Sometimes Being Broke is Better

[@walterriebe1823]

Absolutely! You are correct

[@baileypratt149]

This is very timely. I currently work a cushy office job that pays well, yet I am planning on making the leap to work for myself soon (sitting at a desk all day isn't for me). Making that leap means I will be making just enough to get by for awhile. I know it's going to sound crazy to all my peers because I'm doing "well" by all the modern metrics (money), but I'm not fulfilled in the slightest from my work (the opposite actually). Time for a change. This video was a good reminder that I need to continue to work hard and trust in the Lord. Thank you good sir.

[@TheFarmsteadWay]

@@baileypratt149 well I’m glad it helped!! I pray that the Lord will be with you in this new endeavor!!! You got this bud!!!!!

[@walterriebe1823]

Your wisdom makes me subscribe to your channel

[@TheFarmsteadWay]

@@walterriebe1823 thank you the support

[@graysontc9002]

Got married at 19. 3 years going strong and so happy. Having a good hearted and sound minded woman really does help you with your choices and priorities.

[@anthonyortiz2727]

I’m 27 got married almost 8 years ago. I get happier every day with my wife. Jesus is a big part of that. But I’m so thankful for my wife and all she does. Marriage is a partnership! We’re not supposed to be roomates under the same roof , we’re married!

[@graysontc9002]

@anthonyortiz2727 you are so right!

[@MarcoPolo-50]

New KZbinr here, You have an excellent point on missing the simple things in life by chasing $$. Salute

[@Tavis2629]

As a young man whos recently gotten into the actual working world, and is still figuring out what I "want to do" as a career, this video was so great to watch. Ive always been against the vain dopamine spending, always focused on saving. But this video solidified that.

[@TheFarmsteadWay]

@@Tavis2629 that’s why I’m not a huge fan of careers. Jobs come and jobs go, as long as you are making an effort to provide that’s all that matters. Too many people stake their whole identity in a “career” and miss out on life

[@pnwfarmdog4090]

Hey Larry, I got an 04 Ford Ranger, it’s beat up for sure cause it’s my daily driver. Wouldn’t mind a nice new truck, but my ranger is paid for. Can’t beat that. I’ve got no problem spending money on repairs to it, cause it’s cheaper to fix than buy! Good message and it’s a good thing someone is talking about it. Carry a Stanley to work myself, it’s a lunch box size in blue, cause blue makes the coffee taste better!

[@how_to_survive_everything]

Thank you for sharing valuable thoughts 👍

[@thomasbaggett8469]

I’m a simple, frugal young man looking for his first job, and your video just so happened to pop up in my recommended, so thanks for putting my mind to ease.

[@TheFarmsteadWay]

@@thomasbaggett8469 Hey Tom, I’m glaf this video helped out!

[@thezackyard]

Your comments on how we should get married younger and how it can help give us priorities, purpose, and drive is something that I have realized too. I am grateful that my fiancé and I have found each other as it has allowed me to give myself more of a purpose in my own working life. Before we got engaged I had doubts about my career choices and have had some major downs. But now as we get closer to starting this new chapter in our lives, none of those choices feel as important to me as my main priorities I have now. I feel a much greater drive to work hard and provide along side her and for our future family. Thanks for the consistently insightful talks, I always enjoy listening

[@TheFarmsteadWay]

@@thezackyard thank you so much!

[@TheFarmsteadWay]

And your are very right, nothing gets a man on the right path like responsibility

[@javajav3004]

Got one of those Stanley’s, love them thanks felt the recommendation

[@RyanTrostle]

You don't understand how I needed this after the day I just had...

[@TheFarmsteadWay]

@@RyanTrostle hey Ryan, I’m glad that you found the video helpful. If you don’t mind me asking what happened today bud?

[@RyanTrostle]

@ just the normal stresses of finances, everything is and will be fine. Just sometimes with how everyone always acts like everything is always perfect it can make me feel alone but to have someone show some transparency that money can be hard is just what I need to know it’s all ok.

[@TheFarmsteadWay]

@ Money comes and goes, I’ve had 1200 dollar pay weeks and I’ve also had to make 15 bucks last for days. As long as you are working hard to provide for yourself and others!

[@RyanTrostle]

@ absolutely! Thank you for your content! You have been a great inspiration as a man and as a homesteader 🙏🏼

[@TheFarmsteadWay]

@ thank you Ryan! If you ever have any questions or things you wanna talk about just hit me up on here!

[@username_daric]

at first i though that you just wanna talk, but then you proved your point!

[@TheFarmsteadWay]

@@username_daric yeah, if I was rich, rollin in cash, this message wouldn’t be nearly as impactful

[@maplesyrup1805]

Good discussion. As a divorced father I can tell you that there is evil in this world that wants to take your family from you. Pray with your wife often.

[@kylejackson1885]

I do agree with what you’re saying, but It’s hard to say for sure unless you have been on both sides.

[@TheFarmsteadWay]

@@kylejackson1885 very true

[@Baccens]

question for the diodro belt pouch how do you attach it to your belt without hitting the belt loops? (trying to move pouch around belt but loops in the way)

[@TheFarmsteadWay]

@@Baccens my side belt loop first right in between the loops on the pouch

[@Baccens]

@@TheFarmsteadWay you place the pouch where you want it on your belt and then just loop it through the pouch?

[@tusseydaniel1]

Hey Larry. I’ve considered getting into HVAC from time to time myself. Got any advice for someone considering it? Keep up the great content. -Daniel

[@TheFarmsteadWay]

@@tusseydaniel1 first of all, I would make sure that you enjoy working on technical machines and have the patience for troubleshooting. HVAC is an interesting industry because you were dealing with mechanical equipment so you have to learn a lot of troubleshooting and mechanical functions as well as basic construction concepts. It can be very rewarding as a job but also it can get kind of frustrating and complicated. It just depends on what kind of work you enjoy doing.

[@adamstaples8108]

What kind of truck do you have?

[@TheFarmsteadWay]

@@adamstaples8108 2010 ford f150 4.6 V8 2wd

[@adamstaples8108]

@ Crazy how many miles you have on it. Cool to hear someone still drive a vehicle for the long haul and not switch every 3-5 years like the norm.

[@TheFarmsteadWay]

@ well I’m too poor to buy a new truck every 5 years lol. Besides, I like the truck I have, so there’s no need for a new one, until I blow this one up lol

[@TheFarmsteadWay]

@ 355,000

[@adamstaples8108]

@@TheFarmsteadWay I appreciate this viewpoint. Great video!

[@Clayton-dr8su]

Talk about jealousy I’d like to hear your insight sometime

[@monkandmomo]

I hustled and a decade later, I am educated and burnt out. After a series of events, I lost my job. For some reason, I am happier than ever. I have no desire to go back into an office environment! I don't want to work. I don't want to work in an office, to make some dickhead richer, and spend more time with coworkers I cant stand instead of with my kid. Maybe I am having a midlife crisis. These days I work to better my land, family ties, and for myself. How am I going to make money after unemployment? Great question... No idea. But I finally feel the real me coming through and I do not want to lose that or sacrifice anymore time I spend with my kid. For the first time in my life I really don't have a plan. It feels frickin great. I will figure the rest as I go and have to.

[@improvingISAAC]

Do you feel like being a stay at home dad is respectable? It’s what’s working for my family right now, but I know a lot of people would think less of me for it. I want to homeschool my kids and be here for them. I’m creating a homestead and I want to have good values for my kids.

[@TheFarmsteadWay]

@@improvingISAAC I know some people might look down upon you because you’re not out working to provide for the financial needs of the family. But I think that people need to have more grace and realize that everyone situation in life is different. If you didn’t want to work at all to improve your family, that’s one thing but sometimes life demands that you take a different route and go against what is normal for society. So staying at home is the best thing for your family, then that’s what you should do. As long as your family respects you and looks up to you as a leader of the household, that’s all that matters

[@improvingISAAC]

@ thank you, I appreciate that. Me going to work and putting the kids in daycare to make that possible is nonsense. I’m prepared to take the responsibility if it comes to that and work since my wife has provided for the last little while. I agree with what you said about having families early on and getting married younger. I’m sure I missed out of a lot of dumb mistakes I could have made because I found the girl I needed and we have started the family I always wanted. 🙏 god bless

[@TheFarmsteadWay]

@@improvingISAAC thank you brotha!

[@steveboyd3455]

There is a good book on this topic, called "Your Money or Your Life", if anyone is interested.

[@TheFarmsteadWay]

@@steveboyd3455 definitely will look into that!

[@Prairie_King]

Rich or Poor, it’s nice to have money. For many of us, the wife and kids plan never happened. So what then?

[@TheFarmsteadWay]

@@Prairie_King then just work hard to go after the goals you want to accomplish in life

[@yusufsayed1583]

Good Evening 😊 Happy 2025 🎉👏🏼 Fantastic Video👌🏽 Thanks For The Chat and Some Sound Advice 👍🏼 I Married Young 😂 Have a Fabulous Day & Greetings From South Africa 🇿🇦

[@Bmillsfarm]

Hmm… that saying has NOTHING to do with how you spend your money.. I don’t believe in debt and consumerism either.. but don’t be ignorant. The only reason you get to upload this video is because a good ole boy with “dirty hands clean money” on his hard hat is keeping you connected to the internet! 🤙

[@TheFarmsteadWay]

@@Bmillsfarm this is very true. I do the same thing to keep people warm in the winter and cold in the summer. I’m just not of fan of the materialism that surrounds the blue collar world.