Channel Title: Marcus O'Brien Channel Description: Welcome to my channel. May name is Marcus and I'm Irish, living in Silicon Valley. I have always had a passion for the right technology, tools, apps and gear for the right situation. On this channel I explore technology, every day carry and apps that help us live a happier, balanced, productive life. This channel is dedicated to sharing this passion. #1376797 #Avantlink <video> 3 Steps to Recover from Burnout Description: If you’re struggling, consider therapy with our sponsor. Click https://betterhelp.com/marcusobrien for a discount on your first month of therapy. If you have questions about the brand relating to how the therapists are licensed, their privacy policy, or therapist compensation, here is an overview written by the YouTube creators behind the channel Cinema Therapy that goes into these topics: https://www.reddit.com/r/cinema_therapy/comments/1dpriql/addressing_the_betterh elp_concerns_headon_deep/ 00:00 Intro 01:50 Research Data 03:55 Step 1 06:00 Step 2 10:12 Step 3 Some of the links listed are affiliate links - meaning that if you click on of these URL’s and purchase a product, I may or may not get a small lock back from the seller. It doesn’t cost you any more, and helps support the content that I create in this channel. Thank you! YouTube: @marcuscreates Instagram: @marcuscreates_ X: @marcuscreates_ Website: marcus-creates.com Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt0Zqulbc1MR2r2_GpKObrQ/join </video> <video> 20 EDC Gift Ideas | From $25 to $400 Description: How's it going folks? In this video I run through about 20 fathers day gift ideas in about 20 minutes (give or take). I break each category down into cheap items, mid priced items and premium items. I wasn't able to get a sponsor together for this video so do me a favor and use the links below if you'd like to buy one of these recommendations. Thanks folks. M :) Pocket Tools Victorinox Classic SD - https://amzn.to/47rcxmb Victorinox Jetsetter - https://amzn.to/4b10xJE Victorinox Compact - https://amzn.to/3KEJemS Vosted Corgi - https://amzn.to/3JCR1AZ Leatherman Arc - https://www.leatherman.com/arc-833074.html Wallets Speakeasy Leather Dillinger Wallet - https://www.speakeasyleather.com/store/p542/Dillinger-Minimalist-Front-Pocket-Wallet.html#/ Herschel Wallet - https://amzn.to/3XbYO0O Carved Wallet - https://www.carved.com/ Bellroy Slim Sleeve Wallet - https://amzn.to/3Ufh06B Pens Kaweco Sport - https://amzn.to/4dsvMQm Refyne EP1 Mini - Discount Code 'MOB10' - https://bit.ly/40G3XOa Pilot Custom 823 - https://amzn.to/4edCUjH Grooming Chicago Combs - https://amzn.to/45gz85b Laifen Wave Toothbrush - https://amzn.to/4aRBNU0 Mason Pearson Hairbrush - https://amzn.to/4aXkVLH Tatara Shaving Kit - https://bit.ly/MarcusEDC Productivity Plaud.ai - https://bit.ly/4b0MweV Tomoe River Notebook - https://amzn.to/4dsAtcE Lochby Ultimate Starter Journal Kit - 10% Discount Code MOB10 - www.lochby.com/marcus Meta Ray-Bans - https://amzn.to/3Ri9eby Accessories Orbitkey Key Organizer - 10% Discount code MOB10 - https://bit.ly/3R8cLbB Olight Arkfeld - 10% Discount code MOB10 - https://www.olightstore.com/s/EOWE05 Yeti 36oz Rambler - https://amzn.to/3z4wpiZ Insta360 X3 Camera - https://www.insta360.com/sal/x3?utm_term=INRX7FT Some of the links listed are affiliate links - meaning that if you click on of these URL’s and purchase a product, I may or may not get a small lock back from the seller. It doesn’t cost you any more, and helps support the content that I create in this channel. Thank you! 00:00 Introduction 00:46 Cheap Pocket Tools 01:57 Mid-Priced Cost Pocket Tools 04:20 Premium Pocket Tools 05:07 Cheap Wallet 06:18 Mid-Priced Wallet 07:01 Premium Wallet 07:54 Cheap Pen 08:47 Mid-Priced Pen 09:50 Premium Pen 10:58 Cheap Grooming 12:02 Mid-Priced Grooming 13:00 Premium Grooming 16:13 Mid-Priced Productivity 17:08 Premium Productivity 20:59 Cheap Accessories 23:39 Premium Accessories YouTube: @marcuscreates Instagram: @marcuscreates_ X: @marcuscreates_ Website: marcus-creates.com Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt0Zqulbc1MR2r2_GpKObrQ/join </video> <video> Is retro tech better? 1984's EDC in 2024 Description: How's it going folks? In this video I run through 4 key areas or retro tech EDC: 1. Retro Music Technology 2. Retro Photography 3. Retro Gaming Handhelds 4. Retro Watches On a journey to discover, is it better? This video doesn't have a sponsor and you can support the content that I make by joining my channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt0Zqulbc1MR2r2_GpKObrQ/join 00:00 Intro 01:10 Retro Music Tech 08:00 Retro Photography 11:27 Retro Gaming 14:56 Retro Watches YouTube: @marcuscreates Instagram: @marcuscreates_ X: @marcuscreates_ Website: marcus-creates.com </video> <video> Build your own dream watch for $100 Description: How's it going folks? I've seen a couple of really great watch making videos recently (shoutout @elliotcoll) and I wanted to give it a go myself. In this video I talk about: 1. Why you might want to make your own watch 2. Everything you need to make it for less than $100 3. A step-by-step guide to making it This video is not sponsored. Product Listings Watch Case - https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805657761289.html?channel=twinner Seiko Watch Face - https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804035477460.html?channel=twinner Watch Hands - https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256803098945070.html?channel=twinner Seiko NH35 Movement - https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805411410101.html?channel=twinner 20mm Watch Strap - https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805727863733.html?channel=twinner Tools Rubber Ball - https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805867246351.html?channel=twinner Watch Paste - https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805280225554.html?channel=twinner Watch Tweezers - https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805864869532.html?channel=twinner Rubber Finger Cots - https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805864869532.html?channel=twinner Watch Assembly Tools Kit - https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805863152042.html?channel=twinner 00:00 Introduction 00:44 Why build your own watch? 01:54 Everything you need for $100 05:00 Watch face 06:30 Watch hands 09:11 Watch movement 11:48 Watch crown 14:51 Watch back 15:20 Watch strap Some of the links listed are affiliate links - meaning that if you click on of these URL’s and purchase a product, I may or may not get a small lock back from the seller. It doesn’t cost you any more, and helps support the content that I create in this channel. Thank you! YouTube: @marcuscreates Instagram: @marcuscreates_ X: @marcuscreates_ Website: marcus-creates.com Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt0Zqulbc1MR2r2_GpKObrQ/join </video> <video> A life-changing habit | Journaling Description: How's it going folks? In this video I run through the benefits of Morning Pages on your mental health, clarity and generally just to help you clear your mind. Thank you to #Paperlike for sponsoring this video - https://paperlike.com/mob The Products I Use Tomoe River A5 Notebook - https://amzn.to/4dsAtcE Kaweco Liliput Copper Fountain Pen - https://amzn.to/44oYIo5 Kaweco Sport Fountain Pen - https://amzn.to/4dsvMQm 00:00 Introduction 00:37 Video overview 00:56 Scientific benefits of journaling 04:13 How to do Morning Pages 06:15 Sponsor Paperlike 07:37 Ideas to get started 12:12 Summary Outro Some of the links listed are affiliate links - meaning that if you click on of these URL’s and purchase a product, I may or may not get a small lock back from the seller. It doesn’t cost you any more, and helps support the content that I create in this channel. Thank you! YouTube: @marcuscreates Instagram: @marcuscreates_ X: @marcuscreates_ Website: marcus-creates.com Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt0Zqulbc1MR2r2_GpKObrQ/join </video> <video> Battle of the Best Camera Bags | Peak Design vs Wandrd Prvke vs Nomatic Luma Description: How's it going folks? In this video I do a comparison between the Peak Design V2 vs Wandrd Prvke vs Nomatic Peter McKinnon backpack. I compare them across cost, design, comfort, size and x. Hope you enjoy the video. Thank you to #shopify for sponsoring this video. For a discount use www.shopify.com/marcusobrien Product Listings Peak Design V2 - https://amzn.to/3z3lC8Y Wandrd Prvke Lite - https://amzn.to/3VIfQm0 Nomatic Luma by Peter McKinnon - https://amzn.to/3KG4atP 00:00 Intro 02:35 Peak Design V2 08:50 Wandrd Prvke Lite 14:07 Nomatic Peter McKinnon Some of the links listed are affiliate links - meaning that if you click on of these URL’s and purchase a product, I may or may not get a small lock back from the seller. It doesn’t cost you any more, and helps support the content that I create in this channel. Thank you! YouTube: @marcuscreates Instagram: @marcuscreates_ X: @marcuscreates_ Website: marcus-creates.com Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt0Zqulbc1MR2r2_GpKObrQ/join </video> <video> $15,000 vs $700 Pocket Dump Description: How's it going folks? In this video I run through what EDC means for me and if i was starting again how would I select what I carry with me on a daily basis. This is a great video for anyone interested in getting started in the world of EDC. Product Listings $15,000 Load-out Chris Reeve Sebenza - https://amzn.to/3WgkpEI Montblanc Fountain Pen - https://amzn.to/3WbsoD8 Rolex Submariner Date - https://amzn.to/4aSxzwe $700 Load-out Vosteed Corgi - https://amzn.to/3JCR1AZ Bellroy Slim Sleeve - https://amzn.to/3Ufh06B Kaweco Sport - https://amzn.to/3Qnw3d8 Some of the links listed are affiliate links - meaning that if you click on of these URL’s and purchase a product, I may or may not get a small lock back from the seller. It doesn’t cost you any more, and helps support the content that I create in this channel. Thank you! YouTube: @marcuscreates Instagram: @marcuscreates_ X: @marcuscreates_ Website: marcus-creates.com Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt0Zqulbc1MR2r2_GpKObrQ/join </video> <video> The secret to packing for a 20k mile business trip Description: Thank you to Bellroy for sponsoring this video. For a 10% discount use https://bit.ly/4fRLR30 How's it going folks? I'm back and in this video (that I recorded in May) I'm running through everything I bring with me when I travel on long distance business trips. Stick around to the 15 minute mark to see a Dopp Kit you've never even dreamed of. Good Luck. 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It doesn’t cost you any more, and helps support the content that I create in this channel. Thank you! YouTube: @marcuscreates Instagram: @marcuscreates_ X: @marcuscreates_ Website: marcus-creates.com Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt0Zqulbc1MR2r2_GpKObrQ/join </video> <video> 20k Miles with the M4 11" iPad Pro Description: Thank you to Skillshare for sponsoring this video. The first 500 people to use my link will get a 1 month free trial of Skillshare https://skl.sh/marcusobrien06241 How's it going folks? I took the M4 iPad Pro with me on a recent 20k mile trip and used it as my primary device. Here is everything I loved, and a couple of things I didn't. Hope you enjiy. 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Receive 10% off anything at bellroy.com: https://bit.ly/3vALU0u Hope you enjoy the video. 00:00 Introduction 00:36 Leatherman Skeletal CX 03:39 Leatherman Wave+ 09:55 Leatherman Free P2 13:22 Leatherman Arc 17:19 Why I hate Leatherman Free T4? 19:25 SOG Powerpint Product Listings Leatherman Skeletool CX - https://amzn.to/3xKHTru Leatherman Wave+ - https://amzn.to/4b5rqfF Leatherman Free P2 - https://amzn.to/3xDekYI Leatherman Arc - https://www.leatherman.com/arc-833074.html Leatherman Free T4 - https://amzn.to/4d4Rk54 SOG PowerPoint - https://amzn.to/3Urps47 Some of the links listed are affiliate links - meaning that if you click on of these URL’s and purchase a product, I may or may not get a small lock back from the seller. It doesn’t cost you any more, and helps support the content that I create in this channel. Thank you! YouTube: @marcuscreates Instagram: @marcuscreates_ X: @marcuscreates_ Website: marcus-creates.com Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt0Zqulbc1MR2r2_GpKObrQ/join </video> <video> Build Your Own $500 GMT Watch Description: Thank you to Shopify for sponsoring this video. For a discount use this link www.shopify.com/marcusobrien How's it going folks? In this video I try out the DIY Watch Club gift box and build a Batman GMT Seiko watch. It was a fun build but there are a couple of things you need to watch out for (pun intended)! 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For a 10% discount use product link https://unboundmerino.com with code MARCUS10. #unboundmerino In this video I run through Victorinox's latest line up and my favorite 6 recommendations. I also talk through my custom built Victorinox and why it has everything I need. A big thanks to RebelRestorationsAndPrototypes for helping me build my perfect, ultimate EDC Victorinox. 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YouTube: @marcuscreates Instagram: @marcuscreates_ X: @marcuscreates_ Website: marcus-creates.com Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt0Zqulbc1MR2r2_GpKObrQ/join </video> <video> 85K Subscriber Giveaway | Holme & Hadfield + CRKT Description: How's it going folks? Well I can't believe it but we're celebrating 85K subscribers this week and to thank you all for being on this fun little experiment with me, I've partnered with Holme & Hadfield as well as CRKT on an incredible prize for a lucky viewer. To be in with a chance to win you need to do 3 things: 1. Like, subscribe and comment which is your favorite knife on the video 2. Follow me over on instagram https://www.instagram.com/marcuscreates_/ 3. Use this link to the Holme & Hadfield site to enter the giveaway https://www.holmeandhadfield.com/pages/crkt-x-marcus-o-brien-armada-giveaway If you'd like to check out any of the items listed in this video, here are some links to the products. For a 10% discount on anything at Holme & Hadfield use code MARCUSOBRIEN https://www.holmeandhadfield.com/discount/MARCUSOBRIEN?ref=MarcusObrien 7074 Q - https://bit.ly/4hAxm4B 7087 Persian - https://bit.ly/4hAxuRD 5671 Fial - https://bit.ly/3UGBark 7482 Obverse - https://bit.ly/3YZjNVe 4001 Monument - https://bit.ly/3CfiMz7 7095KX CEO Compact - https://bit.ly/40FFtGX 7540 Kalbi - https://bit.ly/3AlXAan 6070 Padawan - https://bit.ly/3NY8J4k 5930 Ancestor - https://bit.ly/4hEPslP 2560 Ibis - https://bit.ly/48DwesU 5915 MinimalX - https://bit.ly/4ejhlgy 7097 CEO Flipper - https://bit.ly/3YBbgWZ 5317K Pilar III - https://bit.ly/48GMqJU 5500 KISS - https://bit.ly/48GMBF4 7081 CEO Microflipper - https://bit.ly/3NXDEgZ 7070 Pup - https://bit.ly/3UISifP 9910 6-Bit Driver Tool - https://bit.ly/40V6qH1 9911-2 Hex Bit Driver Tool - https://bit.ly/4fEFU8T 00:00 - Intro 00:31 - The Armada 02:20 - Monument 04:04 - Question #1 04:50 - Qualification #1 05:03 - Q 06:10 - Obverse 07:41 - Question #2 08:21 - Qualification #2 08:58 - Persian 09:45 - Fial 11:15 - Tools 12:07 - Smaller knives 14:12 - Question #3 15:10 - Qualification #3 Some of the links listed are affiliate links - meaning that if you click on of these URL’s and purchase a product, I may or may not get a small lock back from the seller. It doesn’t cost you any more, and helps support the content that I create in this channel. Thank you! YouTube: @marcuscreates Instagram: @marcuscreates_ X: @marcuscreates_ Website: marcus-creates.com Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt0Zqulbc1MR2r2_GpKObrQ/join </video> <video> Greatest Travel Bag of All Time? Description: How's it going folks? Thank you to Finisher Secrets for sponsoring this video. For a 15% discount use this link https://www.finishersecrets.com/MARCUS95554 Product Listings Topo Designs Mountain Cross - https://amzn.to/4g3ZkEv Some of the links listed are affiliate links - meaning that if you click on of these URL’s and purchase a product, I may or may not get a small lock back from the seller. It doesn’t cost you any more, and helps support the content that I create in this channel. Thank you! 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Welcome to my channel. May name is Marcus and I'm Irish, living in Silicon Valley. I have always had a passion for the right technology, tools, apps and gear for the right situation. On this channel I explore technology, every day carry and apps that help us live a happier, balanced, productive life.

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