exploring various lakes and rivers, and encountering wildlife were some of the memorable moments.

Did you face any difficulties during your journey?

There were challenges and doubts, but my passion and determination kept me going.

What did you learn from this experience?

I learned the importance of following my passion, embracing uncertainty, and finding joy in nature.

Timestamped Summary

00:00Quitting my job to make camping videos seemed crazy to others, but I was determined to follow my passion.

01:08Seeing the Northern Lights early in my journey was a sign that I made the right decision.

01:31I explored various lakes and rivers, enjoying fishing and encountering wildlife.

03:36Encountering wildlife, including moose and bears, added excitement to my camping adventure.

05:07Despite facing challenges and doubts, my passion for camping and creating content kept me going.