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10 YouTube Videos That Caught My Attention This Week

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Jeff Rehmar
April 17, 2025

10 YouTube Videos That Caught My Attention This Week
(Inspired by Shaan Puri’s 5 Favorite Tweets format—but for YouTube)

Every week I find myself going down YouTube rabbit holes—here are ten that were actually worth it (curated by me not AI). From outdoor adventures to mindful meditations, these stood out:

  1.  Forging a Knife & Survival Camping Alone in the Wilderness (21 min)
    Outdoor Boys
    Luke heads into the woods for a solo survival camping trip, forging a knife and living off the land.

  2. A Day in the Life of A Small Business Owner (13 min)
    Caitlin Campbell
    A calm, behind-the-scenes look at life running a coffee trailer. Mindful, honest, good vibes.

  3. The Fried Egg Podcast: All About Augusta National (64 min)
    Fried Egg Golf
    Deep dive into Augusta National’s design and history. A must for golf architecture nerds.

  4. Naval Ravikant | Full Interview with Chris Williamson (125 min)
    Chris Williamson
    Naval on happiness, leverage, long-term thinking — one of his best interviews.

  5. I Beat UK’s RIPOFF Train Fares by Flying via Another Country! (12 min)
    Wingin' It! Paul Lucas
    Clever travel hack — flies to London cheaper by adding a detour.

  6. We Tried NYC’s Most Popular Italian Restaurant Don Angie (14 min)
    Kristin & Will
    Date night + food review. Fun, charming, and a little drool-inducing.

  7. Sleeping for 3 Days on a Frozen Lake (34 min)
    Mav
    Ice camping alone in a truck camper. Peaceful, slow, cold.

  8. LeBron James & Steve Nash | MIND THE GAME (61 min)
    Mind The Game
    High-level basketball talk — IQ, passing, how great players think.

  9. 10 MIN Guided Meditation To Clear Your Mind (10 min)
    Boho Beautiful Meditation
    Perfect short reset in your day. Calming voice, beautiful setting.

  10. THROUGH MY LENS – A Quiet Day in Tokyo (11 min)
    Solo Travel Japan
    Slow travel video. No voiceover, just sights, sounds, and calm.

Winner of This Week’s Coffee Giveaway ☕️

Appreciate everyone who sent something in.

This week’s winner: Alex from Washington, DC.

Loved his note about Michigan summers — simple, slow, and outdoors.

Coffee’s on the way, Alex.Got a favorite? Or something I should watch next week? Just hit reply and let me know. I might feature your pick.

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Until next Thursday,
Jeff