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  • @GrahamStephan
    @GrahamStephan  Před rokem +1196

    Check out the full video: czcams.com/video/bTecHenYWqA/video.html

    • @hands-ongaming7180
      @hands-ongaming7180 Před rokem +2

      Now THIS is a success story. Just what I needed to start my morning. Thanks G

    • @justsayin._.
      @justsayin._. Před rokem +5

      "I felt like a loser"
      U are. All u did was record cars.

    • @jamesross6393
      @jamesross6393 Před rokem +1

      Good idea you had! I’ve been jobless for just u see 10 years from a wreck and cont do disability because I took too long to register. I always thought I would get back to work so I wasn’t going to get on disability. Now it’s even harder to work and I’m fuqed for something to do. This is a great story of having a good idea and following through with it.

    • @JmKrokY
      @JmKrokY Před rokem

      Ye

    • @someonerandom5771
      @someonerandom5771 Před rokem +3

      @@justsayin._. mad?

  • @danieltovar111
    @danieltovar111 Před rokem +22760

    “Inspiring story brother. Where are you living now?”
    “In the Bugatti dude”😂

    • @jostun
      @jostun Před rokem +472

      Not cool, he put so much effort on his dream of living a super car, and he finally did it, he evens bought a house just for the parking space .

    • @layneupcott6089
      @layneupcott6089 Před rokem +142

      Way underrated comment … absolutely hilarious!!

    • @user-mi6xo8ke2n
      @user-mi6xo8ke2n Před rokem +291

      @@jostun you don't need to get offended for him just because your sense of humor is narrow

    • @jostun
      @jostun Před rokem +130

      @@user-mi6xo8ke2n whoosh

    • @APEwithshorts
      @APEwithshorts Před rokem +75

      @@jostun almost got me at first too tbf, had to reread it 😂😂

  • @joshuabischoff5258
    @joshuabischoff5258 Před rokem +3942

    He talks this calm when you talk to him in person, he only talks loud for the camera he’s actually a pretty shy dude but super chill

    • @MPHshoots
      @MPHshoots Před rokem +91

      I’m not a fan of overly high energy for the camera, chill is superior than fake for views ya know

    • @edwardv4546
      @edwardv4546 Před rokem +37

      I’m glad. That’s the only thing i don’t like about his videos. This energy seems manufactured cause it’s so high all the time. I like the chill version of him. Regardless, his videos are cool. Love the success.

    • @9a_23_tyrantqiu7
      @9a_23_tyrantqiu7 Před rokem +17

      @@MPHshoots i mean there is a reason why he's so loud. Without his loudness his views would drop and he'd probably end up homeless again

    • @JnrJeed1
      @JnrJeed1 Před rokem +1

      He’s soo loud

    • @MPHshoots
      @MPHshoots Před rokem +14

      @@9a_23_tyrantqiu7 I don’t watch him because he’s so OTT with his energy, it honestly takes away from his content. My opinion 🤷🏻‍♂️

  • @jacksonmueller4158
    @jacksonmueller4158 Před rokem +365

    Wasn’t just one weekend. It was every stinking day if hard work you put in. Very inspiring

  • @ClipAlien
    @ClipAlien Před 8 měsíci +96

    He wasnt down and out. He was determined and motivated.

  • @JustANobody763
    @JustANobody763 Před rokem +6829

    Bro mans took McDonald’s Wi-Fi to a whole other level

    • @777Bviews
      @777Bviews Před rokem +10

      Plot Twist: his uncle is Ronald Mcdonald

    • @JustANobody763
      @JustANobody763 Před rokem +2

      @@777Bviews 💀

    • @JustANobody763
      @JustANobody763 Před rokem +2

      Also I really didn’t think me being a twelve year old I would get this many likes but thanks a lot for them! 😁

    • @nhprman
      @nhprman Před rokem +1

      Cool

    • @jimbojones5083
      @jimbojones5083 Před rokem +1

      Yeah they have limits now

  • @1fastg321
    @1fastg321 Před rokem +2370

    This is the most calm I’ve ever heard him speak

    • @dave104832
      @dave104832 Před rokem +59

      This is his real life persona

    • @will300180
      @will300180 Před rokem +23

      When I listened to this whole interview and hearing this side of him, it gave me a new insight to the person he is, I truly wish him even more success then he already has.

    • @michaelmojica3601
      @michaelmojica3601 Před rokem +3

      It shows that he works hard on his attitude and keeping that positive energy up! It isn’t easy but he does it for his fans

    • @kingofsludge7262
      @kingofsludge7262 Před rokem

      I want to see more of this side of him

    • @Midnight-VSM
      @Midnight-VSM Před rokem +6

      Ya I hate his fake energy in videos

  • @nate1614
    @nate1614 Před rokem +21

    Andrew Tate: well... what color is your Bugatti?
    This guy: purple

  • @sageofsixpaths9231
    @sageofsixpaths9231 Před rokem +35

    "what colour is your buggati ?"
    it really suits for this guy fr

    • @DESR11
      @DESR11 Před rokem +1

      It’s white but he wrapped it in purple

  • @cmizzle05
    @cmizzle05 Před rokem +2956

    “You’re always one decision away from a totally different life”

  • @warwombat_
    @warwombat_ Před rokem +16382

    His channel really is targeted to a younger audience than myself, but he’s so in it to win it that the energy spews over into his content so for that reason I’m sold and a fan

    • @juliustobar
      @juliustobar Před rokem +291

      I’m Barbara, and for that reason… I’m out

    • @CriticuhL_
      @CriticuhL_ Před rokem +77

      @@juliustobar top tier reply. God tier 😂

    • @rybalchenkofamily
      @rybalchenkofamily Před rokem +51

      Strad used to be alot more mature but its now just clickbait after clickbait. Lost respect

    • @juliustobar
      @juliustobar Před rokem +7

      @@CriticuhL_ 💀

    • @zinoo2942
      @zinoo2942 Před rokem +60

      @@rybalchenkofamily I wouldn’t say his videos are click bait I would say his thumbnails are just a little bit exaggerated sometimes but other than that he rarely clickbait’s🤷‍♂️

  • @LimpZaro
    @LimpZaro Před rokem +7

    Your grind is an absolute motivation. I've literally watched you gain everything you've ever wanted and even more, bro just want to say thank you.

  • @ziggyj3009
    @ziggyj3009 Před rokem +85

    This man works his literal ass off and deserves all he has earned.

    • @tonyisnotdead
      @tonyisnotdead Před rokem +27

      He recorded someone driving a fast car. That's not hard. There are people who work harder but don't get the privilege social media has

    • @BeWaterMyFriend94
      @BeWaterMyFriend94 Před rokem +9

      His ass off?? Yea, rly hard job to do... youtubers, insta, tiktok etc... rly all hard workes

    • @Cbd_7ohm
      @Cbd_7ohm Před rokem +3

      How?

    • @angusricks5384
      @angusricks5384 Před 9 měsíci +2

      @@BeWaterMyFriend94go do it then

    • @bruh-ib5hz
      @bruh-ib5hz Před 9 měsíci +4

      ​@@tonyisnotdeadbut social media is free for everyone. They're just not actively making opportunities with it

  • @Snowyyy-v-
    @Snowyyy-v- Před rokem +720

    I don’t know who this guy is.. but props to him for turning a negative into a positive. That’s respect!

  • @a4r0n25
    @a4r0n25 Před rokem +7982

    I legit got chills when he said that his Bugatti behind him was one of the Bugatti’s in the event. James really deserves his success, hard work always pays off.
    Edit: People are arguing in the replies about how hard work rarely ever pays off, I should say that you do need a bit of luck too, but hard work does pay off in one way or another.

    • @KamerenB
      @KamerenB Před rokem +40

      He’s always been so humble.

    • @n00boob89
      @n00boob89 Před rokem +2

      Same!! Chills goosebumps and even a boner!!
      I love this guy

    • @tonioalvarez5853
      @tonioalvarez5853 Před rokem +70

      Yalll are bums

    • @hassankhan155
      @hassankhan155 Před rokem +8

      Making videos pays off

    • @blankk.
      @blankk. Před rokem +6

      i know i’ve been watching him years before he even got that car and i didn’t know that

  • @NathanLumba
    @NathanLumba Před rokem +3

    Holy Sh- dude james got me goose bumps when he said one of those bugattis are right behind me not gonna lie that got me goosebumps

  • @shanmcneal5031
    @shanmcneal5031 Před rokem +3

    Stradman is one of the dopest car guys ever

  • @asmodeus1634
    @asmodeus1634 Před rokem +3202

    Homeless Guy: I don’t like the color of your Bugatti
    Andrew Tate: Well, what color is your Bugatti?
    Homeless Guy: Purple 😎

    • @YBHector17k
      @YBHector17k Před rokem +30

      What color is your second Bugatti?

    • @momenj486
      @momenj486 Před rokem +30

      chrome and pink now lmfao

    • @user-jr5yw4gy2w
      @user-jr5yw4gy2w Před rokem +5

      @@momenj486 he changed the color alot

    • @potato1084
      @potato1084 Před rokem +5

      What colour is *your* Bugatti 💅💅 Tate is a material gorl confirmed
      On a serious note I don’t understand the hype around Bugattis. They’re just expensive and fast otherwise they’re extremely ugly.

    • @alminzukic5740
      @alminzukic5740 Před rokem +1

      @@potato1084 that was the point of Veyron, make an insanely fast car not by playing with the aerodynamics, but just by sheer force.

  • @drowningin
    @drowningin Před rokem +3587

    "I DECIDED to live in my audi"
    When you tell on yourself, and don't realize it

    • @Desideratus21
      @Desideratus21 Před rokem +405

      Smart man!
      Such a struggle when your choosing to live in car that also happens to be an Audi!
      Great advise huh
      Yeah don’t work kids just be lazy and one day you will just be handed millions for posting videos 🤦🏻‍♂️

    • @Derek21701
      @Derek21701 Před rokem +210

      Old audi, very cheap

    • @drowningin
      @drowningin Před rokem +179

      @@diegomotta4485 that's fine, but it's framed as a sad story of homelessness

    • @ChroniclesofMexico
      @ChroniclesofMexico Před rokem +35

      @@drowningin no it’s not

    • @zdravo3543
      @zdravo3543 Před rokem +29

      @@drowningin yeah most people did not get your comment man.. i totally agree.

  • @BlockchainMustang
    @BlockchainMustang Před 4 měsíci +1

    This has popped up a few times for me, and it gives me chills every time he says “is this one right here”

  • @rischon1388
    @rischon1388 Před rokem +2

    Congrats my G
    You're a great motivation

  • @TheWizardGamez
    @TheWizardGamez Před rokem +2386

    “What color is your bug ah E”
    This guy: purple

    • @moloh2529
      @moloh2529 Před rokem +32

      best comment

    • @vladimirmakarov334
      @vladimirmakarov334 Před rokem +60

      Andrew tate is going to show up at his house 💀

    • @roywempor8395
      @roywempor8395 Před rokem +4

      worst comment

    • @NYMD-og
      @NYMD-og Před rokem +6

      @@vladimirmakarov334 this is the 2012-13
      model Andrew buy all the now once
      Edit..new*

    • @vladimirmakarov334
      @vladimirmakarov334 Před rokem +3

      @@NYMD-og imagine Andrew tate was like I'm going to buy every single bug ah e on earth that would surprise me

  • @thecarpfather5757
    @thecarpfather5757 Před rokem +2171

    You can hear the tone change in his voice right at the end he was welling up the emotion was real

    • @yeezythabest
      @yeezythabest Před rokem +36

      Yep that's a perfect example of "it takes a lifetime to succeed overnight". Contrary to what he said, things didn't change in one week-end. All those little acts qui did prior to that was instrumental to that change.

    • @indiopeninsulares6723
      @indiopeninsulares6723 Před rokem +1

      It is fake

    • @tonyztyles8330
      @tonyztyles8330 Před 6 měsíci

      @@indiopeninsulares6723 idk why these folks let random strangers on the internet play with their emotions so abruptly like that

    • @RunDMS
      @RunDMS Před 6 měsíci

      Lil bih.

  • @TheKristinals
    @TheKristinals Před rokem +2

    Coming from the bottom and moving up…I felt the tears in his eyes

  • @cumminscowboy3869
    @cumminscowboy3869 Před rokem +1

    You can tell that hit different when he said that one of those Bugattis is right there. He was about to cry! Don’t give up on your dreams.

  • @Skidmark0606
    @Skidmark0606 Před rokem +1011

    I’m honestly glad it worked out for him. A mixture of luck, strong work ethic, and sacrifice.

    • @liamnock4579
      @liamnock4579 Před rokem +12

      Luck isnt real

    • @MartianV2GG
      @MartianV2GG Před rokem +27

      @@liamnock4579 same same as coincidence so technically it dose

    • @auxfinity5422
      @auxfinity5422 Před rokem +2

      @@liamnock4579 chance

    • @liamnock4579
      @liamnock4579 Před rokem +5

      Nah mate he got everything he got because he worked his ass off and figured it out calling him "lucky" isnt fair

    • @the_human_bicycleb1341
      @the_human_bicycleb1341 Před rokem +25

      @@liamnock4579 bro what 💀 you can't just make videos get views. Not how it works

  • @thomasshingleton9289
    @thomasshingleton9289 Před rokem +3614

    I met him at a gas station, had seen one of his early videos. So I walked up as he was finishing gassing up his first Lamborghini....it was still orange at the time. We talked for a minute, then I asked if I could take a selfie, he smiled and said of course. Problem was, I had no idea how to take a selfie, I had never taken one. After trying for a minute he asked " would you like me to show you how to take that?".....and THATS how I learned how to take a selfie! He's a super nice dude. BTW, this was in Park City, UT.

    • @Javi.Montalvo
      @Javi.Montalvo Před rokem +164

      This is one of the most wholesome comments I’ve ever read! I really hope this is real

    • @thomasshingleton9289
      @thomasshingleton9289 Před rokem +183

      @@Javi.Montalvo It's absolutely real, I'll never forget it because I had no idea what I was doing and he made me feel like it was ok...took phone and actually took the pic of us. Then showed me how to take the next one. I'm older and had never taken a selfie. He's a super nice guy in real just like he is in his videos.

    • @Javi.Montalvo
      @Javi.Montalvo Před rokem +22

      @@thomasshingleton9289 that’s amazing!

    • @chloelogan9792
      @chloelogan9792 Před rokem +7

      @stradman that too cool

    • @pokeraddict88
      @pokeraddict88 Před rokem +13

      @@thomasshingleton9289 sooo definitely hafta post selfie pic for proof/confirmation of true story

  • @Hugotheman88
    @Hugotheman88 Před 7 měsíci

    You can feel the humbleness in his voice towards the end, love it

  • @arleccio
    @arleccio Před rokem +328

    He was so embarrassed he couldn't even sell the TT to buy a car with more space to be comfortable. What an inspiration.

    • @HERMITBOY
      @HERMITBOY Před rokem +74

      You’re the person nobody wants around or tell anything to.

    • @Primo_extracts
      @Primo_extracts Před rokem

      😆⚰️

    • @Nameandaddresswithheld
      @Nameandaddresswithheld Před rokem +20

      I mean yeah you’re kinda right. Kinda weird ego thing to be like “nah I’d rather live in a luxury car than a van I can put a mattress in”

    • @jayd3411
      @jayd3411 Před rokem +5

      Right 😂😂😂😂 I Was Looking For The “Common Sense” Comment And I’m SO GLAD I Found It 🤣🤣

    • @Nameandaddresswithheld
      @Nameandaddresswithheld Před rokem +8

      It’s like those people that would rather rent a 3,000 ‘luxury’ studio apartment than live in a 2 bed house for half that

  • @user-zq4rg3km3w
    @user-zq4rg3km3w Před rokem +1175

    "There are decades where nothing happens; and weeks where decades happens"
    -anonymous

  • @nighter9567
    @nighter9567 Před rokem +930

    "what color is your Bugatti"
    this guy: purple

  • @TheJaka947
    @TheJaka947 Před rokem +2

    i remember the first video i saw from him was the first video with his first Gallardo. he just left his job and was living in a lambo. crazy how far he came

  • @whoami2god
    @whoami2god Před 11 měsíci +1

    Congrats to the bro, good things actually do take time🎉🤟🏽

  • @RTXDV
    @RTXDV Před rokem +487

    “Whats the color of your bugatti?” - someone we know

  • @kristopherluster6709
    @kristopherluster6709 Před rokem +1437

    “I’m homeless so decided to live in my Audi..”man’s homeless home still worth more than a lot of other peeps out here 🤣

  • @ka795legends6
    @ka795legends6 Před rokem +38

    May God continue to bless him. This is beautiful.

    • @TheSeriesofTubes
      @TheSeriesofTubes Před 10 měsíci

      God thinks it easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for him to enter the kingdom of heaven

    • @ka795legends6
      @ka795legends6 Před 10 měsíci

      @@TheSeriesofTubes God doesn't think. God is truth, there is no thinking involved when you are absolute truth. Everything just is because it is. No contemplating or thinking needed.

    • @TheSeriesofTubes
      @TheSeriesofTubes Před 10 měsíci

      @@ka795legends6 Matthew 19:24

  • @paulogonzales6372
    @paulogonzales6372 Před rokem +118

    He teared up so did I. I remember when I was homeless. Just like he said one weekend will turn around unexpectes..

    • @luvspeed2701
      @luvspeed2701 Před rokem +9

      He was homeless in a $75k car by choice.

    • @Espakater
      @Espakater Před rokem +1

      @@luvspeed2701 it wasn’t a $75k car

    • @NaruSanavai
      @NaruSanavai Před rokem +1

      @@luvspeed2701 In what world is an Audi TT a $75,000 car? 7,500, maybe.

    • @luvspeed2701
      @luvspeed2701 Před rokem +2

      @@NaruSanavai newer tt rs costs 75k. Not complicated.

    • @strykerentllc
      @strykerentllc Před rokem

      @@luvspeed2701 100% fact. He admits "I decided to live in my Audi TT". He didn't say, "Man, I lost my job and was homeless so I had to live in my 1970 WV Bug and man, it sucked. I had to use McDonald's wifi and charge my gear at my dad's million dollar house and that really sucked too..". LOL

  • @lewiscraig5735
    @lewiscraig5735 Před rokem +111

    Him crying at the end knowing it all worked out and his sacrifices weren’t for nothing

  • @zgjfinance2796
    @zgjfinance2796 Před 9 měsíci +18

    Nah bro it wasn’t luck; you worked so hard for it! Well deserved

    • @ChosenOne-sz5vh
      @ChosenOne-sz5vh Před 6 měsíci +3

      ‼️ cars like that aren’t just handed to people that’s facts

  • @BigM0neyHustla
    @BigM0neyHustla Před 5 měsíci

    Wow… outstanding applause for this man… you sir arent even close to a loser. You had that fire in you bro the entire time.. I can feel your pain and your emotions through your words… it was hard for you to even speak. Im at that very same moment in my life and nothing is going good for me in this town. I try to escape and trick myself and my mental state to think that its ok to be like this.. but its not. Ive built two multi million dollar businesses and I am one of the hardest workers I know. The other day the owner walked up to me and disrespected me in such a manner that I lost faith in what I am doing and I began to question our leadership. Thats not enough, what we do is never enough.. Ive been treated horribly my whole life and there were jobs that were decent but im here now. I am moving and starting my life somewhere else, fresh. Hopefully I catch a break..

  • @randomdamian
    @randomdamian Před rokem +409

    You can hear in his voice how hard it is for him to realize his luck and how grateful he is for this.
    All the best to him, lets hope he will do well forever :)

    • @anthonyfasnacht83
      @anthonyfasnacht83 Před rokem +9

      not luck. only hard work and dedication can get you to where he is

    • @AsherCB350
      @AsherCB350 Před rokem +8

      @@anthonyfasnacht83 there was defiantly some luck there but he still worked hard regardless

    • @blaccloc1224
      @blaccloc1224 Před rokem +4

      @@anthonyfasnacht83 no. Hard work and dedication only gives you chance when the opportunity comes. For that opportunity to come is not normal.

    • @internetdriller1707
      @internetdriller1707 Před rokem

      @@AsherCB350 luck isnt real

    • @AsherCB350
      @AsherCB350 Před rokem +1

      @@internetdriller1707 that’s why it’s called luck. It’s random

  • @yungsadwrld8814
    @yungsadwrld8814 Před rokem +321

    I love how people explain about there life being rich but we cant even see that life yet

    • @luxintelligentia4632
      @luxintelligentia4632 Před rokem +6

      Can you explain? Im dumb

    • @user-og1md3kz6c
      @user-og1md3kz6c Před rokem +9

      @@luxintelligentia4632 no he is

    • @brownrm47
      @brownrm47 Před rokem

      @@luxintelligentia4632 Success favors the determined.

    • @luxintelligentia4632
      @luxintelligentia4632 Před rokem +1

      @@brownrm47 yes, thats the truth. I was wondering what he means by his comment when he says that someone explains the rich life we havent seen yet, does he mean to say that he actually loves to here the stories about rich life without seeing it first or did he say it sarcastically like what he really means is that he would need a proof to see that the storyteller is actuslly rich? I didnt follow that so well so i had to ask 😁

    • @ayahuaskapr8401
      @ayahuaskapr8401 Před rokem

      Their *

  • @edmondboyles6395
    @edmondboyles6395 Před rokem +1

    I remember that Veyron video too😳. I recall it sounding like a jet as it passed the camera on film. I watched it pass like 30 times. Something about it being Benjamin Chens car I believe. Wasn't that the Pur Blanc edition or something like a 1 off model. Congrats James on all you have accomplished. Baller move to go from sleeping in a 2 seater to owning one of the Bugattis that put you on the map😀.

  • @DavidTruthWithLoveLensPrevails

    Hustle and grind. Mad respect, the only way up is through it and never giving up.

  • @JourneymanLineman
    @JourneymanLineman Před rokem +324

    My man, you were not down and out. You were chasing a dream.

    • @80glk5
      @80glk5 Před rokem +2

      Have to admit it’s a weird dream

    • @sethgreaves3345
      @sethgreaves3345 Před rokem +12

      @@80glk5 not really cars are amazing

    • @yzrippin
      @yzrippin Před rokem

      @@80glk5 if you have normal not weird dreams. Your the psychopath

    • @moonman_8935
      @moonman_8935 Před rokem

      Amen

    • @nolongermyrealname7554
      @nolongermyrealname7554 Před rokem +2

      @@sethgreaves3345 truly cars are one of the greatest creation of man kind. Wothout the car as we know we wouldnt be here, they are agruably just as important as ships and train.

  • @user_apU201hMnO
    @user_apU201hMnO Před rokem +164

    I think the craziest part of the story is the fact he could actually upload videos on McDonalds WiFi 😂

  • @barbieoseguera
    @barbieoseguera Před rokem +4

    Bless him ❤️

  • @csrorbital
    @csrorbital Před rokem

    Man strad really is such a great CZcamsr. You can really see his love for making videos and his love for cars and can just see how good of a dude he is

  • @cccspwn
    @cccspwn Před rokem +30

    The pain and gratefulness in his voice and eyes 🥺

  • @demoman5864
    @demoman5864 Před rokem +336

    🤓: “what colours your Bugatti?”
    This guy: “purple”
    🤓: “… have a nice day”

  • @NotYodaLOL
    @NotYodaLOL Před rokem +140

    Andrew tate be like: What color is your Bugatti
    Stradman: Purple
    Edit: Thanks for the likes yall

    • @rustyshakleford1445
      @rustyshakleford1445 Před rokem +2

      Taste rents his

    • @hsm5461
      @hsm5461 Před rokem +5

      @@rustyshakleford1445 He has his name on it..

    • @NotYodaLOL
      @NotYodaLOL Před rokem

      @@hsm5461 yeah lol

    • @adityas6011
      @adityas6011 Před rokem +6

      What colour is your jail😂

    • @Stacy-
      @Stacy- Před rokem +2

      Yeah, didn't he just get arrested for human trafficking?

  • @nubzgmobile6175
    @nubzgmobile6175 Před rokem +2

    I still sleep in my car man.. big storm coming and I'm just lost in lyfeee. I hope things get better for me.. merry Christmas everyone

    • @bobmert3062
      @bobmert3062 Před rokem

      You still alive??

    • @nubzgmobile6175
      @nubzgmobile6175 Před rokem

      Of course!! Gonna take a lot more than a storm to take my, soul, out of here. I appreciate ur looking out though. Means alot

  • @popsiclecheese4256
    @popsiclecheese4256 Před rokem +157

    People are missing the point. He’s not trying to give a sad back story, he’s trying to talk about how crazy of a jump his life took and basically how you should bet on yourself and believe in yourself, and be willing to make sacrifices for whatever your goal is. He didn’t just decide to be homeless for shits and giggles, it was so he could afford to do what he did

    • @zoids79paco
      @zoids79paco Před rokem +3

      "Bet on yourself & believe"
      So why don't you have that same attitude in school?

    • @teeloplays2144
      @teeloplays2144 Před rokem +1

      The story went over everyone’s head sadly

    • @paintspot1509
      @paintspot1509 Před rokem +2

      Its all just a scam anyway. Stay in school kids.

    • @tomlxyz
      @tomlxyz Před rokem +1

      The background music sound like it's sad tho

    • @10FN0N3
      @10FN0N3 Před rokem +4

      Idk. He definitely said he got a big break. It’s more like luck if you ask me? How many people post vids every day and don’t get views?

  • @TheUncutAngel
    @TheUncutAngel Před rokem +24

    You can hear him tearing up when he gets Graham's affirmation, knowing the gravity of it is understood without explicitly saying why it is so important to his arc.

  • @timmynguyen7282
    @timmynguyen7282 Před 6 měsíci

    So inspirational. God bless you stade

  • @JohnnyB.
    @JohnnyB. Před rokem +26

    Just a tip, if you are living in your car, try to find hotel parking lots as they often have security walking around at night. You might not be able to stay multiple nights (find a different hotel each night) but it will be safer than some random street!! Stay safe out there yall and keep dreaming big

  • @ryanisboss2135
    @ryanisboss2135 Před rokem +431

    If you feel like telling your friends that you live in a car makes you feel like a loser, then they’re probably not the right type of friend.

    • @johanebrown1764
      @johanebrown1764 Před rokem +16

      Nah he can be like a brother but when you are seen in That state , i would rather walk naked in NYC for a month than that

    • @ryanisboss2135
      @ryanisboss2135 Před rokem

      @@johanebrown1764 I don’t think that actually counts as a friend lol.

    • @sstrick47
      @sstrick47 Před rokem +35

      I bet his friends wouldn't have cared or judge him the way he thought they would. Pride can be very strong.

    • @ryanisboss2135
      @ryanisboss2135 Před rokem

      @@sstrick47 yeah

    • @Angelo-ix9to
      @Angelo-ix9to Před rokem +13

      Its a Pride thing. The problem is not about his friends

  • @Delta-Pee
    @Delta-Pee Před rokem +1

    everytime i hear these stories it confirms that you just have to work hard and just hope you get lucky. cause if he didnt go to the one event his work would have meant notning and he would still be in that TT

    • @DavidRivera-ld8sh
      @DavidRivera-ld8sh Před 2 měsíci

      That's the part all these back stories leave out, THE MAIN PLOT. Somewhere along the way they either had a helping hand or got well connected. How many people post amazing content everyday and get no views or attention? As much as they want to rant it, LUCK has plenty to do with success.

  • @chazc4116
    @chazc4116 Před rokem

    You never gave up and that's the most beautiful thing no one can ever take from you.
    Never give up hope and continue to fight for your dream regardless whose there with you or without you. It's up to YOU

  • @sharonws31
    @sharonws31 Před rokem +61

    Did anyone hear the moment in his voice at the end that he realized at that moment! THE SPIRIT OF BEING Grateful and Amazed! " In one weekend, things could change SO QUICK"!

  • @mro4ts457
    @mro4ts457 Před rokem +1245

    *Lived in his car without a shower*
    “and nobody knew”
    Trust me, everyone knew💀

  • @hippystabber
    @hippystabber Před rokem +8

    That wasn't one weekend when it flipped, it was your dedication that made it happen.

  • @fidelmelara2022
    @fidelmelara2022 Před rokem +1

    I was homeless, living in my Audi TT, and now I still don’t have a Bugatti, but I’m doing well for myself! Anything is possible with a vision, will, consistency, and determination.

  • @1PHil
    @1PHil Před rokem +56

    Damn, he was holding back tears at the end. The utmost respect to this man. Thanks for the upload Graham. 👍🏾

  • @Solomon00000
    @Solomon00000 Před rokem +87

    James is such an inspiration, whether it’s his car collection, how he carry’s himself how he treats others, truly a legend in and outside of the car community.

    • @stainless7191
      @stainless7191 Před rokem

      His car was an Audi TT you could buy a nice hose for the same cost

    • @Thirds
      @Thirds Před rokem

      @@stainless7191 are you high? his TT was worth 5k max and was broken.

  • @enine2007
    @enine2007 Před 6 měsíci

    Bro had a TT making it seem like he was so broke. Dude was just doing the right things at the right time

  • @vikingshpvs465
    @vikingshpvs465 Před 6 měsíci

    Fair play man. This is so inspirational.

  • @chasebricker4058
    @chasebricker4058 Před rokem +67

    Props to TheStradman for never giving up. 👏

  • @Nothing_To_See.
    @Nothing_To_See. Před rokem +63

    He is the reason why every restaurant's wifi is password protected 💀

  • @alphaprecastconcrete5397

    This is proof that people need to let homeless people pull themselves up . I kinda went through the same thing. I went from living in a Million dollar home to sleeping in a boat storage stall and showering at a 24 HR fitness. I posted a profile of myself wearing a tux on POF and I met a woman that helped me get back on my feet.

  • @Everythingfood_withjoe

    Respect to this man and his hustle. Awesome story

  • @JohnOLooney
    @JohnOLooney Před rokem

    He who dares wins
    God bless you brother

  • @ericc.4292
    @ericc.4292 Před rokem +182

    Yes I was homeless, living on the streets, feeding out of bins, wearing the same underwear just turning them inside out every week. Yet I still had my Audi TT and filming equipment.

    • @LuG8911
      @LuG8911 Před rokem +34

      Lol broooooo! I was like WTF!? AUDI tt? Its hard to feel bad for someone who's homeless with an audi regardless of model lol

    • @hadriel.
      @hadriel. Před rokem +1

      I mean bro house is more expensive than a audi tt

    • @EagleFang48
      @EagleFang48 Před rokem

      Lol I was thinking the same thing.

    • @YvngQ
      @YvngQ Před rokem +24

      @@LuG8911 bruh it's a 3-4k car it's not that serious 💀

    • @LuG8911
      @LuG8911 Před rokem +22

      @@YvngQ i don't care if he got it for free its the optics. Nobody in the history of humanity has ever said "i was down and out, homeless, living in my audi..."
      Lol its hard to feel bad after you hear that. I damn near omit that detail and just say car. Plus I really hope you don't believe he was really homeless bro, these guys on CZcams will say and do anything to tug at your heartstrings, this guy was doing just fine.

  • @andanstevens5844
    @andanstevens5844 Před rokem +259

    Drone homeless to owning a Bugatti to homeless to owning a multi million dollar mansion

    • @deputydan2226
      @deputydan2226 Před rokem +2

      Owning Bugatti's*

    • @joehart3476
      @joehart3476 Před rokem +1

      Technically he's homeless again rn bc his mansion failed to get the certification of occupancy

    • @HorseWithSnakeLegs
      @HorseWithSnakeLegs Před rokem +1

      He was never homeless did you not hear him say he DECIDED to live in his TT? Lol. He was an accountant

  • @TraviskyOriginal
    @TraviskyOriginal Před rokem +1

    Bro went from living in an Audi to a Bugatti 😂😂😂

  • @x2daZ1
    @x2daZ1 Před rokem

    That was so inspiring brother happy for you

  • @shakeelmukwevho1723
    @shakeelmukwevho1723 Před rokem +46

    How he sounds like he gon cry before the video ended was deep

  • @tommyPencils08
    @tommyPencils08 Před rokem +198

    He says he “decided” to live in his TT. I get the feeling he wasn’t as homeless as we are lead to believe. I mean, a 12 yr old TT is still worth like $20k.

    • @Greytone05
      @Greytone05 Před rokem +15

      I was a huge fan if his channel a while ago, and here is the story: his parents gave him the option to live with him but he instead chose to live in that car and move away so he can shoot his videos, and it ended up paying off.

    • @winterghost3395
      @winterghost3395 Před rokem +1

      Yes .. but rather than part with it for something more comfortable like a van, he choose to lived out of it to achieve something and that car was a major step in getting there .. and I don't think you could find a more elegant but horribly uncomfortable vehicle to call home .. bravo !!

    • @droo9466
      @droo9466 Před rokem +1

      Yeah he could be living with his Parents not affording to move out . Paying car bills is a thing too if you lost ur job . He was lucky . Guys don’t do this

    • @bullfranthrow
      @bullfranthrow Před rokem +6

      No it's not. Audi has terrible resale value.

    • @hellacat2051
      @hellacat2051 Před rokem +1

      What are you smoking bro, you added an extra 0

  • @jessrawlinson9721
    @jessrawlinson9721 Před rokem +1

    Bro this song makes me cry because of the lyrics 😢❤and the story 😢❤❤️🥹

  • @JasonRostro
    @JasonRostro Před rokem

    This is so surreal it shows no matter where or what the circumstances are you can overcome them and they will come and change your perspective and overall life.

  • @Paul-jv3cq
    @Paul-jv3cq Před rokem +39

    he’s such a genuine person, I appreciate people like him

  • @unitedstatesdale
    @unitedstatesdale Před rokem +42

    Never give up.
    48 years ago I bought a abandoned house for $2500.00 and lived in it until I fixed it up to rent out.
    I repeated it 128 times and sold them all last year for 58M.
    Keep working hard.
    It pays off

  • @cia8613
    @cia8613 Před rokem

    I watched this dude since almost the beginning. It's just so good seeing where he was then and where he is now.

    • @ireallylovegod
      @ireallylovegod Před rokem

      Nice to see the CIA taking an interest.

    • @cia8613
      @cia8613 Před 6 měsíci

      ​@@ireallylovegodremember, I'm always watching

    • @ireallylovegod
      @ireallylovegod Před 6 měsíci

      @@cia8613 Err... good?

  • @velledin22
    @velledin22 Před rokem

    Perfect Story. I wish you the best. 👍

  • @tronic2357
    @tronic2357 Před rokem +31

    as someone who’s watched him go from the audi to where he is now i agree and admit i was pretty young back then but watching him progress has been extremely motivational

  • @nicassa6783
    @nicassa6783 Před rokem +646

    It didn’t change in one weekend tho.. it was years of sleeping and editing in your Audi TT! Bless him!

    • @adarsh_kandari1399
      @adarsh_kandari1399 Před rokem +3

      I see what you did there

    • @RennieDJ
      @RennieDJ Před rokem +7

      Overnight success, takes years!

    • @IH8Too
      @IH8Too Před rokem +7

      @@adarsh_kandari1399 he required the TT to uphold the persona of a car enthusiast

    • @aniakiyama
      @aniakiyama Před rokem

      @@IH8Too it’s. Beautiful story

    • @DavidStella
      @DavidStella Před rokem +4

      It seems like the story is missing context. But if he had a meeting with the right people one weekend that opened the door that lead to his success, then his story makes sense.

  • @juanpena8832
    @juanpena8832 Před 5 měsíci

    I feel what he felt real motivation much needed

  • @Bruddahwill
    @Bruddahwill Před 11 měsíci +1

    He was so positive in his videos I didn’t even think he would be living in his car.

  • @user-ne9oj1tz8l
    @user-ne9oj1tz8l Před rokem +31

    I read something in my Stoic Philosophie book some days ago, it's in German but i try to translate it as good as i can. It was something like "your biggest win can bring you the biggest distress and the biggest distress can lead you to the biggest win"

  • @amey777
    @amey777 Před rokem +19

    "There are decades where nothing happens then there is week where everything changes"

    • @lllllllllllllllllllll1lll1
      @lllllllllllllllllllll1lll1 Před rokem +1

      fr I just so happened to meet a big name in my dream industry last year. Opened so many doors for me out of nowhere. Felt like I was stalled out for my 20s, just absorbing knowledge obsessively, working on personal projects. Then one day all that work got noticed by the right person.

  • @matthewhickling1350
    @matthewhickling1350 Před rokem

    No matter how many times I hear the story I love it every time

  • @curatedbychai
    @curatedbychai Před 7 měsíci

    The patience and dedication ❤

  • @Jay__C
    @Jay__C Před rokem +7

    He deserves every moment of his success. Kudos, James!

  • @djajxdjsjjxks2271
    @djajxdjsjjxks2271 Před rokem +21

    It takes 10 years to become an overnight success
    I forgot where I heard that from

    • @brickdinero5468
      @brickdinero5468 Před rokem

      Word he says that weekend he filmed a video and it got veiled … wtf else he do to wake up the next morning and be such a success

    • @_nic3_yt_
      @_nic3_yt_ Před rokem +1

      Biz Stone the cofounder of twitter said that, but similar things have been said by Jeff Bezos and Tom Clancy.

  • @bubbat4961
    @bubbat4961 Před rokem

    The best 4 u bro u deserve it 🙏🙏🎉🎉

  • @DiegoTorres-fn9qm
    @DiegoTorres-fn9qm Před 5 měsíci

    He took a massive risk, bet on himself and it payed off, respect

  • @user-zr4qs7wl8d
    @user-zr4qs7wl8d Před rokem +32

    He just got lucky like a lottery winner . Their are so many creators who are working as hard or even more than him but they are not getting success.

    • @Relaxingsoundsrsawwt
      @Relaxingsoundsrsawwt Před rokem +1

      Same as mine lol maybe am a Terrible , PTSD shuts my motivation off so I do one quick video and do t learn anything then I quit and go watch a film 😬

    • @Who_care_what-i-think
      @Who_care_what-i-think Před rokem

      I mean there is some luck with the algorithm, but the rest is not luck. In entertainment and that’s what CZcams is, hard work alone doesn’t guarantee anything. You have to make good content do you have to make people like you and usually that takes being relatable or having lots of charisma or both. I’ve seen plenty of CZcams videos that are very high-quality produced really well yet the content was lackluster and they just didn’t have anything about them that stood out or grab me. The ones on CZcams that are making insane amounts of money and have success usually all those things coming together.

    • @michealjaymurphy
      @michealjaymurphy Před rokem +4

      @@Who_care_what-i-think 90% luck go luck at how bad all the top creators are in every field

    • @devdesai6185
      @devdesai6185 Před rokem +3

      How did he got lucky explain? He quit his job lived in his car had no money in bank account , grinded day and night just to shoot his videos and lived off peanut butter sandwich. Just how. though I agree luck is a part of it but u can't just deny his hardwork and how he grinded day and night in the name of "a lucky lottery winner"

    • @dvtsik710
      @dvtsik710 Před rokem

      *there

  • @whosjoe4731
    @whosjoe4731 Před rokem +12

    This dude is a walking W big respects to him

  • @playboyromeo8328
    @playboyromeo8328 Před rokem

    I live in idaho, so the fact he grew potential in idaho gives me hope & motivation!

  • @ceddjones8529
    @ceddjones8529 Před 6 měsíci

    Thats why you never give up!!💯