You Can't Scare Us into Living ‘Normal' Lives Anymore! 

Wash my clothes by hand , no refrigerator, no tv , no credit , I walk whenever I can.. man its so liberating.

As jobs get shittier and cars, houses, etc. get more expensive, alternative life-styles get more attractive. Congratulations for making the leap, it's just logical.

As someone who's worked in a trauma ICU for over twenty years - nothing is promised. Live how you want to live today.

I live by father's philosophy:"The more sh!t you have, the more sh!t to go wrong". Words of wisdom right there.

43 year old here, been working part-time 20-30 hours a week for 2 1/2 years now. Childfree and debt free and tried going back to a full-time job Monday through Saturday (forced overtime) just to shut my folks up...that lasted just under 2 months. I just can't handle 40+ hrs anymore I'll keep living a minimalist lifestyle 🤷

“It is not death that a man should fear, but he should fear never beginning to live.” ― Marcus AURELIUS

"It's not like a regular life is working out for people..." MAN bro, you're spot on with that one

People that are overburden want their neighbors overburden, too.

“Healthcare is a joke for all of us” made me laugh so hard thank you tim!

As a minimalist I didn't make more money, but I have more money.

We're taught to be scared from day one. The Matrix is strong and people living in it can't see outside of it. Until they do.

When my Dad went downhill fast, i sold the modest , old house i had for just a couple of years to care for him. I also had to retire on a poverty-level (really) pension. I moved into an ancient trailer in a park, kept my old beater car and do not regret this move. Everyone i know accused me of being insane and insulted me. Too bad for them. Dad had no money, so he could not afford 24- hour private care. All you haters out there, go bite yourselves. My family had the past 5 years to be with Dad, reconcile with Dad and he passed peacefully with uscall around him. That experience is worth more than all the gold in the world. Stay strong people!!

I left the system when I was 37. I'm now 43 and for the last 6 years I've been doing whatever I want, whenever I want, and it's been the best 6 years of my life. I could care less what other people think I should be doing with my life. People who are trying to control me can get lost.

I grew up with parents who were very fearful of everything and controlling. I got so tired of that life so I had to find another way to live. I would rather be poor than live the way they live and be "successful"

"Security is mostly a superstition. It does not exist in nature, nor do the children of men as a whole experience it. Avoiding danger is no safer in the long run than outright exposure. Life is either a daring adventure, or nothing." - Helen Keller

That settling down in the USA with 2.5 kids, a house, and a car, just ain’t for me. I think people are brainwashed to work until they are old, struggle to survive and raise a family, and have the 2 weeks a year vacation. I enjoy living outside of the US, away from the rat race. I don’t own much in the US, and don’t need much. I am happy, at peace, and free.

I make the same money working seasonal as I did with my mainstream job and my expenses are 70% less. So. 👏🏻

I do not speak to any of my family members because they ALL shamed me for the lifestyle I live. I have 4 kids and husband and we live in the mountains. We grow all the food we can (still learning) we homeschool our children have farm animals etc. my husband does work but only goes in 3 days a week Because we are trying to build our homestead. Whatever we can do ourselves we do including healthcare.

I finally see the light. It took losing everything. I mean EVERYTHING. My so-called husband ran off 2 years ago. The only thing i was told was, he wasn't happy, so he left. When the rent kept going up and my health started getting worse, i had to move out but gave everything away because i didn't have any help to move. If i couldn't pack it in my car, it didn't make the move. Im disabled, so anything too difficult to move was given away to those who needed it and could move it. This time alone has been amazing! Im seeing life in a whole new light now. I can't believe how deceived ive been. It's almost like a light bulb was turned on and i have a whole new perspective on life. It's like waking up to a new world. No more slave mentality for me.

Rich people have access to the best healthcare a person can get, private jets to the best specialists and they still die of Cancers, overdoses, ect

I remember telling my best friend there has to be another way and eventually she ghosted me because my ideas were too far fetched for her. A world where not everyone works 8-6 five days a week doesn’t exist. Took me a long time to realize she wanted to do what I was doing but was too scared. She was too scared to transfer departments ffs. People used to tell me “you’re so brave” “I wish I could…” and any time I countered with you can! You just have to do it scared. They didn’t like that. Team risk-takers unite!

We retired at 60 to get out of the rat race. I would recommend living simple with less money than living a stressful life with lots of money. Lots of times, the more you have the more you want.

Something I've noticed is when people work too many hours in a week, they feel like they need to compensate by overspending when they're not working. When you value your time and work less hours, you learn to live on as little as possible, which is an invaluable skill and habit to have

You are spittin’ FACTS!!!! I realized I’m living my best life the other day when I was at the beach in the middle of the day on what most people would consider a “work day”. Brought a tear to my eye knowing that I am actually LIVING. Not just getting by.

Annie Lennox sang it best: "Dying is easy. It's living that scares me to death." Most people unknowingly live that way.

Talking about health and money. The guy who just won the $1.3 billion Powerball has cancer. Nothing is guaranteed in life.

Many of us thought we were living a "normal" lifestyle in our "comfort zones" until a tragedy hits us and we realize we're not as safe as we think.

I haven’t worked full time for 3 years. My life is so peaceful and basic. I ❤ it.

There are people out there that think the "regular 9-5 life" we have been living for decades is the only way and that EVERYONE should live that way. No discussion. There is nothing you can say to change their mind. I wish I would have bowed out of it way before I did but my eyes have been opened wide in the last 2 years since I retired. Waking up naturally is top of my list, I can't believe how much better I feel not being jolted awake before I'm ready. I don't have much money, can't afford to travel but I seriously most of the time don't care. I can eat when I want, get dressed when and if I want........ That "regular" life was a prison and most of the people I watch that live it are miserable.

I wish someone would have scared me out of trying to be normal. That's really dangerous. I am wealthy because of the number of things I can afford to do without. Embrace your own weird, that's the safe path for YOU!

I took the risk when I was 45, quit job, sold everything, and hit the road in an RV. That was 25 years ago. And as that say, "I started with nothing and still have most of it left". I'm homesteading on land and living in shipping containers now and all the above were the best decisions I ever made.

You're living exactly how you want. People who do that will piss off a lot of people. You're awesome.

My different life consist of living on 5 acres, $380 a year in property taxes, low to no debt., owning my boat, atv, civil engineering in copper and gold mining working from home, raising my own kids with my beautiful wife, conquering health and not paying health insurance and more.

I quit drinking recently, quit smoking and energy drinks in 2015. Once you break all your habits that cost a fortune, you can really live a simple life. I don't work overtime anymore

This is so true. I don't want to live in mainstream society. So I left and live in a dry cabin in Alaska and I have so much peace. Yet oddly enough I'm nearby all the stores and such that I need. Yet this sounded so crazy to others. I don't think anything is crazy if it's what you're meant to do. It's actually just right.

What I have learned is agism does not apply if I don't have to deal with a boss. I will get by. I got sick of crappy jobs and being told I need to improve. Pay me right and I will improve. So I live jobless, enjoy walks and using my old IRA from the 1990's to live on. Taxes and penalties and all. I got to the age that agism has become my greatest teacher.

The current state of the world scares me. I don’t feel safe. The constant rise of living costs. The wars and the political tension that is going on. Viruses, pandemics. I keep daydreaming about owning a cabin in the woods and just live there forever, but I cannot even afford buying that. Should we all move into the woods and start living off the land? It’s mainly a joke. But is it? Whats gonna be our future?

It’s jealously! They are jealous of you. They wish they could live like you do, but they’re scary f’ing losers instead! I’m with you 100% I live like you do and you give me motivation everyday to keep going. They annoy me too.

The "normal" life was never an option for me, coming from extreme poverty. I worked harder than anyone I know but when I started to get ahead illness or injury smacked me down. I kept getting back up. I never had a credit rating, paying cash for everything. I owned half a dozen places but never had a bank mortgage. They didn't want me and I didn't want them. After losing my home and family in a fire I sold that land and bought four gorgeous secluded rolling wooded acres in Northwest Lower Michigan on land contract for two thousand down and two hundred a month for six and a half years. I was not asked a single question about income or credit. I had a 12x14 lofted shed built for 3500. I could have done rent to own for about one fifty a month. I finished the interior with castoff materials from Craigslist and Habitat stores to make an adorable tiny house. I buy jugs of water for drinking and catch rain for my veganic gardens. I have a camp toilet indoors and cook with a hotplate and toaster oven. Underground electrical was 1600. Overhead would have been less. A used wood stove and installation was about five hundred. Pre COVID I got a sauna and shower at a gym in town for five bucks a pop. I now pour water over myself to shower or sponge off. My favorite though? Showering in a thunderstorm. Nothing else feels like that! I do passive laundry, hanging out a few dresses and spraying them with organic soap. In a few days the wind, rain, and sun have done the job for me. It's illegal to live rustically even though it's greener but no one knows or cares. I live very well on my 900 a month soc sec. (It was 550 when I first retired at 62. I'm 70 now.) I drive a 15 yr old Prius. I have great phone and Internet reception. A couple small towns are ten and 20 minutes away. It's 25 to a city with big box stores and a cinema. The big grocery and home goods store there delivers. A 45 minute drive puts me in a bit larger progressive city that is culture rich. There are woods, farms, rivers and lakes at every turn. Among my neighbors are deer, eagles, coyotes and tame chipmunks who sit in my hand to eat treats and get petted. I breathe clean oxygen rich air. I am often moved to tears of gratitude for my beautiful life and home. Think outside the box. The box wasn't designed for your benefit. Stop paying 1500 a month to rent a one bedroom apartment in town. You needn't despair of owning a home of your own. Look for land on Craigslist. Many places allow campers if you are not prepared to build yet. Don't let society dictate how you spend the only earthly life you get. Gratitude is wealth.

Three years ago we sold the beautiful cars that had loans, sold the beautiful home with the beautiful pool that had a mortgage, paid off all our bills and bought old used cars, bought a very simple home in a simple neighborhood and set ourselves free. I’ve never felt so good. Decades of being in all that debt no matter how hard we worked?? It was madness and life is so much more enjoyable now.

Seasonal nomad lifestyle. A cheap winter property in the south and a cheap summer property in the north. Keep the basics at each one and travel when the seasons change, just like every other creature on this planet.

I was surprised by how easy it was to live without a bunch of crap I don’t need….TV, eating out, new clothes, etc. You’ve definitely inspired me.

Nah. They just mad there's less "doormat people" they could step upon. Simple life needs to be portrayed as loser life so hamster wheel keeps turning.

It doesn't matter if you have everything paid off, have plenty of money etc. If you injure yourself enough, or have a catastrophic event like a heart attack or stroke, and can't take care of yourself, even if you have family, it's still game over anyway. You're not going back to your 'normal' life.

One thing is certain. We will all die. So live life the way it makes you happy.

I work in healthcare and see that Healthcare is a big business( the system).. it is up to you to take care of yourself because no one will. We are sold on the fast food and fear culture and then you get a health issue, healthcare is another avenue to put you in a quick fix med which can affect you later on, or an end where you are stuck at home medically or mentally. It’s the okie doke

Hey man, thank you so much for making this. I don't think we quite have the same goals for our "abnormal" lives, but I'm a musician and artist. My parents never really supported my dreams and always told me about how I'd go broke and how I should pursue a more steady career. I just recently moved out and I'm currently living off of bartending. I'm pretty poor but I'm enjoying life more than ever. I'm taking those risks you're talking about and my confidence is going up, and I really REALLY appreciated hearing this message this morning. I'm not gonna let people scare me into a worse life anymore

I did the whole thing I was supposed to do in life and it all turned out to be a lie. I am finally living free in an old RV at 60 and loving it. Work a little here and there when I want and go where I want with no strings attached. Late in life but worth it still. Material things end up owning you. Minimalism is freeing like you can't believe.

Holy shit, just discovered this channel today. Hands down the most genuine and well-balanced speaker you could ask for. Absolutely awesome!

I've been homeless 4 times, none of which was my fault. Crazy right Fortunately, I was raised learning the customs of old, plant medicine, wild edibles, camping every summer off the grid with my family. I had the skills needed and put them into practice. My dogs and I car camped and tent camped up and down the east coast mountains. Rarely had cell service. It was hard but amazing. I was post liver transplant for 3 of the 4 stints without a home. I'm now in a small, rural, no red light town on the Gulf. My husband and I are looking for land to start becoming self sufficient.

Preach Tim! I left the corporate world and downsized in 2015. I love it but it’s not for everyone. There’s no one size fits all. It’s what your are happy doing and what you can tolerate. I agree that things find a way of working out no matter your lifestyle. Keep on keeping on. Honoring all paths in life. 💙

I am so feeling this at 59. I just can't keep on like this. Life has such little meaning and I long to live MY LIFE. I dream to move to Europe. Health concerns is a great reason to live your chosen life.

I'm about to leave in two weeks to live as a single woman out of my Ford focus. Fears and anxiety have definitely been creeping up as my deadline gets closer. I'm so ready though and your videos are such a comfort.

I just thought I would throw my story out here. I got married when I was 18 years old. Needless to say I was extremely naive and idealistic about life. I thought I was the wisest sage that ever existed. I began having as many kids as possible right from the get go. I remember thinking at the time that I would be able to use my children to start some kind of revolution and change the world for the better. I naively assumed that my children would turn out just like me, and have the same ideas as me. Well here I am 20 years later with some teenagers, living with some severe chronic health issues... and let me just let you guys know. Life don't work that way. You can't force other people to think like you. Not even your own kids. They will end up doing their own thing no matter what you do or say. You may be able to have some influence, but not nearly as much as you might think. And in our terrifying capitalist culture having kids without money will BREAK YOU financially. There will be no one there when you are suffering or desperate. America just does not care. Not even a little bit. Take a warning from me.

Following the road less traveled takes curiosity, courage and faith that God is always with us, preparing, guiding and strengthening us along the way. God bless your courage, stay curious and faithful, and know that you are an inspiring child of God!

We just have to walk our own path.. even when it's scary, do it anyway.. the fear will go away but regret NEVER will! God bless Tim

As I get older, I've learned to trust my gut and listen to my inner voice. My definition of wealth has also evolved over time, to one that values being human with all it's wonders over things. I'm in the process of selling all my possessions so that I can move to Barcelona, open up shop and continue to live in accordance to my nature. Love your videos, it feels familiar.

What scares me is not taking the risks I should have.

Well said! Reminds me of Thoreau's words, paraphrased that the mass of men lead lives of quiet desperation..."normal" life is boring and a relentless march on a hedonic hamster wheel treadmill to misery. Live fully now! I learned the hard way, I tried to "play it too safe" for far too long.

Hey Tim, I must say, you are a smart guy. You are single, no child support, no alimony, no kids, and no debt. I'm assuming that you never serve time in year. I'm just like you except have working on paying off my credit cards. Great video. I appreciate you!

I work a well paying regular job. And if something happens, I'M F'ED! Live your life in the way that makes you happy and lets you get by!!

When I started living in authenticity 4 yrs ago, I began to see how much fear has been used, for generations, to keep us separated from ourselves.

Back in 2014 when I decided to leave university, most people told me that's a bad Idea, they instantly inflict fear on you, diagnose you with cancer already, what if you get old and find yourself with no retirement plan ?... I was only 20 years old, then I realize its them who is scared, not me... then I quit university

My son graduated with honors from a top college last May. Over the summer he had an epiphany that he's been following this path that was laid out for him and he didn't choose. His university had a coop program where he got college credit for being a paid intern. I remember him telling me that 1st semester of working, "9-5 isn't natural dad." So he decided to take a left turn and chart his own path. We just finished building out a minivan for van life for him. He left this past Monday and is at a music festival right now. He's working a p/t remote computer programming job where he makes his own hours. So proud of him. I personally live in an intentional community. I coined a phrase at my father's wake 9 years ago to describe an experience I have had off and on to varying degrees over the years. We've all experienced it to some degree. When we're in that right place and following what we know is right for us, and everything just effortlessly falls into place. The phrase I coined to describe that was, "The synchronicitic flow of serendipity".

In essence, their are two types of people in this world: Those who do, and those who complain on the internet.

My husband and I live in WA state with 2 boys 16 and 20. We have all made the decision to leave the corpo world and buy land in Kentucky and homestead.

Love this! Somehow our culture perpetuated the idea "if you aren't with us, you're against us." If you dare to be different, it is a judgement call on the conformists. I would like to see more people adopt the "Live and let live" mentality. Just be happy and go on with your bad self. Thanks for the fun video. Spot On.

The system is based on confusing you as a child and teachign you that you need an authority figure, teacher, cop, judge, politician, to tell you how to get through this thing called life. The world of man has never been more controlled, nor has it been more miserable. You can learn everything you need to know, but it will not be a convenient life. But it could be a great life.

When I talk to people who want to change their lives, but are scared to do so, I ask them: "Is your life right now so great, so fulfilling, that it isn't worth the risk?" The answer is always "no". So go on and take that risk. You won't make it out of this life alive, anyway.

Hey Tim..... We are selling our house and possessions and moving overseas. We have lived overseas before and realize that things are easier in selected places, and much cheaper while living very, very well. As for the doubters.... if they think it cannot be done....they are right.... THEY cannot do it.

You've hit the nail on the head. Well said. As someone who wasn't supposed to live past 30, I got into really living, exploring, wandering, and exhilarating activities. Looking back now at 64 and after listening to this video, I couldn't agree more. No I didn't end up with a million in the 401, I spent most of that already. Still functioning and enough to get by on. Found my tribe and this is what we do. This is what I do. Live.

People overthink life. Life is the most simple thing ever, just go live it, don't hurt others, fuxk off and do your own thing and leave others alone. Not hard, it's just a ride, enjoy it.

A long time ago, pre-internet, I became very interested in minimal living, even though that term really wasn’t even a thing at that time. Eventually I lived in a van for 4 years, and it was glorious. Since “van life” had never been heard of then, I could park nearly anywhere without anyone suspecting there might be a person in there. What did I do when __________ happened? I adapted, came up with ideas to solve the problem, embraced the challenge. That was the fun of it! I was never more alive than during those years.

I want to piggie back off of Unc and say this... If you're living a simple/van life/stress free life, any "risk" that shows up you don't really get scared by or even deem it a risk because it bothers you so little and/or you can fix it really quickly. I've never worked a 9-5 job, I've been doing self employed video editing, and the biggest risk is if I lose ever client, I effectively make $0/mo and what if it takes me 4 months to find a new client? But I've been doing it for so long that I don't really have that fear anymore AND all the things I've accumulated: my car, access to drive for doordash to make money, high credit card limit, family, etc, etc. means that any thing I fear is just a minor stumble and nothing more than that.

You are spot on! The system is set up for work in order to consume more and have more debt so you have to work more. I jumped off of that wheel 8 years ago. Simplify, live life and be free!!!

Thank you, Tim! I'm a year into this lifestyle, and yeah, it can be scary and stressful. But I could never go back to my old life, trying to conform to a 9-5 in my hometown that no longer felt like home. I also don't have health insurance. But, there are a few low-cost clinics in my area. There are options for people like us, and we will make it. We just have to take care of ourselves. Exercise, rest, & healthy eating.

I recently moved out of my mom's house my home city was expensive ASF and I moved somewhere cheaper. Im still doing a boring job but I wanted to move out

thank you for your caring and respectful answer towards people who need to live a different life from yours. On a related topic, sometimes I think people who want to "be their own boss" do not realize that you go from having one boss to having many temporary bosses - they are called clients/customers - all of whom need to be pleased, have ignorant/unreasoable expectations, etc.

Another incredible video! I stumbled on your videos a few months ago and let me just say the message you've been conveying to your audience is the exact same life that I've been living since 2014. I had high paying "Corporate" jobs for over 15 years where I was miserable and wasn't cared about. That year I had an epiphany and decided to give up that nonsense as long as I could, hopefully forever! 10 years later and I am still thriving and living life on MY TERMS! I am no longer a slave to the machine. The problem with the people leaving negative commentary and scare tactics on your videos is that they are sheep, "they follow", they don't lead. They are scared and they let FEAR rule their lives. Luckily, the world is changing rapidly and while the sheep are still the majority, many people are beginning to WAKE UP and truly become enlightened. As you said, LIFE = RISK and that's what makes it so interesting and fulfilling. Unfortunately, you'll never get rid of the trolls, they will always be there. However, always remember the haters are only commenting with negativity because they are jealous. I've traveled extensively to all 50 states in my home country America and 73 countries internationally to date. This would not have been possible if I was still under the thumb of Big Brother. In addition, I've tried things I never would have dreamt before. I've started several different businesses, some did okay and some failed. But the true beauty of life is not being on a treadmill living the same mundane existence day in and day out. Your message encourages those already living the life like myself and gives hope and resilience to those who want to embark on a new journey. Keep inspiring!!!

Thanks, Tim, for confirming this way of lifestyle is the one to continue proudly living. Love from the UK.

Yes, people need to just mind their own business if they don’t agree with alternatives instead of being negative or purposely trying to put fear in folks who dare to live a more fulfilling life.

Timothy in this dark world you are a beacon of life and love

Your points are 100% flawlessly logical. Love it. You're so right, regular life isn't working out for anyone either.

11 weeks of leaving the government job as a “Manager” and my health improved!!! Dropped three medications for stress and anxiety and depression! I wanted to draw closer to the Lord and He made the way!

I’m loving these intros. The momentary calm and quiet, it’s like a palette cleanser for the mind. Then the slow walk in and turn around. Haven’t seen anything like it. May you be well - Ken

Ive done a shit load of research on near death experiences. That life flashing before you is actually called the life review. It's like a hologram experience and you get to see yourself in certain scenarios you lived , both positive and negative. If you hurt someone you feel their pain in that moment. If you did something positive you get to see the ripple effect of that good deed. It's like that. We're living an avatar. We aren't who we are on earth. We have a soul that comes to planets to experience things you can't in the other dimension to build Karma if you will. It doesn't really matter how may girls you screwed, or how much money you made., Its about how much love you gave.

Me, my husband, and two dogs are about to live an alternative life. We haven't told anyone because they wouldn't understand. Most of the people that we know aren't risk takers. We are! And we are ready and open to a new way of living life to the fullest. Thank you for such a motivating video.

I am not comfortable in a comfort zone. My husband and I prefer to practice contentment. We like the challenge. Again and again we discover we get comfortable with that contentment and we start looking for other ways to challenge ourselves and simplify. We've been doing this for 15 years. Happier. Healthier. More fearless than ever. 🧡

Being able to do what I want every morning is my source of happiness. I hate having to turn myself into the modern day plantation called "the workplace".

I love watching your wisdom and brave way of you embracing Life. I’m 73 and though I’m not going To embark on These choices I enjoy seeing how your spirit embraces this freedom. All my best to your choices and Those young enough to soar with you. Your wisdom inspires so many including myself. All the best in your journey 🫶💕🌟

Hell yeah dude. First video of yours I've watched and I'm here for it. Everyone should be living life on their own terms like you are! I'm getting there myself

7 or 8 years in an rv on the road so far. Have fixed axles, engine, transmission, brakes, had a car fire, nursed a cat through his end years, changed money making venues 4 times, and i have learned to kayak, seen national parks, swam under water falls, swam in oceans, lakes and rivers, made friends in multiple states, i have food cravings from soo many places. I'll never trade this for anything else and i wish id started sooner.

I've just discovered I'm a brighter skinned Timothy Ward look-a-like. Same height, lanky build, thinning hair. Great minds think AND look alike ! 😄

"The idea of bringing someone into this awful world fills me with horror. I would curse myself if I were a father. A son of mine! Oh no, no, no! May my entire flesh perish and may I transmit to no one the aggravations and the disgrace of existence." Gustave Flaubert

I watched this twice. I'm taking the leap.

We should all use our time wisely. Do what brings you joy as often as you can (within reason).

Those people are similar to gatekeepers. Alot of them think to live as you live Tim they have to earn it by doing what they're doing and when they see you just living that life they desire to shut you down. Keep doing everything you want to do. I know I am.

Love this, Tim! You are speaking my language. The simple, intentional life is the best!🎉

I had an employer that I worked for 11 years. When I was ready to leave his exact words to me verbatim "what are you going to do when you fail". This small man never looked at me as a friend or even as employee at the minimum, this individual belived in his mind I was his property because he cut my checks. My response to him without hesitation was "Then I live with the decisions I've made". Leaving was the best decision I ever made mentally physically spiritually

We've been conditioned to believe we're helpless so we'll buy buy buy. I, for one, am tired of carrying those people's wants around. Dig it, man! 👍