Is the 'DO NOTHING' Movement the Answer to the 9 to 5 Grind?

[@SoldierforGod]

No one has ever said “I wish that I worked more” on their deathbed.

[@TimothyWard]

Facts!!!

[@seanm7539]

Bigg facts

[@locolalo1364]

Speak for yourself. My great grandfather said it to my father, my father said it to me last week. Now I'll say it to my children. A life well lived is a life well worked.

[@GrandSolarEclipse]

When will you rest ,the ycle doesn't end. At one point your kids may decide to not work and just chill and enjoy the enheritance you will be leaving behind. ​@@locolalo1364

[@KJwaggy]

@@locolalo1364there’s a lot more to life than working (for money). However if you find fulfillment out of your job that’s great! Most people don’t. “It is very important that you only do what you love to do….. and at the end of your days you will bless your life.” -Elizabeth Kubler-Ross

[@karljebailey3656]

I sold my company ending my career and decided to catch up on 50 years of lost sleep….. I agree its all a bunch of bullshit

[@alexandru5369]

Yeah at some point the money you make off a business doesn't matter. Like you can't take it oo the grave

[@Withnail1969]

@@alexandru5369 And I think when you get older you just dont care about things like, I don't know, expensive cars. They don't matter.

[@Marcus-pj4yw]

​@@Withnail1969Facts. For me I never care about cars. Never had a car note or expensive car

[@tracymerriman3996]

Agree with you guys. I'm 37, saving for another 10 yrs and I'm selling everything. Renting out my paid off house, and traveling the world with a backpack. Cannot wait! Worse case scenario I go broke, i go back to my house or sell it and downsize.

[@MarcIverson]

@@Withnail1969 That's how I feel. I like to cook, so I got all the cooking stuff I could ever want, and definitely all I could possibly need, and now ... I simply don't want things. I used to buy expensive computers; now I'm fine with a cheap one. Used to like having a nice stereo set-up, now I don't have one, period, and I don't care. My car could use some body work, but I don't care what it looks like as long as it works. There are more important things to do with money, including nothing.

[@Drifter.Dreams]

The only ambition I have at this point is to *keep.* *Myself.* *Alive.* Not concerned with what anyone else is doing or chasing after. My health and mental/emotional peace are my *only* priority, above *all else.*

[@MikeNmurdoc]

This is the way. Wishing you much health and peace of mind friend

[@MarcIverson]

Me too. I just want to make it to Medicare.

[@baldeagle4710]

@Drifter.Dreams yep. No one cares about you. That’s why you have to watch out for yourself and to not care what other people think.

[@andrewjokeke]

Felt this. Same.

[@Ja50nkAt]

Desire is the root of all suffering.

[@GirlWith9Lives]

Yes! We’re conditioned to think that our productivity determines our worth. Like being burnt out and depressed means we’re a valuable member of society. It’s so backwards. I couldn’t do it anymore. I donated all my stuff and quit work, now I just don’t buy anything and live a minimal life. Finally feel at peace for the first time. 😸

[@luistoses]

Inspiring ❤

[@TimothyWard]

So glad to hear you’ve found peace!

[@kaliflower8935]

No WE’RE conditioned to believe productivity determines Our worth, this a side quest for yall.

[@saikatadhikary39]

I am 54 yrs old and I've spent my entire life relaxing, I do a very low paying job, I am very much content in my needs, I always relax, I have no hurry in anything, I've never entered in the rat race of success and I am doing very fine because I've never felt the urge to accomplish anything. I am doing awesome I am living a stress free, high bp free, high blood suger free life LIFE IS BEAUTIFUL ❤

[@MountainKayaker]

I love being retired. I don’t miss working in the office with people I can’t stand.

[@greer2402]

Then you must be rich

[@mikeridgeview9557]

Quit my job, and haven't regretted it since. I'll have to work again someday. But the 40+ hour workweek is a social injustice. I'm in no hurry to go back to the grind. Your time is the most precious commodity you have. Don't let them rob you of your best years.

[@SteadyEddie543]

My next job I'm asking for all the pay up front I'm not even playing with these jobs anymore

[@stevie1748]

Society called me a LOSER. Tim calls me a WINNER. If Society was made up of TIM's, we could all win! 🤣🤣🤣

[@TimothyWard]

Exactly! 😂

[@20maxilo]

Absolutely 💯​@@TimothyWard

[@Linus-X-Y]

😂👍🏾

[@Withnail1969]

I do nothing. Jobs are nothing but bullying, boredom and stress.

[@Withnail1969]

@@collinsmensah9380 I don't complain. I'm Generation X. We don't care about anything.

[@Jake-mv7yo]

How are you getting food and a place to live though? Are you homeless and scavenging from dumpsters? Are you fishing for carp or eating squirrels?

[@Withnail1969]

@@Jake-mv7yo I own my property outright. i buy food in stores.

[@gappuma7883]

​@collinsmensah9380 it's the migrants that pushed wages down though

[@Jake-mv7yo]

@ So basically you just retired early then? Are you living off a stock portfolio?

[@kemistryishere]

My favorite quote I heard this year " even if you succeed in the RAT race🐀, you're STILL a RAT 🐀 "

[@lifewithericajean]

My new favorite quote!

[@deadreckoning6288]

"Rat race! Oh, it's a disgrace To see the human race In a rat race, yeah." ~ Bob Marley

[@innertempleproductions]

Cheeeeeeeeeeese !!!😅

[@puppets.and.muppets]

the quicker people drop out, the sooner real change will come.

[@TimothyWard]

Exactly!

[@Ambersgangrenedangleeeenankle]

YES!!!

[@pesocheco]

Change for the better? Or just more homelessness? Man ain’t saving nobody and God is showing that

[@puppets.and.muppets]

@@pesocheco if you are working for paper dollars, bankers can produce from nothing. you are simply a slave to their wishes. end the farce. break the banks. go back to the gold backed dollar. an equal dollar for all men.

[@wormbo2]

​@@pesochecobruh, build your own shelter. Grow your own food. Literally practice surviving and thriving. Some other idiot will lick the CEO's boots. "But, money?!" You ask. Sell all your sh1t that's holding you down. Forcing you to stay in the expensive house you don't wanna afford anymore. It ain't perfect, but hey. Atleast you had a REAL GO at living for once.

[@irvdawg34]

Jobs have a way of dehumanizing people, I have gotten laid off three times in the last 5 years, and every time I was unemployed, I felt human again because I didn’t have to wake up and go to some silly job. It’s just getting ridiculous to try and hold these jobs, when these jobs don’t really care about people. Stop calling people lazy if they don’t want to work. It’s we want to breath a little, enjoy our mornings for a change. Process our thoughts a little . And just not be stressed always because we are worrying about holding a job down

[@TimothyWard]

You make some great points. I think the strict routine of working goes against of true nature. Like you said, we naturally want to enjoy our mornings, relax, and take in life. Not wake up to an alarm clock every morning!

[@irvdawg34]

@ thanks man. And I enjoy what you have to say in your videos, you have good topics and ideas. Keep up the good work with your channel .

[@MarcIverson]

@@TimothyWard If we wanted to wake up, and our bodies said we had enough sleep, no one would ever need an alarm clock. It's against nature and not healthy.

[@theinnerlight8016]

​@@TimothyWard But when you need an ambulance you'd like it to come any time of the day, right? So some people have to get up with their alarm clock and work in the hospital to provide services. Same goes for electricity, heating, telecommunications, the internet and all kinds of things. Like to buy food? The people in the supply line get up with alarm clocks to provide. If everyone just does nothing, society is over.

[@top.350]

How do you pay for your roof, groceries, electricity, water, etc and hopefully you don’t have children to feed and all the expenses that come with it

[@Withnail1969]

You can't buy peace of mind. You also can't buy time.

[@TimothyWard]

Agreed! 👍🏾

[@melinatedcreature202]

When I saw a brain surgeon quit his job and live in the mountains, instantly at that point I lost all hope in society. So there for I sit back and relax and let "america" aka Babylon fall.

[@toddr3093]

How do you make money?

[@thefeels9086]

No, now there is hope. It means something new can form out of this. It will be hard at first, but the memories will be the things that we will see before our passing

[@sweettexast2894]

So you live off the government is what you’re saying.

[@sweettexast2894]

@@toddr3093 they live off the government and our hard earned taxes

[@thefeels9086]

@@sweettexast2894most of our taxes go to wars, if it was for feeding people instead, then that's the better choice in my opinion. Even if someone doesn't need those benefits, it still goes to good use. Good karmas

[@Yung_Wicklove]

When I was younger in my twenties and 30s, I had to use headphones to run or walk. Now, when I go for a walk, I don't need any headphones . I just walk and process my thoughts and I try to remember why I should be thankful for the things I have now. I'm thankful that my knees still work too! Great video Tim!

[@TimothyWard]

Yes! Those headphoneless walks are great! They really help you to stay in the present moment!

[@paranoiddroid9570]

Absolutely. I be in my own dialogue for Christ sake 😂

[@Ja50nkAt]

I wear earplugs so I can focus on breath.

[@Junkyard_Dog]

Just took 4 years off. Went back to the same job at only 2 days a week. I figured all this out in 1997

[@percyvolnar8010]

If we're going to own nothing and be happy, we might as well start doing nothing now....

[@yolandaboehi]

I was thinking about the exact same thing. Maybe we gonna have a unconditional income or learn how to give and take and live as a great big family❤

[@mzniecy6012]

That part ❤

[@kalykalypso]

I quit my high stress solar sales job where everyone would just stab eachother in the back and clients would waste weeks of your time just to go with a competitor. I now work part-time as a caregiver. I keep old people company & cook them healthy food and I absolutely love it. I'm currently working on a business idea I've had for years. I finally have the mental capacity to explore my creative side.

[@TimothyWard]

Good luck with your business idea! 👍🏾

[@Paul_Sullivan]

Do nothing and enjoy your life.

[@melissab8500]

Honestly, after my divorce, being a broke single mom was the best thing that ever happened. My kids are more grounded, not chasing the newest tech. I live on a hobby farm and work part time. No TV, no Internet except my phone, I can see the stars at night. Money just doesn't mean as much to me as it does other people, I have other riches that they can't see or understand

[@firesign4297]

Such a Beautiful Way Too Look At Life....And a Prime Example Of The Glass Half... FULL 🤗🙏🏿🤗

[@Withnail1969]

Yeah that's it. You're on the right track.

[@boatdoctors]

I love this

[@deadreckoning6288]

Feel the same. 👍

[@thehedgerow]

This is me as well! Divorce took all my money but I got to keep my small home on 20 acres. I grow my own foods and live super frugal. No wifi as well but my phone. I work part time because that’s all I need. My young adult children are so much happier because there is peace. I love it so much!!

[@ghostnotes5667]

I work for man who gets bonuses based on staff productivity so he’s been driving all of us into the ground for the last seven years. This week over half of our team quit and the other half are putting resumes together to escape the matrix. We’re absolutely exhausted. Life is too short to be full of stress and anxiety all the time. Quotas, mandates, nonstop deadlines are robbing your precious time away. Do the necessary amount of work to get by, take those vacation days and be happy. Nobody gets out of this life alive✌🏼

[@samanthamonroe3826]

good for you guys ! wishing you all luck it’s not worth it you only have one life to love

[@mikeg1032]

I also work in a machine shop with a Foreman that gets bonuses based on The output every quarter.

[@fj-revisited]

A company won’t exist without ppl willing to work there. Sure, someone else might, but that’s a brain drain, death spiral leading to poor outcomes and dissatisfied customers.

[@heatherfeather1293]

I would LOVE to quit my job. My elderly mother and I are talking about moving in together to save money. I want to pursue things that I love - writing, making a KZbin channel, and being creative. I just want to be happy. I couldn't care less about having "things"

[@theesilverghost]

If the two of you can live together peacefully, do it. If you have the option, choose the house that will allow both of you to age in place.

[@MarcIverson]

You may well be having to take on a different kind of stress rather than minimizing stress. I lived with my folks, and it feels like heaven not doing that anymore.

[@heatherfeather1293]

@@MarcIverson We're well aware that we get on each other’s nerves sometimes so we have agreed to get a place with enough room where we have our own spaces

[@MarcIverson]

@ That's cool then, if that works out. My mother was always crawling all over me and invading my space and claiming my time and labor for herself. When she moved, a huge daily weight was lifted off my shoulders. I feel so much healthier and more free now. You have my best wishes that you find a place that suits you both and keeps you out of each other's hair.

[@Joe-e3i3g]

This is by far the best channel I’ve come across on KZbin. I’m 23 and have been working since I got out of high school. In my short time as an adult I’ve seen so many people work and work and work…just to be miserable. So sad. I feel the same way they do. But I won’t continue to suffer by living a life I hate because it’s expected of me. Thanks to your content I am slowly but surely finding my calling in life and what it really means to be a happy, healthy person. Much love.

[@TimothyWard]

Thank you! It’s great to see you coming to these realizations early in life!

[@jbaby007]

I’ve finally awoken my wife to this. She used to be a career girly striving to move up the corporate ladder. Then she realized the goal post kept moving and even though she’s making more money, it still feels like she’s getting nowhere. Now she wants to work the least amount possible while focusing on enjoying life because she’s worked all her life with little reward. Once you see the light, you can’t go back. Now I’ve convinced her to join me on the road and create some fun experiences. She also watches your videos now 😁

[@TimothyWard]

That’s awesome! I know y’all are going to have some truly memorable adventures!

[@Dweeble233]

I recently quit my job with a large and very prestigious company. I felt so relieved. I still cringe when thinking about that place. I think i might have PTSD!😄

[@KaylaEchols221]

I took 6 months off and 7 months off over the last 3 years. And bought a house. I cannot tell you how amazing it is. 🤣 My family is so confused by my desire to do nothing. I want to garden and build my own hot tub this year. That's it!

[@deadreckoning6288]

Worthy pursuits 👍

[@archeradventuresx]

Spending your life the way you want is the most important 🫶🏾

[@TheCrunchyFam]

Dude, You could turn your rants into stand up comedy bits. Lots of humor combined with wisdom. Like your style.

[@TimothyWard]

Thanks! I think about that sometimes lol. Not sure I’d do so well in front of a live audience though 😂

[@TheCrunchyFam]

@ Just post them on the Tube.

[@ViceCoin]

I focus on fitness, and lifelong learning. Let it rot.

[@freedomoffgrid82]

A lot of families don't have money to buy ANYTHING after their bills are paid. Everything is cooked. And people have had enough.

[@degenrips]

You are one of the great philosophers of our time, whether you'd like to admit it or not.

[@TimothyWard]

I’m humbled. I appreciate your kind words.

[@deadreckoning6288]

​@TimothyWard It's true Tim. You're ahead of the curve. 👍

[@kemistryishere]

Walking and exercising is so underated! Most jobs don't allow for enough NATURAL body movement. Once I had more free time, the last 3 years I was able to have the time to naturally walk an average around 8200 a day (5+km a day!) HUGE mental improvement from this and I try to keep heart rate in zone 3 (aerobic) for 50% of the walk. Food: with more free time I am more PICKY. I read ingredients, make alot of my own food (including bread) and cut sweets to 2 times a week!

[@Withnail1969]

Doing exactly the same myself, just got back from my walk. It's delightful.

[@maverick7342]

Walking is so therapeutic fr

[@archeradventuresx]

I love this, especially about the food. I went to Tanzania and “did nothing”, but making my food every day was a relaxing part of my day. Loved it 😌

[@anitaknight3915]

Yesss. Walking is so good for mental health and to decrease stress.

[@BigReptileCrew]

Yep, the rat race never ends.. Bang on Tim..👍🏻

[@lifewithshaun]

I’m so exhausted of working. Waking up to the same routine everyday. It’s not fun at all.

[@adu1991]

Yeah...but money does make life easier... Can't afford as much without it.

[@lifewithshaun]

@ yeah that’s true. that’s what makes it suck even more.

[@baldeagle4710]

I don’t mind because it keeps me busy. Yes I feel tired but having nothing to do and being outside of society is worse than

[@Jenjenn1111]

@@baldeagle4710That’s what keeps me going on. It’s like, you do need something to do everyday, might as well make money. I’ve quit jobs before just to be broke and bored. At least with work, you have some money and something to do. However, I just hate HAVING to do it and getting up when I don’t want to….better than being broke and bored though!

[@Bigboss-xe6lm]

Some might call it slavery. More and more are waking up from the modern slavery. Work on yourself more than you work for someone else, - Jim Rohn.

[@Topg1]

Tim, I am 38 single and childfree. I work, but I live with my parents to save money and not force to take a second or third job to survive. The Great Recession of 2008-2012 blew tore the “blue print for success” up. Many college graduates were unable to find work. They were shut out of employment.

[@ralphharrison6622]

Im 50, been working since 16. What ive learned is this: 1. Tell your employer right off the start, that you sell your time for money. Dont let them think they are your boss. 2. Work at your own pace. Make the money you NEED, nothing more. 3. Set your schedule. Tell your employer that your taking a day off when your not "feeling it". If they cant accept that, then thats not the job for you. 4. Know that retirement is probably out of reach anyway. Enjoy your time while you can. Lastly, work to pay bills and make money, not to live. We get one trip at life, dont waste 95 percent of it working. Dont stress, theres always those out there that will pay money for your time. You dont have to be rich to be happy.

[@fj-revisited]

Yep. It’s an exchange-I show up to do a job to help your organization function. In return you compensate me at a rate that’s worth my while. It’s basic business.

[@ralphharrison6622]

@fj-revisited yup yup.

[@boatdoctors]

Gold

[@ralphharrison6622]

@boatdoctors solid!

[@indyzimmer3270]

Oh wow...26 years for 6 months... that's an eye opener..also, the pressures of consumerism are wayyy too stressful. Great video!!!

[@Valor68]

I retired after a 25 year career and delivered pizza for a few years to chill out. It was nice.

[@boatdoctors]

Just left teaching after 23 yrs. Drive uber now. Brain thanks me

[@mariawatson4171]

I do this now: work for 5-6 months then take 1-6 months off. It takes me 2 weeks to transition but I love my lifestyle.

[@ShaylaDanielleee]

@@mariawatson4171 sweet! I can’t wait till I’m in the position to do so.

[@mrshadow8096]

I developed the same method, I go through a few temp agencies when I need to go back to work. I just got tried trying to save up vacation time

[@foxhound5175]

Same here. I'm a travel therapist, so do 6 months work in the summer half, then go abroad for the winter half.. Rinse and repeat

[@foxhound5175]

@@baldeagle4710 I'm 38 years old and have been doing this since age 33. If you work in a contract based job, it's quite possible.

[@Koricometh]

what is your occupation?

[@whitemike-vm7oz]

i got lucky as hell, injured on an electrical job with a hernia and then fired for it. I was doing the highest residential billionaire real estate and miserable. I landed a job in parks department, sitting in a park and taking care of it. I've never been poorer and I've never been happier, I don't need crap that fills a landfill, I love being in the park.

[@WindsongSoundBath]

Congrats on finding a more peaceful life.

[@WindsongSoundBath]

Any tips for a person interested in finding a similar position?

[@whitemike-vm7oz]

@WindsongSoundBath new York city parks department . they pay decent and benefits ... chilling in a park all day 👍

[@WindsongSoundBath]

@@whitemike-vm7oz Thank you. I actually live in New York and I'm going to look into this... What's the name of the position that I am talking about? Anything else you'd like to share about this before I get started

[@boatdoctors]

Gold

[@walking_introvert]

Every time I watch Shark Tank I watch it with pity. Not so much for those that are trying to start a business, but for the Sharks themselves. The Sharks seem to never have enough. Imagine constantly pursuing the next big investment, the next big company or profitable idea when you already have millions or billions. When do they actually get to enjoy their wealth? Most will say they are pursuing "freedom" but are they really free? Or are they just on a larger hamster wheel than the rest of us?

[@rejectionistmanifesto8836]

As the Buddhist monk Ajahn Chah to paraphrase indicate a lot of people live like animals (always more food, sex,, pleasures...etc)

[@Andygb78]

@@rejectionistmanifesto8836 More food, sex, pleasures sounds quite good.

[@simplepimple7069]

What does that say about the Monk? 😂 Really what exactly do monks do ? Eat , sleep, shit ? Like an animal? Oh they pray , do they work? Is that not a "lazy animalistic " form of life ? Just curious on your views? Not being rude.

[@BatmanBeyondBelief]

I actually checked out by working 2 low effort jobs. 3 days of the week i leave early and get paid for the full day. Other than that i stay with my parents/sister and help on the family farm

[@stanleysalters1195]

Im 42 single no kids never married. Saving $ to move too Thailand. Im sick of America system. Everything is about $ and controlling us. Wake up people.

[@CeezGeez]

i wish we could wake up. it feels like we put up with this system and some even want it

[@dionafeworki2387]

You a man are women.

[@baldeagle4710]

Thailand is also about $

[@nerad1994]

Is it hard to gain citizenship of said country before moving though?

[@tombkk1322]

@stanley..You should definitely try it! It’s a great life.

[@zachlinderer]

This man is a prophet!!!

[@bladebrowntv7822]

He low key is

[@TimothyWard]

🙏🏾

[@abeagleslife]

Talking about ambition reminded me of this verse: "Make it your ambition to lead a quiet life: You should mind your own business and work with your hands...so that your daily life may win the respect of outsiders and so that you will not be dependent on anybody." 1 Thessalonians 4:11-12

[@lornamackenzie2694]

I love your passion on this. I have many times through out my life taken time off, gone traveling. I have reflected proudly on how much time Ive not been working 😊. That’s always been my focus on life, how to make it work for me. Ofcourse as a single person that is easier.

[@Kenya1984]

Just talked to my parents about this matter. My sister is selling her 2 million house in California (1 mil mortgage). Her mansion, of 5 bathrooms and bedrooms, 3 living rooms 25 lamps, 5 couches. I always said to my sisters they both have the same house, while I was living in my big to me condo 1000sqft 1 bathroom, 1 living room hahaha 🤣 it was a simple life for us. Easy easy to clean up, cheap on electricity bill. I never had to climb the corporate ladder because I did NOT need to. I got to work from home for 7 years and 1 year in the office. I saved on daycare expenses because i worked while taking care of my child. Sold that condo, made 170k went to rent for a couple of years, a small 1 bedroom. We traveled, we relaxed, sure we worked but we didn’t work for the check, as we didn’t live paycheck to paycheck. Retired 2 years ago at 38 and cashed my condo. I have no ambition and been told that am going to get bored doing nothing. Lol 😅 if that is the case one day, then I go get a job, if I missed working and grinding. Eh? I haven’t felt bored😂 I do what I love every day, walking, hiking, skiing , biking (FREE), I am 41 now and never been fit like this. I have since traveled to Paris, Copenhagen, Umeå, next on the agenda is Thailand next month and Stockholm in the summer. I look forward to waking up everyday😊 I am here to enjoy my life and that’s that! If people wanna work themselves to the grave to just live in a mansion, and drive that Tesla/Mercedes Benz go ahead. But do know that they are working for those things and never home to enjoy their mansion which is ironic.

[@sharond4763]

Love your approach to life. Enjoy Thailand, it's next on .y list too.

[@HughJass-313]

You forgot to mention the part about HOW TO retire at age 38😂😂

[@FirstLast-fc7dt]

Flex

[@Joe-ti7qd]

No children?

[@Kenya1984]

@@Joe-ti7qd 1 child

[@johnmontalbano5769]

The return on effort is gone also. Its nearly impossible to get ahead. Graduates from professional schools are not able to get jobs in their field. And they are buried in student loans.

[@radosawszmid7822]

I'm almost 45 and I've been doing "nothing" for a few years now. I am currently at a level that gives me peace. Would be great to earn slightly more (I know, I know) but it's OK. We have our own house, zero debt, a 2+2 family and 4 weeks off here in the EU. The economy is clearly falling down though. I still have to work but I'm doing it with a totally different state of mind. I just stopped caring about a lot of things that pissed me off in the past. I don't give a f...k in many situation and that is an absolutely liberating feeling. Great message, thank you!

[@leodalionful]

I’ve only been employed 2 months out of the past 5 years. I never expected to make it this long, but I just do what makes me happy and somehow the money just sorts itself out! 🤷🏻‍♀️ I genuinely do spend most of my time playing video games and watching tv. I have no car and two roommates, but I live in a great area and it’s easy to walk or bus anywhere I need to go. And recently I got a foster cat (at no personal expense). Life is good. I’m learning that living can really just be about enjoying each day as it comes. 🥰

[@TimothyWard]

Love this comment!!!! Things do just kind of sort themselves out when you choose to live a simple life that prioritizes happiness, your passions, and your peace.

[@AJ88874]

I’ve learned that I just need to ignore those who say I’m lazy for wanting a simple life. They are just not on your level of intelligence and have been super indoctrinated. You need to be on a certain level to think outside the box and if you are not on that level I just ignore them.

[@alreadyenough]

Timothy, I am a tiny channel, but you have inspired me SO MUCH!!!! For the past 2 years I have been saving and scheming on how to simplify my life to the MAX !!! And this year I finally gained some courage to start a channel and talk about it all

[@crazrides3041]

I agree with you Tim, we work all our lives for material possessions and what really mattered all along was our time, not how much money we have. I strive to be like you Tim. Keep up the good vids.

[@nosiphocele9141]

All we need is JESUS.

[@EggPrices]

I burned out about ten years ago. My body and my mind crumpled. I have since memorized the following line for when meeting new people, “I no longer participate in the workforce.” Most of us ask each other what we do for a living, so that line has been extraordinarily helpful. It’s usually met with a stunned look. I just flash a smile. It’s a remarkable state of zen. (We struggle, but we did anyway)

[@kokoalaska9888]

Im a nurse but often take “ career breaks” and do housekeeping at construction camps. I notice Im happier, more in shape , and still manage to handle my bills at $12/hr. Stress free beyond trying to get dust in hard to reach areas. You are so right.❤

[@TimothyWard]

Sounds like you’ve found a good balance for you!

[@NessieNessie85]

I'm also a nurse but nursing is my side gig and I pick up as needed shifts at various facilities when I feel like it... and my main job is at Costco bakery part time because I enjoy it, it makes me happy and it keeps me in shape.

[@kokoalaska9888]

@@NessieNessie85 I love this and way to go staying in shape at a bakery😊

[@Mandrake591]

I totally agree with what you’re saying! Been there, done that, I’m not ever going back to hustle culture again. Not worth it, and it’s okay to be single, too. Why do I need to fit into someone else’s unrealistic fairytale agenda and expectations? To thine own self be true! I love uour podcasts!

[@TimothyWard]

Thank you! Stay blessed, my friend!

[@Kizz_97s]

Exactly everyone has these unrealistic expectations on what person should be we’re living in Utopia

[@Christian-qu9ml]

Dropping out of the rat race was the best thing I have ever done! 👍

[@KrisH-dk8ye]

Why do us humans measure our success using somebody else’s ruler?

[@RodneyBost-gw6eo]

Deep. The only ruler 📏 you should be measuring yourself with is Gods

[@Andygb78]

Because a lot of people want the validation of others.

[@TimothyWard]

Good question!

[@timthehandyman873]

Video was right on and perfect timing! I just quit my 9-5 of 1 year on new year's , of course I saved money in order to do it. But I feel great! don't have to worry about waking up on time, dealing with a bunch of attitudes. Im taking a month or 2 off to catch up around the house and everything thing else I've been putting off over the last couple yrs. I'll get back on the grind afterwards. 👌

[@TimothyWard]

Enjoy your freedom!!!

[@timthehandyman873]

@@TimothyWard Thanks man! Def will.

[@Darkleaf-Music]

There is an interesting parallel in China called "Tang ping" (lying flat). It was more prominent in 2021 during the Covid lockdowns. The message is the same as here: prioritize psychological health over economic materialism. Tang ping has been heavily censored, but in a place where 996 is a thing and people in their 20s are literally having heart attacks from overwork, it's badly needed.

[@brettfisher292]

I was thinking about the exact same thing! I've started my own version of lying flat. I started living out of my van back in September. Trying to live cheaply after going through a divorce last year. Going to stack my cash and retirement as much as I can these next several years.

[@Darkleaf-Music]

@@brettfisher292 Nice! That's the way! I'm right behind ya. I'm still working on modding my van, but I've left the corporate grind to take a long sabbatical.

[@Alaskapeacefulliving]

Omg this is so true. This is my life now. I quit my corporate job last year. It's been a tough transition, but worth it. We have to transform ourselves to get out of the grind. It is not natural to live a natural life apparently. Now I'm living today for today and if I have any goals it's not to grind to get them, but to keep living each day on the way towards them. It's a complete paradigm shift. It's even worth it if you have to be broke for a minute. Because it's like realigning the foundation and framework in how we do life.

[@StefanInside]

Yea, I make youtube content about escaping the rat race too! Great vid as always Tim! Cheers.

[@stivestokkeprygl1025]

Cool, your channel looks good. Just subbed

[@devicemedia]

Thanks, will check it out.

[@stanleysalters1195]

I just sub to ure channel.

[@CeezGeez]

good videos 👍

[@StefanInside]

Thank you! ​@@CeezGeez

[@jenl3162]

Spent most of my life trying to make more and more money and it finally killed my soul. Decided to never ever be part of the corporate world ever again, and now I’m free. I make enough money to pay the bills and I’m good with that. No more bs is so awesome!

[@TimothyWard]

👍🏾

[@tracymerriman3996]

I'm in the corporate world right now as a middle manager and it is Soul Crushing. Everyday I'm like, today is the day I quit and go work at some family owned small business where I clock in and clock out. I have to hang in for another 5yrs minimum so investments grow.

[@boatdoctors]

Gold

[@Artursamvelyan-ny9zk]

I like your point. Even when you’re a good person, work hard , are loyal to the company, you can still get treated like garbage by these employers . Its like what is the purpose of all this. And lot these jobs don’t even pay that much. I just wanna travel and enjoy my time as much as possible

[@JohnHenrySheridan]

Agreed. Health, joy, fun, peace, rest, the basics (food, shelter, community). What more could one ask for?

[@reginab2348]

ive always said i never work hard accept be a mother to my children....never had a career just jobs never worked at one place for more than 5 years I never really understood the concept of work somewhere for 30 years and then retire it just sound so dumb to me...i know I don't have much at 45 but I'm have my peace of mind and I'm not worn out by the grind culture. when you see people making 100k struggling I see no reason to make more money!

[@TFB2000]

Well, I've been at my job for 30 years and counting. Why? It's not stressful and I get to retire from work altogether with full benefits in about a year! For me it has been worth it. I don't want a sabbatical, I want to quit work forever!

[@reginab2348]

@@TFB2000 thats awesome you are one of the lucky ones....happy retirement is coming your way! ❤

[@toddryan0108]

The reason certain people make the negative comments on here is because they’ve realized they have to do things they don’t want to do for lousy money and they’re upset about it, plain and simple.

[@GODBEAUTIFULCHILD]

This is NOT TRUE, PEOPLE JUST WANNA BE FREE AND HAVE FUN!! 😊❤❤❤

[@bandita2068]

or they are normal people without trustfund and will get homeless and frozen to death if doing nothing ... and never be hired again as recruiters instantly discard people with job gaps

[@daydreamcharters287]

At 49 years old, I have recently transitioned from my six-figure sales position to pursue the goals outlined in this video. Thank you for your inspiring work, Tim. It is essential that people recognize that old traditional methods are often not effective. Wishing you continued success. ✌🏻

[@iBlazzey]

Been watching your videos lately, thank you for expressing the words that can't seem to come out of my mouth. I've been struggling trying to find my purpose ever since I graduated high school. Everyone around me always put in my head that I NEED to go to school or NEED to grind all the time. I've always been a super laid back person, worked many jobs since a teenager. None of them ever felt satisfying. I've finally found myself again, thanks again for the videos buddy.

[@indigoGoddess7]

I set myself up in a way that I’m doing well. I only compete with past versions of myself and nobody else. 😊 The amount of people who make ugly comments about my lifestyle and or make assumptions only tells me that they’re unhappy & jealous. 😂 Thank you for making this video. You’re a breath of fresh air and keep me inspired 😊

[@TimothyWard]

Thank you!

[@samanthac1650]

Thank you for putting this into perspective.... I'm quitting my job!! ❤❤❤

[@TimothyWard]

Good luck!

[@leigh2598]

"I want you to become rich", so true. 32 had the house and all the cars paid. Figured my lack of happiness came from not enough zeros in the bank. Grinded hard for another couple of years. Ended up on meds

[@HiltonLiveParanormalNews]

People are sacrificing their health for work being overweight swollen feet and afraid to take off to use their health insurance smh 😮

[@moneek696]

I just found you. I agree 1000% I’ve been on EI most of my life. I work a year then collect. I never believed in a 9-5 job ever. I’m in my 50s and look fantastic. ❤❤

[@emanhero6311]

I remember the first financial guru I watched. Susie Olmen was yelling at the tv saying not to have a family unless you had 500k in the retirement fund. Found out how much a hypocrite this woman was. People always telling you to do this or that. F them you do you and have a good life.

[@stephencotton2694]

Exactly she's the worst of the worst I saw a documentary on her life what a charlatan people calling in asking her suzue can I buy this? & she hollers out DENIED that Dave Ramsey he's another one don't get me started😂

[@turtleanton6539]

Indeed🎉🎉🎉🎉😮

[@razzikatta]

I've always been known to do nothing as a negative thing... Now people are trying to learn my ways

[@zachfenn787]

show us what we do not know auntie 😭🙏🏾

[@TheFriendlyPsychopath]

That's funny..I always see videos telling people to think like me and act like me but society despise and hate people like me because I'm nothing like them.

[@Withnail1969]

It's an art and we are students sitting at your feet

[@TimothyWard]

😂 You were ahead of your time lol

[@joshuapeterson4494]

I might not work for someone, but I could never do just nothing. Hobbies,help people,donate my time to a church, and dog shelter.

[@ErnieMcCracken-fk5vz]

Every friend and family member I have are suffering in bad jobs and holding onto hope of a retirement at 60. This is a great message for Gen Xers like me. Thank you, Tim!

[@Naturalintelligence30]

Yes it is the answer. Do nothing for the machine and do only what you enjoy for yourself and your freinds and family. It was always the answer. No need to doubt yourself. You already knew the answer all along. Peace guys 😊

[@Sabbathforman]

I fully rejected this system when covid started. Sold everything, hit the road. Found God and now I only do street ministry. And my local church gives me a small weekly allowance to pay my few bills. I trusted that putting the kingdom first is the way to go. God made this world with everything we need in it. Then humanity tried to improve on that and here we are.

[@wildgardenboy]

One of my favorite quotes ever is from Calvin and Hobbes by Bill Watterson. Calvin says: "There's never enough time to do all the nothing you want".

[@TimothyWard]

😂😂 Love that quote!

[@r1m8ok44]

I’ve just ended my first temporary job and I’m totally just gonna do nothing for a while, watching your content has really enlightened me and I’m trying to let go of the guilt of not climbing the career ladder, I live really cheap and have a mountain bike for travel so just gonna try and find peace of mind, thank you for all you do and being a positive light for many 💛

[@freelikesummer931]

I gotta keep grinding, I have been on this job for 8 months now. I am stacking crypto and silver, trying to have a little nest egg...and maybe get some passive income one day! But I also feed my soul! At 36, I just started playing the guitar! I've always wanted to do this! Life is good! ❤

[@TimothyWard]

Life is good!

[@andrewskuriakose7971]

Tim you inspired me to follow my heart. I was afraid to leave the rat race but you have given me the confidence to forge my own path instead of following society.

[@TimothyWard]

Go for it!!!!

[@arlenecrespo4316]

Such a good point. If you have the means to travel, please do so. The earth is our playground why not enjoy it while you can.

[@JM-yd9sm]

I mentally retired in the 90’s- I’m just waiting for the pension to catch up.

[@TimothyWard]

😂😂

[@iman4807]

I’m figured out that I’m not a people person and I’m lazy

[@GoldilocksZone-665]

Car free for years! Yet, still, constantly interrogated over it. 'Why do you not have a car?' 'Why do you not want a car?' 'If you have a car - you can make enough money to have a car! Wouldn't that be better?!'

[@bigchief2331]

Car is one thing I will never give up. It is my freedom. Hate that it costs about 3-5k a year to run but it is what it is. Public transport isn't cheap either and I'd much rather be enjoying my own car and going when/where I want to at will.

[@shanejones578]

@@bigchief2331my insurance is 1k a month. It’s not worth it.

[@TimothyWard]

Carfree is a vibe!!!

[@Kizz_97s]

@@shanejones578Bro my insurance is way cheaper than that what kinda car do you have??

[@kemistryishere]

😆 I am 37 and car free. I get around on a scooter, bike and the bus. I still get interrogated as well. I cannot wait for self driving cars to become more mainstream and affordable. I used a waymo once LOVE it. No awkward silence or tips (:

[@DesertMav]

Great video Tim. I likely mentioned that I'm taking some time off from working to care for my parents due to their health declining. I am getting ready to turn in my two week notice either this week or next week. From there, I will just focus on improving the health of my parents and then I will take month to travel and unwind from all of this before looking for more work.

[@backissue7373]

A lot us still grinding away in middle age would have been better off working in the international hospitality or tourism industry in our 20s. That would have allowed us to travel on a budget and enjoy our youth. Instead, a lot of us started grinded and decades later, never found a way off the treadmill. We just didn't know any better. I'm glad to see more and more 20 somethings not repeating our mistake. If the grind is inevitable, do not let them take away your best years.

[@Battleneter]

Its a huge conversation, if you are paying rent going into retirement your in for a bad time is a simple example, no matter how many countries you visited in your 20's.

[@mateaukalua4426]

Only so many people can work in tourism if we're being honest. Every job market can only accommodate so many people.

[@colin6673]

If my 20s were my best years I'm doomed

[@MathewEmancipated]

The worst part is how guilty they make us feel for just wanting to, exist. Even worse, once you grind your mind away they STILL say, its not enough. I'm over it, for good! Damned if you do, Damned if you don't.

[@grandpasproduceshop6967]

I left my high paying corporate managerial job 3 years ago for a lesser paying administrative job with way less stress. I was burnt out, had poor health issues, snapping at my friends and family, working 80 hours a week which I was was salary so I only got paid for 40. It was time to quit and focus on my health, family, and relationship. Money comes and goes but you never get time back.

[@Zulim1]

Thank you for making these videos. You are opening eyes to a lot of people. We are wasting our youth for nothing.

[@lifeas_jaz]

I quit my job a little over 2 months ago and I haven't been looking for another one. Since I quit that job, I haven't had anything to smoke or drink (alcohol) nor have I had a craving for either of those. My eating habits are also better. While I'm grateful for this opportunity to take a break from all the chaos and figure out what I actually want to pursue, how I truly want to live, I know I'm going to have to have future income to support myself.

[@yesreneau]

As a 31 year old who hasn’t achieved “this”, I feel exposed 😅

[@TimothyWard]

I just found and subscribed to your channel. You’ve been warned! 😂😂😂

[@BenjaminGessel]

Here are some of the things that I am all about these days…: 1.) Frozen cherries and marionberries from PCC Natural Markets 2.) Beef ribs and pasture raised chicken from PCC Natural Markets 3.) Composing music 4.) Browsing KZbin 5.) Liminal Spaces 6.) Free movies on KZbin that are GOOD 7.) Chatting with an AMAZING woman, YES… 8.) Listening to library and less well known film, classical, funk and soft rock music 9.) Low stress 10.) Unstructured time with family and friends. 👍👍👍 11.) Finding a GOOD fantasy adventure video game. It could be a point and click game.. 🤷‍♂️ 12.) Considering going “off grid” still one of these days…

[@mertzroofer]

I remember about 10 yrs ago I was working every single day quit smoking and drinking and never went out anymore expecting to save money but even then I had nothing ,that was 10 yrs ago its way worse now . I have totally given up on everything including love,friends,a house,garden,a dog,a cat,laughter,and a vacation but I don't even now what that is

[@lynnsmith6221]

Don’t give up on finding your joy. Everyone deserves to be happy

[@pegglover3244]

Great video. I felt so guilty…but now I know my truth…I want peace and freedom. It’s amazing how little we can live a great life with… in nothingness is everything…

[@rawbarbie]

Halfway through a no buy month - slowing down at work - really want everything to slow down. Turning 45 this year.

[@WN_Byers]

'No-buy month' is that an extended period without spending dollars? Please tell me more

[@lsu333]

This video is great, someone is finally speaking my inner thoughts. Liked and subscribed, don’t worry about the negative comments, those people are miserable themselves and lashing out. I have empathy for them too, because we’re all stuck in this same system

[@moneytowards]

Don’t forget - each time you make more money the more you are taxed on those earnings ‼️ I took a pay cut over a year ago after working at Amazon over 4 yrs and holding a position within the BEN group within my region. Now I just clean full time making $3 less and working my side hustles plus building a few businesses. Less stress and I have more time to work on my own plans for life plus soon I can start traveling more again while I’m working to move out of the State where I live to a State where I used to live during my childhood. Big plans in place for 2025🎉🎊🎉😊

[@TimothyWard]

Good luck with your 2025 plans!

[@lia3111]

I have my own business and even sometimes working for myself can be overwhelming. To the point where I feel I need to have breaks and simply take time off. However, right now I do need to keep grinding as I’m preparing to move out. I just want to get my business to a place where I have enough money to cover all my bills and travel so I can work anywhere. I will never go back to a job. It’s draining, they like to pick on you when you’re an introvert, don’t pay enough, they’re annoying.