Low Desire to Run a Rat Race
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 26 เม.ย. 2021
- After retiring 3.5 years ago, I went off to complete as much of my bucket list as possible. With an extremely shortened list, I now reflect on what is worth doing in life.
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"When I was 5 years old, my mother always told me that happiness was the key to life. When I went to school, they asked me what I wanted to be when I grew up. I wrote down ‘happy’. They told me I didn’t understand the assignment, and I told them they didn’t understand life."
~ John Lennon (unconfirmed)
Ha ha.. I heard that one as well. They need an aptitude test also like in those sci fi movies to know what you naturally excel at.
@@BeatTheBush In the 70s they had students take many test regarding future careers. Each year on career day, students would spend the day with an adult who excelled in the profession the kid was interested in. 1970, I spent the day with an obgyn. Mortified and curious at same time. I was 11.
You know Bush is going to drop some serious wisdom when he puts on his power shirt.
Power shirt?!?! LOL!
@@BeatTheBush I clicked because of the shirt. It's true, power shirt!
Power shirt! Power shirt!
Its always good to have goals, no matter how minute they are.
=D
You bring up several good points, and things I've thought about. I'm approaching that phase of my life where I'll have everything I want, no debt (own my house outright),work that I truly enjoy, plenty of money. etc. I've wondered, once I get there, what then? And I believe that answer comes down to: people/relationships. I don't want to wake up one day having everything I could ever possibly have wanted, only to be alone. So, in my process of "getting there" I'm trying to be intentional about cultivating the relationships I want to carry with me into the future. I've also taken a minimalist approach to family/friends and walked away from unhealthy or toxic people, which has freed me up to focus on the ones where the relationship is enjoyable, and mutually beneficial.
Beautifully said 🙌 💜
Very true.
@@BeatTheBush what if you get cancer?
4:20 i agree with you 100% nowadays youtube has all those clickbait titles and no actual useful content. 10 years ago. every video i watched was informative and educational, now it's hard to find them.
I used to make more of those when the algorithm didn't get in the way. Sometimes I have to think about on my end to provide real value to subscribers.
Yeh man, live a little. I mean, having a good nest egg and emergency fund is one thing, but waiting until you're old and gray and can barely do 20 pushups and then try to catch up on life...screw that. Do it while you can! I'm so glad you've decided to go down this path of self content. It looks good on you!
It is yet tbd on what this really means. I mean, no one had the answer it seems.
To me helping orphan kids brings the truest happiness. Currently I am sponsoring few kids in developing countries. Hopefully I will do more while I m financially independent. Chasing material things to find happiness has no end. I m not very smart but I am proud of myself that I found what really makes me happy and content early in life.
I think they send you letters thanking you? So there's a bit of interaction there.
Yes they send letters and kids school grades as well. It’s so inspiring to see how they are progressing in life.
Good to see you back on your feet, happy again making only the videos that have personal meaning for you. There are ups and downs in everyone’s life. We are great full when things seem to be going well. We are all trying to figure it out.
Gosh, I really don't have things figured out more than most.
I know you don’t have it figured out. No one does. It is the striving to figure it out where true happiness is.
Living from Awareness is the key to happiness. Family and connection is priceless.
I'm down for the vlog/philosophical type of videos from you.
Awesome! Thank you!
once I have no financial obligations, I would want to benefit others and become a better person that’s what I see as the benefit of making it financially. Have a purpose beyond myself ❤️ love your videos and honesty
I agree, that is the going wisdom it seems. Something that helps others or 'improves humankind' somehow. Sometimes these lofty goals seems impossible eh?
@@BeatTheBush It doesn't have to be lofty - it can be just making a difference in a few people's lives
I enjoyed seeing your philosophical side. At some point we all have to enjoy life for what it is, just the pleasure of existence itself, not for any other reason, person, place or thing.
I think therefore I am? Or rather the purpose is there is no purpose? No one has the answer is so frustrating.
BeatTheBush "Life has no meaning. Each of us has meaning and we bring it to life. It is a waste to be asking the question when you are the answer.” ― Joseph Campbell
Great smile! at "Thanks for Watching!"
It's better to drive a Toyota to the beach, than a Ferrari to the office.
Yeah? But then it's kind of fun to drive a Ferrari a few times.
@@BeatTheBush the point I'm trying to make is, time to have fun and relax is more important than trading your time for some material possessions.
Seen you few years ago. Always liked you're channel but now I finally subscribed. I like how you are so real with your videos! 💯
Thank you so much!!
Fruit of the Loom polo shirts are great value.
@@DXmYb do you remember the cornucopia?
@@powerstuffup Never noticed the cornucopia. Only the fruit.
🍉🍊🍋🍇
@@DXmYb sure Bob
Great vid! Thanks for uploading it.
=D
Thank you for your uploads you are teaching me lots
You are very welcome
Btb, the best way I have found to get my mind out of a rut of thinking and open up to the possibilities is to go either on a very long hike/run or actually on a backpacking/camping trip where I am completely disconnected from the world and aware of how alive the natural world is. It stokes my own sense of aliveness and gives me appreciation for civilization when I return. Most importantly, it makes me more grounded and imaginative at the same time about my purpose in life.
Besides that, I know it's a touchy subject for you, but I hope you find a good life partner who makes you happy. Please don't give up! Your viewers/subscribers are rooting for you!
I do like a good multi-day camping trip. =D
@@BeatTheBush Good to hear :) I respect and appreciate the fact that you prioritize creating valuable content and not just junk.
@@BeatTheBush Yes, guess it can do some good, but ultimately, contentment/fulfillment comes from within :)
I have missed your frugal self. Glad to be subscribed again
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solid video my man
Thank you for this one, I feel so similar to this and no one seems to understand. Everyone says get a job and work hard, do overtime but why? When I make enough to live how I want to what's the point? I just want to do enough to be able to do what I want and I'm very easily satisfied, no need for crazy travel or expensive things, just good food, netflix and video games keep me plenty happy.
Such is the feeling of many people. Not sure how widespread it is in the US but apparently, it's rampant in Japan.
Love how you always say how “lucky” you were. Just accept your genius. No one is that lucky over and over again.
I say this because if I ever accept it, I will get cocky and that is when the luck stops.
@@BeatTheBush genius response
Nice thoughts... I am starting something new after my last job and so far, I am much happier now.
New job honeymoon phase lasts 1.5 years or so.
8:41 Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
Enjoy all your content regardless.
Everything is good.
I understand, minimalism is the way to go. Time and freedom is worth everything.
Material things mostly bring headaches
Good points. TH-cam or not life is short. One has to grab happiness where one can. Hope your lego efforts pay off big!
Oh... well.. the lego thing might be a one off thing just for fun.
Ray Dalio principles book is awesome for this subject!! Thank you for all your videos !!
I respect sooo much what you just said, you really put your real thinking and your perspective out like a pro. I have my saving too, good income and not to high expenses, I literally can save 80% of my income and understood what you said because not a lot of thing fulfills my expectations anymore. My wife works in the medical field and told me, you need to walk around the area where we have kids dying or people in terminal cond. and you will start appreciating the little things again...😫
Watch top things dying people regret and you also can appreciate life more and perhaps do more to have less regret.
Quality over quantity. We appreciate the uploads. One thing I've learned as a Westerner about Japanese culture (since you mentioned it), is that creativity and art contains empty spaces. In between the lines contain thought and contemplation. Peace and quiet.
I liked that a lot. =D
Nice work 🎆
Thanks 🔥
Do a house tour. Your house looks like you did an amazing job designing it with furnitures.
Sorry about the random desk there lol. Emmm. I made zero effort on interior design, only looks somewhat ok in the camera view. =D
Buy land in a semi rural area. Learn to build your own Home, could be a Log Cabin, or a Earthen Home.
Hmmm... that's nice for a video but not something I am interested in doing.
Genuine content is good content
I used to want to be completely financially independent because I hated my job and assumed every job was like that. But I've come to learn that I'm starting to take pride in the empire I'm slowly building and the journey on the way now that I found a job that I like, and it gives me meaning. Life doesn't need to be a gloomy experience even if we all need to work I've found
True, not all jobs are bad but there are not many out there that can keep you engaged continuously.
How do you get over this hump I got to work at least a little to keep a current work history plus I am waiting on my meds to settle with me. I was medical discharged from the military
I guess you have to find that spark in you. Rat race is different than working to express your abilities.
Yeah I should do a bucket list
It's something to look forward to.
Nice couch
Hey, I am on the journey to become financially free, but I am also interested about what happen after I hit that number.
Some says that they have to figure out what they really want in life, and I find it interesting.
Can you make more detailed videos about your thoughts after becoming financially free?
It doesn't make sense to stay in the US. Which countries do you think are best to live, combining all variables, such as beauty, comfort, food, taxes, healthcare, weather, etc.
Portugal
I did my research in Chiang Mai. That's a hard pass for me there.
@@BeatTheBush Thailand is not very friendly with visas. Also polluted and noisy. I think Malaysia is much better, cleaner and cheap and English is widely spoken. Kuala Lumper is a good city and cheap in rent, and if you like a small village in a more rural area it is even much cheaper.
Did you say what channel that lego video on
Or is going to be
I'll post it on the DIY channel. I'm still working on it. Only have about 1/8th of it done so far.
Good content pick
=D
Sometimes meaning is not based on social constructs imposed on you, being extremely rich, having a fast car etc. Many people live a fulfilling life without those things.
Meaning is so elusive it has evaded humans for their entire history.
I am not financially well off but you’re channel was one of the first that helped me when I graduated HS at 17. I’d say however because of life experiences I’m much older mentally and can say that there is no point in striving for any goals finances or whatever, if you’re not having some sort of fun while alive. Recently I have found skateboarding and I can confidently say that after 21 years of being alive I understand loving a hobby so much it hurts. I’m addicted & when I’m not working two jobs I’m ecstatic to get back on the board. If I ever have a net worth like bush best believe I’ll be skating until I leave to the next life 💙
Hobbies are essential the pursuit of wealth eventually gets boring like most things in life lol
Your content is always valuable. Quality over quantity.
Facts.
Thanks Francis! Feel like I’m in a hamster wheel with corporate America
After work each day, work your butt off to get out of it.
@@BeatTheBush i kinda like the pain it gives me inside...lol im a degenerate lol
I wish I had this problem.
First world problems eh?
Hi BTB, serious question here. Given the chance again in 2017/2018, would you have held your BTC and not sell it?
If I could read the future, I probably can be a billionaire by now.
@@BeatTheBush Appreciate your feedback man! But I really am interested to know your answer as it always opens up my mind, so I'll make it simple for you :)
Would it be:
1. Yes, I would hold on to it despite knowing the price run up was just due to hype, but I believed in the technology and will hold regardless; OR
2. No, I would have dumped BTC 10 times over if I could because it brings little value to society and resembles much of the tulip bubble that never recovered.
Thanks man!
For blue collar folk, marry early, buy house early. Your partnership is a true startup, your house appreciates and paid off ASAP. Now a 60-80% saving is now very possible. FIRE is attained quickly.
I had once 1 million doge, but lost it on a exchange that shut down and took it all. :(
WUUUUT OMG.
Thanks BeatTheBush you're motivating me in college. I cant wait to return to the rat race so I can leave it.
Well, I did my time in the race. Most people need to unless you get a golden ticket from your parents.
I like have a clean empty room. I have 2 tables and put stuff on chairs in the other room mostly storage like dry food. I have a normal bed and a couch type bed I kept in the back of my truck or van. I got 2 or 3 totes of clothes like daily and back ups. I got like a 12 person table my grandma sewed things I would like to make camping stuff and videos promote my own thing
You basically got the cheat code and now you have no desire. Makes perfect sence. I would love to see you do some engineering videos! We still haven't seen that side of you.
You make a really good analogy. I do some DIY fix it stuff on my DIY channel sometimes.
I'm a native San Franciscan, my wife and I are targeting to a debt free life. So people trying too hard to proof their worth working insane hours to pay for stupid stuff, ie, a house in the Bay. Those days of making it in real estate are well over!
If you can afford the down payment, it's an uphill batter since average price to average income multiple is very high now.
@@BeatTheBush Both of us bought long ago before we got married and we both have a few years left on our mortgage so we were lucky on that front. But I can tell you there's essentially no incentive living in SF or the bay anymore except for job opportunities. The population is way too dense, lack of housing, cramp spaces, no parking, even tho the pandemic has changed that dramatically. If there's one thing to take away during this pandemic is most of the supplies/grocery stores were raided emptied. Supplies and food are still abundant outside of the bay, hence, larger and more available stores.
@@CoryPchajek restrictive zoning = limited housing = artificially inflated prices = more tax revenue
Ironically the Japanese are workaholics. Btw excited for your Lego video!
Have you considered volunteering somewhere? I can be considered fire on paper but suffer omy syndrome and feel obligated to continue the family business for personal reasons. In order to give some meaning to my life I started volunteering. And if/when I fire I would like to do that full time and maybe diversify in volunteering.
Yes and I have done so before but does not do it for me.
Leveling up from don't buy it you don't need it to don't watch it you don't need it! Since I just watched 15 minutes of jaspreet telling me the same thing he's been telling me for 4 years I can relate! Paper gains are much more fun than paper losses!
I might be falling into some emo state, not something I want to be in lol.
3:36 hey when you are young you might as well you can travel and work remote lol. 8:50 you would have time to actually do your passion and get sleep in the process and not worry about bills. Also traveling, out door activities, interests, reading, your family, organizing, you name it lol
Let's get that TESLA BABY!!!!
Then I can make some videos showing all parts of it.
ive been thinking about this lately. My "goal" is to be a millionaire. but is that even a goal, after that then what? like what internal difference does it really make? i dont really know
Millionaire can get you close to financial freedom which means you can choose what you want to do with your time.
Making financial goals for your family or friends. Or learning people these kinds of stuff like financial know how is a great way to create more purpose for yourself!
Let’s keep making money!!
When is the next buy and for what? Stay tuned!
Make content that you are passionate about. At this stage (considering you’ve achieved financial independence) in your life that’s all that matters.
Why are you waiting if you have the gains for the roadster? Paper gains...or the roadster? YOLO.
Well... not enough after taxes. But I cant buy a roadster with all of the gains, it seems too much of a splurge.
bro look at this rn
Look at what?
@@BeatTheBush at the price!!! hahha you soon are a millionaire
It's not useless. One message can be rehashed from a different perspective, especially concepts that need iterating. As long as it's transformative each time its done.
My purpose in life is to create wonderful things as much as I can and bring joy to as many people as I can because I'm an artist. I look up to people like Stan Lee because he created so much that brought so much joy to the world and really gave all that he had to offer before he died. That's kinda like what I want to do. Have you thought about who your role models are? Maybe that'd help? You really helped me a lot. You're a really smart guy, much smarter than me lol, I'm sure you can really benefit the world and make a real impact, if you decide to. Think about who your role models are! that always helps me get direction in my life
That really does help. =D
I feel like this too most of the time. Not sure if it's just me or depression?
Rat race is more of a jail where you run on a never ending treadmill. Once you get off, you finally go somewhere.
man we trying to get out of the rat race. forget working
Great video. I love the simplicity of your retirement math. Yes, a house and kids are expensive, but if that's what makes you happy, its worth it even if it means that you won't retire early. The problem I see is that we have been sold on a lie that makes sure you take on as much debt and pay as many taxes as possible. " Get a good education (i.e post secondary), get a good paying job (i.e. employee with no tax benefits), get married, buy a house and have kids.".....means that you will start your career with student debt, pay the hightest marginal tax rates, take on more debt to buy a house, more debt to buy cars to schuffle the kids to sports etc., take on more debt to fund their education, and push the Western dream of consuming more than you need, etc. There is a reason the middle class is in debt and broke .
I have been working a second job, reducing my expenses and living simplier in order to fund my retirement. It feels better to get rid of "stuff" than it does buying more. I really feel for the younger people today caught in the rat race. While salaries are stagnant, education, housing, cars, utilities and the cost of living in general has gone up substantially, reducing purchasing power. The folks buying homes over asking right now that are up 40%+ from 2 years ago scare me.
I would agree that more recently, there seems to be much more click bait videos that don’t promise what the title says.
They really need to tweak the algorithm to rank click bait vids lower.
There are blue collar jobs that have a six figure starting pay in certain states, because plumbing and electrician companies can't find workers. It's probably because of the stigma and ignorance of a person being considered lower class even though a lot of blue collar jobs make plenty of money.
You don't need to save for all the years you retire though. You only need to save 10 years to sustain your lifestyle and let interest do the rest.
Or rather... do something you like AND make a little side income.
Nice to see you started a Food Channel. Would you be willing to do a collabration. Thank you.
On food? What's your pitch?
Haha 😂 so true , what you said about TH-cam Videos..👍🏼
It's great for entertainment 99% of the time.
Low desire hinders creation and progress.
It really does. =(
Not required if you’re comfortable
@@genwunner6783 so, comfort places fundamental human characteristics and needs on the back burner? Even worse!
You don’t need that Tesla
I don't need anything other than food, water, shelter, and internet.
Man you have serious cojones not just to buy that amount but to still hold on to Dogecoin. You deserve to be richer than me as you are willing to take calculated risks. I'm also single, minimalist like yourself and I kind of feel like I've reached then end of what money can do for me now. I don't mind going for more if it doesn't require a lot of time or effort but I wonder if the days of easy money for the retail investor like Tesla, bitcoin, dogecoin, etc are coming to an end. I don't see any great investment opportunities. What do you think? The only thing I can think of worth spending for single guys with excess cash like us is maybe being a sugar daddy? That might end up being more trouble than its worth though.
Holding it this long sometimes makes me nervous but I have a goal in mind. There's always more opportunity coming but who knows if one can spot it before it comes. Perhaps coinbase? Where to spend money? On what you like even if it costs a lot. That might chew up your dollars really quick.
I suggest you read Schopenhauer's book The Wisdom of Life
Your wise with money AND with life.
I hope so. I try to be.
Part of the reason they own so many super cars they rarely drive is because super cars are considered an investment. They are the only cars that retain or increase in value; it's technically part of diversification, and it's an investment that can have actual utility, unlike stocks that are just an account placeholder.
Only if you don't crash it or if it's a rare car. A lambo will depreciate like a rock.
usually people want to have enough wealth to be stable and to be charitable. that's usually how people get fulfilled after getting everything they want. they derive joy from watching others get what they need.
Good point. I certainly want certain people to have certain things besides myself.
i cannot wait till i see your tesla roadster
It's going to be hot if this works. If Dogecoin hangs around $1 for more than a few days, I probably would've cashed out half for the roadster.
Dodge is at .54 now. I miss out sold in December 😭😔😭.
Ouch. Cant catch them all.
When price goes straight up like crypto does take some off the table. A bird in hand. As for wanting things I say a better question is what do you want to do, not want but do. We do things. We are not storage boxes to fill up with stuff. Humans are doers.
Save aggressively, invest wisely, wait patiently 🚀
=D
We enjoy your content, if it's boring we pass.
Next: mentoring 👍🏼😝
That is a possibility. =D
Already has my thumbs up! Seems like it would be a natural progression for you....to impart your wisdom and techniques in a more personalized, structured educational setting. They can be small-group, (exclusive) online/virtual sessions and each subject/topic repeated no more than quarterly. “Beat The Bush Master Class in....” 😀👍🏼
everyone needs a purpose in life. working on something meaningful .
True, what is meaningful? Is that not different for each person?
@@BeatTheBush Correct.. If you believe what your currently doing has purpose stay on that path. Otherwise explore other paths for purpose. Your intellect could help others. Build something . Not just for money.
hi francis, how do u deal with society norms: e.g. relatives comparing with one another such as "oh francis, u still dont have kids yet?", "oh u haven't married"? thanks..... these are pressuring me.
I tend to be the weirdest person you can ever meet. Often doing things just because they are not the norm on purpose. Embrace it and if anyone compares you in your face, turn it around by bragging how great it is to NOT have kids. I.e. you travelled all over the place or how much extra spending cash you have that let you buy so and so.
DUDE! YOU CAN GET THE FANCIEST DINNERS EVERY DAY FOR 5 YEARS NOW WITH THAT $
Fancy dinner might mean fatty and unhealthy? I have to eat plain for health reasons.
Having choices.. The most important thing is to have enough monies or some amount of money to make those choices that make you have less stress in your life..Maybe too simplistic of an idea? ....Francis maybe you want to do a little traveling?? Change of location for a short time can give a fresh perspective.
Zero stress is almost where I am at these days. Check out my travel channel... I was just at San Diego and Las Vegas.
Even Dan Bilzerian gets tired of living the good life from time to time.
Huh! Tired of the good life. Totally first world problem. I forgot to add that.
Crypto is the new tulipmania - there is zero intrinsic value there once the penny drops so will the price
Probably, but if you catch it early on, you can earn a lot without risking much.
Ahm, no it is much more than tulipmania, blockchain is a very amazing technology, people just don't know enough about it to understand how big this will be in the coming years and most people just invest because of hype and fomo... and the perfect example is Dogecoin for this.
you're just a dodo bird if you don't know about the future and blockchain technology . Some cryptos will be going to MOON .It's a slam dunk.
I just want enough to live off the interest. 2k a month would be amazing.
Perhaps gathering that in dividends?
@@BeatTheBush that's the plan. I'm making about a dollar a day rn with crypto.
I could never have put even a $1000 on dogecoin, having the bravery to put 53k is nuts, and I would have sold at 100% return, to hold for 2000% return is discipline but also a expectation that cant be real, that's like playing the lottery level of luck for that to happen. Maybe I really don't understand the new world of the stock market we are in.
I did call it a moon shot when I initially invested. Enough must be invested to matter. But the way it's looking now, it seems plausible rather than improbable to hit $1 this year.
FOMO not selling at .48?
HODL crowd here. Diamond hands.
This is the only “finance” channel that feels real. Proud subscriber here.
Thank you!
Only one not in it for the money, so I trust his opinions
Great content 👏
More people must watch this.
Oh, by the way, I love your simplicity on logo, looks like Bitcoin
I hope it changed your life financially if U were into it :)
Made that logo around the bitcoin craze around 2018-19ish.
@@BeatTheBush interesting :) hope U did well