I just posted a new video on YouTube, and this one is more personal than usual.
I grew up dirt poor here in Appalachia.
And I don’t mean “poor” as in not having the newest phone, newest clothes, or the latest gadget.
I mean tents, cars, barns, old campers, no indoor plumbing, no running water at times, and sometimes wondering about food.
That kind of life does something to you.
It gives you thick skin. It teaches you how to make do. It changes how you look at work, money, comfort, hardship, spoiled people, survival, and what really matters.
It also explains a lot about why I think the way I do today.
I’d appreciate it if you’d watch this one directly on YouTube. It helps the video reach more people, and I think a lot of folks who came up hard will understand exactly what I’m talking about.
👉 Watch the video on YouTube here
If you grew up poor, had to make do with what you had, or remember when people expected less and endured more, I think this one will hit home.
Thanks for reading and watching,
M.D. Creekmore
The View From Appalachia