I'm the RICHEST I've ever been... Here's why!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 14 มิ.ย. 2024
- I'm the RICHEST I've ever been! In this video, I explain how I managed to get here. We often get caught up in the vicious cycle of wanting the next best vehicle... wanting the new 2024 Toyota TRD Pro, the new Land Cruiser, new car, new bigger house. It's a constant rat race that keeps us wanting more and more. But is that truly happiness? Is that truly "success"... I don't think it is anymore. I've done a poor job at this throughout my adult life but the more I learn, the more I've figured out what really makes me feel rich. My family. Having time to spend with them is what I value most now. Being rich is about having the freedom to what you want with your time. And for me, that's not missing a single soccer game, cheer event, wrestling match, etc... I want my family to know their dad was present and active in their lives growing up. Not chasing the mighty dollar. Don't let money and THINGS rule your world. That's not happiness. Materialistic things will only leave you feeling enthused and empty.
Let me know your thoughts. What makes you RICH? Thanks for watching as always, if you enjoy this type of content, please let me know... I appreciate your support of the channel, thank you!
-Stay Untamed...
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I’m debt free. Everything is paid off. Now, no one can take anything away from me. It’s a great feeling Untamed. Great message thru your video today 🙏🏻
That’s some high level self awareness bro. So glad you came back down to earth and really are appreciating everything you got! Much respect to you!
Thanks a ton man, I really appreciate that. 🙏
A true hearted man putting his family before himself, as a retired Army disabled veteran I want to thank you for your service, less than 1% of the population serve in the military I'm proud to be one, god bless bro.
@@eddieBoxer I appreciate it brother, thank you 🙏
Sounds like you’re broke making sound like you’re happy
100% agree. In life, you need balance. Work to live, not live to work.
Great message Untamed but most important a true message, I played the rat race for 40 years. Transferred 13 times chasing the carrot. Boats, houses, vehicles. At the end of the day family and God are the only things that really matter Thank God I maintained my Wife and Children and a few good friends.
Its great that you figured this out while you are still young; and, more importantly, while your kids are still little. I can see a lot of emotion in your eyes; but, you re there now. You got it figured out
A good friend once told me, "Never confuse wealth with money". He was right. Wealthy people are happy people regardless of how much money they have.
I love that. Well said 💯
Having a beautiful family is being rich. Most people have this and don't even know or appreciate that.
Damn.. Toyota raising their prices has got you contemplating your whole life 😂😂😂
...and that's a GOOD thing! People need to question why they feel the need to by a new car every 3.2 months... We bought our GX460 brand new outright with cash... how? Cause we buy a new car when we need one, not when the Matrix says we "need" one 😉 ❤
Lmao it did that to me
@@LexusGX460-OFF-ROAD preaching to the choir, bud. Had an ‘06 4runner until just recently
existential crisis induced by new Toyota msrps
Where you a 31PX when active?
Great video!!! I have been debt free (other than my house) for about 6 years now, but 3 months ago I bought myself a 24 GMC 1500 AT4X, and now I have a car payment, which sucks, and to tell you the truth I did not missed that car payment on all those years a single bit... BUT, since I do have money invested to payoff the truck many times over Im not that worry, it was good to see that new shiny truck did not make me more happy, in fact I realized that will be the LAST brand new car I will probably ever buy, so I will take good care of it, but more important I will take care my family and downsize house as well when the time comes, less is definitely more.
Thank you for your video and great reminder about what is important in life.
I am way older than you by probably 30 years. i never had anything flashy as I never wanted it. I never tried to keep up with anyone. Glad you have learned that lesson.
amen 🙏 there's always gonna be something "newer" ... like a drug addict... where do you draw the line? 😉
@@LexusGX460-OFF-ROAD You are right on that head with your hammer. There will be new 26 cars, but then they get "old" cause the 27 is out and on and on it goes. The game is too crazy to play.
I hit that same realization a couple of months ago, I don’t care anymore about the other stuff. I only want to hang out with my wife and enjoy life. Hang with my kids, and get good sleep.
I’m 39 now. I wish I realized this 20 years ago.
👍🏼👍🏼
That’s wonderful to hear, brother. It’s sad to think that so many of us spend the bulk of our lives chasing the mighty dollar, only for it to not matter whatsoever when we get to the finish line.
freedom more important than money.
Amen to that 🙏
Thank you for your service. I spent my first 2.5 years in the army in the 82nd Airborne as a super duper paratrooper jumping out of your airplanes. You look way too young to have been a major. I was 30 years old when I had to go back to basic training when I went back in. Always do your best and have fun. It's not a funeral, make some noise.
Thank you for your service
German SOF (res), living the dream in the States. When we arrived here some 6 years ago, we where struck by how easy life is here compared to anywhere else we lived. I think many people do drugs because life it too easy here. The next thing we realised is how everybody here lives beyond their means. I have never owed any bank a cent and never will. I don't have the money, I don't want it. Untamed, become a prof. My wife and I are: it is an extremely well paid hobby. After decades at research universities, having tons of pressure to publish, I am at a college now, having fun with my students. And because of that, I am publishing even more. Glück ab, Gerry!
That's it??? 2.5😂
Right back at you. =]
Haha took me over 30 years to look 20.
All the Way!
Couldn’t agree more. Balance is key! Keep up the good work untamed!
Absolutely. 💯
Thanks brother! Appreciate you.
Love the video here! Truly it’s all about the family at the end. That being said, I think we need to see a GX ownership review, although it’s obvious how much you and all of us love it.
Thank you! Haha, I can work that into the fold soon. =] Love the GX.
Do not spoil what you have by desiring what you have not; remember that what you now have was once among the things you only hoped for. - Epicurus
I love that 👌 💯
My wife and I are retired now but when we were working and raising our kids family was always the most important thing. We never missed a gymnastics meet, soccer game, etc. You can't get that time back. Family always comes first. Because my wife and I are that way, now that my kids are grown and raising families of their own, they are the same way. We couldn't be more proud of them.
money and wealth not same thing.
Well said 💯
Couldn't agree more! I bought a 2013 Tundra TRD a little over 1 year ago. It had 26,000 miles. I paid 30,500. I took 17,000 from selling my old truck and the rest cash. It has been garaged so ita in great shape. Its basic and missing some features. But its reliable and fufills my needs. And NO PAYMENTS! I appreciate the discussion you present on your videos!
A paid off car is the best car. Glad you came to your senses. I also know that this is the Untamed Motors channel and by tomorrow you’ll have 3 brand new cars in the driveway😂😂.
Oh for sure lol but it’s been nice for the time being 😂
Brother, it warms my heart that you have found the meaning of true happiness. The kids and Mrs. Untamed are all that counts at the end of the day. It is refreshing to hear a man of your accomplishments and intelligence come to grips with this profound truth at such a young age. As a Boomer I was retired before I reach this stage of enlightenment. Enjoy life and suck in all that makes it “real”….the vehicles and the houses are just rewards, not goals or proof of success. Warren Buffett still lives in his modest 60+ year old house in Missouri while being rich enough to live anywhere in the world…in lavish luxury.
Thanks a ton, Dano. I really appreciate the kind words. I’ve perhaps learned this the hard way but certainly happy to have honed in on it while my kiddos are still young and in the house. =]
Excellent advice!! If you ask most people in their early 40’s which they would rather have, money or time, about 95% say Time.
Be grateful! Always! Always!
Thank you for this video! What you have said is 100% true! ❤️❤️
I appreciate the kind feedback, thank you. 🙏
I hope you have a prenup because when life throws that curve ball it’s nice to be prepared as much as possible.
I’d take it one step further. My goal is not to live within my means, but below my means. So when that rainy day comes, I’m still okay.
Another way to be rich is to be debt free. All my money goes to savings and investing. I will never take out a loan on a car. I would rather drive a 10,000 car.
Amen....bought our new GX460 with cash... cause zero debt is the ONLY way... drove our 1995 camry to 300k... when you buy when you need vs when the marketing says you "need" freedom follows and its quite easier than people may think... if you gotta use "credit" it means you can't afford it... go lower until you can afford it for real....rinse, repeat
@@LexusGX460-OFF-ROADlove your channel! Knew you were wise but you’re proven to be even more wise than I thought. You’ve made me change my stance on the new Toyota products.
Yup. My current Jeep Gladiator is the last vehicle I’ll have a loan on until retirement (I’m 28).
I’ve got a baby boy on the way and I can’t stop thinking about how much money I could have for him later in life if I could just invest $550 a month instead of a car payment.
Done with it. Used cars in cash only from now on for sure…even then, only as needed. No more trading up for “want” anymore.
Dave Ramsey.. love it
Smart
Thank you 🙏🏼 for sharing your journey with everyone. I also survived life inside the Beltway. Freedom and Happiness at last is the best gift in life.
Thanks man. Haha yeah the beltway was a strange chapter in our lives. Happy we closed that pretty quick. =]
I’m the richest I’ve ever been as well. 23 CR-V, 24 Camaro 1SS, 16 Mazda 6, 11 Camry, 04 Ranger. I have kids and parents to take care of which is why I have so many cars.
Hear hear, Major! Thank you for your service. I know exactly what you mean. It is a significant pay cut losing the BAH, but it is better having a better quality of life. I also enjoy not having to PCS every 2-4 years.
After college, I worked in the technology industry for 20 years then owned my own business for the next 20, retired at 58 and never looked back. I could’ve chased the mirage of status symbol, but I soon realized there’s more to life than owning things which we’re all going to leave them behind before our final departure. Thanks for the post.
❤❤ thank you
Very well said. Started watching you about a year ago . Honestly my go to on TH-cam when you upload . Thanks for being real !
I'm SO happy for you. And I needed to hear this today - just quit my well-paying tech job a few months ago and trying to make it in self-employment. It's HARD work, but I know this is the path to freedom and contentment that a 9 to 5 wouldn't give me. Hope your channel continues to grow so you're making 2x what you made in the Air Force!
If you always focus on what you don't have and cannot control, it's impossible to be happy. Focusing on being thankful for what you DO have and what you can control is the way to be happy.
Great message. I’m hitting 26 years in the AF this summer and retiring next year. I’ve struggled with the next best thing as well. Thanks for your thoughts, makes a lot of sense.
Thanks for your service. Damn, we are in DC, i know exactly what you are talking about.
I am debt free and i advise my two daughters to do something that you love and makes you happy. They already know not to go heavy into debt. This keeping up with the joneses is just plain crazy.
Experience can be a crude teacher, sometimes, the exam comes before the lesson.
Your videos have been helpful man. I have a 4Runner paid off, been sweating trying to trade and pay up for a v8 tundra and just realized what I have is sufficient.
We need more people thinking like this. Material achievement is good, but attachment to temporary "things" makes us unhappy. It creates the self-licking ice cream cone of chasing money that many of us, including me, can fall into. The more we take stock of the good things in our life, the less attachment we have to the temporary and the more fulfilling of a life we can live.
Well said ,I moved to America at 18 I am now 57,I quickly realized that people were measured on material things .I never subscribed to that way of thinking because it will put you in the poorhouse.i am debt free ,house paid off, bought a 2023 sr5 premium 4runner cash no credit card payments .status is why dealers can ask for and get crazy markups on new cars .the new landcruiser 1st edition. Is anywhere between 79k-89k here in florida . CRAZY
I agree 100 percent. I used to trade vehicles all the time. Now I realize how valuable a paid of vehicle is. Nice tundra I have one myself 233,000 miles
Great message here! You are growing wise my friend. I worked my ass off for over 3 decades, saved , sacrificed, and invested. 2 houses free and clear, zero debt, and a strategy that will give my wife and I a very nice retirement. Now work can go away tomorrow just like your Tundra and I wouldn't skip a beat. If folks don't learn this when they are young'ish they are in real trouble when they look to the future.DD is a 2005 Tacoma with over 200K
Los Angeles here.Your a good man,always continue to count your blessings.Your right though,we all get caught up in this life with titles and material possessions.Always put your family & happiness first. I totally agree with you,and yes I’ve been guilty of certain priorities twisted.By the grace of GOD, I recognize my faults. God bless you man & your beautiful family.Was probably the best video you put out there.👍🏼💪🏼✌🏼🇺🇸🙏🏼
Thanks man, I really appreciate the kind words and support. 🙏
@Untamed Motors: Thanks for your service Brother! You are living a great life, God Bless You. Wyoming is so beautiful, enjoy it! I guess I will keep my 2008 F-150 until either it dies or I do, lol.
Thank you 🙏
Keeping the 08 feels like a much wiser decision than buying new right now. 💯
My absolute favorite video you've done! You are fortunate - most people don't come to this realization until much later in life. Thanks for sharing and for always "keeping it real"!
Thanks Rusty! Really appreciate that. =]
Glad to see a youtuber who understands his wealth vis a vis things money can't buy. PS: One can only imagine how much you missed your braces.. I still miss mines years and years later.
I hit late 30s and said forget the rat race, I just don't care. I own 3 cars, 2 motorcycles and my small private plane. All paid off. I used to love having the newer cars as well but new cars are just lame anymore, nothing nice. We cruise a ton and I thought we were doing good until I ran into some retired people doing 15 to 20 cruises a year and asked how? They said they kept their first home, drive an 05 Accord and don't buy things they don't need. They retired in their 50s and are just on the last minute list for cruise lines. He told me, just stop trying to get the next new thing, your current home and car is fine, have them paid off and cruise life away! It's materialistic. We only owe a few years left on our home at the rate we are paying extra and if we do decide to leave this area, we will buy something around the same price we sell this one for. Staying out of debt. My wife is a doctor and she spends her entire weekends now doing computer work to catch up. I said enough of this, let's pay off the home and have you cut back each day, less pay but you will be home! Good luck buddy.
same with me bro mh wife completed recently her MD. i have two brand new lexus brand new f150 two house. i just said my wife we need relaxation our life, we have short time and we have to leave behind everything. i want to pay off sime debet and enjoy our life
Thank you for your service :). Having no car payments is just another element of having more freedom in life, I wish more could figure that out. I have a family member that had the EXACT same commute you did in DC, was in Air force/worked at Pentagon for a while. who knows...you might know him but I'd never share names here :).
And the best of all ways to be rich is to put Jesus Christ as the anchor of your life.
Thank you for your service brother !! God and Family is the most important ! everything else doesn’t matter…. Words to live by in my book !
Amen to that. 🙏
Thanks Troy! =]
I like the way you think! Doing the same thing myself. Keeping what I have and paying it off. Financial freedom = more time to do the things I want with my family. Such a simple concept but takes a lot of effort and self control.
I’m a little older than you, and that lesson that gets you to stop reaching for that next shiny thing is an important lesson that has nothing to do with wealth or money. With that said. My heart would skip a beat if my Tundra disappeared. But I’d get over it…😅
Thanks for sharing untamed !
Yes you are rich Untamed. I'm glad you realize your wealth. What a great family you have surrounding you. You have been blessed.
Im glad i dont have to worry anymore about you ending up living under a bridge, eating Ramen noodles. (Wink)
Well said, didn’t realize you were a brother-in-arms! Congratulations on that BFO👊🏻. We all come to that realization, if we’re fortunate enough, at some point. Continue to do great things! Appreciate your video’s and well thought-out analysis - thank you!!
Awesome- Message resonated with me too . Thanks for sharing .
The only thing better than a new Toyota is a fully paid off Toyota.
Haha amen to that 🙏
Glad I learned this years ago, but alls ways refreshing to reaffirm it great vid.
A man needs to have priorities. I like those family values. Good on you
I’m happy for you !
this is a great video. I was just thinking about how much of a flex driving my CRV that’s paid off and my 2012 Audi S4 that’s paid off how big of a flex that is. But I keep looking at Trd pro forerunners and the new land cruiser, wondering if I’m gonna buy one. And it’s truly not important.
Yes Sir you are. Children are an heritage of the Lord . Psalms 127:3
This video is 100% on point. This is the video that the world needs right now. Time is the ultimate currency. Any person who is on their deathbed never says I wish I had more money, they want more time.
I have never considered having a new vehicle as a symbol of success. Right now I am totally satisfied with my 12' Altima that is in its 13th year on the road and has been bulletproof thus far.
Great video! A great message that needs to be vocalized more. Have a great weekend!!!
Thanks a ton, Andy. You too!
Your video is spot on! Bravo! Kudos to you, making your own happiness, and realizing it is not in the things you can obtain… I enjoy your channel too!
Very good, honest video. Refreshing in this day and age. I too am so guilty of working hard for the next best things. I’m finally ready to downsize, keep my paid off 2018 Lexus RX350 for the next 10 years, and down size my house, clean out closets, and sell things I don’t need. I appreciate your videos, particularly your honest and integrity.
Thanks a ton, I really appreciate the kind words and support.
that is why the most beautiful car is a paid off car. having no car payments is a beautiful thing😃
Amen to that 🙏
Awesome video! Great message… that’s right family is more important than any materialistic thing on this planet 🌎 ❤
Thanks a ton brother 🙏
Love this. Normalize this type of content...
Friends and family are the greatest riches a person can have. As the "Tin Man" was told by Oz it is not how much you love but by how others love you.
I agree too, butttt we work every single day so i think is fine buying a nice car and enjoying it i don't see anything wrong with, I'm hvac installer and i love to drive my tundra trd pro with my family,
I’m in the same way situation brother. I think part of the keeping up with the jones mentality is a city thing. Now that I moved to the country with my family I don’t feel the need to have all the crazy expensive wants. I love it to still need a little more time to get debt free but working getting closer everyday
Truth spoken here!!!
Very very well stated, in the end it’s just “ stuff” priorities first and foremost great video!
Thanks brother 🙏
Well said! I’d take peace over pride every time
GX470 GANG RISE UP
God Bless you, your priorities and most of all your family 🙏✌️
I’m Army on Goodfellow. Come on down. It’s not bad.
Totally agree, that is my meaning of rich!!!
“It’s a Wonderful Life” George Bailey! Do you get the movie reference?
I didn’t, but I just watched the scene. Love it. “My father died a richer man than you’ll ever be…” Just want my kiddos to say that someday. =]
Great message that many need to hear
Thank you for being so real…. Real people is all we need in this world.
Being present with our loved ones.
I’m starting this journey. Outside the home I have about 60k in car loans and 25k for her student loans. 3 months ago I began my 3 year plan to eliminate it
Loved this video. Thank you!
Well said!
Kids never did care much for the money - beyond basic necessities. They would rather see their Daddy.
Witness protection program, ha. Nice to hear those Wyoming birds chirping 😊
Allegra!!! Ermergerd.
*Breathing intensifies*…
Haha good ole, Meadowlarks. 🐦
You have a great family. Consider having the little ones at least wearing socks out in public. Shark socks sound good.
Probably best video you made!!! Love real life experience!
Thanks a ton for that positive feedback, David. Appreciate it man. =]
First vid I have seen in a couple weeks - no more braces.
Haha thanks for noticing! =] feels good to have those pesky things off. Good riddance.
my car was totaled and I no longer have a car payment. I love not having a car payment. I feel so free.
You are crushing it lately! Keep it up!
You made the right decision my friend... It is so satisfying and immensely gratifying when you have less loans and payments to make every month. Once you have your cars paid off, it's a huge burden off your budget, regardless of how newer or older your vehicle is, especially during these times of Bidenflation and Bidenomics...
Best video you have ever made. I work a 4 day work week and make less to be home with my children and I have never been more happy in my whole life. I watch your videos because I like trucks and want a truck but I just won't buy one and put myself in debt because of my children. They just don't make you happy. God and family are the 2 most wonderful things and most satisfying things in this world.
Man this video has came at a wild time because I’m at the crossroads of either trading my Mazda cx-50 in for a Nissan frontier or Titan orr getting rid of the car payment all together to save for a used non turbo charged Toyota truck 🤔
Sounds like a win win decision. All depends on what your life situation is. Do you need a truck?
@@UntamedMotors don’t NEED one but I’m just wondering if I should sell now VS wait a couple months and possibly get significantly less due to a market crash. Only reason I’m considering waiting is because I’ll have to dish out around $1700 to sell it to Carvana who has offered the most so yeah sell now and dish out $1700 or wait a few payments and risk getting significantly less due to the inevitable market crash? 🤔
I'm in the same phase of life right now..
Enjoy the time with the kiddos, and I can relate to things you are saying. I have three kids and a puppy and I used to work 80 hours a week. Now, I only work 40 hours per week for 8 months in the year, and because I have a kid in college, during the tax season, i still put 60 to 80 hours to cover his tuition and dorm expenses. As soon as he graduates, I am back to normalcy, one more year.
I loved hearing this. Best video from you yet.
Simplifying your life is being rich. I took a pay cut to work closer to home and spent more time with the family. I could walk, ride a bike, or take that wasteful 2 mile drive to work now.
Keep the vehicles you have and pay off all your debts. A new vehicle is not that important just take care of what you have and pay yourself first.