I Don’t Need to Get Rich, I Just Want to Be Financially Free!

The less you need, the richer you are. Detach from the prison of consumerism and realize that you have always been free, you just needed to turn the key.

[@ridgerunner9072]

Get a nestegg goin then ride the wave

[@dinoXAs2]

yes and the same time you are "richer" because you need less to live

[@Patron1899]

The formula for a better and happier life.

[@Nekoyarou7766]

No car, 3 day a week job/6hours a day, very low income but I'm free, no wife/children, I just like being lazy all day and content with it

[@SaoLaoatusa]

Oh wow. I am sure you don't own the house. Do you have the plan for future? What are you going to do when you get really sick?

[@bigchief2331]

Living the dream. Similar to me. I need a car though, I hate being stuck at home and public transport is no fun (and not cheap).

[@TimothyWard]

I’m glad you have found your contentment in life!

[@Jack-zv6ht]

How you gonna retire? I'd rather work hard now than have to work when I'm old.

[@jestrada614]

I inspire you to live/find your legacy. I found it in Bitcoin. I feel free in the sense that I can say Yes when I want to say yes and No when I want to say no. I finally feel like building a family, love, relationships, and my health are most important

[@reach4thestars67]

Tell your money where to go, instead of wondering where it went. That is a budget.

[@marcedwards2464]

no financial discipline

[@mildred3378]

I agree with you 100%. I don't have any need to be rich and I'm happy being financially free. My mental, emotional and physical health is more important than any amount of money.

[@joannapatterson4625]

100 percent. Live below your means and continue learning.

[@aaronrich9340]

I earned financial freedom at 35. Was living on the streets drug addict 13 years ago. Started in real estate bought some cheap raw land and camped out for some years on it while building bought a couple more by saving money and started building homes on them with cash and hard work slowly. Now own four homes three are rentals and one I live in off grid on five acres beautiful 3k sq ft house. And my rentals are in the greater Seattle area.

[@The.Harsh.Truths]

Dude, you are so likable. It’s great to see you out enjoying nature like humans were meant to do. It’s in our bones to enjoy those things. We were hunter gatherers for millions of years and we only started working in cubicles with fluorescent lights in the last century.

[@melvano4014]

Amen! At age 50, I turned down a $200 an hour job. Sometimes it is more important to know when enough is enough.

[@bigchief2331]

31. Live with parents. Work with father mowing lawns a few days a week. In winter work gets slow and I wouldn't mind finding something online if I could, but AI is impacting so many jobs now. As long as I can run my car and have plenty of free time to go hiking, running, exploring I am happy. I spend very little money.. really only car expenses and ingredients as I love to cook. I absolutely resent the idea of a 9 to 5. Just want a peaceful life and to keep learning and growing.

[@Topg1]

I’m 37 and I live with my parents too. Multigenerational living is how we fight against the extreme capitalist system that perpetuates poverty.

[@julesjma]

@@Topg1 Many cultures all live together and in Western Society, it is about GETTING AND BUYING.

[@jrtaylor2288]

Hey Tim, I'm getting ready to hit the road again, car& tent camping. Money don't buy happiness, just bare necessities. Take care my friend.

[@SLOC1992]

i love having money sorry

[@golfdrugz]

Give me some tips and pointers

[@shiptj01]

@@SLOC1992 That's not what he said.

[@SLOC1992]

@@shiptj01 🤥

[@ridgerunner9072]

Where ya goin? I am hitting the road in September, psyched, workin on my gear now!!!!

[@osmaks1518]

The ability to make money makes you financially free, not just money by itself. If you combine the ability to make money with low cost/frugal living, you got a winning ticket!

[@TimothyWard]

I’m going to start talking about alternatives ways to make money and increase income to fast track financial freedom 👍🏾

[@wakeupwithkt]

Once you realize its the ego/mind wanting all the material stuff, you’ll stop putting money in other peoples pockets and keeping it for yourself, I’m talking about all the unnecessary stuff of course. I agree that when you’re broke is when you will get a crash course in money management and pay yourself first. I know you don’t talk spirituality, but many of us “wakeup” this way. It all came to me later in life. You are giving a great service. 👏

[@LifeAs_Kiki]

Your videos always come to me RIGHT ON TIME. ❤ This is what I’m going through right now. Learning more about finances while I’m at my lowest. Great video per usual!

[@Hdwumfuor1]

❤ love your content as well Kiki. You put me on to Tim! I hope everything works out for you

[@TimothyWard]

I’ve been loving how transparent you are about your finances Kiki. Most people only share during the good times. I’m excited to continue to follow your journey because I know you aren’t the type to be held down.

[@LifeAs_Kiki]

@@Hdwumfuor1 thank you so much ❤️

[@idarabassey7455]

Dude, don't claim the "broke" label..affirm your finances are getting better and better every day the more you learn

[@williamlewis3582]

I agree you have to have a abundance mindset.

[@TimothyWard]

My finances are getting better and better everyday 😁

[@SLOC1992]

@@TimothyWard tim travel to afrika

[@GRINDETHIKSMIXTAPESHOW]

@@TimothyWard yo Tim u are going to be the frugal millionaire next store lol

[@Holyorderofkeith_053]

@@TimothyWardur title “I JUIST WANT TO BE Financially FREE” tag is damaged u should edit ur video take that off bc Jesus dose not allow that in the Milky Way

[@DavidDavisDH]

So true, when I had my apartment after my breakup, I was really broke, I learned so much about budgeting and money. I left the apartment, the rent is way cheaper now, I learned about investing, this was about 2 years ago now and I'm at still it.

[@1Quamish]

My Dad said pay yourself first. Which to him meant investing it. Dollar cost averaging into investments over time. 20 years down the road and you have some serious coin.

[@TimothyWard]

I’m starting on that journey now!

[@ridgerunner9072]

​@@TimothyWardway to go Tim. A cushion is a positive thing mostly, I just stay hungry and humble and keep stackin

[@briant5135]

Best accounts/brokers to park cash in for investments?

[@briant5135]

Best accounts/brokers to park cash in for investments?

[@ridgerunner9072]

@@briant5135 I use E-Trade for futures/options, uphold for crypto, I sell puts for income, just look on KZbin: Selling Puts For Income

[@George1720]

Great advice, Tim. Investing is not a sprint. It's a marathon. It takes discipline and patience to financial freedom.

[@tombkk1322]

100% agree!

[@LiveInspired24.7]

The knowledge comes when you’re Ready for it. You’re learning now because you’re ready for the next level. Love the Nature ❤ That’s Riches

[@jessicadukharan]

Love that water view at the end! 😍❤ and I agree that it’s important to learn about finances and financial freedom despite our current money situation.

[@briantheriault4796]

Such a great video Tim - and I love how you referenced Daniel Suelo and Mark Boyle whom I learned so much from in embracing a minimalist life. I'm a GENxer and I have cut my expenses so much so that I only need to work 40hrs a month to live. My time is the MOST important thing in my life. I value it so much. 3hr morning coffees while reading. Absolutely stress free. Love your spirit Tim

[@terrybbq]

Love the scenery Tim, you're definitely living the real American dream....

[@gregmc1270]

Loive how you are helping everyone putting out the truth you put out! Thanks for all of us✌

[@TimothyWard]

Thank you so much for the support!

[@shiptj01]

I hear that, player. The system is constantly trying to find ways to take more money from us so that we will always have to have cash flow.

[@AlfansoPettyJr]

Abundant living!!!

[@Ellie-1776]

Tim, thank you for sharing more facts. You're 100% on point. You're never too old to learn anything and continue to learn how to be smarter about financials is important. Pay yourself first - put aside a certain amount of money to save each week, biweekly, monthly and be mindful about spending in general. A simple life is a happy life.

[@anniestacie]

8:35 I love how beautiful and human it is to have a favorite tree or tree stump. Your videos always delight in a myriad of ways Tim, thank you so much.

[@tomwestern4952]

So refreshing to see a nice chat amidst a stroll in nature. Thank you! It's so easy for me to lose my way with money. My head is saying, 'Be frugal and reduce your spending'. My habits say otherwise! Not all the time but it's amazing how quickly consumerism snowballs. Recently stumbled upon your videos and enjoying them.

[@Bwilla66]

Freedom, yes, that's why I love watching your vids

[@PaulProsperInvestments]

You definitely don't want to wait until you have money to understand how money works. If you have bad money habits and you end up with a lot of money, those same bad habits will apply and you'll be broke again. Great point to learn how it works so that when you get it, your dollars already know where to go to work for you.

[@hammersaw3135]

Plan your work and work your plan. I remember when I was growing up I thought my dad was rich, turns out he actually made less than mom, he was just better at planning his future. He will likely outlive me.

[@a.cooper7865]

I feel you, Timothy. Yeah, I'd rather be free than to be rich because being rich is not a blessing and neither is being famous.

[@mindlessdillan]

A stranger I met said I looked like a rich man. I laughed, and said "rich life" I don't need money unless I'm trying to do something cool!

[@SpicyGramCracker]

Beautiful ❤

[@Uncommony]

Finamcial freedom will eliviate and eliminate a lot of your stresses and worries. This should be one of our main responsibilities to do whatever we can to become financially free. Stay Uncommon!

[@Emily_CM]

Enjoy the topic. That’s surely a beautiful ending. I love watching that river. The stones, rocks and the water. Beautiful.

[@johnsnowwww]

Meditating by that river must be so intense

[@patrickrodriguez320]

Very Interesting topic for me. I've come out of the other side after saving and working hard for 4 yearsI find it hard to take financial risks now. When I was broke it was easy and stress free to have fun with the coins. When you have the coins, your afraid to lose the coins lol.

[@TimothyWard]

I’ve noticed that too lol. I think it’s a skill that has to be learned, how to have money saved and invested but not worry about losing it.

[@Tina.Lucille]

Broke folk here! 🖐I have a couple of plans in the works for the near future. I'm thinking of going carless. I grew up in B'klyn and we didn't need a car, in fact cars were a hindrance. I'm working on a plan to dig myself out of my financial hole/prison. I've done it before, I'll do it again. My plans also include to do some internationally travel in about 2 years. Plans. Plans. Plans. 😉😆😊👍

[@TimothyWard]

Good luck with all your plans!

[@amywamala]

Unfortunately, I was sick and my back went out! 😢 I had no PTO left at work ( Healthcare), so i had to put 2 months of rent on my credit card! I didn't want to, however if i wanted a place to live i had no choice!! I am trying to look for a work from home job so i am not on my feet all day!! 😢

[@TimothyWard]

Sorry to hear about your recent health troubles. I wish you a speedy recovery! And good luck on finding some WFH jobs.

[@Sandlewoodrose19]

Thank you for sharing your time and wisdom with others.

[@diamondfofana5257]

Blessings, Tim! This message was right on time! Thanks so much! Love the view, too!

[@rose4u111]

Well said, Tim! The road to financial freedom is paved with a common sense plan for every dollar we receive.🤔

[@mitzilouwho]

I always love and appreciate your words of wisdom, but today i have to thank you for sharing the scenery. Especially your water! 🥰

[@cindysegar1426]

I have one hospital bill I'm working on and then just my van to pay! Can't wait to be done!!!

[@TimothyWard]

Awesome!

[@macbirdy9723]

Van first, hospital can wait

[@cindysegar1426]

@macbirdy9723 the van is 18 grand to pay off, the hospital is 2,500. Lol the van is gonna be awhile.

[@Ascending-Transcending]

It is definitely intentional, the Feudal Overlords want everyone financially ignorant and in debt... their system depends upon it. Figuring out how to live without debt is a key step... it may mean not having a vehicle, not having children, not having a holiday... at the end of the day they are choices which one makes, so each one of us have a degree of personal responsibility in what we choose to do or not do.

[@RetireandGo]

Well said It is a tough time for so many The idea of getting financially stable is an achievement instead of getting rich :-)

[@MeatJuice.]

Love this new direction! If more people could see how small amounts of money put aside here and there can add up if you don’t mess with it, I think we’d all have a lot more peace of mind.

[@jeannepv9712]

Excellent mindset regarding finances. Looks like you’ve got the right ideas! 💡

[@Realisaiah4817]

Minimalist lifestyle 2024

[@FactsCountdown]

The less financial knowledge you have the more money you send to the top 1%.

[@TimothyWard]

Facts!

[@FactsCountdown]

@@TimothyWard what is your thoughts on antinatalism make a video on it.

[@PhillyDom]

I agree Champ

[@tombkk1322]

Spend your money on investments to buy your freedom. You are not depriving yourself buying your freedom!

[@TimothyWard]

100% agree!

[@petermuller4265]

I read about Mark and Daniel and that’s not really a life. Working all day is exhausting sometimes. Everything is such a game. Companies charge whatever they want. An ER visit earlier this year was 11500. I was there 4 hours for an eye infection.

[@FernandoO-n6e]

Kudos my friend. Good for you.

[@Keywellness]

Aweeesssoooome video Tim!!! Just what I needed to hear!

[@7SideWays]

Thank you for being a model of freedom💪

[@galemonifahmusic]

Awesome video Tim. Dave Ramsey 7 Baby Steps is excellent for those who need to get out of debt and start building wealth

[@Goodbusiness9]

Been watching your videos for a few months now, I love your content you pretty much have the key. Keep doing what you do brother

[@TimothyWard]

Thank you!

[@Goodbusiness9]

Selling my house in ATL to get out the rat race, and actually coming to Colorado to be closer to family and enjoy what I love with who loves me.

[@Starman-xc1hj]

Hey Timothy, I love your videos, I really look up to you as a motivator and inspirer😀, greetings from Australia. God bless you.

[@ShennaeT.L.Medley-ly9fu]

It's very beautiful there.I agree with your message.

[@BroJo420Cafe]

The more you have, the more you need to maintain. In many ways - Less is More.

[@gregmc1270]

timely! Really appreciate you, my man!

[@WTFCHUCK9920]

I needed to hear your message. Thank you 💪🏿

[@imanjones3807]

When I'm broke n finally get money I just want to go out... dinner out...movie...a new fragrance...🎉

[@Daboiieli]

Wassup OG I feel the exact same way as well

[@zabssoutherngirl2019]

"Where my broke folks at?" 🙋🏾‍♀️

[@TimothyWard]

😂😂

[@LoccNessMonster]

Preach!!! 🙌🏽

[@TC-cr2oy]

I own my mobile home, work three days a week and do what I want. I'm not rich, but I am free. :)

[@TimothyWard]

Sounds like the life!

[@K-zw1ei]

This is the way, I am striving to get to that point. Minimalism!

[@Nodestinationstrey]

Facts bro when you got money you too busy blowing it 😩💯

[@amylabelle6239]

Really good and helpful advice

[@Mazxlol]

These kind of videos are my favorite. Good advice, pretty nature, short videos! 😂

[@JoseLopez-lv9lf]

I would appreciate if u make a video on saving tips and how to get the most of every penny on the dollar thank u 🙏

[@balluna1453]

Smart man!, thank you!.

[@Julie-v7x]

So happy I found your channel!

[@TimothyWard]

Welcome to the channel/community!

[@deldaggett]

Great video Timothy thank you

[@TimothyWard]

You’re welcome!

[@malcolmwhite6204]

Hi, Timothy Ward, my name is Malcolm White, and I just wanted to say that I am such a big fan of your KZbin educational channel. The contents that you post about are so amazingly spot-on, and also, the value that you add to your video topics are absolutely incredible, and insightful, as well. Please keep continuing to do this brilliantly motivational channel up, and running, my good friend 💯👍👍!!! PS: Do you think that you can please do a video topic, and analysis, about why men should have street smarts in their own lives? If you don't mind?

[@TimothyWard]

Hello Malcolm, thanks for the kind words. I saw your comment a few days ago and I put your video topic on my list of upcoming videos. Stay blessed!

[@Likeminded4olks]

I’m good with just being able to put my bills on auto pay

[@christopherking4932]

Interesting video.

[@Vonvon88-y1t]

Checking in Tim ✨️

[@ggez4skp221]

Hey Tim, looking sharp dude, keep it up! Thanks for the great content! Could you share with us what is your average daily steps count? Cheers

[@TimothyWard]

I don’t count my steps. Never understood what the point of that was lol. I just walk. 🚶🏿‍♂️

[@FTYC2022]

Great video Tim!

[@testingspirits7446]

I’ve been retired for five years, and NO, you do not need millions of $$$ to retire! 🙌🏾

[@themonsterwithin4000]

You either have to live outside the system/ a less modernized life or be rich to be financially free.

[@TimothyWard]

I think you can earn a modest living and achieve financial freedom if you make the right money decisions over a decent amount of time. But you will have to make some sacrifices.

[@tracythompson1692]

subscribed

[@alviraneufville954]

A BEAUTIFUL VIDEO WITH BEAUTIFUL CONTENT!! I FEEL A SENSE OF FREEDOM AND PEACE AS I WATCH. I AM IN THE HEALTHCARE FIELD AND I TRY NOT TO ACCEPT PERMANENT CASES, BECAUSE GOD ALLOWS , I AM DETERMINED TO COMPLETE MY SECOND BOOK 📖 THIS YEAR. MY FIRST BOOK ( NOT SURE IF I AM ALLOWED TO SAY ITS NAME, SO I WON'T) WAS RELEASED IN 2023 AND I FEEL THE WRITING BUG TUGGING AT ME AGAIN. MY FIRST BOOK WAS COMPLETED WHILE I WAS UNEMPLOYED. NOW THAT I HAVE BEEN REHIRED ONE YEAR NOW I CAN'T SEEM TO FIND THE TIME TO WRITE. I ABSOLUTELY LOVE WRITING AND WOULD LOVE TO COMPLETE MY SECOND BOOK.:I WANT TO HAVE A BEST SELLER ON MY HANDS SO I CAN HAVE MY MONEY WORKING FOR ME WHILE I BE A BLESSING TO SOMEONE. GOD BLESS YOU TIM. GOD BLESS YOU TIM!!

[@amywamala]

Wow!! I am also in Healthcare and also working on my second book! I don't have much time to write either after work!! 😢😢😢 My goal for 2025 is to finish my book and do a book signing for my first one!! ❤❤❤ All the best in your writing!!❤

[@alviraneufville954]

@@amywamala Thank you,!! All the best with both as you plan your double Book Blessing, Launch and Signing.❤️❤️

[@tylergnosis2581]

Preach

[@cozmicsoull]

Broke & Bougie!✊🏾

[@aarondassow3942]

I'm paying it all off then traveling like you

[@TimothyWard]

Sounds like a plan!

[@aarondassow3942]

In the wise words of Jackie Chan, "Travel - your money will return, your time won't."

[@tracythompson1692]

you need to give every dollar a job, thats how ive heard it said

[@TimothyWard]

That’s a great way to look at it!

[@melodyn6419]

What camera and gimbal you use in this video?

[@TimothyWard]

I’m just using my IPhone on a selfie stick

[@Rugbymanager3]

There a good game called cash flow play online for free. In the game you can be a doctor will lots salary but because you have lots debts. It's harder to get out race race than someone who is poor.

[@peaceandquiet1983]

I save my change, roll my own coins and hide them like a little squirrel. It makes me feel hella rich. 😂😂😂 and I am 😂😂😂😂

[@KJ-pu8dw]

To be finanically free requires being rich.

[@TimothyWard]

Disagree. Not if you have very few bills.

[@tombkk1322]

Tim, are you following the FIRE movement or FI?

[@TimothyWard]

I’m definitely familiar with them but I wouldn’t say I ‘follow’ them.

[@InverselyComplicated-ve3ls]

I hope this is an act, being happy go lucky when you're approaching your 50's, with no thought of putting any money away for the future, is not the way to go.

[@TimothyWard]

You obviously didn’t watch the video 😂

[@DarneIITV]

Her tim can you do a video on your thoughts about being old and a nomad .

[@TR-vh1fi]

What do you say to those people who are always complaining that life is hard and they're struggling financially.... yet they have money for happy hours, Sunday brunch, Uber eats, DoorDash, etc.... smh

[@TimothyWard]

I don't say anything to them. It's their choice to blow their money and to complain about it. I spend my time associating with people who are trying to do better.

[@therichbuddha3277]

Where is this hike please Tim?

[@avratzz]

I just started watching your videos and learning about the seasonal work lifestyle and have to say it sounds pretty appealing. But I have to ask what's the norm with living arrangements? More often then not are you living with other people like roomies or by yourself with employee housing? Or do you find your own place to stay temporarily? Just asking cause I hate living with other people lol

[@TimothyWard]

I’d say at 85% or so of seasonal properties you will be sharing a room with a roommate. But there are a few that offer single occupancy housing. And there are a few that offer no housing and you have to find your own place to stay nearby.

[@avratzz]

@@TimothyWard gotcha thanks for the info

[@Blindswordsman1994]

How many jobs have you had Tim?

[@jaredvaughan1665]

This guy is an INTP