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Thanks for Watching! My mission on this channel is to help you and your family live your dream life so you can become more self reliant, happy, fulfilled and prepared for challenging times. You can expect to hear more about the way I live, how I got into massive debt, how I got out of it, what drove me to live the outdoor lifestyle and how I'm more prepared than ever to weather the storms of 2024 and beyond. I answer your questions, I interview people who are living unconventional lives, I try to inspire and motivate you to pursue the life of your dreams, I give you the tips I used to live my dream life and I reflect on my own life - past, present and future. My other YouTube Channels: https://www.youtube.com/@MySelfReliance https://www.youtube.com/@OurSelfReliance Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/MySelfReliance Mailing Address: 200 Manitoba St., Unit 3, Suite 415 Bracebridge, ON P1L 2E2 admin@myselfreliance.com

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YouTubeMar 2, 2026

This Project is Harder than the Log Cabins I Built!

YouTubeJun 27, 2025

I Need Fishing Lessons at 55 years old?!

YouTubeMay 13, 2025

Restoring my Old Wood and Canvas Canoe

YouTubeApr 30, 2025

Handcrafted Wood Trout Fishing Net made in my Off Grid Workshop

YouTubeApr 25, 2025

I've Never Made One of These Before | Learning a new woodworking skill

YouTubeApr 22, 2025

More Setbacks on the Homestead | A long drawn out winter

YouTubeApr 16, 2025

Cali's Injury Update

YouTubeApr 13, 2025

It's Cheaper and More Accessible than Golf and You can do it at any Age

YouTubeApr 9, 2025

Prepping my Traditional Archery Equipment for Turkey and Bear Season | Wood Arr…

YouTubeApr 7, 2025

Installing a New Quiver on my Longbow for Turkey and Deer

YouTubeApr 3, 2025

Cali is Limping Badly - Veterinarian Visit | A New old Hobby

YouTubeApr 3, 2025

Canoeing in the Snow | My Cold Water Paddling Gear | March in Algonquin Park

YouTubeMar 31, 2025

Spring at the Cabin | It's About Time I Finished the Outdoor Kitchen!

YouTubeMar 26, 2025

It Collapsed while I was Gone but I'm Back Now

YouTubeMar 13, 2025

It's Been Exactly One Year!

YouTubeMar 5, 2025

I'm Not Joking

YouTubeFeb 8, 2025

Moving to Sedona Arizona for the Winter

YouTubeFeb 1, 2025

Cali in California | Why We Left Canada

YouTubeJan 30, 2025

What Do I Tell My Daughters?

YouTubeJan 14, 2025

Winter Pruning Fruit Trees with my Wife | Zone 4 Organic Orchard

YouTubeJan 5, 2025

2024 was a bad year for YouTube | What's in Store for 2025?

YouTubeJan 4, 2025

Opening Gifts from Subscribers

YouTubeDec 21, 2024

I Dumped 2,000 lbs of Carrots in the Canadian Wilderness and This Happened | Be…

YouTubeDec 16, 2024

This is Why Your Tools Aren't Sharp

YouTubeDec 11, 2024

Big Buck Encounter while Traditional Bowhunting from the Ground

YouTubeNov 21, 2024

This is So Much Fun! | Where are the Deer? This is where I've been for the past…

YouTubeNov 15, 2024

This is Why I Need to Cut Down More Trees | Managing for Wildlife Habitat

YouTubeOct 30, 2024

Building Wood Arrows and an Arrow Drying Rack | Traditional Archery

YouTubeOct 22, 2024

Switching Bows for Deer Season | Traditional Archery

YouTubeOct 21, 2024

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Techniques

Beyond the Pasture: Rethinking Protein on Marginal Land

When land constraints make traditional grazing impossible, true food sovereignty requires moving beyond the pasture and embracing closed-loop systems.

Shawn James

Rogue Farms

4 min

0 0 0about 2 hours ago

Techniques

Winterizing the Sanctuary: Power, Preservation, and the Exodus Readiness

As the cold sets in, we review the critical systems—solar, storage, and structure—needed to maintain our foothold until the true Exodus.

Shawn James

Rogue Preppers

3 min

0 0 025 days ago

Techniques

The Logs Are Stacked: Building Our Exodus Path with Provident Hands

When the call to Exodus comes, our strength will be measured by our preparation. Today, we look at the foundational techniques of building a truly self-sufficient Place to Go.

Shawn James

Rogue Preppers

4 min

0 0 026 days ago

General

Beyond the Bug-In: Building a Provident Life for the Exodus

True preparedness isn't just hoarding supplies; it's mastering the techniques of self-reliance and building a sustainable, thriving community.

Shawn James

Rogue Preppers

3 min

0 0 027 days ago

Culture

The Great Digital Exodus: Preparing for a World Automated and Unmoored

As the siren calls for a new way of life, we must understand the coming shifts in labor and society. Provident Self-Reliance means preparing for a world where machines, not men, provide the power.

Shawn James

Rogue Preppers

4 min

0 0 028 days ago

General

Beyond the Harvest: Making the Whole Cycle Work (From Venison to Veggies)

The massive effort of processing a large game haul proves one thing: self-sufficiency is a full-body project. Here’s how we shrink that massive effort down to a manageable balcony system.

Shawn James

Rogue Growers

3 min

0 0 029 days ago

General

From Forest to Foundation: Building Our Provident Place to Go

True self-reliance requires more than a kit—it requires building the infrastructure of tomorrow, optimizing our land, and preparing for the Exodus.

Shawn James

Rogue Preppers

3 min

0 0 0about 1 month ago

General

Building Resilience: Scaling Your Food System From Mason Jar to Homestead

Thinking about true self-reliance? We show you how the principles of building two homesteads apply directly to building a hyper-resilient food source, no matter if you're in a balcony or a basement.

Shawn James

Rogue Growers

3 min

0 0 0about 1 month ago

Techniques

The Cornerstone of the Journey: Mastering Firewood and Fuel for Provident Self-Reliance

As the world outside fades, proper resource management is paramount. Learn the critical techniques for curing, storing, and utilizing wood to ensure your household's journey to a Place to Go is sustainable.

Shawn James

Rogue Preppers

4 min

0 0 0about 1 month ago

General

From Harvest to Exodus: Mastering Living Food Storage for the Provident Life

As the seasons turn, the critical work of preservation begins. Learn how advanced food storage techniques ensure self-sufficiency when the time for Exodus arrives.

Shawn James

Rogue Preppers

4 min

0 0 0about 1 month ago

Stories

Finding True Meaning: Why Hands-On Work is Our Best Defense Against the Collapse

In a world obsessed with digital narratives, true self-reliance and finding meaning requires getting our hands dirty. Discover why hands-on labor is the ultimate act of faith and preparation.

Shawn James

Rogue Preppers

4 min

0 0 0about 1 month ago

General

Turning Your Damp Basement into a Deep Water Garden (It's easier than you think)

Don't let moisture concerns stop you. We're showing you how to stabilize your basement or root cellar environment for year-round container gardening and aquaponics.

Shawn James

Rogue Growers

4 min

0 0 0about 1 month ago

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