1. Change your friends with ones that don't like competing for crap 2. Just go liv and don't wait for approval 3. Remember you live your life and you don't need a how to manual. Everything is up to you. 4. If you don't try that means you failed
This is what I want for myself. I'm an aspiring software engineer, and hope to do remote work part-time from a semi off-grid homestead I plan on building. That's the dream.
Awesome video and congratulations on breaking free from the grind. I am in a similar situation to you. 10 years ago I walked away from everything, had a six unit apartment building, way over-leveraged. I decided I was never going to be in that place again. It has taken me until now to pretty much be in a similar spot that you are. I've had my own painting business for 23 yrs and at 50 yrs old now It's wearing me down. Seven years ago I bought a travel trailer and lived in it for 2 years and saved enough money to buy a really cheap house on 2.5 acres of land. Right now I pretty much have no mortgage. A year and a half ago I launched a few websites doing affiliate SEO marketing, and now I make enough from that with my low expenses that I am pretty much getting out of my painting buisiness. The last 10 years has been a long journey for me, but I'm finally getting close to fully realizing my dream of having an online business that can totally support me. Now I mostly work from home and I'm growing my online business even more. Like you said, a big reason why I could take the leap with the online stuff was because my house is paid for and I don't need to make more than a few grand a month to live a decent life. I could not agree more that there are so many opportunities online if you learn the right skills and never give up. It's not easy at first, but once you hit on something that starts working, then you can build momentum from there. I've spent thousands of hours over the past 5 years learning SEO and other online marketing skills, but it's totally worth it, and once you get to a certain level of knowledge and knowing how to apply the knowledge, it starts to get easier. Thanks for sharing your journey, I love hearing other people's stories of finding their way to a more free life. This video is a year and a half old, how is your online business doing? If you ever want to have a private chat about online business things, I'm always up for sharing and learning other people's perspectives on things. .....Peace...... Steve Richard
I have been trying to escape the rat race for years I am tired and sick hopefully one day I will find something that would work for me and finally be able to say I did it just like you my friend
I know some time has passed when you posted this video, just want to say Thank you so very much for sharing your experiences, We all need to hear how others escaped and what strategies you employed, and you do a fantastic job at walking us through, ...just curious to know if you have property taxes for your home you built? And if so, how it was calculated by your county, state?
I loved your story! very inspiring. I also want to build a tiny home in a nice land and live simply!!! : ) do what I love and be free. in the mean time....work 6 days a week, save money and have a plan. Just yesterday I has an emotional breakdown on my way to work...I realized this is not for me. It`s really unhealthy. Thanks again for sharing your story and inspiring others!
I have a question: Robert Kiyosaki seems to suggest that once you escape the rat race, you can get richer much easier and quicker. I think he thinks that once you escape the rat race you can increase your wealth exponentially. Do you think that is correct? Thank you :-)
Hi Paul, I have been considering this kind of lifestyle change as well. Planning is often difficult for me & for most of my life I've leaped before I looked. Trying to find that courage again! Always thought it would be nice to have a small community of like-minded people and to barter and share where possible. Thank you for sharing your story. I'm thinking northern arizona somewhere. Hunting & fishing is great & can find reasonable deals on property. Also considering camp hosting, or just traveling light with camper. It all sounds awesome to me. Good luck to you!
@@sariahlace5944 Thanks Sariah! Still thinking I want this way of life, however these last few years have made me a bit more hesitant (especially to go it alone). But the thought of how freeing it would likely feel still tugs at me for sure. Do you have any experience with "escaping the rat race" or are you hoping to soon? Wish you well in any case 🌿🌻🌿
Basically what one needs is money or just enough to have financial freedom. It’s a lot more than just money but money can definitely help become financially free. The ones that were free were the Indians but a new world order was created that changed everything. In those days people worked the land just to eat and make a home but it wasn’t a all day or a every day thing. Today we have to work every day to pay bills, eat, pay taxes etc because almost everything has to do with money. The system was created to control and keep us poor and sick. To them it’s about one world order and if you are against any of their policies you will be eliminated because they don’t want to lose their power. If we don’t comply it will be genocide until we bow down into submission like we have been doing.
Alot of people don't want to escape the rat race and are financially capable to do it but still choose not to because they care what society thinks of them. Most people who get married or have kids for example only do it because they care what society thinks of them. Not saying you shouldn't have kids or get married, but it shouldn't be done just because you think its expected by society.
Can't help but wonder where you built your sanctuary ? I'm at to the point where I want to escape the rat race of Las Vegas. Thanks for sharing your experience with us.
@@PaulLadendorf It may have have only took you a couple years to get back to me but, better later than never. I've heard good things about Chattanooga. No state income tax too. On my way out to Vegas nearly 16 years ago, I broke down in Dandridge kinda near there in the smokies. The people were very nice. The mechanics didn't gauge me and got me back on the road in just a few hours. I really liked that area.I remember thinking to myself, I could see myself living here one day. Thanks Paul
When you say they gave you a severance pay when you quit, do you mean you were forced/asked to quit and in exchange they paid you a severance? Instead of laying you off and having to pay unemployment, they gave you a severance pay?
I told them I was quitting and they knew it was partly because of office politics and they didn't want to get sued (I had no plans to sue them) so they gave me a severance in exchange for signing a waiver.
great talk.......which types of online business models do you suggest an average joe learn execute on? A very general question just curious on your point of view.....thanks!
That's a really difficult question to answer. I would recommend a person figure out their strengths/weaknesses, interests, skills, available investment capital and time and other resources and use those as a basis to evaluate a business model. For example, if you're really into health and wellness and have a good amount of money to invest, marketing your own line of supplements or other physical products in your own online store or on Amazon or Ebay is a great opportunity. On the other hand, if you're a good writer and have in-depth knowledge on a hot topic, writing and marketing an ebook is a good opportunity. The opportunities are endless!
Also, when you were deciding that you wanted to be free, did the thought of real estate investing for passive income and cash flow ever cross your mind? If it did, why did you decide against it and opt for the business/online business route instead? Thanks.
I have made a little money with real estate but its been pretty risky since 2008. I know more than one person that got wiped out by the bubble bursting.
I don't know you personally but I''m so proud of you Your insightfullness/intelligence most people don't have your outlook on life. 🙏🙏 for this video, I do share you view point about finances/life.😊😊😊😊.
Can you give us an estimate to your cash flow or net worth without being to specific, just for a comparison purpose? It would be nice to know what might be "critical mass" for someone who lives a modest life style.
I was just thinking about how much money I've made in my 40 year career and it's probably about $1,000,000 ($25,000 per year avg.). There were a lot of very lean years and a few good ones. I'm not going to share my net worth but I will say that I have plenty of money.
Where I live, owning an apartment or a house adds (nonexisting) income to your tax bill. Basically the idea is that house/apartment owner don't have an advantage over people who don't own one. It's pretty awful, as rents are rather high where I live, so I would have to pay income tax on 27'000$ rent income which is non existent income.
My biggest fear is the cost of health insurance , I have an autoimmune disease and the rx is 75 dollars for 2 months supply with insurance, thousands without. Do you find the cost of health insurance a problem ?
I've been living with an auto-immune issue for 30 years and have only used natural medicines such as turmeric, serrapeptase, fish oil , etc. These are all natural anti-inflammatories. Inflammation is the main cause of symptoms of auto-immune disease. I also eat a very clean diet. I would recommend doing some research. Tons of vids about natural alternatives for auto-immune disease on YT. Btw, I haven't had health insurance for 20 years.
Other than the comment about spending 50% of your income on housing being typical,, this is a great post. I don't even think most Americans spend that much on housing, although some definitely do.
mysticaltyger2009 A LOT of us do in San Francisco. It's WAY too expensive here. It wasn't always that way. It's gotten really crowded here. 😕It's not as wonderful as is was during my childhood...it's not even as GOOD as it was in the nineties.
Hey solo female marketing guru entrepreneur . Please check your email next few days. I would to joint venture w/ someone like u I have a lot of stuff in the works. They say two heads better one. Thanks
he should have called it save up money and get a golden handshake...live with parents and hope a friend gives you a business opportunity to escape the rat race...most people dont have any money and if they leave the rat race will not get a golden handshake and cant live with their parents....so this is not a realistic video for the title
most people will live in a fantasy world and not the real world...in the real world you cant simply leave your job unless you have money to fall back on...and if you have your parents accommodation to fall back on as well then you dont need money at all
colin562 ...I truly understand the sentiment, I've been on my own very early on, and it's hard when our inner circle is non-existent, but it's our job to create that inner circle by reaching out and making new connections, and being a caring landing spot for others in need, which will create an opening for resources and positive life experiences for our lives...🙏
@@spilledsoju03 I am not apart of a religion. I'm telling you and anyone else that there is one main thing God wanted humanity to do all along: choose good over evil. But they refused again and again. Also, I'm not sure what's in your heart but you come off as a prideful individual who likes to look down on people. If this is what you're doing then you need to stop or else your soul will burn in fire for eternity. God hates the proud and the arrogant.
@@spilledsoju03A wicked generation seeks after signs and refuses to see them. I tried giving you people evidence, it did absolutely nothing. If you really need proof that God is real just to be a good person then you're a disgusting human being and I want nothing to do with you. I didn't come to you asking you to believe in a religion or to have one of those dumb and pointless religious debates, I'm asking you to choose good over evil. But I guess you need "proof" to do that so I'm done speaking with you. Bye.
1. Change your friends with ones that don't like competing for crap
2. Just go liv and don't wait for approval
3. Remember you live your life and you don't need a how to manual. Everything is up to you.
4. If you don't try that means you failed
Really helpful that you've shared your story. Currently in my 20's trying to do the same stuff! :)
Same
so proud of you... 35 months and i’m done and out too! thanks for the inspiration... God bless you!
How'd it go?!
Thank you. Im SO OVER this race. Working on my 16 month escape plan now 🌺
I'm hoping in 24 months. I truly despise the rat race
Enjoyed your story. Thank you for sharing. At 63 I am just starting to plan my exit and have a wonderful and free life. Great video.
Yes, it's inspirational. How ever to put in practice, one needs courage to face the Unknown. Many thanks for sharing.
Yes courage to lose courage to fail, courage to try
ive watched dozens of these types of videos. first and only honest one yet. liked.
This is what I want for myself. I'm an aspiring software engineer, and hope to do remote work part-time from a semi off-grid homestead I plan on building. That's the dream.
Great dream
YES, yes, and yes again. EXCELLENT advice I wish more people would teach this instead of the "You can get rich tomorrow philosophy". Great Job
Awesome video and congratulations on breaking free from the grind. I am in a similar situation to you. 10 years ago I walked away from everything, had a six unit apartment building, way over-leveraged. I decided I was never going to be in that place again. It has taken me until now to pretty much be in a similar spot that you are. I've had my own painting business for 23 yrs and at 50 yrs old now It's wearing me down. Seven years ago I bought a travel trailer and lived in it for 2 years and saved enough money to buy a really cheap house on 2.5 acres of land. Right now I pretty much have no mortgage. A year and a half ago I launched a few websites doing affiliate SEO marketing, and now I make enough from that with my low expenses that I am pretty much getting out of my painting buisiness. The last 10 years has been a long journey for me, but I'm finally getting close to fully realizing my dream of having an online business that can totally support me.
Now I mostly work from home and I'm growing my online business even more. Like you said, a big reason why I could take the leap with the online stuff was because my house is paid for and I don't need to make more than a few grand a month to live a decent life. I could not agree more that there are so many opportunities online if you learn the right skills and never give up. It's not easy at first, but once you hit on something that starts working, then you can build momentum from there. I've spent thousands of hours over the past 5 years learning SEO and other online marketing skills, but it's totally worth it, and once you get to a certain level of knowledge and knowing how to apply the knowledge, it starts to get easier.
Thanks for sharing your journey, I love hearing other people's stories of finding their way to a more free life. This video is a year and a half old, how is your online business doing? If you ever want to have a private chat about online business things, I'm always up for sharing and learning other people's perspectives on things. .....Peace...... Steve Richard
I have been trying to escape the rat race for years I am tired and sick hopefully one day I will find something that would work for me and finally be able to say I did it just like you my friend
Stay positive and don’t lose sight of the goal! You will get there.
Learn how to trade stocks/forex, its hard n it takes time but it can free you from rat race 👌
Just do it!
How’s it going now?
I know some time has passed when you posted this video, just want to say Thank you so very much for sharing your experiences, We all need to hear how others escaped and what strategies you employed, and you do a fantastic job at walking us through, ...just curious to know if you have property taxes for your home you built? And if so, how it was calculated by your county, state?
Wow no ads, thanks for sharing your story. You are very smart to do what you did.
I always enjoy learning about someone's life experiences. Thanks for sharing. it was interesting.
hav2win Check out Dear Philanthropist & reach out for an interview.
& yes, me too!!
Very inspirational story ! You give hope to many people like me who aspire to be their own boss at some point in life.
Thanks or sharing your story. I'm working to get out of the loop myself. This is so inspiring. My 2018 goal.
Nice to see a humble person on TH-cam and I had a feeling that you were into meditation .
Thanks for sharing too ur story
You are a great example for humanity and I don't say that lightly.
I loved your story! very inspiring. I also want to build a tiny home in a nice land and live simply!!! : ) do what I love and be free. in the mean time....work 6 days a week, save money and have a plan. Just yesterday I has an emotional breakdown on my way to work...I realized this is not for me. It`s really unhealthy. Thanks again for sharing your story and inspiring others!
Kudos to you for building your own home! WooHoo!! 🙌🏾
I'm glad it worked out for you, thanks for sharing!
Thanks for a realistic explanation.
Down to earth organic man!!
Hii I am here Oct 3rd, 2024
I have a question: Robert Kiyosaki seems to suggest that once you escape the rat race, you can get richer much easier and quicker. I think he thinks that once you escape the rat race you can increase your wealth exponentially. Do you think that is correct? Thank you :-)
I really don't know about that. I do believe its easier to make money once you escape.
@@PaulLadendorf Okay, thank you for the feedback and thanks again for your video. 🙂
Amazing Paul, thank you for the message.
So encouraging!
Inspirational. Thanks for putting this out there .. .. ..Good Luck yourself
Hi Paul, I have been considering this kind of lifestyle change as well. Planning is often difficult for me & for most of my life I've leaped before I looked. Trying to find that courage again! Always thought it would be nice to have a small community of like-minded people and to barter and share where possible. Thank you for sharing your story.
I'm thinking northern arizona somewhere. Hunting & fishing is great & can find reasonable deals on property. Also considering camp hosting, or just traveling light with camper. It all sounds awesome to me. Good luck to you!
🥰😘 the way,you think.
@@sariahlace5944 Thanks Sariah! Still thinking I want this way of life, however these last few years have made me a bit more hesitant (especially to go it alone). But the thought of how freeing it would likely feel still tugs at me for sure. Do you have any experience with "escaping the rat race" or are you hoping to soon? Wish you well in any case 🌿🌻🌿
@@lora97006 Have you considered finding a community of like-minded people? I started one near Chattanooga, TN harmonywoods.net
Basically what one needs is money or just enough to have financial freedom. It’s a lot more than just money but money can definitely help become financially free. The ones that were free were the Indians but a new world order was created that changed everything. In those days people worked the land just to eat and make a home but it wasn’t a all day or a every day thing. Today we have to work every day to pay bills, eat, pay taxes etc because almost everything has to do with money. The system was created to control and keep us poor and sick. To them it’s about one world order and if you are against any of their policies you will be eliminated because they don’t want to lose their power. If we don’t comply it will be genocide until we bow down into submission like we have been doing.
Alot of people don't want to escape the rat race and are financially capable to do it but still choose not to because they care what society thinks of them. Most people who get married or have kids for example only do it because they care what society thinks of them. Not saying you shouldn't have kids or get married, but it shouldn't be done just because you think its expected by society.
Thank you for this motivational share.
Great video
Can't help but wonder where you built your sanctuary ? I'm at to the point where I want to escape the rat race of Las Vegas. Thanks for sharing your experience with us.
Check out aaron clarey he got some advice.
@@befree9579 Thank you, I just subscribed.
@@paulinlasvegas Keep seeking knowledge brother! that sets u free.
I'm near Chattanooga, TN now. Beautiful area. Great cost of living. Mild climate. Great people. Best of all worlds. Best regards!
@@PaulLadendorf It may have have only took you a couple years to get back to me but, better later than never. I've heard good things about Chattanooga. No state income tax too. On my way out to Vegas nearly 16 years ago, I broke down in Dandridge kinda near there in the smokies. The people were very nice. The mechanics didn't gauge me and got me back on the road in just a few hours. I really liked that area.I remember thinking to myself, I could see myself living here one day. Thanks Paul
When you say they gave you a severance pay when you quit, do you mean you were forced/asked to quit and in exchange they paid you a severance? Instead of laying you off and having to pay unemployment, they gave you a severance pay?
I told them I was quitting and they knew it was partly because of office politics and they didn't want to get sued (I had no plans to sue them) so they gave me a severance in exchange for signing a waiver.
great talk.......which types of online business models do you suggest an average joe learn execute on? A very general question just curious on your point of view.....thanks!
That's a really difficult question to answer. I would recommend a person figure out their strengths/weaknesses, interests, skills, available investment capital and time and other resources and use those as a basis to evaluate a business model. For example, if you're really into health and wellness and have a good amount of money to invest, marketing your own line of supplements or other physical products in your own online store or on Amazon or Ebay is a great opportunity. On the other hand, if you're a good writer and have in-depth knowledge on a hot topic, writing and marketing an ebook is a good opportunity. The opportunities are endless!
Self Help Dude thank you!
multiplestreams.org/online-business-ideas/
thanks for sharing those ideas that helps!
Also, when you were deciding that you wanted to be free, did the thought of real estate investing for passive income and cash flow ever cross your mind? If it did, why did you decide against it and opt for the business/online business route instead?
Thanks.
I have made a little money with real estate but its been pretty risky since 2008. I know more than one person that got wiped out by the bubble bursting.
Thank you very much for sharing.
Thank you for sharing.
Hi Paul, loved your advice, couldn't help but notice your neck,hope all is well with you...
I don't know you personally
but I''m so proud of you
Your insightfullness/intelligence
most people don't have your outlook on life.
🙏🙏 for this video,
I do share you view point about finances/life.😊😊😊😊.
Inspirational, thank you
Thank you SHD. This is good info.
Can you give us an estimate to your cash flow or net worth without being to specific, just for a comparison purpose? It would be nice to know what might be "critical mass" for someone who lives a modest life style.
True. He needs to give us an idea about it.
@@omkarbhangle1908 $2 million
I was just thinking about how much money I've made in my 40 year career and it's probably about $1,000,000 ($25,000 per year avg.). There were a lot of very lean years and a few good ones. I'm not going to share my net worth but I will say that I have plenty of money.
Where I live, owning an apartment or a house adds (nonexisting) income to your tax bill. Basically the idea is that house/apartment owner don't have an advantage over people who don't own one. It's pretty awful, as rents are rather high where I live, so I would have to pay income tax on 27'000$ rent income which is non existent income.
Xez1919 If you want to change your life style. Come down to the south. Can show you a income to get you what you want
Great video!! Thank you for this insight. Now I want to build me a house
Thank you so much for sharing your story :)
Thanks for sharing pal
Awesome story and great information
Appreciate the video. ❤️
This is great, thank you
How did you find land ? Did you have to get a permit to build the house by yourself?
No permit needed. Found the land through a realtor.
My biggest fear is the cost of health insurance , I have an autoimmune disease and the rx is 75 dollars for 2 months supply with insurance, thousands without. Do you find the cost of health insurance a problem ?
I've been living with an auto-immune issue for 30 years and have only used natural medicines such as turmeric, serrapeptase, fish oil , etc. These are all natural anti-inflammatories. Inflammation is the main cause of symptoms of auto-immune disease. I also eat a very clean diet. I would recommend doing some research. Tons of vids about natural alternatives for auto-immune disease on YT. Btw, I haven't had health insurance for 20 years.
John Uythoven I want to help you natural way. I can help you reduce your medical issues contact me
Other than the comment about spending 50% of your income on housing being typical,, this is a great post. I don't even think most Americans spend that much on housing, although some definitely do.
mysticaltyger2009 A LOT of us do in San Francisco. It's WAY too expensive here. It wasn't always that way.
It's gotten really crowded here. 😕It's not as wonderful as is was during my childhood...it's not even as GOOD as it was in the nineties.
Its not easy with family and kids tough, still possible. Singel is more easy.
Nothing worth having or doing is easy!
@@PaulLadendorf very true and thanks for sharing your story. I’m working towards financial independence too.
My Dream!
How do I get in touch with you?
PS. Bro you are one smart cookie
If you do something that you love, you don't work!
Amazing video man look into the cryptocurrency 🤩
do you sell your solar to pay for utilities
No. I don't generate enough to sell it.
Are you MGTOW? Does not sound like there is a wife involved in this story.
I've had lots of gf's but never been married.
Are you Canadian?
No. I live in the states.
I even want to escape the rat race
..and wanted to know actual meanibg of life...
Buy BTC, ETH and Link bros.
Spit it out ??
At what age do you escaped..? I wanna passive income apart from mutual share... And i can't find any options.?
josh what’s wrong with index fund?
I was 37 when I had my last job.
All I understood from your video is that you don't like to work.
Right. I'm so lazy that I decided to just build a business from scratch that gives me way more money than I would ever need. :)
Hey solo female marketing guru entrepreneur . Please check your email next few days. I would to joint venture w/ someone like u I have a lot of stuff in the works. They say two heads better one. Thanks
he should have called it save up money and get a golden handshake...live with parents and hope a friend gives you a business opportunity to escape the rat race...most people dont have any money and if they leave the rat race will not get a golden handshake and cant live with their parents....so this is not a realistic video for the title
Most people will just make excuses and never actually do anything.
most people will live in a fantasy world and not the real world...in the real world you cant simply leave your job unless you have money to fall back on...and if you have your parents accommodation to fall back on as well then you dont need money at all
colin562 ...I truly understand the sentiment, I've been on my own very early on, and it's hard when our inner circle is non-existent, but it's our job to create that inner circle by reaching out and making new connections, and being a caring landing spot for others in need, which will create an opening for resources and positive life experiences for our lives...🙏
Buy Bitcoin 😉
Finding God should be your goal now if you haven’t
I hope your joking 😂
@@spilledsoju03 I am not apart of a religion. I'm telling you and anyone else that there is one main thing God wanted humanity to do all along: choose good over evil. But they refused again and again. Also, I'm not sure what's in your heart but you come off as a prideful individual who likes to look down on people. If this is what you're doing then you need to stop or else your soul will burn in fire for eternity. God hates the proud and the arrogant.
@@choosegoodoverevil8380 proof? It's just not very wise to ignore facts.
@@spilledsoju03A wicked generation seeks after signs and refuses to see them. I tried giving you people evidence, it did absolutely nothing. If you really need proof that God is real just to be a good person then you're a disgusting human being and I want nothing to do with you. I didn't come to you asking you to believe in a religion or to have one of those dumb and pointless religious debates, I'm asking you to choose good over evil. But I guess you need "proof" to do that so I'm done speaking with you. Bye.
Self Help Dude, are you married? Did you have a family to support during your journey?
No and no.
@@PaulLadendorf good choice