Pastor Stuart shares his story of the day he got the call to be a pastor and give his life to God and what meant to his family and how it impacted his life. Getting the call to be a pastor at a time in his life when he was doing well financially and married with four young kids was a big choice to make. He takes us through the journey of how it impacted him, how he ended up at Indian River Church and what its like to manage a church. From marriage, to the importance of doing work you a passionate about.

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Chuck and Joni Hofmann are two incredible people that live by the hobbyist credo of doing one fun thing a day and maintaining a positive mental attitude. They are true hobbyists at heart with a menu of things that they enjoy. In this video we hike along the Jack Rabbit Trail near Hayesville North Carolina, talk about what they do for a living, their marriage, their many hobbies and what we discover at the end of they day is that friendship is the ultimate break from the grind.

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Scott Barber is proof that you can make big changes in life to find your true happiness, even if the happiness is different than what you imagined as a child. Scott moved his family from Huntington Beach California to South Carolina and started his life over. From sunshine and beaches to lakes and land, Scott shares his story of success on the other side of the United States. He also recently took a leap of faith leaving behind his 37 year career at FEDEX to become a boat salesman. He shares his love of boating, sports, family friends and his his go to break from the grind.

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A new study suggests sugary fruit juices and fizzy drinks may be linked to a higher likelihood of strokes. The findings, from global research studies by University of Galway and McMaster University Canada, found that both fizzy ‘soda pop’ beverages, either with sugar or artificially sweetened, increase stroke risk by 22%, and fruit juices by 37%. And bad news for coffee lovers, too: It was also found that drinking more than 4 cups of per day also appears to increase stroke risk. The good news is that those who enjoy sparkling water can sip easy, since this study refers specifically to sugary drinks.

According to a survey, using an Android phone could be impacting your dating life. In a summer poll of 1,000 anonymous phone users by All About Cookies, 22% of iPhone users admitted they look down on those sending non-iMessage texts, and nearly 23% of iPhone users said finding out a potential romantic interest is an Android user would be a total dealbreaker. 31% of men said they’d swipe left on an Android user, while 16% of women felt the same. The same survey found that 52% of Android users have been made fun of for their device.

Jungle Trail

Lessons Learned

Using different camera angles.

Using some of our new found knowledge for the shots.

How impressive a smartphone camera can be. 

New equipment made it much better for filming this time. 2nd GoPro

GUYS ARE MORE AFRAID OF THE DENTIST _ In a survey, 49 percent of dentists said males are more anxious when it comes to dental appointments, while only 15 percent thought females were the scaredy-cats.

FOOD WASTE TOTALING 1.3 BILLION TONS ENDS UP IN LANDFILLS _ How much food are we wasting? Are you sitting down? According to a report (from the Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations) every year nearly 1.3 billion tons of food ends up in landfills. That’s close to $1 trillion worth of food. The U.S. wastes close to $190 billion in food each year.

MATH – BY THE NUMBERS:

A new poll says that one-third of adults experience anxiety when they’re forced to – do math. The study of 3,000 adults in the UK found that almost a third (29%) actively try to avoid anything to do with numbers and data. And with recent inflationary pressures, and the increasing cost of living putting greater pressure on people’s math skills in order to make ends meet, 29% also said this affects their mental wellness. And why do some of us find working with numbers so difficult? More than half said they stopped studying math in school as soon as they were allowed to. And 66% said they have to agree that you don’t realize how important math skills are until you need them to navigate your daily life.

Thousand Islands

Lessons Learned

Drone footage for the first time - Thank you Chuck

Creating a story for the video - And following the big video (21 day Challenge currently at 23K views)

All similar lens’ (wide shots)

There’s always a shot to get, so get footage. 

Enjoyed our friends

DO YOU WASH YOUR FEET IN THE SHOWER? _ Someone asked on social media: “Do you wash your feet in the shower? I mean, like, directly lather them up with soap and rinse them off while you’re taking a shower? If so, how do you do it?”  TOPIC: Are the feet something you need to wash? Soapy water flows down your body into the shower basin. I (YOU) think you should wash your feet but to each his own. If you don’t are you also the type of person who doesn’t feel the need to wash the naval? Or behind the ears?

HOW LONG THE AVERAGE PERSON WILL STICK WITH A HOBBY _ The shelf-life of a hobby is just 16 months. Researchers who polled 2,000 adults identified work commitments, busy family life and lack of motivation as the reasons we don’t stick with interests for longer. 25 percent of adults have quit a hobby having never used any of the items or accessories they purchased especially for it. For those with a hobby, the average person will dedicate 245 hours a year to it — more than 10 days over a 12-month period.

21 day no sugar video doing really well!

Sunrise video…

Lessons Learned 

1. It’s not easy recording in low light
2. The need for lenses
3. Creative shots (all shots feel the same)
4. Not wanting people in your shots

Analysis paralysis is when someone is unable to make a decision because they overthink or overanalyze a situation. It can occur in many situations, including when making career decisions, choosing investments, or analyzing data. 

Common causes

• Too many options: Having too many choices can lead to endless analysis and an inability to decide. 
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• Fear of failure: Being afraid of making a mistake can lead to overthinking. 
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• Perfectionism: Wanting everything to be perfect can lead to an inability to act. 
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How to overcome analysis paralysis 

• Set deadlines
• Narrow down your options early
• Practice making quick decisions
• Break tasks into smaller steps
• Embrace imperfection and learn from mistakes
• Find the source of your overanalyzing
• Ask for help
• Trust your decision-making style
• Resist being a perfectionist

When to seek help

If analysis paralysis is causing you significant distress, anxiety, or overwhelming stress, you should consider seeking professional help. 

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Tired of unsolicited advice? This video explores how to navigate unwanted opinions and set healthy boundaries. Learn how to gracefully decline advice, stay true to yourself, and maintain your peace of mind.

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Summary

Remembering a Loved One: A Journey of Acceptance. This video explores our personal journey of remembering our loved ones, and we discuss if it is important to remember them when they are vibrant, or at the end. We discuss the importance of cherishing both the vibrant memories of their life and the moments of peace and love experienced during their final days. It's a complex journey, but ultimately one of love and remembrance.

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