This Week’s 8 Best YouTube Channels (You Haven’t Heard Of)

From bullet trains to backyard fishing to Stoic life advice — I found the gems.I watch YouTube so you don’t have to.

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YouTube’s algorithm is broken. These 8 channels prove better content still exists. They go deeper—on travel, mindfulness, HIIT workouts, and more. I watch them so you don’t have to scroll.

🎥 This Week’s Must-Clicks

1. Oliver Sjöström
Swedish creater creating tough but quick HIIT workouts. Watch this fun 20 minute workout.

2.Tara Brach
World-class psychologist and meditation teacher. Try her 10-minute guided reset.

3. Wingin’ It with Paul Lucas
Around the world flights, fast trains, & fun, honest reviews. Like this Hello Kitty bullet train in Japan.

4. Alex Nino
Fun truck driver in California sharing his daily adventures. Here’s one of his latest videos 

5. Fish N More
Winter fishing in Minnesota, building backyard tanks, and making great meals while camping.

7. Ryan Holiday
The Stoic voice of this generation. I’ve been loving his series of book recommendations. Check out this one with Comedian Pete Holmes or sportswriter Wright Thompson.

8. Sailing La Vagabonde
Ocean storms, kids on deck, life off the grid. See their latest sailing adventure.

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