How I Retired at 30 Years Old (with a Day Job)

[@ASXInvestor]

Even with 100K+ subs, this still may be one of the most underrated channels out there! So many knowledge gems 💎

[@noahkagan]

Appreciate that ASX. Love y’all and enjoy seeing your success.

[@arunpc1711]

Can’t agree more. It’s so rich in content that I have to pause and rewind to water it down.

[@VASIGTravelingLifeinLondon]

Totally, he’s such an inspiration to me❤️

[@themagicofmoney]

Agreed entirely.

[@BboyQuang]

I love that: "finding work you never want to retire from"

[@noahkagan]

PREACH

[@gregsgrowth530]

Agreed

[@odindarian9765]

InstaBlaster...

[@peter.nguyen]

This exactly - not seeing as work but seeing it as just an activity of living your life that you want to do

[@nicolasgirard2808]

Yeah but only a small group of people can live that lifestyle. Society falls apart without the majority of people doing the boring, dirty, unfulfilling work that is necessary.

[@workfromhomebuddy3683]

I'm 26, turning 27 this April, and currently living with my grandparents(my mom is a single parent but she married 4 years ago). I want to work as a farmer but here in the Philippines, being a farmer sucks because our government doesn't give a crap about farmers. Now, I'm currently studying to become a front-end developer and a video editor because my mom is doing some KZbin videos about cooking and vlogging some stuff and I want to help her with that. I want to be able to work from home by being a farmer and helping my mom do the things that she likes doing.

[@Campos2011]

Good luck on your journey, I hope you both are successful. Do what brings you joy and helps provide a roof over your head.

[@workfromhomebuddy3683]

@@Campos2011, thank you and God bless to you.

[@theleague4217]

Wish you the best bro

[@Iamtrejack]

That's great man, keep going.

[@agrisreppo9001]

You are doing great! :)

[@POSITIVEMILLIONAIRE]

I don't know who Needs to Hear This but " Greatness is often built when no one is watching ". So don't give up and keep going

[@FrugalFam1]

Watching this now as a 30-year-old intern making minimum wage 😅😭

[@noahkagan]

You can start today!

[@NickHazletonMusic]

I started as an entrepreneur at 33. Best decision ever! If it’s possible, why isn’t it possible for you ?

[@sagatuppercut2960]

Hang in there, buddy.

[@DataProfessor]

Inspirational video Noah! Tons of practical advice. I’m also 39, still far from retiring early. 2:32 Hey, I’m based in Thailand.

[@noahkagan]

Looking good professor. Hope to run into you in Thailand one day.

[@DataProfessor]

@@noahkagan Looking forward to that!

[@estebangodoy773]

@@DataProfessor dude..I've subscribed to your channel!! Its awesome :)

[@DataProfessor]

@@estebangodoy773 Hey thanks, you rock! “Yo dog”

[@estebangodoy773]

@@DataProfessor You bet brother !!

[@TheRetirementality]

This is why I'm changing the name of the FIRE movement to Financial Independence Recreational Employment. No one really retires at 30. I live on a Caribbean Island and even I don't just want to sit on a beach all day. You should interview me about it 🤑😛

[@noahkagan]

AMEN Brudda.

[@Catholic-Redpilled-Spaniard]

Hey, Noah, 20 year-old engineering student here. Discovered your channel through your conversation with Richard Bald Bearded Cooper and couldn´t be happier to be watching your content. Thank you for all the information you give. It is much appreciated. God bless you

[@benbreslin3104]

Launching my 5th side hustle/business in a few weeks after four failed past attempts. Videos like this inspire me to never give up! We increase our luck each time we try.

[@remingtonmallery]

I want to work in the movie industry. This year I’m starting a KZbin channel to free up my time. You have been doing incredibly helpful!

[@Bertadualsport]

you do it yet

[@knockingknocking9790]

I‘m so grateful for you videos and finding them!🙏🏼

[@noahkagan]

Glad we foudn you.

[@leadwithjim]

My wife and I want to have the ability to give to churches, fund orphanages, start schools, help free kids from sex slavery, and help people. My wife is diagnosed with multi mental illnesses and we been together for 20 years with 2 children. I am the only one who works. So, I work a job and have a few side hustles that aren't going anywhere. I Have been working so hard to build a life of freedom (which hasn't taken off) that I am struggling to enjoy the life I have. But I am determined to see this through! Thank you for the video!

[@RogerBarraud]

Sounds to me like you should be eligible for churches to give you $, not vice versa...

[@leadwithjim]

@@RogerBarraud I an entrepreneur at heart. Even though we have had several major setbacks I won't let those keep me down or stop me from changing this all around :)

[@thedappercook]

You don't want to be giving churches money. They make enough money tax free as it is. The other items are inspiring though.

[@Aapijustice]

👏 love the eagerness to almost shake people into changing their outdated beliefs! One thing that I don’t think I’ve heard you talk about a lot (personally doesn’t ring to memory- sorry if you have mentioned it a lot) is skill building. Being an entrepreneur or successfully self employed (even as a dancer/former interpreter, yours truly) requires stacking several different skills -budgeting/financial literacy -time management -sitting with ones deficiencies and doing something about it -***the actual skill you want to get paid for*** -openness to being very wrong and receiving constructive criticism -openness to meet people and ability to detect who’s for your growth and who isn’t -courage and confidence to be new at something -courage and confidence to problem solve problem after problem -ability to see a solution or know it’s somewhere in your mind or in the mind of someone in your community I feel a lot of people are wanting to get paid without having a skill stack like this... @Silicon Valley Girl talks a lot about this on her KZbin and her 1+ million subscribers. Could be cool to hear your thoughts on skill and skill building! I’m curious what you’d have to say and would watch it :) cheers

[@itsjoseluis]

I’m taking this to heart. I’m starting my KZbin channel and documenting my journey in entrepreneurship and personal finance. Planting this seed early!

[@brothersvanhees]

I'm not interested in retiring young, what I want is the freedom to do what I enjoy every day. For me, that's building my digital agency!

[@noahkagan]

Amen.

[@ibraheemkhan7134]

Same! Two months late but I’m super young (pre 18) and I’ve already found what I want to do for the rest of my life, running a digital marketing agency! Landed my first client the other day (took me 12 months and it’s only a free service fee but I need it for experience and it’s a % ROAS deal)

[@WillsThoughts]

Watched it all. I agree and love your philisophy here. The one point of feedback is The title can be overpromising. I followed most, if not all of these tips, but maybe I’m just not a good entrepreneur and I can’t get any of my side hustles to takeoff after five to six years and ten on youtube. I think a more realistic route for me is to live below my means and choose a job I love and try to grow my salary, while seeking remote opportunities that allow for travel. I think a lot of social media hypes Tim Ferriss and all the success stories like ali but there’s a survivorship bias there. Not all of us are great entrepreneurs or great on KZbin. I’ve put out over 1500 KZbin videos and started many hustles, but I still suck at it. I’m trying to improve. I haven’t given up. I’m patient. But I think the lesson is that sometimes the employee route may be a more viable one that still allows you to find your passion. Not saying that is easy either. It’s tough to find work you’re passionate about that pays well for many normal citizens. They often have to choose one or the other to compromise. But it’s a struggle worth overtaking

[@cake8211]

Same story here, but it's a story that doesn't sell products or get clicks. All of the great marketers are liars, heavy embellishment is what it takes to succeed.

[@emmaphilo4049]

Different things fit different people. I think the employee route works for some and not for others. Ultimately it depends on each individual

[@RDA8191]

Sometimes having your back against a wall can be a good thing. I worked as an employee for 20 years, always made decent money (85-90k), and I ended up getting arrested and facing some serious charges. Charges were dropped but the employer wasn't interested in waiting around to find out, they bounced me. So now I was in my late 30s with a family to support, lost my job, no college degree, and experience in one specific field that would never hire me again with felony charges. I was completely screwed. I had no idea how to start or run a business and no skills outside my very narrow experience. Thankfully I had some money in the bank. I took several courses online, studied for months, and threw my money at my business idea. The business did 2.5 million the first year and now I'm making more money than I ever thought possible

[@pecosbill7607]

Hey man, is there anyway I can contact you about your situation? Im currently in the same boat as you described (Not opened business yet), and trying to get advice from anyone whose been in a similar situation. I hope your business is still killing it though!

[@heidibriones]

Excellent content Noah! It feels like an updated summary of 4HWW for 2021. Much needed and well done.

[@noahkagan]

Hell yea Heidi. I’m glad you enjoyed =)

[@jake_steele]

This is one of the best videos you’ve made man. Really enjoyed it

[@noahkagan]

Much love Jake. Means a lot.

[@carl_busch]

This was way better advice than 98% of what is out there.

[@JamesODonnell]

I love meeting with people and helping people to step out of their comfort zones. That's what I am trying to build. A business that allows me to lean into what I love to do and support my family. 😎

[@leife2858]

Noah, followed your podcast all the way from China, now I’m back stateside in Ohio. I’m almost 30 and still haven’t gotten this doing what you love thing down.

[@major5maximus]

I think the videos where you talk from your OWN experience and lessons are way more powerful than all the other crap. The ones chasing the tail of celebrities.

[@noahkagan]

Appreciate the feedback.

[@KyleRutledge]

Really found this video motivational. Should have watched this first instead of browsing other nonsense for 30 minutes. Thanks!

[@frankdudefrank]

the term "mental tax" might be the best phrase for what you are referring to. I was just explaining the concept to someone yesterday and it took me minutes to explain the idea. Mental tax is a perfect short hand.

[@M4tt925]

Dropping bombs as always, love these kinds of videos, Noah. 25 now and aiming for retirement at 30 as well! Wife and I are building up our cash flowing rental portfolio as well as other more passive income streams to supplement our passion project businesses that we want to do til we die. Your videos definitely keep the fire lit and get the wheels turning, thanks man.

[@noahkagan]

Hell yea matt.

[@SasKP]

Man, I love how fast you talk

[@handorling]

This is exactly what I'm doing. I'm hovering about the 1k a month mark, but hoping to get to 3k in the next year. Great video Noah!

[@noahkagan]

Hell yea Hannah. Make it happen :)

[@handorling]

@@noahkagan Thanks Noah! Me taking action was actually inspired from your buddy Tynan. I saved up a years runway of expenses, from my 9-5, then quit my job, now I've gone all in to make an income on my terms :)

[@kolacao8134]

Nice. With side hustles?

[@noldi123]

I did some freelance writing in the past and got paid for it, but I stopped doing it after starting my full time corporate job. Finding cool work, and finding cool people to do it with sounds like the right way to go :)

[@ElliottPrendy]

You look younger at 39 than in your 20s. You're aging backwards Noah. Handsome bloke

[@ShaunVictor2507]

Such great advice. Real, actionable advice. Thank you. I'm slowly building towards this end goal. 41 this year so 50 is my goal 😁

[@mattbarantv]

Noah i love what you are doing with your videos lately. Please keep these up.

[@noahkagan]

Will do Matt. You keep kicking A**.

[@david-phillipdirks9043]

Just stumbled upon you channel - great insight and energy! I am 22 and on my path to creating the future I'll be proud of - thanks for the tips!!

[@rodrigofernandes8068]

Hi, just met your channel today and already have seen almost all of your videos, great humbleness, content and tips! Thanks for your work Noah ;)

[@LostandLore]

This is so inspirational Noah! Amazing!

[@noahkagan]

Hell yea Trevor.

[@MattRossOfficial]

This video is an absolute gem Noah ✨ Thank you so much to yourself & your team for making it, my deepest gratitude!

[@teamwpventure]

This video is spot on Noah.

[@marcofamaonline]

You deserve 1.000.000 subs Noah 💪🏻

[@bduenyas1]

Great video Noah. Loved that you walked through various different life scenarios (young and single, married with kids ect.) Being a dad of 3 and having a ton of responsibilities, it really helped to put things into perspective.

[@patdavidmusic]

I had to put the speed to 0.75

[@sjatkins]

I really like his speed of speaking and usually crank slower speakers up to this level. To each their own.

[@RogerBarraud]

Real Men set it to 3x ;-)

[@milkncookie]

YoumustnothaveADD!! Speedneedmoarspeed!! 2xOrgohome!!

[@ABCDEFGHI827]

Yeah. Why is he talking so fast?

[@OMG-ys6ef]

Exactly what I am doing. Thx for for putting the business journey into clear verbal communication! 👍

[@MarkCranerium]

This was solid. It reminded me of the book "Your Money or Your Life"

[@zachsodano]

Hey bro i just turned 24 and this was a really good video thanks for your time and content Noah

[@xan8123]

this is actually really good advice thank you

[@EnglishLearnersHere]

Shared this wonderful video in my FB wall and chatgroups so more people would benefit from it.

[@brendenl]

yup this is the guy. this is the guy im going to choose to be my mentor.

[@thecravechannel]

The Fashion and clothing comment was absolutely on point! I have worked with many high net worth people who look like site labourers or civil servants, spend time and money on what's important... that's why I dress like a tramp ;-p

[@Candide1776]

I'm turning 43 later this year, and I am definitely interested in how I can retire by 30. Saving this one to watch later!

[@J972M]

Lol 😂😂 I'll be 30 in August! Definitely taking notes

[@SamMartinPeakPerformance]

Becoming your own boss is so key because you no longer have to play the expected game of flexing. I know guys and gals in investment banking and law who make bank but live pay check to pay check.

[@skeeterchiggins]

Best lesson I got from this "You control the dial"

[@noahkagan]

Amen Randal.

[@markscott5257]

43 years old... Heart Attack survivor and open heart surgery in 2020, I am searching ways to take back my time. I am taking stock of my experiences and knowledge. I would do almost anything now to not work 9-5 and follow my passion to help people and make videos. I know how valuable time is now, after all, I am alive when I could be 6 feet under and would have died doing stuff for a company and too tired to follow my heart

[@itsajaysharma]

Brilliant breakdown! TONS of practical advice. Keep it up, Noah! And shoutout to jeremy! Loving the edits!

[@wealthautomations]

Currently 28 with a few businesses that I’m working on that I hope will scale and allow me to “retire” at 35 🙏🏾

[@garethwilliams3048]

35 is so young , how would you spend your time without said working?

[@BHancock9598]

Great video Noah!! Very inspiring!

[@noahkagan]

Glad Brandon. Let’s go get it.

[@KiaOrion]

so dope Noah. there's so much in this video that resonates with me, i feel like we have a lot of parallels in our adventures. except that i haven't hit Argentina yet, but i'm coming for it!

[@PierceJPeterson]

Nice video man I really enjoyed hearing about your personal experiences

[@michaelh9046]

This video deserves way more views

[@joelareiff]

One of your best videos ever. Thanks for putting out such great content.

[@vaexperience]

#goals I'm doing exactly that - monthly rate and trying to build up multiple income streams to cover that. Then easy shift!

[@noahkagan]

Hell yea man. Keep going.

[@NirZavaro]

Good for you my friend. love the amount of work u guys put into these vids and podcast

[@noahkagan]

Appreciate you Nir. Cool name.

[@NirZavaro]

@@noahkagan cheers mate. Means harvested field in Hebrew

[@LisaSabala]

This is actually true. It's kinda fulfilling to actually had that Time Freedom for yourself. Thank you for this, Noah!

[@tarekradouane2116]

Thank you for posting.

[@successwithstacee9290]

Even though I'm over 30 I clicked because I love your videos. I have a regular job I love but if I want I can retire in a year.

[@noahkagan]

Awesome Stacee. You look 25!

[@successwithstacee9290]

@@noahkagan part of your success must be your charm

[@abhisheksamuel1430]

This is great Noah! Thank you

[@alicea5]

I don’t care about being a millionaire. I don’t wanna buy a Tesla. I actually don’t want to retire. I just want to wake up everyday knowing I am going to my studio to work on something I love doing, I have a support group there, and I have a steady income. But right now, I am working the 9-5 jobs and have apparently no skills or motivation to start learning anything. I feel like a shit mess and I just feel tired. I did what I didn’t want to do for the last 10 years. Got a degree I didn’t care for. But I can’t just up and go or quit my job. I have a family that I am too worry about to just leave. I feel I am dying everyday going to work but I can’t see outside the tunnel.

[@AfzalHussein]

Solid vid as usual!

[@jmeah16]

As a person from a sales background i would love to share my input. Please slow down. I had to slow down the video. Other than that I really enjoyed the value you brought to this video and wanted to say, thank you!

[@Michaelshay1979]

Going to keep building the life I don't need a vacation from.

[@avelinileva]

Great advices. Thank you!

[@recycle_your_money]

I want to be an actor. But cant do it because I have a family. I’m 43 now. So I work in IT now as level 2 service desk. But I’m trading stock options on the side, run a small martial arts club and deliver hot food in spare time. All in a bid to built the portfolio to get to a point where I could quit. Working round the clock to achieve this freedom as I’m not in my 20s anymore.

[@AdventuresInReach]

Difficult to weigh it out. I'm 38, live below my means in a yurt, and started my KZbin channel a year ago. I certainly don't make enough yet to quit my day job, which is draining, low pay, but great PTO. I have an opportunity to take another job with higher pay but way less PTO. We save a lot but not enough for 25x our annual need yet.

[@jaspercoolyt]

You deserve more subs, great content!

[@noahkagan]

Slow and steady

[@bgnaruto11]

I'm trying to create a venture studio that creates businesses that help the most marginalized members of our society. Think of a fintech that works with people who are on benefits, or software that helps shelters or foster care agencies be more efficient.

[@MarketingHarry]

Who wouldn't want to be retired in their 30s? You are killing it, Noah. Working to do what you have done. I have couple of more years to reach my goals. 💯👍

[@noahkagan]

Hell yea man. Looking forward to you reaching it.

[@estebangodoy773]

Inspiring bro 💎💎

[@CzvSale]

I agree

[@noahkagan]

Thanks EG. Love seeing you here.

[@estebangodoy773]

@@noahkagan Always a pleasure to be here ( and listening to the podcast)...so worth the time and attention 🙏

[@danieli708]

Well my friend, you just got yourself a subscriber. Time to succeed in life after chasing my tail

[@cxa011500]

41 still living with my mom. Doing a job I hate. 30k in debt from helping people out and bad decisions. Still trying to figure out what I can do to live the life I want to live. I spent way too long getting a BA degree in general studies that hasn't really been useful for anything, and unfortunately I don't think I have any particular skills or interests that I can turn into a podcast or KZbin channel. I don't need much to live on for myself, but I want to make at least a million so that I can do things like easily afford to buy my mother a new home, afford physical therapy for my sister who had a stroke, travel with my family and maybe create a place for my entire family to live.

[@liizzset]

Firstly, listen to the video. The information is good. Secondly. You can do it man. Don't be too hard on yourself. It takes time to build. You can write down onto a paper what you like to do. Like hobby. Or things you did as a child. Then look through those things. And not all podcast have to be about finance. Or technology or some other popular thing. Like they can just be for example about fishing. Or drawing. Or just why you collect buttons. Or why you hike. Everyone have something interesting to talk about. And share. You might not get the results immediately when you start. But at least it is a start. Just started a podcast about my opinion on movies. I know that it is popular topic but still not much traction on my end. Just to see if anyone have the same opinions. Not much of an audience. Maybe like three people listened to one. Well, according to my anayltics If you don't want to go that route. Then maybe volunteer? Like a food drive? I too did something like a BA degree. And not really sure if it is. But even the skills from the BA can be useful. Maybe sit in a park and reflect. This is my opinion though. Don't want to sound like a good idea person who telling others what to do. Just my honest opinion from a person on the net.

[@LuLu-ud4ye]

Thank you for this video, very much appreciate it. Don't stop dreaming, one day it will become reality!

[@innercharm909]

Inspiring Greatings from Egypt 🌹

[@theresabell2492]

I love your energy what you are saying makes so much sense. Thank you

[@arkasarkar3901]

Great stuff ,Noah 🙏

[@EricGReid]

Love. The idea now tell him how to do it as a dad of two (12yr and 11yr) I want to break the cycle of 9-5 and lost freedom

[@VishalSrivastavatrainedge]

This is one of your best video Noah! It has clarity, it's enjoyable and has advice one can act on. Btw, how is the meat jerky business doing?

[@noahkagan]

Thanks Vishal. means a lot. Sumo Jerky I think is doing well, sold it years ago.

[@farazsworkshop]

" and I just starting buying cloths recently " the best

[@martinmi5]

I was finally able to retire by age 40. I haven't really bought anything fancy yet other than a $14,000 Rolex and I am still living relatively simple but happier than I have ever been in my life not having to go to a crappy near minimum wage job ever again.

[@MarketingProf.]

Love the rule of 100 for being successful in anything! Eat, sleep, grind, repeat (do more of what works!) Learned from 1 of your interviews🙏 both active and passive income streams are just as important! At least 25% should be invested in the most valuable brands in humanity.

[@Annasahmad]

yes, I love and happy IKIGAI!

[@dvglantin]

Noah Kagan is seriously underrated! He deserves a million subs at least. Love this vid!

[@softwareengineer9435]

That dying thing is so funny lol

[@CosmonautCoding]

Awesome video! Hearing about the journey is inspiring and motivating!

[@lovethlucas2134]

Hi

[@jasonbollman]

Great actionable info.....listen up folks!

[@noahkagan]

Appreciate you Jason 😺

[@ot_andy]

Great video. Thanks Noah!

[@Rich_In_RealEstate]

Awesome video Noah

[@noahkagan]

Thanks Rich :)

[@nocarbsnation]

I want FREEDOM and to provide a better life for my family (and more beach time)! I am way older than 30 though (49).

[@jisanson]

Awesome video!

[@peter.nguyen]

Brilliant video and ideas to get people started! I'm currently growing my channel and growing my video skills! Thanks Noah!

[@CoachellaAngel]

I have everything I need to be retired by 30 and go full time on KZbin and do the things I want to do 🚀👽

[@SeanOliver]

Video looking crispy!

[@paulbakker5644]

Great video, all the best

[@VASIGTravelingLifeinLondon]

Me at the age of 25: when can I retire as well😅😅 hoping that KZbin works for me ASAP

[@noahkagan]

Prolly not ASAP but it will in time