I had to give up almost everything. But it was worth it. 

Just quit my job as a teacher this week. After 6 years. Never really loved it, and working everyday with 2 day weekends does not suit me. Got a better job working with people with brain injuries. More slowpaced, and ALOT more freetime. Fills me with such joy just thinking about my new life.

I'm 71 years old, I've lived in New York, Florida, Kansas, Maine and back to Kansas. I survived Breast Cancer and lost my husband 4 years ago. I've been through a lot of change. I'm also a minimalist. I feel settled now and live with my daughter and her husband. I hope I make it to 80 +. I take care of myself and keep busy! Have to add this P.S. I now have a 4 month old grandson!!!

I was pretty much forced into this nomad lifestyle because people I trusted betrayed me and ruined me financially. Not having a choice will certainly teach a person a lot about what they are made of and how to become what they need to be.

I was going to travel in 2020: Lockdown happened. I was going to quit in 2021: inflation, stock market crash and insane gas prices. I am tired of waiting, and 2022 isn't going to stop me, and whoever is reading this, don't let it stop you either. It's YOUR life: not your boss's life, not your teacher's life, and not your parent's life. Your life: one life...GO!

I just got rid of most of my stuff. I feel free and refresh.

Naw man, courage doesn’t come after the fact. Courage isn’t not having any fear. Courage is moving forward DESPITE that fear, being able to do what you want even when you are nervous and scared as hell it might not work out. You were absolutely courageous!

Everything is either useful, or dead weight. Keep it up Tim.

Here comes Tim, just when I'm going through life changes, giving me what I need. Inspiration and motivation.

You can't wait. I'm 54. I wish I would've done every year like I did in my 20's, where I had no fear, I was adventurous, I just had that feeling of Trusting in what I was doing and myself, "Knowing" that point B was way better than point A. I felt the disconnection of the hustle and bustle right away. I stood outside in front of the Grand Tetons and just was amazed at the sky, even on a rainy early morning into a beautiful sunny afternoon. Taking my first shower in Yellowstone and walking out into the fresh crisp mountain air. The trees and wildlife everywhere. The feeling when you meet people who love nature and peace too. The shops in town, the lodge feeling. End of the year party. Since 95' I still forever am attached to the Rockies. After living in a small suburb in Colorado, and living in Cheyenne (WY), stayed in a small box of a cabin in Kalispell (MT) walking to an outhouse at night hearing branches breaking and wolves howling, with only the stars and moon to light the sky, it's an amazing adventure and feeling. Those Mountains are Calling again! When I boarded the plane at the airport near Jackson, the plane for Michigan flew away, looking down below I can hear the wilderness calling to me "telling me not to leave and to come back!". Maybe it's The Blackfeet/Gros Venture Tribe Blood in Me, Not really sure, but I felt it. Feel like part of me literally was left back there. "Keep swimming, keep Swimming" there IS more out there from what we've known. Thanks Tim!

I have been purging for about a year now and every time I get rid of things I don't need or use anymore, I feel FREEDOM from the trap of materialism.

This year I got fired and I thought it was a bad thing. I had a crisis and then I decide to change everything: I gave up my apartment, sold and got rid of most of my stuff, going traveling in a few weeks and going back to study in September while I work only two days a week. I am scared but excited at 36 years old.

me too. 3 college degrees and I am part time janitor, living in my car, and having more LIFE than I ever did. Thanks T

The Man of The Year "Timothy Ward" about to hit 100k! So proud of you!!! Keeping it Real, Humbleness it's what got you here! I can see you have a heart of gold, you deserve it ALL!!!

Interesting that you look at a life reset as a (dramatic) u-turn. I look at it like a bomb. I feel like I just blew my life up. I quit my job and ended a relationship a few weeks ago. I'm now traveling around the US and as soon as my lease is up in August, I'm going to give up my apartment and travel around Asia with my daughter and homeschool her. I feel completely insane sometimes, but it is the only thing that feels right. I like how you think your goals and dreams are right when they seem crazy to everyone else. I aspire to that level of confidence! I am definitely taking huge risks, but it still feels difficult for me. Thanks for always keeping it real.

I reset my life in 2021 after my wife got cancer. When she survived the cancer. We both make decisions to go for it and travel. First around usa. Then heading south. I am now in Argentina and heading to the end of the world. Thanks for sharing your story. I am not alone.

"It doesn't go away." Tim, I know exactly what you're talking about. Thank you for sharing!

You're a wise man, I'd say!

I planned to quit my job in Jan 2023, but every day it’s SO hard to get up to go to work. I feel like I’m not going to be able to wait until next year.

I pressed the reset button when I was 30 and again when I was 40. I'm now 51 and feel the need to do it again because I'm feeling stuck, lost and lonely. It feels scary for sure and I'm struggling to find the courage. This message helped though. Thank you, Tim. Joe. UK.

I stumbled upon you when I was thinking of quitting my software job. so many things have confirmed it, I have 2 days left! 🙌 very excited to live on my terms

Always a pleasure listening to your videos, Timothy! It’s been a while. But I was sitting here second guessing myself and thought I could use a pep talk. In 2019 I developed a neurological disorder and became paralyzed. I was 29. It was life changing. No matter what I knew my life was going to get different, but I made a goal that I would be able to walk again, and that I would go hiking once I could. Now March 2023 not only am I able to walk but I just went hiking!! I did it! But why am I mentioning this? I feel pressure from family and others to get back into the corporate workforce. You see, once I was able to start working again I got a part time fully remote customer service position. Much different than the corporate job I had before. Much less money, and my degree isn’t being used. But the thing is, I don’t ever want to go back to the corporate 9-5 life! I want to travel everywhere and hike mountains around the world! I love my part time job. It pays my bills anyway, so who cares? It gives me more time off than I’ve ever had. And since it’s remote, I’m trying to figure out how I can just travel while taking days to stop and work. I have so many plans. I don’t want to be sucked back into a life I hate. One never knows what can happen. My condition could come out of remission and I could end up in a nursing home again. It could happen to anyone!! Life is too short to spend it being miserable and watching your dreams fly by. Much love Timothy

when I found out about van life I knew that is for me I've been doing a lot of research on it preparing myself to do it I'm an adventurous person i like to see new things not the same old crap so it's perfect this mobile living my family thinks I'm nuts but oh well I'm doing it anyways

Man I've listened to this 6 times now. I sent it to hella people too. Thanks for being you. Keep goin man :)

Well yesterday I signed my contracts with airbnb and my home will be an pair bnb in the next 2 months and I'm also signed up to take some classes so if I want to further more airbnb's. I don't know if I've done the right thing but I keep casting my line out with either fails or no bites. After a few short years this bit my line and supply me with a lil income. I've ran my own business for over 25 years and since I was at the age of 18 all I've known is working 2 jobs or 2 jobs and school full time Then running a business that gave me absolutely no real personal life, yet, it was safe. I'm 54 now it's time to live and I've been saying that for a few years...that life is not dress rehearsal... we only live once. I'm looking at it as it's time for me to listen to my own words and follow through. I'm scared to death, yet, I know God's got my back and HE'll make sure that all of my needs are met. *Your Videos inspire me constantly and I thank you so much Timothy! ❤️‍🔥🤝❤️‍🔥

Taking action while full of fear is true courage.

Man! I love listening to You! I sometimes feel like I'm the only one feeling like I do when I'm out in the big crazy hustle and bustle world. There's like Peace, Serenity, and having the opportunities to laugh and smile more. Thank You Tim!

I love your life, man. I'm over here biding my time, trying to "buy" my freedom by saving "enough" money to feel secure hitting the road. I'm also starting to suspect that by the time I'm "ready," the moment will have passed and I'll be sitting on a pile of money with nothing significant or satisfying in my life. So this video was very timely for me.

Omg!!! I just did this! I gave up 12 years of working in my career! I dont know what im going to do now but i do know that where i was i was not happy and my career was not fulfilling anymore. This video was the extra confirmation I needed to know im headed on the right path! Cheers to a new journey and experiencing life🌱🍃🌿🌲🌻

Quit my job to go thru-hike the Appalachian Trail about 10 years ago. Came back to the 9-5 at some point. You're absolutely right... nobody back home gets it. Now in a spot where I need to reset again and actually make something from those insights really stick. Instead of trying to mold my life around societal expectations, its going to be an all out effort to design a life where I wake up excited and joyed most days... instead of making 30/40/50% compromises. Great video! Exactly the stuff I needed to hear right now.

amen! let's give a round of applause for minimalism! I went from having so much stuff (bc I kinda grew up poor) and being so overwhelmed of organizing and cleaning everything to "why do I have all this crap I dont use" which made me feel so much better as I got rid of more and more over the years. then realizing I dont need a big house or a house in general. moved into a minivan and i still dont use all the stuff i have in there. it takes more time and energy to do basic things and takes alot of creativity to pull it off but i love not having a roommate!!

I only watched the first 10 minutes and that’s all I needed to hear. For me I took the first thing in my life that was making me miserable and like made a move and got it out of my life. Like ripping off a bandage. Fast and quick! Best way to do it feel that power and relief of being free from it. Then you work yawns the life you want. It’s not easy like you say but worth it it is. Thanks I can relate. Rock on Tim.

Once wheels start turning, you've set change into motion, it gets easier. I'm at the crossroads again. Friends deride me because they're stuck in ruts. Who can understand the unsettled spirit but the pilgrim himself.

I was laid off from my newspaper job in 2023 with no plans for what to do next. I spent almost a year just trying to get my footing. It's far past the time for me to move forward. I want to take a road trip and explore tiny home living. Thanks for the encouragement Tim!

Tim, you're too cool. Thanks for the chat. I love to hear about just jumping off. I'm 52

18 minute walk n talk? Tim this is just what I needed! This definitely beats staring at my own reflection as I brush my teeth

If I was not married with 2 children I would have been in South America, and just traveling anywhere I wanted to. I've been married since 2005, and I know I'm with my soul mate. But if I could live that life I wouldn't have an issue!!!

Really needed to hear this. I got fired from my job today. I feel like it is an opportunity to build my businesses. Kind of scared though. Don't know why, it was only part time. Low wage. and I was not fond of it. Thanks for the encouragement!

When you leave your past personal history and go on the journey of finding yourself; you find you get closer to God because he's the pilot and you're the co pilot.

TIM. Here we are sitting at 99k. Do you recall my forecast of 100k by June 2022. Twas pretty close to accurate. Good job Brother. You inspire me amd many others. I thought about moving back to Delaware but man...... it's 74° in Alaska right now and I am not loving the heat. Hard to be a nomad in The Arctic but I'm sure it can be done.

Bro, your vids have been in sync with my life lately. I set the date about a week ago! I am walking away from my business and all that I have been doing the last over 2 years to change my lifestyle! You are literally living that life and are speaking right to me. Its crazy. My channel is a year old and slow growing but I have plans for it and the content. So excited right now. You have been a voice in my Journey man. Thank you For that. Headed towards Cali and then up into Idaho before the snow comes back hopefully. Hope our paths cross at some point. God bless you.

There are no answers in life, Only choices

I never thought about courage that way but looking at my own life I think you're right. Things that didn't seem brave at the time I look back and I think how did I do that? How did I get through that? It comes to you when you need it!

You're right! I need a staycation 🤑

Congrats on your RU-vid success man ive watched since the living in rv days

I would watch this guy on youtube justincredible he does van life he said stop worrying what's going to go wrong and start thinking about what's going to go right

Word. Gotta do you and do it today cause tomorrow never comes.

Good advise Tim. I’ve done this several times in my life and damn that I get rewarded for just doing it and pushing past the excuses and those butterflies cause I didn’t know what was on the other side. But what was on the other side was a whole lot of awesome life experiences.

This video came at the best time! I have been working hard on resetting my life, just quit my job end of April and have been through another relentless round of decluttering my house and some minor remodeling projects to get the house sold ASAP. Can't wait to join nomad life! I definitely agree with putting in a deadline, without doing so procrastination happens (at least for me) and is awful. I gave myself a 6-12 month maximum timeline to get out and on the road. Minimalism for the win!

I'm a week sober for the first time in years and stumbled upon your videos looking at sobriety videos (your blackout videos were too relatable lol). Everyday is a struggle this early on but I'm working through it; I'm also working through some 'life path' stuff and really needed to see this. Your videos are really hitting me even the non-sobriety ones. Thanks for sharing, brother. Bless up!

32 M here feeling a bit frustrated that I never found the right partner for me. There's been a ton of girls, just not the right ones. I guess I grew up on the Disney paradigm and just figured that things would work themselves out in the end ....Anyways I've been really thinking of jumping ship to go backpack the world for a year. I think it would be good for me and it's one of the few things that sounds exciting to me. Thanks for this one broski!

This video came at a good time for me. I will be living in a car, hopefully within the next few months. I've been planning and watching videos to see how I want to set things up. I know what car I want. I have a few places I want to travel to. However, as it comes closer and closer, I'm getting more nervous. I'm excited to start and I know this is something I want to do, but it's still kind of scary. I feel like the day I start, I'll probably feel even more scared. This will be the first time I've been away from my family for more than a few days. I'll also be leaving my cats with my family. Only one of them is technically mine, but for the last 6 months, they've all been in the same house, so I'm leaving 3 cats and I'll miss all of them very much. Thankfully, there's things like video calls and stuff like that, but it won't be the same. I know that I have to go out on my own eventually. Part of the reason I'm choosing nomad life is because the cost of housing and rent is really high. I also want to travel and meet new people. I'm hoping that this experience is a good one. I often back out of things, but this isn't just something I'm interested in. I need to move out and this is the best way I know how to, partially because I won't be stuck in one place. I want to have an exciting adventure while I'm young because I might not be able to do it when I'm older.

Bro, I am going through this in my head right now and started working towards becoming a nomad. Now is all that exists!

Thanks!

I definitely remember this video from 2 years ago in 2022 and rewatching and recommenting on the video.

Thanks

Im a minimalist too.

thank you Tim. Stay happy brother. 👍👍

Love your vids.., and congratulations on making it to over 100k subscribers!!! That’s a really big deal!!! Keep living your best life bro!!!

Great message. Thanks for sharing.

Wise message!! 💯💎

Love the message

Great one Tim!

Thanks for the talk up man

Great video.......thanks for sharing!!!!

You're so damn good at this!!!

Excellent advice as always! 😀

love the walk n talks!

Just the video I needed, thank you Tim

Thank you, Tim

Great video I have been decluttering to prepare for next steps

My boy Tim 🙏🏽💯

Excellent video Timothy! God bless!

Thanks brother, needed this today 🙌

fantastic video, thank you

Thanks Tim 😊

Thank you 🙏🏻

Really enjoy listening to your mindset .

I appreciate this message! Very timely for me 🙌🏾

Perfect timing for this video Tim! Thank you!

thank you for your message

Thank you for the very inspirational video! Much appreciated!!

Glad you're back! 🌹

I feel everything you are saying Tim , maaan , your opening me up . Thank you brother 💙

Beautiful Timothy.

Great video

I love, love, love the walk & talks! Thanks Tim 💕

Thank you Timothy

This is a right on time video!

Pure admiration for you Tim😊

HEY TIM !!! HAPPY HAPPY😊

100k woo hoo 🎉🎉

Clear and insightful message as usual 👌 👍 👏

Great stuff man! Helps us all make the changes we need in life.

Great video!

Yes sir it can be scary but remember the fact that you made the U-turn means you have already defeated your fears. God Bless!

This was spot on enlightening. Thank you Tim, it takes a strong person to keep pushing.

Just start taking steps… 🌞

Great video brother!

Powerful message! Love your channel Time. 👍👍🤗

Thanks for a Wonderful message..🎊🎊So Inspiring..