Why LOOKING Poor Is Important

[@humblebee367]

Remember the wealthiest thing you can own is your health.

[@BD-qc8zz]

thats so true health is wealth !

[@dkizxpt-su3ze]

Nonsense. Whats the point of health if i'm working myself to death in poverty. Clueless comment

[@Dmarcuz]

@@dkizxpt-su3zehow can you enjoy your wealth if you’re dead

[@dkizxpt-su3ze]

@@Dmarcuz i'll use my wealth to keep me alive

[@ricardotostes4638]

🎉🎉🎉😅😅😅😅

[@TheFatesLieutenant]

When I see a large house I think "What a maintenance nightmare!" "Financial Peace" is worth more than all the rest combined.

[@ElAgustin]

Yeah, I think a cleaning nightmare, but I guess those people hire people to clean it.

[@therichbuddha3277]

Yes. @@ElAgustin

[@meatball4409]

I guess some people really do think that those living in 500 sq ft studios are "richer" than those who live in a 30,000 sq ft mansion😂 You ever think "wow, they make a lot more money than me and those "nightmare" maintenance payments are too high for me but manageable for them"

[@larry-kp9sp]

A guy I worked with bought a monster pickup and couldn't even afford the fuel.

[@jimv77]

If we owned a huge McMansion, even our kids would probably tell everyone "We only get to use two bathrooms and all the other vents to the house are closed"

[@Afrinaturality]

Not looking rich doesn't mean you have to look poor. You can purchase good quality items that you need, will use and value and take good care of for a long time. I don't want to look poor. I want to look like I've made sensible financial choices, nothing ostentatious or to show off to anyone.

[@camillaampy6937]

Exactly

[@soapa4279]

Yeah Austin really went too extreme in the direction of saying to "Look poor" lol.

[@mxvera1]

Austin is, in my opinion, merely using hyperbole to make his point.

[@kjerome4533]

I mix it up sometimes i dress in regular clothes and other times good but casual and then sportswear but it's not to show I have anything.

[@vanessasmith6925]

Yeah some People get wrapped up on details and disregard the whole point of the video 😂

[@christopherfleming7505]

My wife and I married young at 22 and 23. We had almost nothing to our name and we both worked low earning jobs. However, we were extremely frugal. We had no tv, no phone (it was 1997), no car, no mortgage, no debt. We lived in a crappy flat on the fourth floor without a lift (elevator for the Americans), but which was within walking distance of places we needed to get to. In those days I literally walked everywhere, up to 4 hours a day. We cooked our own meals, eating lots of cheap vegetables, potatoes, rice and beans. Our entertainment was reading novels (borrowed from the public library, of course) or playing cards in the evening. Little by little, we started earning more. Then we started having babies. We never went out, our holidays were camping in a tent. We always spent less than we earned. We managed to buy a small house that we paid off in 4 years, sold that at a massive profit, then moved into a bigger one, paid that off in 6 years. Now we have 3 houses, loads of investments in different accounts, and live very comfortably. The key is to start small, always spend less than you earn, and invest in stuff that goes up in value. If you do this, over time you will become rich.

[@williamholden4312]

That’s outstanding how you did it! The problem is in the USA at least the schools do not teach any kind of financial education and they have been promoting socialism for decades. It’s common sense what you said but few people want to live that way because they are lazy and entitled. They want it all now. And then the trouble begins.

[@emmelinaabuda607]

👏👏👏👏 I will take this as an inspiration as a 27 year old and unmarried!

[@lovely-mk4rt]

@@williamholden4312. What an ignorant comment blaming everyone or everything instead of quietly working toward a goal.

[@schristinef6352]

@@williamholden4312so you’re a fascist?

[@JuliusFawcett]

It's because people like you have three houses when you only need one that your story is not replicable today

[@ann2433]

‘Looking poor’ is the safest way to travel the world ;)

[@sirgeorgioalastrata4104]

or just travel to nice safe places

[@vitojosie]

Well, I look poor anyway.

[@antpoo]

Yep

[@dougparson4407]

I travel to Asia often and I dress as the locals do - flip flops, shorts, T-shirt, & hat. Even tho I stand out as the big white guy with round eyes - I feel "accepted" by most as I am not trying to show off in their country. My Asian friends always laugh when I walk out of the airport as I have no checked luggage even when staying a month or two. Just a carry-on and my drone backpack. I onow how to do laundry and it makes travel so much easier to not drag all the extra stuff around.

[@HCforLife1]

Depends where are you travelling. There is a ton of places where you can look "smart" and still be safe. I would say - look normal, but attractive. You can wear very stylish good quality clothes that are a little bit dated as you wear them a lot. They can look great on you but not scream "money".

[@RaPrav-g7j]

I worked as a bank teller in Miami and let me tell you, most people had little or no money in their accounts. They look rich, drove expensive cars, but were broke. This was in Miami Beach. 😒

[@anastasiya8314]

A lot of people have multiple accounts though. Just because they didn’t have savings in their account for that particular bank doesn’t mean they were broke.

[@xlerb2286]

It's the same "up north" where I live. When we bought our house ~20 years ago (fully paid off as of about 8 years ago) I was talking to the loan officer and they agreed that most everybody that came in wanted to get as much house as they could and so many of them were one paycheck away from disaster. Yeah, house prices rise. But around here not as quickly as other parts of the country. And we did have a regional recession here awhile back and there were a lot of people that lost their McMansions.

[@LoveLife-oo9cz]

Well, maybe you are wrong about them? When it comes to a financial sense, brick and mortal banks are thieves. Why would they put too much into the banks that literally pay .0002% in return when they can use your bank to pay bills and have an online saving accounts or funds somewhere that pretty safe and pay at least 4%?. We have multiple banks and funds just because we don't trust a specific bank.

[@robertk5441]

I have 188 dol. in one particular bank account. There's a reason for this. In my trading account, 4.3 mln. dol. My trading acc. is linked with a different bank. Many people do that for a .variety of reasons. Also, people (not me, unfortunately) have sometimes substantial investments in offshore accounts. Minimum in Miami bank.

[@vltruan]

Definitely not true. I keep all funds in trading accounts, HSA’s, ROTH IRA, and drive a modest vehicle. Keeping a large portion of you’re money in your main bank account is actually not very wise, you loose alot of interest. I love the concept of stealth wealth.

[@dt5622]

Another thing is that when you look poor - You filter your friends, you won't have friends who will use you - You have peace of mind - You won't have lifestyle inflation - You won't have family and friends asking you for money bec you look like you don't have any

[@estbestest4656]

- if things go wrong at your work probably your boss will reduce the staff by firing those who look richer and on the other hand if things go not that badly, your boss will promote you/give you extra money bec otherwise you risk not making it

[@vedicsantoshsharma]

❤

[@LoveLife-oo9cz]

If so, then the boss is silly. Not in the finance industry, whoever dresses sloppy all the time are the ones they want to get rid of.

[@cooltrades7469]

@@LoveLife-oo9cz These things come from people who don't actually make money and search for some reasons . And it's ok not to go after the money and live a different life . The stupidty of this take is ...why should I make moneyif I dress like crap , live under my means , etc, why go to all the trouble of fighting for that ?: Just buy a trailer and live in it on whatever I make...done.But if I want nice clothes , shoes , ties , car , etc because thatn I have to make money . Simple . It;s a matter of what one needs in the end.

[@LoveLife-oo9cz]

@@cooltrades7469 Quiet true. Doing something nice to self once a while can be a healthy habit and feel happier that way. To me, clothes are cheap and affordable. It's not about looking great = wasting a lot of money, but know where to buy.

[@Renee-b5b]

I am currently in my 50s and This is no time to taper retirement savings. I want to max out my retirement contributions and I also have another $200k in a savings account that i want to invest in a non-retirement account. Where should I invest it now?

[@randettawolf]

Safest approach i feel to tackle it is to diversify investments. By spreading investments across different asset classes, like bonds, and international stocks, they can reduce the impact of a market meltdown. its important to seek the guidance of an expert

[@Carolj-p9j]

A good number of people discredit the effectiveness of financial advisors in exploring new markets, but over the past 10years I’ve had a financial advisor consistently restructure and diversify my portfolio/expenses and I’ve made over $1.2m in gains… might not be a lot but i'm financially secure.

[@phill-s3s]

I’ve been looking to switch to an advisor for a while now. Any help pointing me to who your advisor is?

[@Carolj-p9j]

My CFA 'Grace Adams Cook' , a renowned figure in her line of work. I recommend researching her credentials further. She has many years of experience and is a valuable resource for anyone looking to navigate the financial market.

[@phill-s3s]

I just looked her up on the web and I would say she really has an impressive background in investing. I will write her an email shortly.

[@TheJoPaXXXX]

I drive my 23 year old car, living in my fullpaid house and have a nice bankaccount. Me and my wife live a nice life😊😊😊.

[@charlesedwards4160]

And then when you die the government can take it all and pass it to the migrants. Well done, good strategy

[@happymindedness5326]

Smart!

[@portersblackboard]

Wow! What kind of car is that??

[@zimjun7]

@@portersblackboard Probably a Volvo, hahaha My Dad had a couple. And they don't rust!

[@portersblackboard]

@@zimjun7 I might have to get one of those. LOL!

[@Revert2017]

I wanted a Gucci wallet so badly. Finally, when I sold my house a few years ago, I bought a Gucci wallet. It was the only thing I bought. (The rest went onto the loan of the new house, paid off my truck and went into the bank as an emergency fund). Today was the first time since I bought the wallet 2.5 years ago that someone said, “What a cute wallet..AND it’s a Gucci.” No one cared. I overspent on something to show off and no one cared.

[@LoveLife-oo9cz]

It's true. I don't throw my money over brand name purses. Back then ladies showed off $3-6k Gucci purses. In normal people's eyes, it's just a random purse. They would pay attention to you more when you wear a cute dress or high heels than a silly purse.

[@Prophezora]

No offense, but people who want very expensive namebrand items always seemed crazy to me,but I grew up working class so there is that too. Lol

[@leabush2608]

You’re wrong. I care. Can you give me that wallet (no need to empty it either)

[@chanelmindyabusiness4947]

I think if you still wanted it, after years of thinking about you, you deserved to have it. Especially if it makes/made you happy

[@BetaBuxDelux]

I always buy nice things people don’t know are nice. Stealth wealth is the best approach, IMHO.

[@milky3ay566]

I rather sleep at night peacefully knowing - no debt to pay - bills pay on time - roof over my head - food to survive - have 1 year financial cushion in case of an emergnecy - have retire saving in place rather than buying things i do need to impress people I don't like and miss out on life quality. Also looking ordinary won't attract you fake friends, since won't have money agenda when being your friend.

[@colorocko1]

Unfortunately that is not what our teachers teach kids in school.

[@uptone12111]

add healthy and Im with ya

[@sbw89]

Spot on. I inherited a few million back in 2015 and there were a lot of hands expecting a deposit. Now I drive a Honda Civic and sold off all my excesses (Boat, Harley and Toyota Tundra). The less I own, the happier I get. I travel a lot now and splurge abroad... My advice: 1. Be a minimalist. 2. Pretend to be broke when around friends and even family. 3. Keep your mouth zipped!

[@Fegga1955]

Perfect,no more grabbers

[@paulmacdonald9908]

Excellent advice!

[@DaniZeAlmighty]

You wasted your time writing this comment, 95% of the people on this youtube video didnt inherit ANYTHING

[@auliaali5197]

Not a waste at all. Most normal people in asian country will inherit some properties or even money from their parents@@DaniZeAlmighty

[@sbw89]

@@DaniZeAlmighty 95% ? And you no this how?

[@disruptapps]

For me, 'looking poor' is a way to reject consumerism and is a fashionable way to revolt against being manipulated by the 1% ownership class.

[@krishafyme]

Yesss

[@williamhernandez8526]

Thank you! I'm guilty but have been changing my mindset. I don't own anything. These things own me.... I have a bad spending habit and switched to buying stocks but instead of things that make you "feel good".

[@cooltrades7469]

@@williamhernandez8526 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@gusmonster59]

Meh. You can dress nicely without spending much. There are thrifts, and you can make your own things by sewing them. I don't find looking poor on purpose shows anything to anyone but yourself. No one says you have buy brand names to dress nicely, but not 'look rich'.

[@spankynater4242]

I am not protesting anything, I just dress poor.

[@janetpickel8399]

You don't want friends and relatives hitting you up for money

[@nowisthetime6093]

If it's ones you don't like then lend them money. You'll never see them again! Money well spent ;)

[@janetpickel8399]

@@nowisthetime6093 fantastic advice. It's a way to get rid of toxic people . Hurrah

[@melb2734]

​@@nowisthetime6093😂

[@LoveLife-oo9cz]

​@@nowisthetime6093This will not work on shameless people. They won't repay the previous debt and keep asking you for a new loan. They don't want to take No too.

[@ConsensusX]

@@nowisthetime6093 People who owe you money avoid you like they avoid the plague, and never hold eye contact LMAO 😂

[@NJPAS]

You won't need to look poor or rich, you need to look clean & healthy. Healthy is wealthy!

[@san209nha9]

Yes Healthy is wealthy! If you are healthy, you still look beautiful/handsome in a clean cloth, you don't need brand name cloth.

[@5877user]

@@san209nha9 There are probably tons of quiet millionaires shopping in Cosco.

[@LearnMoreDoBetter]

Having the ability to buy nice things is more enjoyable than having nice things….. because I think things seem to be nice than they actually are.

[@ElAgustin]

Yeah, it's the best feeling when you don't have to worry about money, but even better when you don't want much!

[@larry-kp9sp]

@@ElAgustin i like the idea of seeing things and saying to myself... I can afford that.

[@hrhtreeoflife4815]

Q 😂 I like having BOTH the ability to buy nice things as well as having them bought to enjoy. Not flaunt. I like luxury because that's how I roll. Having a quadrillion dollars to die with and enjoying nothing Is nothing but 😂 STUPID. Q ❤

[@cotus2]

Omg that’s so well put I’m gonna be thinking a lot about it. There’s been really very few material things that really impacted my life no matter how pretty or convenient or revolutionary or whatever they seemed

[@derikuk2967]

Be disciplined in *limiting* your possessions (a.k.a. "avoid clutter".) True material wealth is where you tell yourself to get rid of something to acquire something new.

[@yerfyyow6220]

As a poor person, I don't need to cosplay as a poor person.

[@melb2734]

😂

[@TinyGal09]

Saameee

[@gusmonster59]

Poor is relative. I am not wealthy, but I have enough. I dress in the things that make me happy (zero brands names). I shop at thrifts and make some things. Basically, I don't care if others think I am wealthy or not. 😊

[@lilkittymeow517]

😅😂 🤌

[@LoveLife-oo9cz]

At least you are honest :D 😀

[@GrannyLinn]

I’d like to say also that looking poor doesn’t have to be the same as looking like a bag lady. I had a friend who WAS poor (then) but her t-shirt from Goodwill matched her Walmart socks. It impressed me then and still does. No one was going to mistake her for royalty, but she was always a classy lady.

[@ellekirk7369]

Love it! Classy dress doesn’t involve $150 leggings. .

[@urichann]

I just love that you start talking immediately in the video, without some words like 'hi, welcome to my channel' etc. etc. Thank you for saving our time.

[@Gillsing]

I stopped listening halfway through because it sounded like he said the same stuff over and over. Not time well spent in my opinion.

[@bjk3194]

I've really mastered this. I'm looking poor every day, without even trying.

[@marlyncouchman9169]

😂

[@yisselcaridad3903]

My grandfather taught me that years ago. Always look like you have nothing. Simple life.

[@angellau9738]

Simple life is the best...My parents taught me not to waste anything and my late dad only had 2 cars in his 80 years of life time here on earth..By watching how my dad being so frugal in his everyday life for all these years, it does rubbed some on myself and still seeing my mom being frugal even at the tender age of 80 years young..

[@vedicsantoshsharma]

❤

[@HCforLife1]

​@@gretzgomezYeah... try to date now while looking poor XD I am in my late 30's, finally making decent money. I have been wearing the same clothes for 6-10 years. Realized that looking poor isn't always a benefit. I have spent some money recently to basically look good. Still have the habit of buying things carefully. It's necessary to look good these days. Not talking about suits. Just good pairs of T-shirts, jeans, a couple of jackets and shoes. To be fair - things got expensive. Based on my shopping experiences most people in my area are going quickly into debt.

[@derikuk2967]

The less you accumulate, the less you have to get rid of. (Worse: the less your loved ones have to throw out when you leave this life.) Also: When I travel - no matter where - I never have check-in luggage, and even my carry-on is modest. It's a pain having to lug stuff around, and you'll notice this more and more as you age.

[@derikuk2967]

@@HCforLife1 If someone dates your wardrobe, they are not dating you. Give them a pass.... next. Just be presentable, confident, positive and naturally interesting.

[@danicegewiss862]

I'm the blue jeans and t shirt driving a 10 year old Hyundai person. Having a lot of money doesn't mean keeping it. We live under our means so we can put more aside for tomorrow for that just in case moment. Congratulations to your growth!

[@mikes.8684]

I'm disappointed that I didn't learn this when I was younger!! Anyone I know who has "bling" or is "ballin" is usually just looking for another credit card account or another consolidation loan. They think that I'm a monk!

[@mikes.8684]

Reversing my outlook on $$$$ took me a while, but I am so thankful 🙏 that I did! Not having any credit cards or car loans is a wonderfully peaceful place! And seeing those who have to deal with that crazy unnecessary stress reassures my mind and my heart! Blessings 🙌

[@MaryLawson874]

It's recommended to save at least 15% of your income in a 401k. You can use online calculators to estimate how much you should save based on your age and income. Saving at least 15% of your income in a 401(k) can help ensure that you have enough money to retire comfortably. By saving this much, you can take advantage of compound interest and potentially grow your retirement savings over time.

[@EdmundEthan093]

Effective personal finance management is more important than the amount of money saved, regardless of whether income is earned through job or investment. Individuals can seek counsel from a certified financial advisor to optimize financial outcomes, who can provide specialized advice and methods to decrease expenses and maximize income.

[@roxdietren]

@@EdmundEthan093 I completely agree; I am 60 years old, recently retired, and have approximately over 2million dollars in external retirement funds. I am debt free and have very little money in retirement funds compared to the total value of my portfolio over the past three years. To be honest, the Fin-advisor can only be neglected, not rejected. Just do your due diligence to identify a fiduciary one.

[@EdmundEthan093]

@@roxdietren I think this is something I should do, but I've been stalling for a long time now. I don't really know which firm to work with; I feel they are all the same but it seems you’ve got it all worked out with the firm you work with so i surely wouldn’t mind a recommendation.

[@roxdietren]

@@EdmundEthan093 I definitely share your sentiment about these firms. Finding financial advisors like Jessica Dawn Walters who can assist you shape your portfolio would be a very creative option. There will be difficult times ahead, and prudent personal money management will be essential to navigating them.

[@EdmundEthan093]

@@roxdietren I greatly appreciate it. I'm fortunate to have come upon your message because investing greatly fascinates me. I'll look claire robert's durand up and send her a message. You've truly motivated me. God's blessings on you

[@customer5032]

I have been teaching my two teenagers this concept! I learned it from the book "The Millionaire Next Door." Another reason is that when you always try to "look rich," all of those fancy new things immediately go out of fashion within a year, so then you are forced to keep repurchasing and repurchasing. You can never keep up, and you will eventually go broke trying to do so.

[@maroulio2067]

My son was 16, buying his own clothes as he worked after school and on weekends. He started buying very trendy clothes and sneakers. About 6 months later he told me he was through with those clothes as now his friends told him he was no longer in style. He said he was getting an LL Bean catalog and changing to all classic casual clothes. He is now in his 50's, retired, still wears T-shirts and jeans, can afford whatever he wants, has a beautiful paid-for home and car, a wife and 2 children. They can travel and came to see me (long trip) for a week. They all had backpacks, wore jeans and T's and each had a pair of sneakers, no other shoes with them. But he always buys top quality for everything so that things last, just low-key style. He was a brilliant student in college (paid his own way completely) and worked many long hours in his field to do all this. I hope your teens read this.

[@angellau9738]

This is well said. One's will never able to keep up with new gadgets as new things kept coming out in the market every month..The goal here is to be rich but in very low profile..

[@Jacquie_Kirk_111]

This is one of your best videos! Well done! #4 especially hit me, because I'm a widow, and people assume I'm loaded and I've been used. It took me awhile to click into it. Also, everyone thought I had to go visit THEM and they never came to see me. They expect me to buy the flights, because I'm just one person. I did that for a while but smartened up now. Also, couples have TWICE the income compared to a widow. Why does everyone use others, and make HUGE ASSUMPTIONs about their net worth. I'm tired of it, people got mad and pissed off with me because I stopped bending over backwards for them. I wish I had your insight at your age, I was so naive.......better late than never. I'm 62 and finally have it figured out!

[@kathleenepugh9495]

My angle: Look poor enough not to look pitiful nor rich enough to be hit up for money.🎉

[@kimrodgers692]

Good for you for standing up for yourself!

[@iraschellenberg-kollenstei2247]

From another widow from the other side of the world: The same here. A nice saying I found on social media is "As a woman you are either nurse or purse." putting in a nutshell how men see you. So, my dear, take care!

[@Perfecthavens_]

This is me at 59! I think it's better late than never❤

[@viniciusbrito7512]

I like the way you think. Looking rich attracts the wrong type of people to your life (people who want to take advantage of your social position). Genuine relationships are not determined by the brand you wear and the car you drive. Fake ones do.

[@ashalatadhone]

This is one of your best videos.....My husband was in the habit of flaunting a rich lifestyle....All people robbed him and he had to give away huge amounts of money even by borrowering,just to prove he was rich ... After he died,all relatives left me alone when they came to know I don't have much money....But today atleast I have peace of mind,away from greedy relatives and friends....I am maintaining a modest lifestyle and am also saving little money for my little 8 years old daughters future....I bought some gold for her ..My husband mortgaged all gold to buy a fancy car to look rich... Everything is gone now but still I am having a decent life with no debts and no company of unreliable greedy relatives and friends...m

[@pemcortes9467]

Good for you.may you enjoy peace.

[@colorocko1]

Inner peace is valuable. Rich lifestyle show is bankruptcy, morally and financially.

[@seabreeze4559]

that is communal narcissism "give away by borrowing"

[@debbiewalker273]

Never knew what feeling financially secure felt like until just recently, and also realized, when I was younger how careless I was with money. I don’t look poor, but by no means rich either. I discovered you can shop at thrift stores, and find brand new clothes, and also some designer things if you get lucky. It’s saved me $$ on clothes, and a better selection than I can find at Macy’s.

[@vedicsantoshsharma]

❤

[@WalayatFamily]

I look so poor that security guards follow me around the store despite the fact I can buy the whole store!

[@nogames8982]

There are several millionaire farmers, running around this town in ratty old overalls, and beat up. Pick up trucks. But they have enough cash in their pockets to buy a new car.

[@xlerb2286]

I know those gents, or people just like them in any case. And then there's the farmers with the snazzy new pickups and sheds full of new equipment - and they're probably stony broke. Dad was never rich by most people's definition but he bought good equipment, often used, and kept it in good repair. He could make a (modest) profit in a year that saw all the neighbors losing money hand over fist.

[@우리엄마-k5k]

if you look poor they judge you so you have to look decent enough.

[@martynscott7006]

As a guy with a couple of dollars in the bank, I completely agree with the mantra of not over-doing anything, including conspicuous displays of wealth. Money is a tool, but don't flaunt it.

[@martynscott7006]

There's a wonderful book from 100 years ago (I digress, it was a much sooner book, probably from the 1990's), I believe that it was called The Millionaire Next Door. I can't remember the year. As time has gone by, it has become apparent that we are all on our own financial journey. That isn't such a bad thing if you realize this, and start talking to people about your eventual retirement.

[@martynscott7006]

Retirement/Life goals.

[@CameronFussner]

These are very valuable rules for anybody who wants to get rich. Unfortunately, most people who will watch this video will not really be able to apply the principles. We may not want to admit, but as Warren Buffett once said, investing is like any other profession-- it requires a certain level of expertise. No surprise that some people are losing a lot of money in the bear market, while others are making hundreds of thousands in profit. I just don't know how they do it. I have about $389k now to put in the market.

[@hasede-lg9hj]

Although stocks are now rather volatile, you should be okay if you perform the proper calculations. There have been stories of people making over $250,000 in a matter of weeks or months, according to Bloomberg and other finance media, so if you know where to look, I believe there are many wealth transfers during this recession.

[@LucasBenjamin-hv7sk]

Could you kindly elaborate on the advisor's background and qualifications?

[@fadhshf]

Melissa profile appears to be fairly knowledgeable, therefore I must say that I value the advice. After locating her online, I thoroughly read through her resume, educational background, and qualifications, and I must say that they were quite impressive. We have set up a meeting after she replied to my message.

[@JeffreyAndMaria]

The way you presented yourself came across as immature just FYI

[@nolanpenny4135]

😊​@parrish8386

[@mycatlovesme159]

My parents were multi millionaires and they drove a 1976 Datsun B210 for 30 years. My parents looked so poor they were ridiculed at Sears and Target by staff and patrons. When I inherited my $2 million I kept my 13 year old Honda , but I travel and stay at nice hotels and have new clothes at Macys. It is important to be frugal but it’s also important to enjoy your life.

[@solidstate9451]

When i drive past a big house I wonder how much work it is to clean...

[@TA-mu4jt]

@solidstate9451 You don’t want to even know! I’m an home organizer, I with some clients who live in 12,000-15,000 Sqft. homes. The amount of time and effort to manage their stuff is astronomical. Even with 3 housekeepers working full time, 7 days a week, the job never ends. Ugh, when I see homes this big I just think of all the time and money wasted on maintaining it! No thanks! Oh, one more thing. Imagine having to walk 2 minutes to get to the kitchen. No thanks!

[@beaulieuc8910]

when i see a big house, I think that has a lot of expensive stuff in it for people rob

[@andreabellini6796]

I clean them! And it’s a lot

[@ElAgustin]

Same!

[@danicegewiss862]

​@@andreabellini6796Me too.

[@bcusaaus4749]

My friends who “ look poor/ modest lives( house/ car)” have millions in investments and live debt free versus the ones who have big house/ cars/ expensive clothes got debt up the ying Yang. I was part of the looking rich club but now going the other way. Over trying to impress people

[@TstarHey-yx2li]

So, Is the issue having nice things, or having it for others? I guess its about motives huh?

[@bcusaaus4749]

@@TstarHey-yx2li it’s about making choices to gain financial independence without getting into consumerism while on journey. Once you’ve achieved it, you have options to do/ buy / dress however you want. 😀💰

[@anacuevas9273]

Excelente!! No tengo mucho dinero pero lo suficiente para vivir holgadamente , luzco más pobre que mis amigos y familiares pero tengo una mejor calidad de vida.

[@gabrielafonseca4034]

Sometimes people think you're rich and obligated to give them money merely because you have a job and have your shit together 🙄

[@Trishi-ru3zu]

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[@churchofpos2279]

I hate to admit it, but when I was moving across the country, I was sleeping in my old van and traveling with my dogs. I would sleep in parking lots to avoid having to pay for a motel room. one day, as I was packing up the van and getting to ready to drive, a very nice woman came up to me and offered me a bag of dog food. She thought I was homeless, poor and didn't think I could afford to feed my dogs. I thanked her for her offer, but declined it. I knew that I was being successful, when people had mistake me as being poor. If that woman had seen what I had in my bank account, she probably would have fainted.😃

[@soapa4279]

Wait, if you had so much money in your bank account, why did you not even spend just a little money for a room for you and your dogs? I mean yeah I know, save as much as you can, but dude skimping out on a $30-50/night room is a bit extreme.

[@TstarHey-yx2li]

Where did you potty?

[@TstarHey-yx2li]

​@@soapa4279Exactly. Money is a tool, and is meant to be used. Not hoarded forever. There is a time for everything, a time to spend and a time save. Smh

[@soapa4279]

@@TstarHey-yx2li Yeah exactly. I think the context of what this person thinks "having in the bank account" to make someone faint needs to be clarified lmao. It had better been $500K to be impressive. Even then, having $500K in the bank, but avoiding to spend a measly one night rate at a cheap motel resorting to sleeping in the van with a couple of dogs, someone is lying.

[@spicycopper2436]

Thank you for sharing your story. Doing things like living out of van traveling, you get to learn new skills and amazing experiences and appreciations.

[@margarethutagalung5280]

You know what people who has money have in common? They are clean. Because they know health it's the most expensive thing money can't buy.

[@1greenMitsi]

money des buy health, improving your diet and eat pricier whole and organic foods goes a long way

[@margarethutagalung5280]

@@1greenMitsi You don't have to pay health insurance, medicine, doctor visit or missing work because of sick. For food, it doesn't have to be organic, just choose better option. Being healthy is not expensive but when you are sick, not only takes a lot of your money, but you will also feel the pain, every second is it.

[@GravityBar231]

Did you mean to say they are healthy instead of clean? Or clean and healthy?

[@margarethutagalung5280]

@@GravityBar231 Healthy from inside and clean from the outside ( Teeth, nails, skin). Health and clean are connected.

[@trisnics]

The problem with this statement is that often health issues cause a lower income, not the other way around. My husband was and is a healthy weight and gets plenty of exercise. He was raised vegetarian in a similar way to what they do in Loma Linda (where the life expectancy is higher, look it up). No "recreational" drugs, alcohol or smoking ever. At 41 he still almost died from a sudden cardiac arrest due to a genetic condition. He now has a brain injury, and we are grateful that he can still work, but it limits his earning potential. We are doing fine because we live frugally,, not because we are lucky enough to have zero health issues. It's incredibly judgmental to assume that people don't have money because they are unhealthy. There are a ton of variables to all of this. Healthy people die all the time.

[@bethearl8686]

"live below your means" was hammered into me as a child. Now at 65 I've made it!!! Yet I still shop thrift stores and scour Ebay for deals.I have 100 cashmere sweaters.,....all from Goodwill.

[@joycegonzales4994]

I always look forward to your videos. With me you’re preaching to the choir, but I just like your content and watching you.

[@psyche8187]

All good points when you’re talking about young single people. When you’re raising a family, rich can show up even if you’re purchasing “poor.” It’s not about cars, clothes, homes, etc. Rich shows in school choice, extracurriculars, tutoring, nannies, cleaners, etc. None of those things are about being flashy but about quality of life for your family. Wealth is not just about avoiding risk but about making the life of your family and community better.

[@agnesgooch459]

💯 Austin would think differently if he had a wife and children. When my youngest needed orthodontics ($8862), there went some of my Superannuation.

[@anastasiya8314]

Holy wow! What orthodontics is that? My youngest just got braces and it was about $2500 with insurance

[@agnesgooch459]

@@anastasiya8314 where do you live? I am in Sydney, Australia. Dentistry and orthodontics are expensive here. I don't have private health insurance. I have money set aside for health and dental.

[@anastasiya8314]

Maryland United States and have dental insurance otherwise it would cost an arm and a leg more than it already does

[@beaulieuc8910]

totally agree with this. I am come from a culture that looking rich is vulgar and it also encourages burglarling and muggers. I am in a rich area in the Uk but I am very low key. I don't have a car, or kids and expensive jewellery. People think I am poor as i go round by bicycle, but I save a lot of money and it gives me exercise. My neighbours waste money buying large houses, buying houses in conservation areas where it is very expensive to make changes, and large fines if you get it wrong, they have lots of kids, have to buy cars for their kids, and spend money on private schools. Mean while my mother has property assets but lives really simple with an old car. Both of us have not been robbed. In other parts of the Uk people are buying expensive cars and they are constantly having their cars stolen. same with mobile phones people are walking around with expensive phones in front of strangers and being mugged all the time. crims know what they are looking for. dress poor but no so poor people will contantly follow you in supermarkets

[@grmnz24]

The phone point is so true. I have friends who spend a fortune on monthy payments for their Apple pro max turbo 15 (£80 a month in one case!!). I bought a Samsun A05 for £100 in Argos which will last me a few years - and if I drop it/lose it is no drama. If anyone mugged me for it I suspect they'd chuck it back..

[@highlyillogical9399]

You are absolutely right. Financial freedom feels way better than showing off for family and friends. At a certain point, people won't be impressed anymore because they'll expect you to always have nice things. It's better to acquire the necessities first, then work on building passive income streams with your extra income. I will splurge from time to time on vacations or meals with the family. But my neighbors will never see me pull up in a $100k SUV. I'd rather just blend in and enjoy being worry-free.

[@tonyscalifornia]

It’s so good to see your video again. I’m listening to your video non stop and working back then but the accident cause me a short term memory loss so I forget mostly who I’m am and what’s my goal. Now I’m finally recovering 99% and find you again to connect all my missing dot. Thank you for never stopping man

[@joonglegamer9898]

This is probably one of the most honest, and truly important life advice videos young people should see. I'd say this video should be mandatory school education material. There's a reason most lottery winners become poor within just a few years, for the same reason newly rich don't know how to handle money. I often say to myself when I see people that flaunt wealth, look - real poor people. Because no one with assets in their right mind would show it off like that, hey watch - come and rob me, I'm a sucker! An ex-con once told me what he always looked for, and that was a home with a pretty clean well kept lawn and yard. They always skipped the grandma lawns, you know - overgrown, because they assume people in there doesn't have any valuables. I see collecting assets like a scoreboard in a video game, and you don't need to flaunt your high-score with others, be happy for what you got, squeeze on everything, be stingy on subscriptions, always go for the bargains, shop-second hand, and you will live a super comfortable lifestyle AND still have enough to be safe when that rainy day comes.

[@ElAgustin]

Thanks!!

[@GravityBar231]

Good comment.

[@mikes8873]

I agree with a lot of this. Important to add is that quality doesn't have to look rich. Buying poor quality stuff is often like throwing good money at bad.

[@txspacemom765]

I drive a 15 year old Jeep, basic needs met and then some. I live in an apartment because I do not want house maintenance or upkeep and I can leave whenever I want. I retired from my first jobs at 42. I've been building wealth since then. People can make fun of me for not having a $4k purse or whatever material thing I'm supposed to have to impress people I could care less about. I'm good and happy.

[@Kitiwake]

"Don't look too good nor talk too wise" Kipling. (If)

[@JocMiles]

I graduated 10 years ago. Parents didn't want to help me pay for my education so I worked fulltime to learn some skills on the side. Got set back by multiple no-fault car wrecks and the moment I attempted to get into the IT field 2020 happened. My younger brother graduated in 2021. Parents happily paid for his education because he's the favorite child (don't act like parents don't have favorites). He lucked out and got paid $60K right out of high school. Parents praised him and have shamed me for not making a livable wage at 30 years of age. 2024. I'm secretly getting ready to launch my business, have an emergency fund saved up that they don't know about, will be attending HVAC class next month. My ultimate goal this year is to combine a blue collar skillset with my tech skills because getting a tech job right now is no fun. Meanwhile, my younger brother just had to voluntarily repo his luxury car and financed another luxury car and will be taking two cruise vacations this year. My parents will realize one day that they backed the wrong child.

[@katherinepace7369]

Great content, Austin! I also think of the Diderot effect, when buying one new thing causes a domino effect that leads to more and more consumption.

[@Marchant2]

I've subconsciously known this for most of my life. I have tried to spread this wisdom to others that buying up when your income goes up doesn't get you ahead in the long run. Most people aren't interested in hearing that.

[@vazlet]

Fairly new subscriber here. I agree with you 100%! I'm a proud single mom of 2. I live well below my means and I sleep peacefully every night. -Leticia from Chicago

[@unclebob8419]

You can never stop people who feel insecure wanting to look rich. It's all about status, it's human desire.

[@RebeccaGorin]

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[@RebeccaGorin]

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[@RebeccaGorin]

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[@RebeccaGorin]

Get to her, if you care... ELlZABETH GREEN HUNTS,..

[@hughmanbeing1050]

You nailed it👍. I am in the position you described and the freedom is the best part. Those modest clothes and vehicle feel great when you have money to spare😊.

[@Svartr.HrafnSvartr]

Really wish 'looking poor' can simply be replaced with 'living modestly'. Despite the air quotes, it still feels like a kick in the gut when many are just trying to survive well below the poverty level and wealthy people are playing pretend.

[@melilifabulosa5505]

Your comment is proof that being offended has no boundaries.

[@Svartr.HrafnSvartr]

@@melilifabulosa5505 Empathy and compassion are virtues I don't mind having. Have a great day!

[@soapa4279]

@@melilifabulosa5505 Many people agree that saying "Look poor" is not the right words. Why couldn't he just say, "Don't look rich" or "Look normal" It's not about being offended, it's just creates the wrong narrative.

[@TstarHey-yx2li]

​@@soapa4279Yeah...very wrong narrative.

[@TheSamjane4]

@@melilifabulosa5505she’s not offended she’s right. I’m looking at the guy in this video and he looks well off to me but he thinks he looks poor. He doesn’t know real poverty. It’s not cool to have a 20 year old car that breaks down every other month and you can’t rely on. He talks about having assets…poor people can’t afford to buy food…how can they buy assets. She’s right…living modestly is a better term. If I looked as poor as him I’d consider myself rich.

[@JK20239]

I look at money as a means to service debt, not survival. Looking poor means i service very little debt. Works for me.

[@marhlfld1]

I know a man who is very rich but considered a lowly carpenter. He prefers to hang out with the poor and middle class and blesses them all the time. He said that the borrow is a servant to the lender. He is known for dressing very modestly. As a very rich man, he is very loving, friendly and approachable. He keeps all his promises too.

[@kimrodgers692]

Does his name start with J and he’s from a town that starts with an N? 😉

[@marhlfld1]

@@kimrodgers692 Yeah, he's not Joe from Nebraska, LOL!

[@robertmoore2049]

I thought he was from a town starting with B (and I’m not talking about Bethlehem, Pennsylvania!😊).

[@marhlfld1]

@@robertmoore2049 Nope, he was born in B town, raised in N.

[@kimrodgers692]

@@robertmoore2049 Jesus of Nazareth.

[@titomc1986]

excelente el Agustin! I do agree with you in the general idea mate, as "rich" is just how you describe the word... but I am glad you do these videos as it reminds me of the main things in life and set my priorities in line instead of focusing in the heaps of BS out there.

[@ihaveadreamformykids4400]

I used to work at banks and rich people do not wear flashy things. Most of them wear worn out clothes and their cars are old. They also take food from the bank events home after the event. 😂 They are stingy people and they are happy the way they are 🎉

[@ritalawson7020]

There was an old lady in Melbourne Australia who wore old ragged clothes and slippers with a hole in the toe ,nobody knew she was a multi millionaire except the bank manager 😂😂😂😂

[@melb2734]

I like the way they think. Free food. 😊

[@xlerb2286]

Agreed. One of the richest people where I live owned a large percentage of one of the regional banks and was the CEO. He drove a 20 year old bunged up farm pickup, wore blue jeans and coveralls and was more likely have just got back from changing the oil on his car than from the golf course. And I could tell you stories about a couple of nice old ladies from the town where I grew up that between them were worth more than pretty much everybody else in town combined, and if you didn't know them you'd figure they didn't have two dimes to rub together.

[@kensmith2796]

I worked with a guy 20 years ago that had over a million dollars in cash, paid off house and no debt. He bought his clothes at the thrift stores and cut his hair at home because he didn't want to pay a barber $15. He looked one step away from homelessness even though the truth was something very different.

[@aygwm]

Yeah. They are certainly stingy

[@cancel.lgbtq.6892]

The goal is to be rich & not to look rich.

[@DaniZeAlmighty]

"Be rich" wow, very good advice.

[@FinnSwede906]

Trying to look rich will draw unwanted attention from jackers, users and worst of all the authorities 🐷

[@cucar8363]

I love my 1,080 sqft villa that I am about to pay off. Plenty for me. I have a good salary and friends constantly tell me to move to a bigger, fancier house. What for? To show off my lifestyle? Add to that, I owe a paid off Kia Soul 2016 and I am planning to drive it until it gives up. LOL...El Agustin, note aside, I hope those plants are real. And be careful not to fall into the plant addict side! Love them all by the way!

[@Cucumberflavoredmustard]

Yup. I have an average house in a decent area. It's good enough for me. Certain family members pressure me to buy something larger so I can "entertain" and host large family gatherings. Nope. We can all just go out to eat, and I'll pick up the tab a couple times a year. Someone else can do the dishes.

[@AmandaSmith-p9e]

I live in an affluent area and have a small old car which fits between 2 range rovers in the car park. As everyone else has huge flash cars and mine has a dent in the door and old, i never worry about it being stolen or scratched or having to pay £250 per tyre or $2500 for a service or £150 to fill up the tank.

[@MLHFIT]

My dad tells me this all the time!! It took me a while to really apply it to my life but I’m definitely taking heed. Thanks for another great video!

[@DAlilbigman]

It is better to have money in your pockets than to have a bunch of fancy things! Money in your pocket allows you to do whatever you want whenever you want to! That my friend is the best feeling in the world! To do this takes one of two things. Make more money or cut expenses! Which one is easier and uses less energy? I learned to cut expenses and this is when you learn to look modest and poor! Stay wise my friend!

[@ohdearitsmandy]

Absolutely loved the video! It's refreshing to see content that challenges the conventional pursuit of material wealth and highlights the substantial benefits of living modestly. The emphasis on using money as a tool for growth rather than mere survival, and the critical look at how societal perceptions can influence our financial decisions, definitely resonated with me. Plus, the notion that true wealth and freedom come from financial independence and peace, rather than the accumulation of material possessions, is a great message. Thank you for sharing such insightful content! 😊

[@itsmeJD51]

it depends on your career. for example, if you're a high end Brand model/endorser/celebrity/fashionist of course you need to look rich. Actually, it is required. it's just one of their investments.

[@EcomCarl]

Absolutely spot on about the pitfalls of equating wealth with flashy displays! 👏 Wealth often thrives in simplicity and discretion, allowing for true financial freedom and the space to make more calculated, impactful financial decisions.

[@RichardTouchfaith]

You would probably walk past me at the Costco Food Court watching me eat my Hotdog meal while waiting for my wife. Fleece jacket, sweatpants, Ugly Crocs. You would never know I have a Net Worth over $5 million....

[@CynthiaGalant-z9d]

Buy your wife new clothes

[@bigshotadventur18]

How much actual cash do do you have besides the house cars etc

[@RichardTouchfaith]

@@bigshotadventur18 My wallet always has: 20/10/5/1x4 at all times. I have at least $50,000 in immediately cash. I can quickly sell investments if needed over that. My house is only worth $300k. Maybe $40k total worth of several Toyotas. Everything else is investments.

[@MariaGarcia-gj5ie]

😂 love it! I wouldn't want anyone knowing how much I have in the bank.

[@Faben202]

I am sorry, but your comment is so deeply troubling that I must chime in: Crocs are NOT OK! Crocks are NEVER OK. 😜 Congrats on your stealth wealth!

[@octavianr526]

Exceptional valuable advice! I learned this years ago, when self-development wasn't so trendy, from a wealthy guy who said this all the time. Moreover, when other people see/believe you are rich/er than they are, apart from envy will appear a lot of bombs: they ask for loans, they act differently and the friendships are blown away.

[@S.A.1]

I thought about it for a long time. Save, save, save , grow money and then what die and go away…. Finally gave in and bought a luxury vehicle after toiling for 20+ years. Sometimes looking rich is also needed. If a billionaire drives a beat up Honda, people call him modest, but if normal (rich multi millionaire and not a well known billionaire) is quiet and drives around in a Honda then people call him “cheap”…. Once you build your assets and complete your responsibilities, it’s ok to get luxury things if you enjoy them!

[@TheFatesLieutenant]

I’m looking more at HVAC, plumbing, foundation, landscaping, etc. - and the utilities! I’m with you - live well below your means (and it can be done quite comfortably - the key is to avoid the beginning of Evil…) and, long-term, Bob’s your Uncle and Financial Peace can be yours (it is ours). Great vids!

[@robertmoore2049]

A lot of times people go into debt to buy fancy things to impress people, especially family, they don’t like and who don’t like them!

[@jimnelson7740]

Your long-winded description of success can be much-shortened to my feelings on the matter. There is a huge difference between "standard of living" and "quality of life". Once you understand that, your success is guaranteed.

[@BQ00099]

House poors and car poors Such dumb choices to impress others who doesnt care Once u look rich, all those around you starts asking for money

[@mig2tolentino]

I appreciate that he provided a summary! More youtubers should be doing this!! Props to you Austin

[@cassandra2646]

I remember my father criticizing my clothes even though it still looks good and comfortable. Yeah, it is not fancy but whatever. He still doesn't stop and keeps talking trash on me. And since I won't budge he just told me that I will die at 40 years old which is 3 years from now lol. I would have it other way if he could bring it down to a much lower number. It's his fault that I'm living in this world in the first place, as if I asked to be born lol. He just can't accept the fact that he has so much money many years ago and with his over luxurious lifestyle, his money dwindles. While I can still live a modest life in simplicity even though he abandoned us and not receiving support.

[@HayKay_]

A well put together video. I will say your video is about being modest than looking poor. Also each industry or sector in which people work often influence their outlook. The most important thing is don’t try to impress anyone, buy what you can afford and ensure everything you own serves a purpose.

[@PaulProsperInvestments]

While I was in the Air Force, I drove my used Nissan Sentra for my entire 20-year career. Many people kept making fun of me because I was an officer and I should have been driving a new car...an expensive new car. Now I'm retired and living in Jamaica. Those who had jokes about my car are still working and knee-deep in the rat race.

[@daviddean6032]

Good day to you, Austin. This is another exceptional video. You never cease to amaze me. Thank you, Austin.

[@ElAgustin]

I appreciate it! I'm trying!

[@antoniochevalier797]

True to a point. But in certain situations I wear a well fitted suit. No not expensive. Off the Rack at a great price but most importantly tailored superbly. Sometimes you just have to get the respect of certain people and that's one way of doing it. Some people get uncomfortable and that's a Good Thang Believe me

[@TstarHey-yx2li]

Nothing wrong with looking nice. Or _wanting_ to look nice. One of the purposes of money is, 'having choices.'

[@CROCHETLOVERS279]

Yess…I agree with you….my father doesn’t look like poor … because of that every family members , neighbors etc always came to ask money …

[@Jennifer-nz2ss]

I'm definitely not going to look like I'm homeless and broke. I want to wear nice good quality items,but not designer. Eat well but, not extravagant. Live in a small home that I love and have a car that I like and is well taken care of. 😊

[@kensmith2796]

I was mistaken for homeless once by a homeless guy. LOL I was riding my bicycle near the beach where I owned a home in cash and a homeless guy was asking me if the shelter was full last night. LOL I really don't care what people think about me. I do have to wear a suit and tie to certain events and get a lot of head turns from attractive women. But I'm not interested in being with someone that is attracted to clothing or other shows of power/wealth/status.

[@HayKay_]

Yeah. Modesty.

[@jrcanimation]

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[@FadedHolySoldier]

I wear plain jeans I buy at Walmart for 15 bucks, decent sneakers and 20 dollar tee shirts or plain white tee. You couldn't tell I have 20,000 in my pocket now...not married and no child support.

[@jstcallmevivi]

Hi Austin, I love watching your videos, congratulations to your KZbin journey 😊 Btw, I love the decorations on the wall behind your back 🎉

[@robertmoore2049]

When I see a big house, I wonder how much the utilities cost every month to cool and heat the place and how much water is being used.

[@vedicsantoshsharma]

❤

[@coffeegator6033]

Rich people tend to keep their money. One thing I heard often whenever I'd complement a mentor or one of my parents' friends on their house or property, they would almost universally answer with "Thanks, but it wasn't always like this." You have to build wealth, not squander it.

[@marylhere]

I would have driven my 2004 Corolla for 200,000 more miles if the bottom hadn’t rotted out. But having a paid off car for 14 years allowed me to pay cash for a newer vehicle. Doesn’t get the gas mileage and I’m sure it will cost me but I could live in it if needed.

[@iuriiberlach5733]

Thank you for the nice and informative video! I cannot agree more that financial peace is way more important, fulfilling, and satisfying than making a good impression on your surrounding.

[@francisebbecke2727]

You have a good point. If you don't look rich people are less likely to have people trying to "borrow" money. You are less likely to be the target of a mugger or a Certified Financial Predator, sorry Certified Financial Planner, but was I right the first time. Ben Franklin and Cornelius Vanderbilt lived in nice houses but they were not opulent. That flashley Biltmore mansion near Asheville, NC was done by Cornelius' children, who went broke. Half the billboards in my town seems to be personal injury lawyers. Read the book, "The Millionaire Next Door." "I drink two types of beer, free and on sale." said one such millionaire.

[@trialanderrorbym.f]

El Agustin,you don't know how much you help me from paying attention and using my laundry detergent measuring the right way to using thing that are available in my kitchen cabinets that was gonna go to waste.Family and friends feel entitled if they think you're doing ok for yourself. Thanks to you i stopped doing a lot of thing ,for mental peace.Fanancial literacy is very important.

[@ElAgustin]

Right on!!!

[@trialanderrorbym.f]

@@ElAgustin 💯💯💯💜💜💜

[@Luncheon23]

I'm very glad to see your channel is going from strength to strength Agustin. Quality content introduced in a pleasant and organized manner along with the occasional snippet of entertainment -- hope to see you gain a much wider readership this year 😊

[@botialoach1]

You are exactly 100% right , studying past mistakes and making corrections is the key to financial independence. Keep up the great work you are doing

[@plappin]

Yes to everything you say. There are a few things one might purchase that we associate with being rich, however, that might actually be good investments: a Mercedes will hold its value over time better than a Buick; a Rolex has more re-sale value than a Timex, a Tiffany charm bracelet won't depreciate like a Pandora charm bracelet. You also might enjoy the more expensive item as it's often better made and/or more enjoyable to use. I think what's most important is 1) to live within your means, and 2) not play the comparison game with others. Excellent video as always, Austin!

[@davidguarin358]

Agreed on Rolex, or a piece of art 🖼️ holding value/ but you are 100 % wrong 😑 about Mercedes or BMW - they decrease in value as any other brand- check cargurus and you will see the reality/ here in Florida you see car dealers selling tons of them for a bang

[@anacuevas9273]

1and 2 is my kind of game.

[@danicegewiss862]

A Mercedes also costs more to repair and to insure.

[@kimrodgers692]

Resale value is meaningless if you keep everything.

[@derricklee5784]

Wow! Thanks for the helpful information and nice illustrations. Look poor, money can be used as tool to build wealth through acquiring assets that make more wealth. Look rich, money can be liability or used for survival to try to sustain image, leading to endless cycle. Cool things vs financial peace