Very interesting. A very simple life with not much cash flow is difficult but can be manageable. He seems very determined to make it work. All I can say is that I wish him all the very best in life. I'm sure his perseverance will pay off in the end. Thank you for sharing
Good questions from Michelle but Patrick seemed very reticent with his answers, I also would have loved to have seen his DIY efforts inside the house. There seemed to be more going on with this guy than he was prepared to reveal. But, a very interesting interview and beautiful scenery to boot.
Your interviews are so full of love and understanding that I can't miss one. You are so delicate... I don't understand the critics. I am Italian. I have a good job that pays well (compared to Italian standars), but I live very frugally like this guy because I imposed on myself the goal to reach financial independence at the time I reach 50 (now I am 37). I want to pursue my passions and both my parents, while working a lot, didn't lived enough to enjoy their pensions. I don't want to follow the same path as them. So, basically, I save and invest almost all my salary. Thanks God, I inherited the apartment where I live in Rome, so I don't have to pay rent or mortgage (just the 100 a month condo fee). The fact that, here, one can manage to live on 500 euros a month is very true. I keep track and I budget all my expenses every month, and very rarely I go beyond this sum (cell phone and fiber, car expenses and gym subscription included). I dont't feel that I am barely existing on this budget. Off course, the only problem is to find a girlfriend willing to follow this track. My last girlfriend was American from SC and a total financial mess!
Thank you so much for your kind comment. Good luck to you in reaching your goal. I wish my generation had questioned the whole hamster wheel pattern. My parents never got to enjoy their pension either. Some of us won't even have a pension, so it is really necessary to try to live on less. All the best, Michelle.
Lovely interview and such an interesting man. Good for him for finding a way to make things work! Makes me think he could earn a bit from working remotely as a consultant a few hours a week (seeing as he mentioned IT related work) Now remote working options have opened up massively since the pandemic. Obviously his projects are his priority & he’s very committed there, but it could be something for him to consider to keep his cash flow in good health. Thank you for a really great video!
Good interview and interesting man...would have liked to see the inside of his house and the renovations...maybe his hang glider and garden. Would have been much more interesting .
a very well educated man and so articulate with that lovely Sussex English, pity that the lack of opportunities in Italy reduced rather than gave life to his dreams.
This is a particular interview, there is a different point of view, an uncommon point of view, a story of minimalist and frugal life. It seemed to me that he didn't want to expose himself in his answers, he was reticent.
It was a very interesting interview and you did ask good questions. I do have a question how is he able to live on the $500 a month and where is the $500 coming from? Is it coming from the Italian government? In the US it would be welfare. Another curious question did you pay him for that interview?
Thanks for watching and for taking the time to comment. I think he actually answered those questions in the video. I didn't pay him, but I did take him some wine, and I'll try to help him in other ways.
Don’t want to be rude but dreaming isn’t enough to survive, put yourself to good use. For start cleaning your surroundings and then you have better mood and motivation to live better not depend on social welfare support.
