I got rid of everything I own and am starting over (huge life update)
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 9 มิ.ย. 2024
- Everything's changing!!
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Chapters
00:00 Start Here
01:45 Life Is About Trying, Not Winning
03:26 You Only Get One Shot At Life
04:47 Don’t Let Money Prevent You From Doing What You Want
06:20 You’ll Never Be Fully Secure In Life
07:28 Don’t Worry About The Future Too Much
08:54 Don’t Let Society’s Expectations Decide How You Live Your Life
10:41 Life Has Its Season
12:11 Live Courageously
I got rid of most of my possessions and have decided to make a huge life change to move across the country to live in another city. Leading up to this decisions has made me reflect on a lot of things about life. In this video, I share 8 of those things.
1. Life Is About Trying, Not Winning
When we think about doing something different in life, we often focus on winning and achieving something; however, I believe that "trying" is the destination. It is important to try different things in life to see what happens because when you at least try you know the outcome. And knowing the outcome is ultimately what is important.
2. You Only Get One Shot At Life
As I have entered my 30s, it is strange to think that I will never be in my 20s again. It caused me to reflect on the shortness of life and how it is important to not let your life pass you by and take chances. This is the only life you'll get, so take chances to do what you want.
3. Don’t Let Money Prevent You From Doing What You Want
I often talk about how debt and no savings prevent people from doing what they want in life because it limits your options. However, having an extremely low cost of living can also hold you back because it can make you afraid of losing your level of security. If you have money, you should use it to do more of what you want in life.
4. You’ll Never Be Fully Secure In Life
Something I have learned in the past year of doing TH-cam full time is that no matter what you do, there is no certainty. It doesn't matter how cautiously you live your life, you will never be fully secure. Don't be afraid to take chances and do something out of the ordinary because certainty is just a myth.
5. Don’t Worry About The Future Too Much
We can often start to think about the future and begin to think of all the bad things that can happen. The future, however, is what you are doing right now and if you make good decisions in the present, then your future will probably turn out OK. It is important to not get trapped into worrying about the future.
6. Don’t Let Society’s Expectations Decide How You Live Your Life
Oftentimes when you choose to do something out of the ordinary, people judge you and your decisions. This judgement can cause you to change your ways to please other people. It is important to be who you want to be and do what you want to do despite what other people say.
7. Life Has Its Season
In life, there are different seasons where we do different things: seasons of reflection, transition, and adventure. It is important to embrace each season of life and also know when it is time to move onto the next season.
8. Live Courageously
Throughout this past year, I have learned that no matter what you do in life there will be some fear involved. What is important, however, is that you don't let that fear hold you back. It is important to live your life courageously and not let fear hold you back.
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I'm 46 now, but when I was 23 I bought a $500 used minivan and moved 6 states away with no job, no belongings except what I had in the van, and not knowing a single soul. It was the best decision I ever made.
Your minivan only cost you 500 dollars?
Not $5,000?
Oh yeah and don't forget relatives/offspring
Dang I wish I could find me a van that cheap frfr
I'm 46 with too much of everything including stress. The van sounds like a plan to me.
I'm extremely depressed at the moment mostly due to housing, finances, isolation, grief and fear of the future but found myself nodding to this video. Then whatever you said at the end and the way you said it made me laugh so thank you for that! I've subscribed.
Appreciate this comment. I too am dealing with depression and anxiety and that really holds me back from making changes.
Your one of my most enlightening TH-camr and I’m 62.
Thanks!!
Austin might like older guys ;)
I find myself in a unique situation right now. For decades, Ive owned a home and had a full time job and a family. My family is grown, My wife passed away from dementia and due to her medical issues and expenses, I no longer own a house. I have a good pension (I'm retired) and now have the choice to go where ever I want and do what I want. Im trying to make similar decisions as you right now. We will see where I end up. Good luck in your journey
Sweetest kindest people in Crestview Florida. Just went there.
You'll be at 100,000 before you know it. You are an insightful, bright and refreshing voice on TH-cam.
He will be 200 million before he knows it
Hi Austin I moved across the country when I was 30 and have lived in Alberta and BC for over 30 years. I just turned 60 and have made the decision to get rid of everything, pack up my car and move across the country to my home province. It will be a one week drive almost 4,000 km. I am excited about transitioning to a new life. So nice to listen to your story! Best of luck to you.
Yes! My motto is, "Things are are always working out for me." And it's true. I'm 69 and it's true in 100% of my past endeavors. Good luck! Exciting!
A lot of us were raised like you said, to get a good education, a good job, get married have kids. Scared to do things out of the ordinary and take risks. Now we are seeing people that dedicated 20-30 years at a company get laid off. It wasn’t until recently on you tube I’m hearing younger generations saying it’s ok to fail and pivot and try new things.
Best wishes for your new chapter and Thank you for helping us prioritize and keep on track with our finances. 💗
Minimalism, also financially, is the key to face uncertainty.
This was so timely for me. I’m twice your age and planning to make big changes that I’m terrified to make. Your words help so much! Good luck! I can’t wait to see where life takes you. Thank you !
It will work out. Just stay focused and be wise in your small choices, and the big picture will naturally fall into place.
There will always be challenges. It's how you handle them.
Good luck!
Same here! It’s scary and also exciting.
this is the year for you Linda! go get everything you want. 2024 !
Wish I had the wisdom when I was his age but at 50 I quit London and nearly a decade now, life & work hv taken me to more than 30 countries & in spite of forsaking the so called "stable" salary, yet I saved more than 2x as much but the best is, the exposures of having to live, travel & work in some 35 countries, approximately 3 months in each country or city, I've gained the world and still hungry for more... hv a great year & God bless!
@@rogerjohnson898 That is not for everyone. Good luck.
You are so right: it's better to have tried and failed than not having tried at all. I tried being self-employed for a bit. I was one of the majority of new businesses that fail within the first year, but I can look back and say I did it. 😊
Exactly! That's the whole point!
My goal for 2024 is to further reduce my expenses as much as humanly possible and get rid of 75% of my junk. Perhaps not completely clearing my house like you did, but really eliminating everything I do not use or need. Expenses + things = anchor.
How you getting on?
My emphasis on people not liking you is usually: “ if they have a problem with me? That’s not my problem, it’s their’s.”
Keep up the good work Austin. Best of luck with your move.
Another good quote is from Teddy Roosevelt: "Far better is it to dare mighty things, to win glorious triumphs, even though checkered by failure... than to rank with those poor spirits who neither enjoy nor suffer much, because they live in a gray twilight that knows not victory nor defeat."
Hi Austin. I really appreciate this video. I think we’re kindred spirits. I am twice your age but I have always been adventurous and I’ve moved a lot and I’ve done a lot of different things and I can relate to your need for change and adventure. Being able to navigate change, I have found, has helped me to feel confident that it’s always going to work out no matter what happens or what the circumstances are. I trust myself to be able to be resourceful and find a way to make things happen if I want them bad enough. I think that you are doing wonderfully - you’re up to 75 thousand subscribers! Your channel has grown exponentially in just a few months! All that work you’ve put in is finally reaping some rewards. Be proud of yourself. I look forward to seeing your new environment. Say hi to your family for all of us.
I like being complacent right now. I just turned 51, and am now an empty nester. Right now, Im enjoying having time to myself and not looking for the next thing, and just enjoying being me. How long will it last, no idea.
That is why we are called..." HumanBEINGS"
Great inspiration, thanks!
I’m 47 and 2 yrs ago I sold my apartment and travel the world. Everyone told me not to sell my house because it will be hard to get back to owning property in Australia and it’s true but still I am free living anywhere I am. I don’t feel stuck and just happily doing whatever I want.
Good for you
Austin, I just wanted to say thank you. I've been watching you for nearly a year now, and I've gotten so much from your example. We're the same age, but I'm up in Canada. Because of you I started making a go at this TH-cam thing - it's something I always wanted to do but it was your transparency with your TH-cam journey, and specifically your video where you talked about how you were able to go full time through saving and being frugal, that pushed me to start posting regularly.
I am looking forward to what you've got next when you get settled back in Georgia - good luck with the move! I'm planning to road trip down to Savannah later this year, so I'll keep my eyes peeled for you haha!
I gave up everything and moved abroad with just a suitcase and I completely regretted it! I came back far worse than when I left but if I hadn't of done it I would have never of known and I would have regretted that my whole life! Things are on the up now ❤ xxx
Good luck Augustine. I sent my grandson your videos so that he can go from 19 to 30 living his best life.
You've lived many lives. At 30, you are atypically wise. You dispense common sense, but common sense is in short supply in our world.
haha, sometimes we need to hear very obvious things!
@@ElAgustin True.
I hope you enjoy your new life adventure! I really appreciate the message you shared. I will however say I have 9 children. Eight whom still live at home. I am a single mother and jumping out there like you are is far more scary when you know their lives depend on you making the right choice. There is no way we could just live in our car for a moment and work anywhere with any hours. So while I agree with not letting fear cripple you into not being complacent I also have to say when others lives hang in the balances of your choices, sometimes staying where you are is the safest bet.
I was thinking that too. As a parent it’s definitely different than when you’re single and have no kids. I moved cross country twice with them but it wasn’t easy and it was mostly for work for my husband.
Congrats on 75k Agustin! I'm sure that we'll get excellent content in your new home after your big move. Thank you for the regular inspiration you give us, long may it continue 😀
Way to go, Austin! I wish you well in your new home. I'm soon to retire and I plan to sell everything and spend at least a year travelling--mostly around the US, but some other places. I want to travel before my body starts failing me. I have an idea of how to be self employed part time to help support these plans. I'm very excited.
‘Fail often but fail fast’ - which only comes from not shying away from failure but embracing it to experience the lessons quicker.
Austin- those birthdays with a zero in them are eyeopeners...more to come...
Safe travels. Take care!
Yup. Life is about experiencing it. That’s it. We’re not going anywhere. We’re not getting anywhere. We’re not leaving the planet. There’s no where to go. It’s just about experiencing it.
I wish you the best of luck on your new journey in life, Austin. And don't worry about judgement, you're great at what you do.
This video resonates with me so much! So many people have been telling me to follow the normal path throughout my life since I was a kid till now when I'm in my 20s as a creative. Get a degree, go get a girlfriend, prepare early for marriage ect
I often get the judgement from people when they asked about what I do & what I'd like to pursue in the future but I always knew that what they want for me might be for a good reason, but I shoud never let anyone else change how I'd want to live my life just because of their judgement
Always follow your path, never the path of another.
This video helped me a lot.
I'm currently weighing to pros and cons of moving from a town I love to a bigger city with more opportunity. I'm honestly terrified.
El Augustin😅
When I started to watch your channel you were 22k. Now you getting closer to 100k. Well done. I will pray you enjoy your change.
Thanks! It's been going up. I finally think I know what I'm doing!
This video is an inspiration for me.
I started watching your videos because I live a frugal life and I want to enjoy life to the fullest. There are some topics you mentioned that go against what I do, but are an inspiration for me to do better! I am trying to eliminate risk in my life as much as possible, so I can enjoy life as I want later. I am lucky enough to work on a relatively high paying job, and the only debt I ever took in my life is my mortgage, which I have a goal to pay at 31y, and the even a minimum wage is enough to fulfill my needs, so I can take risks and fail and try. Keep doing what you do, really appreciate your work
Can't wait to hear about your new chapter. All the best.
Got the keys for the new place today!
I love your channel and learned do much from it. You are a powerful motivator who is insightful, and relatable. Ingnore haters and don't let them keep you from doing ehat uou want. You are doing a much needed service and your humor is so enjoyable. I wish you success on your new journey and future endeavors; I'm dure they'll be great. Hasta la vista.
You had a nice apartment. What are you looking for? Be very careful traveling. Seek and you will find!
Hi Austin - You succeeded, no need to talk about failure. Good luck and congrats! 30 is very young and there is a lot to come. Thanks!
Great video El Augustine!! Although our dream is not your dream, but we sold our paid off house in 2023 and bought a large piece of property. We now have a $2k/mo mortgage. We love it here and are very happy. Sometimes the risk is worth it if it’s your dream and you can afford it. Why not? Take the plunge.
Great video. I moved around the country several times. Yes, it was hard, but I don't regret it. It IS about trying. You win on your own, trying every time. Good luck with your move!
So proud of you! FEARLESS will be my word for 2024! 🎉❤
Good luck on your new adventure! Thank you for the constant motivation and vulnerability. Can’t wait to see what’s next! It’s gonna be an amazing year, I can feel it🎉
Looking forward to your next adventures!
Best wishes for your move. Never stop being you
I'm sorry to hear about your experience in Ecuador. My ethnicity is Ecuadorian and I've noticed how things have changed in terms of economic times over in Ecuador. I have been traveling since childhood there and abroad. Glad you are doing what you want...awesome! So true about seasons of transitions.
I live in Colorado too and am planning to move to the East Coast by April. I will be closer to family. The algorithm sent me your video. Good luck moving back to GA!
Woohoo - go for it Austin! We will never know what is on the other side unless we go to the other side. I am the same way, adventurous and always wanting to try new things - because life is an adventure!!
I'm definitely not a risk taker. I have honed my life for frugal living, surviving in times of high cost. I have got my expenses right down. I have savings, no debt and I'm free to make whatever decisions I want, but that frugal mentality has left me scared to take chances and blaming that on not feeling like I have enough money if it turns out to be a misjudged decision. I have decisions to make. And that's what my 2024 is going to be about because I definitely feel like I need to make a change.
The 20s are a great time to check out different places, different jobs, and travel, travel, travel. I'm glad you can do this. Have a wonderful year.
Thank you, Austin. I definitely needed to hear this.
Nice work! Thank you so much 🙏 Best of luck with the next chapter of your life! I’ve shared your channel with many friends 😁👍
Very insightful video! Best of luck in your new chapter 🎉
Congrats and good luck in your new adventure 🙏🏻🥳
INSPIRATIONAL AND POSITIVE CONTENT!! THANK YOU SO MUCH!!❤❤
I wish you well in your new season. 🥂
Good luck with the move Austin! So exciting.
I wish you the best of luck on your move and new chapter in your life.
Exactly what I needed at exactly the right time. Thank you and safe travels!
Best of luck on your new adventure! Your channel is great!
All the best to you and thanks for the inspiration!
Good Luck Austin!! Looking forward to your next adventure!!
Best to you, El Augustin - you will do great where ever you go!
welcome to the one backpack club! its worked well for me for a few years now ! great job! 2024 is here
As a subscriber who has watched many of your videos, I believe this one may be your best. You have wisdom at 30 that eludes many people twice your age. Congratulations and good luck with your life changes. I look forward to watching your continued evolution.
Wishing you best of luck at the new place! ❤
Wishing you the very best on your new adventure. How exciting.
I kinda love this video! Three cheers for you! Safe travels, young man!!
Congrats on the next chaptet! Exciting. Life awaits you. Looking forward to your next video from Atlanta. All the best. 🎉
Best wishes on the xc relocation! You inspire!
Congratulations on your new chapter! You'll make a success of whatever you do and wherever you go! Here's to your new life!
All the blessings in the universe on your new adventure, El Agustin!!! Looking forward to the next videos in your new digs!
God bless you Austin! Excited for your new chapter.
Good luck with your move, your videos have been an inspiration to me. Enjoy your new adventure x
Best of luck. Thanks for your inspiring videos. Looking forward to your next posts.
Good luck with your move and thank you for encouraging others to follow their dreams.
I love how level headed and prudent you are. Very helpful and inspiring!
Happy new year !!
I don’t know how you ended up on my feed, but this was a wonderful video to watch! All the best in your move, Austin.
My favorite video of yours to date. I love new adventures!
Hope your move went great, we are praying for your new adventure! God bless you!
Thank you for the tips, I was in need!
Good for you! This is gonna be fun!
Hey Austin, thank you for this message my friend. I love your videos and thank you for the permission to LIVE💕
Hi Austin. Thank you for everything you have taught me and your great personality. I wish you all the Bestest in your new season. Much Health, Much Wealth, Much Love xxx
Good luck with your move Agustin. ❤ (I hope you read this x)
Right video at the right time. Thank you for sharing!
Good luck to you in your new adventure!! We will look forward to your videos from your new location. :)
Thank you Austin💡
This is the BEST video yet!!!! I am also double your age and two years ago I grabbed the proverbial bull by the horn and moved from Maine to Alabama, it was the best move I could’ve ever made. I did move for a job, and it came with a promotion and in June I got another promotion so for me it’s all working out. And I am very Change averse. But also trying to embrace change as a good thing. Good luck in Atlanta, you’ll do great things.
Exciting!! Good luck 💪
Austin, so much wisdom for a still young person. You inform in an interesting, entertaining way.
I've seen you bust a move in other videos. You could combine dance and financial advice in the same videos. I'm kidding, of course. But you are delivering a valuable lesson to those starting out, and those who have lived a while longer but still don't see the bigger picture.
I'll keep watching and learning.
Thank you
I have my hat down for you as such a fine young gentleman with lots of wisdoms in life. I know lots of people twice your age with the minds like a 10 years old. Keep up the good work and your next chapter in life is always sunnier cause of what you are doing now reflect the next chapter in your life.
So insightful for your age. It's fun to watch your videos. Good luck to you in your new adventure.
Best video so far, Austin! It really resonated. So young and so wise :)
Best wishes on your new adventure!
Good luck Austin!! Loved this 🤩
Congratulations, Austin! You have wisdom beyond your years💜!
Good luck in your new State, City, and endeavors.
Big fan of you. My quote I like to live by is:
“If at first you don’t succeed, keep Sucking till you do suck seed”.
Thanks alot Austin.. thanks alot sharing your experience and wisdom..
Best wishes on your next chaper !
Thank you for the encouragement Austin! Good for you on your move and adventures! 🎉
I'm glad you enjoyed!
Austin- Welcome
back to Georgia! I’m so excited that maybe I’ll bump into you.