Getting Rich (how to be successful) "the basics"

[@2many2say]

"The more money you make the easier it is to waste it because you don't feel the pain as much" - That's very very true words!!!

[@Coolourful]

"You can’t change the world, you can only change yourself" - Wow, that hit me hard today. Thank you so much!

[@schrodingerscat1863]

I totally agree with the advice here, I always worked very hard in my 20's and 30's and was very careful with money. When I bought my house it was a total wreck but I got it cheap and spent the time doing it up myself in my spare time and paying off the mortgage as fast as I possibly could. Now I have a nice house, mortgage free, and because I worked so hard in my 20s and 30s taking every opportunity that presented itself I am comfortably well off and only need to work part time having lots of time for doing things that interest me.

[@callumduncan6728]

excellent advice ethan, the one caution i would give is this example my wife and i decided to buckle down and work hard so we could retire early and enjoy life , we did it but illness hit us hard later in life and we now feel like we missed alot of quality time together earlier in life so be sure to have a a balance you never know what will happen healthwise

[@chavale2]

TRUNG DUNG DAO KHONG meaning middle level in various important aspects is enough or you'll burnt out very quickly and abandon LE BJ AUSTR

[@t.swaggit629]

Work hard but NEVER sacrifice health for money

[@viliusr.8792]

sorry to hear, but ofcourse thats a possibility

[@Conspiracy1977]

i came across your channel today from watching your Ferrari video and started binge watching many of your other videos. everything you said in this video is bang-on factual. you are a good motivational speaker. unless your a trust fund child you have to work hard and make sacrifices for what you want in life and as you said every person's situation is totally different.

[@EthanFromLondon]

Welcome aboard!

[@andrewbaker3576]

"There are people in my age group that have acheived way more that I have." True! The meaning of this statement is don't compare yourself to others. Compare yourself to you and be a better version of the you you were yesterday. You want fancy cars and financial freedom, ask the questions of how and go out and find the answers and be prepared to work your ass off.

[@OrthodoxFishingDAD]

Sir, if I had this talk by my Parents... I would do better in life right now. I am not "struggling" and I have a very good salary considering I am a family of 5 and the only bread winner in the household and I live in New York City.... But with your advise and words I can now see that I can surpass my current financial situation to improve and have less stress in my daily and monthly budgeting. - Thank you for your time and efforts in this and many of your videos.. !

[@Camaromike]

Thanks for this no bullshit approach to life in general. My wife and I really like your car videos but it's also useful to realize that life is more than just cars or money, it's actually just about understanding ourselves and what we need to do to reach our maximum potential.

[@vischo]

You're not saying anything new, we all know... But you know what, we FORGET. That's the trap. We get into the wave, the routine, make the worst use of time - and money - ever in history, and we forget what's relevant to achieve our goals. You're successful because you keep in the top of your mind the important stuff. You THINK about what you want, define a way to get it and roll up your sleeves and work your way there, that simple. And as simple as I put it, it's difficult, it's very difficult to stay present, to stay conscious and to DECIDE about things we do automatically; we tend to only take into account the big decisions. And we tend to stay in our comfort zone, just hoping to get gifts from life, and recognition for things that are not exceptional. Thank you for making the time of sharing your thoughts. You made me remember. We forget all the time that life is a network of roads, and if we don't take a look at the compass from time to time, we will most likely miss the north.

[@JetSetBubz]

I really enjoyed this video! Very genuine and the real life advice and knowledge is priceless. Much respect from San Francisco. Subscribed!

[@ProfessorFinanceOfficial]

Amazing advice, I aspire to teach these concepts as well. Congratulations on your recent KZbin success! Love your channel.

[@andypdq]

I've done reasonably well for myself, I'd say every time you make a substantial gain, don't buy gadgets or fritter it away on having a good time at first. Put it into assets which appreciate in value and make you passive income. Do this for a while and the extra income will pay for all the trivial consumer tat which you would like to own, plus those assets keep appreciating in value. The self indulgent desire for instant gratification is the downfall of many. Brilliant video sir!

[@capitalbiking204]

I love how inspiring your videos are Ethan, very informative and now I am off to educate myself about living below my means!

[@algorerhyth]

even if you were broke at some point...you have good taste and class and are pretty well spoken and not ugly so you are blessed.. not everyone can buy those qualities.

[@mmgsundar]

Very good advice by someone who knows. Like the old Roman saying: "The first generation creates the Principal, the second feeds off the interest and the third on the Principal. Itself".

[@peteroconnor1980]

I can't believe your story because its identical to mine , when I was 32 , I was broke , my wife had left me and I was left with a lot of debt , after 8 months of depression I got my act together. I worked and worked worked , no holidays just worked 7 days a week , drove an old truck. Then through my constant hard work by the time I was 42 I had become a millionaire , I had two cars , a 993 and a SL500 . I came like you from a poor family and a tough childhood , when I reached 45 I moved abroad and became a multimillionaire through my constant hard work , I am now 64 years old , I agree with everything you say and love your videos

[@EthanFromLondon]

Thanks

[@cameronscottcairney8852]

Thanks Ethan, I’m learning a lot from your videos. I am young (40yo), an infant really and am working on changing my approach to my working life for the better thanks to your message.

[@keze1558]

Same here. Best of luck

[@recursion.]

Omg you're a baby. 🤡💀💀

[@hrcanda]

Your comment on how the present affects the future, and is therefore important, was enlightening. Thank you.

[@VijayPatel-ss5bp]

Thank you for sharing your experience and learnings. After my father passed away I was keen to maximise my time with my family and that’s going really well (I have every other Friday to spend time with my wife). Now I’m in a place trying to maximise my happiness of work whilst improving my income. Everything you mentioned I‘ m currently doing. I have an objective and budget where I spend my money. However…… even with a target and allocation of where I chose to spend my money I still get sucked into (not massively) spending money where I don’t necessarily need (e.g. mobile phone or music subscription)…. Thank you for brining me back to my centre and not get sucked into ‘the trends’. I’m new to your Chanel and in a way see this as a mentoring session. So please continue with your humble videos! :)

[@18echosf]

Not bored at all........excellent advice relating to life. In my life, I’ve always believed that success is based on hard work and not determined by anyone except myself. I’ve been able to accomplish most of my goals and am a very satisfied person. Thanks for a wonderful video.

[@gs5752]

Well as I Bulgarian myself it was quite pleasant to hear the story about your garden! I'm a young professional who gets inspired by you! So big thanks for your content! What I really like about it is your straightforwardness and authenticity! Both very valuable qualities!

[@ash778]

Your "living room" looks like the Ritz 😂. I need this talk in my life. Im turning 37 next week and I am feeling like a complete failure.Iv tried every avenue to be successful financially and I keep hitting a brick wall 😔

[@Teedo_Don]

What an excellent video. This was the first of your content that I've watched but it definitely isn't the last. I appreciate your point of view and the plain truth in this video.

[@edgar9651]

Thanks! It's funny, I own no car (because I don't need one), I spend a lot of money on good food because I like that. And I don't work too hard because I prefer to live an easy life. But watching your video I agree with all you said. Think about what YOU want and do it. And that is different for all of us. We have to choose the right way for ourselves - like you did and do for you. Great.

[@susanaduarteraposo]

I love your video and what you say. For many years I was addicted to shopping, mainly clothes and, no matter how much I earned, I always ended up with nothing at the end of the month. This year my mindset changed. A lot. And I am doing exactly what you mention. It will work for me too. I know it, because the first and most important step is the mindset. If I am allowed to say something about your excellent video, I would erase your comments written in white at some point on the video, because it shows a bit of insecurity and that you are too worried about what your audience is thinking. It doesn’t matter. You are giving excellent advice. Be proud :-) P.S.: By the way, I am also a big car enthusiast and I have an objective, so basically, I’m doing the same as you: save each “penny” and buy with the big “pounds” what I really wish to have that makes me happy 😊

[@mitubizzi]

I'm so happy I found this channel!

[@EthanFromLondon]

Grateful for your support

[@muhammedahmed7918]

Read, ‘rich dad, poor dad’ fifteen years back. Opened my eyes. Came across your video, and you’re the new Robert Kiyosaki. Much respect! May you live long and prosper and may we learn and amend our ways! Thank you and God bless 🤲

[@brynleytalbot778]

There’s a difference. Kiyosaki is a conman and that’s how he made it big. This guy just wants to share without selling you an ideal life that’s only going to financially benefit him through the “educational” product you buy. It’s how you define your life not how others define it to reap a benefit they promote as altruism when it’s avarice and arrogance.

[@keithwardrope9216]

I can tell you have been where I have been, and it’s nice to see other people have done well in life, you have summed it all up perfectly 👍

[@DanPocketRocket]

Thank you for sharing your ethos. I learned an enormous amount and am grateful to you. I watched a few of your car videos and this video tipped me over the edge to subscribe.

[@olafschermann1592]

You are completely right. I just wanted to work self employed. Because of too much work i employed my first employee. 15 years later i still drive normal cars and that’s the reason i can’t burn my money. Instead i built Appartements for rent. So i got a passive income in addition. But money doesn’t make me happy. It’s people that make me happy.

[@lewisgarland8281]

I think that upbringing has a huge part in how successful you are. My child hood was all about just making it through the day (without the sob story) Education was never even a thought to me or my parents. I found my wife when i was 20, I am now 34 years old We had a family young and i learned what love really is. I work a shit job in a Pizza factory (kills me inside every day) and she is in her last 2 years of university studying veterinary science and then she will go on to study pathology. Thank god one of us has a brain :).

[@Ibra.15]

I watched the whole video and there would be many things to say but they can be summed up as "I agree with everything you said and your way of seeing the world". So I'm not going to add anything but a "thank you Ethan".

[@_n_l_]

Great videos. Thanks you very much. I like your honesty and character very much.

[@acegibson9533]

I have done extremely well as a stock option trader. The last several years the market has been extremely volatile, which is great for trading. I have not bought very many toys or material things. Why? My biggest hobby is being a musician. i have acquired several USA Jackson guitars and several Gibson Les Paul's over the years. My joy and relaxation is playing music and recording my ideas. I have a fat bank account, retirement accounts and I play music when I'm not working. I am lucky to be in the position I am in.

[@deimos871102]

This totally wasn't a rant. All what you said is litterally spot on. Nothing but respect. Aside from that. Changing from job is very difficult for me. I once changed my job but it was far far worse than I could imagine, and luckily my old boss took me back. This gave me more doubt and hesitation to change from job. Am I afraid to leave the comfort zone. Yes. Buy also because I made a lot of succes with that job. Cars , motorcycles, watches, and a house

[@sonnyjoseph822]

Thankyou Ethan, I lost everything and I mean everything with my previous business and now working hard and smart to build everything again.

[@Barbabeau77]

Brilliant video. I like it so much and you're absolutely right with your words.

[@yasinm4558]

I've been binge watching your videos😂. Fabulous content! One of my favourite videos now 😃. Your videos are extremely inspiring and empowering! Thank you so much, Ethan!

[@NordicAxe]

I find that there are two types of people when it comes to personal finance; investors and spenders. Most fall into the latter category and it is is a guarantee to always be poor. I have just subscribed. I really like your videos and your views sir. You present them eloquently too.

[@EthanFromLondon]

Poor people buy luxuries first, rich people buy luxuries last.

[@panoshountis1516]

This is the 2nd video of yours I watch, first one being about the Ferrari with the squeaky window seals and the falling backseat seat-belt covers yet fine Italian leather. It was a surprise to me as I thought you were only making car videos. Lots of well distilled life lessons one can pick from this video, not only for achieving own goals in life. Great content!

[@zd4w9]

I found your channel by accident. I really like what you said about making the past, present, and future with the actions and decision you make now. You are right, some of what you said I didn't really want to hear. I've been needing a good talking to!

[@hannable80]

Great content, very grounded and a good perspective on life

[@preciseaudioblog]

Hi, I’m a recording artist and audio fanatic. I don’t know how I came across your channel. Thank you for sharing your experience/knowledge 👍

[@sanpedrosilver]

Many comments from people who grew up poor but worked hard/smart and achieved financial success. I also grew up in a poor household. Started my journey in 2008. On my way to financial freedom. As long as my health remains good, sky’s the limit. Cheers

[@danielpedersen1688]

I totally agree 100% with what your saying. I remember coming up with my own motto a number of years ago and i still follow it till this day and it's like this "if u don't like it then leave it" I applied that to everything I've done throughout my life. Couple years ago I didn't like the school i was at, I studied IT support, after 5 months I realised it wasn't for me, so i left and changed school to get into a technical school to study web integration (programming) i later on wanted to get an internship not only did i get 1 but in fact did 2 internships by the time i graduated, I then didn't wanna do more unpaid work i told myself i would do at least 2 - 3 unpaid jobs then go onto a paid job and I did, I left the company where I did unpaid work and changed company to do paid work and did more hours at the company so i could get paid more per month, i later on applied to a business academy which is where i'm currently studying computer science and will be done with school a bit over a year in January 2024. So u see i left the things I didn't like and moved onto better things. The only thing thats holding us back is ourselves.

[@nat0106951]

thanks for financial refesher. I used to live frugally 10 years ago . So I can start a business. I finally managed to do that business and earning nice but then covid bankrupt it. So back to being employee again. but I am addicted to online shopping 😅 and traveling and eating out. I got tired of penny pinching. What is really needed is to increase income. dont deprive yourself on small things.

[@carlosidelone8064]

Thank you for sharing your story and your perspective on life. It's very interesting. I think, that getting to know yourself and your needs is a life-long task, and the more precise you become the more content you will be and will be less led astray by society's standards and envy of others.

[@claudiuvasadi]

100% agree with everything you said. PS: love the watch (on the left hand)!

[@ng2damon273]

It is a really good video, which feed my brain new knowledge, very appreciated of it

[@jaiminpurohit9968]

Agree whole heartedly. Invest in assets not liabilities and the biggest asset is yourself.

[@petanders1968]

Ethan, I enjoyed your video, you have the tone of voice that makes for easy listening, I'm going to listen to more of them when I'm out driving .

[@FEETLE]

its funny there are motivational, inspirational, and life coaching channels on this tube, with million subs and trillion views, however I specifically gravitate to your overall message. one of the mysteries of human nature I might not understand fully. Anyways I sincerely thank you very much for your candor, cheers

[@darrenmurphy913]

Genuinely useful advice.. the best answers start with the right questions

[@daniellilly_]

I really like your videos Ethan, great advice. I am glad to see you are still YouTubing in 2022.

[@kevinfestner6126]

I found the right channel, here. A different perspective is what you offer. Here's what I do, while I am climbing myself up working lousy jobs. I go to the bargain area of my supermarket, where meats, etc are marked down 50%. I like to eat well, so I taught myself how to cook well. With a small pork chop, I made pork normandie, for example. Cost under 4 bucks for the meal. I won't bore you with an incessant list, but you understand. I live way, way under my means. I save and invest the difference. OK, my first goal is to reach my FIRE number, I know to the dollar what that number is. It is a reachable goal.

[@EthanFromLondon]

Excellent 👍 you will succeed because that’s how I started

[@kevinfestner6126]

@@EthanFromLondon Not bored to death. I wanted to review this video. TY again.

[@jaiminpurohit9968]

Great video Ethan. Please do talk about your beautiful paintings.

[@TheBobster1969]

You should tell people about budgeting and planning you budget over the year.....even do a 5 budget year plan. How much you will under or overspend and where to put your savings into, gold, shares or pension etc.

[@amtradingfx1518]

I’m glad I stumbled upon your channel. Content is great … subscribed. Keep up the good work.

[@supercartribe]

Great advice Ethan. I found your channel because I was interested in the Rapide and wanted an owners perspective. Watched a few of your videos and a few days later I have watched your entire Aston Martin playlist! I’ve really enjoyed your views and perspective. The Rapide is definitely on the cards, but with other commitments probably in the new year rather than this year. Still it was great learning about ownership to help me decide. You mentioned in one of your videos that you were interested in meeting car people in London. We recently started our own show but paused it until June. But maybe we can do something together. At worse I’ll hold the camera for you drive past! All the best. Andy.

[@EthanFromLondon]

Sure sounds good keep me posted

[@zackrazak4366]

Should see this video first! Thank you and very useful to me.

[@doogdonald6684]

I had a few beers now and man you now what's going on i had a late start in life too. Is good therapy for my seeing you.

[@brynleytalbot778]

Someone at work told me you’ll never earn enough. I never understood it. But in time it’s made sense as you watch others increase their lifestyles in tandem with their earnings making it a zero sum game. It’s designed, by corporate hierarchies, to make others want to join in. But the price is losing one’s freedom. As you rise you’re expected to emulate your peers and only socialise within that group. You’re lost to the company. The best illustration of this was George Osborne’s promotion of self employment. The Chancellors thinking was that those capable of unlimited earnings would work harder creating greater tax revenues. The opposite happened. With no one to impress in a workplace they worked less and has greater time to themselves. It’s not all about money. But it sure helps!

[@peterADL]

Thank you for the video. You have quite a few powerful thoughts. Your channel grows on me.

[@DeBoerVan]

Ethan you are a great person, thank you for making all of the videos. Wise words.

[@GarfieldZr]

Came for Ferrari, stayed for financial advice :)

[@andikrauthofen3720]

a real eye opener. Thank you!

[@barrycoveney]

Late to the video Ethan but very interesting. Do you have an opinion on nature vs nurture, it sounds like you were instilled with a good work ethic from a young age and that has stood to you more than anything else.

[@CHARDCODM]

Thank you Ethan for this wake up call!

[@leeklass3907]

Hi Ethan, I hear what you say and your spot on. I'm working improving on myself I have a mentor at work to help me applying for promotions and shaddowing to get the correct experiences to make myself a better candidate. The atitiude to people and money I find shocking becasue the entitilement people to have the latest mobile phone etc. When I told one of my friends about how I managed to get a better telephone and internet package for my home than if I had done nothing and stayed on on the previous package bacause I called the proiveder and asked for a better deal he was shocked and said so it's like insuance companies where you need to shop around before the renewal date . A colleague was telling me about his nephews atitude towards money and they don't have the work ethic to stick at job because their family give them money.

[@RapidFlow_Shop]

Many gems here thank you for sharing!

[@SuperAnatolli]

"You're gonna be staying in bed for a long time..." Priceless!

[@Mindbodyamit]

Tough times make hard men 💪🏼 Long live Ethan. Sending good energies your way ✨✨

[@londresderryaer7203]

Love the lampshades, Ethan. Where did you purchase them from, I wonder?

[@EthanFromLondon]

India Jane

[@londresderryaer7203]

Thank you, Ethan. You've saved me a wander through London looking for similar. The local B&Q shades were not quite what I was looking 4.

[@TheBobster1969]

Yes it depends on people's final ambitions and targets. I have to keep resetting my targets or goals once I achieved the previous ones, or else I will have no new ambition.

[@CanalOtro]

Can you do a tour of the house and especially the decor/artwork?

[@mgdrivesGRY]

What comes after the basics? looking forward to it. I see so many similarities...

[@AmritSandhu]

This video is gold. Full of wisdom and great advise. Thank you for sharing 🙏

[@attila4833]

Thank you for your motivating video.

[@ayoubmalla843]

Wauw. My eyes and mined opend up so much after this video. I believe that you are a very intelligent Man. But I have a question for you. I am also a car type of guy and I would like to buy a porche 911 turbo s one day. And most likely a newer version of it. But when would you say that you would be able to afford that item that you have been saving up for. Because you might be able to buy the car but on top of that you need to be able to run the car. What is your advice on this ? Would love to hear your opinion

[@MetroVancouverASMRGuy]

It’s what I’ve noticed with people who grew up less fortunate, very smart financially and smart with money… Me as well.

[@armien6277]

Jeezz, this is gold! Thanks Ethan!

[@mikem9095]

Ethan, nice sincere video. Thank You:)

[@coolstorybro9946]

Thanks for sharing your life advice in a extremelly clear and polite way. Keep going. :)

[@apstokito]

Love it.. so true thank you

[@Gianluca_B]

Very good film - I will show it to my son

[@xynostasos9022]

While what you say makes sense for some people, it just can't apply to everyone living in different places of the world today. You being born in the UK was immeasurable luck, even if you claim you were "unlucky" in some aspects. Also you didn't mention how education plays a big part (and don't forget that education is also the way of thinking you receiver when being brought up by your parents). Still, kudos to you for taking the time to make this video and present your point of view.

[@EthanFromLondon]

I am afraid you made so many assumptions about me which are wrong. But by doing that you gave yourself all the reasons that will hold you back in your life

[@xynostasos9022]

@@EthanFromLondon I didn't write this for myself Ethan. I have my own goals and I'm working towards them. I'm currently a PhD candidate and also work as a researcher in Greece's best CS research unit. This didn't came without hard work. But I want to tell you that I consider myself lucky that my parents didn't leave me debt but instead they supported me and allowed me to focus on my goals rather than focus on survival. I want to tell you that there are a lot of 14-15 year old boys in Greece that have to work as waiters or in the fields because their parents can't bring enough food on the table. Do you now see my point?

[@EthanFromLondon]

@@xynostasos9022 All those boys can change their life if they want. I have been doing it all by myself all my life. So I don't agree with luck! The harder I work the luckier I get.

[@xxkissmeketutxx]

@@xynostasos9022 I understand your feeling. If a person focuses on their setbacks, what will happen? And if a person focuses on solutions, what will happen? I have a feeling you will realise life satisfaction.

[@kandoit12]

It’s the second video of yours I watched and you do a great job of laying it out nicely without mincing words… if I ever did videos like these I will pretty much say exactly the same … nice to know there are like minded people out there trying to make a difference in their own way… won’t be subscribing as too busy to get distracted with notifications and wasting time on more videos :-) but would love to meet you sometime in future .. hope our paths cross and we can grab a beer (0% alcohol) or coffee

[@chavale2]

You will need to invent or create something different or no one has done; that will make your success fast and enjoyable. I have made it my goal and it did happen: now if I want 10K I will make it by tomorrow evening. Cheers

[@MeFixingEverything]

Mr.Bulgaria will always save the day.

[@tsaleksiev]

Glad to hear your good word about the Bulgarian guy, me being a Bulgarian

[@НеЗнам-в4г]

I'm Bulgarian and makes me feel good you were satisfied with my compatriots, though most of repair service men in Bulgaria act like the guy who doesn't get out of bed for less than x amount of money

[@iceman7207]

Spot on Ethan, just wish I had seen this thirty years ago but it is never too late, right?

[@InsideTheJoshMind]

Absolutely dead on from the beginning til end.

[@yerrrboy100]

I absolutely love this man, very interesting

[@itspart]

Very good advice 👌 thank you... An old English saying! Look after the penny's and the pounds will look after them selves 🙏

[@chavale2]

Look after the penny is the very old advice; probably 70 years ago said by my mother. Now you need to explore/create/invent to make it fast and big

[@StanleyKowalski.]

I been thru similar path and i agree every word. Subbed

[@applechili2848]

Good motivational video. 👍🏾& subscribed; when is the next?

[@lazysmurf7168]

Do you have a painting of yourself sitting on the couch on the wall?

[@EthanFromLondon]

Yes

[@adrianvega9946]

If you decide to have a better house and better car, you also made you part of the job into a better world. No need to change the whole world, everyone needs to do its part of the job.

[@paulcesargonzalez3331]

You make good content just keep up the good work bro. I really appreciate all the solid advice.

[@TheBobster1969]

Yes must be a slope to let water drain away, outside. My dad was a policeman, ww2 royal navy gunner, marchant seaman, and house builder he taught me all sorts of stuff about houses. My friend calls me his housing consultant when he has a house issue....haha.