Here's The Truth About How I've Paid For All This

[@bettypearson5570]

I grew up on a subsistence farm and When I was 20 I heard about the homesteading program for 5 acres in Alaska. This was my dream. Unfortunately, I was married to a man who didn't share my dreams. He opposed even having a small garden because they were ugly and we're a waste of time because you could just buy things at the store. Who would have guessed we divorced. As a single parent that dream was reignited and we started having a small garden, helped a friend on her farm and started saving for land. Unfortunately life kept intervening to delay things and it never occurred to me to just get rid of all the grass and start an urban farm. For years I would devour my Mother Earth News and dream. By the time all my son's moved out I was divided between thinking I could do and feeling like I wasted my chance. I am now retired, have purchased my fixer upper home on almost 6 acres and am slowly transitioning. I still waffle a lot between being confident I can do it and being paralyzed with fear of failure. I have realized that I have never really thought I could do much totally on my own, I never wanted to do this on my own. But the only way I will get back to how I want to live is to do it totally on my own. You can start at any age, but don't wait until tomorrow to start.

[@s-c..]

Good on you Betty 👍👍

[@two-sense]

"Don't wait until tomorrow". Best advice anyone can give. The best time to plant a tree was 10 years ago. The second best is today. Keep at it Betty.

[@funghouls5498]

Life‘s long lessons lead you to where you are now. I hope you succeed following your ambition.

[@mcook407]

Wow Betty, very encouraging. Stay strong and moving forward, in what ever you choose. Thanks for sharing.

[@BlueApeCinema]

Inspirational! I want to start once I am ready.. I just wish I am not too late with how things that are happening. I’m 25

[@sisenor9801]

Curtis, You are an inspiration. I do wish I had known about you before my wife and I left Canada in 2015. We were expats there for four years. I'm in Australia now, aged 60 and have the good fortune to own my house and have a garden that I love. I grow figs and flowers and we have enough to reap a salad from our garden every day of the year. It is your wisdom that I find so appealing. To be so clear and dedicated with your dream (for you from 16) is the biggest take away for me. I will do my best to impart this to my four children. May you continue to prosper.

[@theadventuresofzoomandbettie]

We are in Australia too! We've been growing off a balcony for the last few years, but this year we moved onto a property and we've been lucky enough that there are lots of established fruit trees here (apricots, peaches and one HUGE fig tree!) which has made growing super enjoyable right off the bat! Can't wait to see what we will achieve over the years!

[@mio.giardino]

My goodness Curtis, for those of us who have been watching you for years know how much sweat you put into your dream. You worked very hard, learned every lesson…some easy some hard. You gradually built everything you earned, and my God you did what people refuse to do but want all the rewards for. Dreams are possible but it takes taking risks and investing in yourself. You are a much better person than you were yesterday.

[@Jamesjghome]

Curtis I applaud you for being a forward thinker passionate with a master plan, without a vision people perish

[@Jamesjghome]

Curtis you are proof that as a man thinks in his heart so is he.

[@ericklingele661]

I have been following you for a lot of years and have implemented some of your techniques/ideas. I started a homestead on 1/2 an acre about 8 years ago. We have 26 fruit trees, gardens providing most of the veggies for my family of 8, rain water catchment and automated watering, bee hives, and a green house. New chicken coup is being built this fall and possibly adding quail. This was done with lots of lists/goals on the way to achieving bigger goals. You and others have inspired. I have people tour my garden and say, "I could never do this." I couldn't either in the beginning. I learned the skills along the way and took baby steps. My fall garden is now better than my spring/summer garden used to be. Now my goal is to improve my overwintering garden (zone 6a). Thank you for what you have taught me and for the inspiration.

[@ConstantAccess2HIM]

Eric K. Proud of you providing for your family of 8! GREAT!

[@marcwhite9234]

I love how you presented this. We don’t have to have the skills that you do for living off the land and being an entrepreneur. We’re all capable of making our own situation better. I have a backyard, I’m a nurse, I’m into natural healing. I’m going to follow the passions that God put in my heart. Small scale, large scale, just choose a scale that fits your abilities and move.

[@paulmaxwell8851]

An excellent, frank discussion. It's amazing what basic money literacy, careful planning and hard work can do. My wife and I did something similar: we built our dream house but the dream changed as we began to burn out in our healthcare jobs. We had hand-built this upscale house together so we were able to sell it for far, far more than we had spent. We quit our jobs, bought a broken down place in the country and turned it into an incredible homestead. It helps that we've never been on a foreign vacation, never owned a new vehicle and had only two children. Planning, planning planning since I was twenty.

[@kenyonbissett3512]

I just finished watching the winter chickens green house set up, where it started, why it moved and the success you’ve found. It’s a part of the larger picture of how you went from a renter starting a small niche business to homeowner with a successful business to large landowner (compared to your city lot) with multiple levels of success. You begin with a mission. You set a goal to accomplish your mission. You make and then implement your plan to achieve your goal. You observe the plans pros and cons as your plan unfolds. You adjust the cons to pros. Then you move on to the next goal towards your mission.

[@emanonymous]

thanks curtis! i've spent over 8 years in my twenties as a royal fuckup and when i woke up to what's happening i made a plan and executed it. now i'm 35 in the idaho back country making more money than i ever have and going to school for crop science soon (if shtf doesn't happen first). i worked in a factory and at a car dealership to move here and now my social network is full of preppers like me, i'm where the food is, and i'm surrounded by likeminded independent people. i have what i need and i'm still building. it all starts and sustains with willpower. don't ever, ever give up.

[@concerned5675]

So many people want to be where you are without walking the long and difficult road that got you there! You are exactly where you deserve to be Curtis! I, and many are happy for you! Oh, and you do not owe anyone an explanation or anything for that matter. 🙏🙏

[@ronaldb479]

Started watching you back 5-7 years ago and I cannot believe how far you’ve come! Congrats with everything!! I love that you went off grid! Also you’re so right on “not to compare yourself with others”.

[@LadysFarm]

I started in my front yard in my home town in Southern California. Now I’m in eastern Kentucky 🥰

[@51sicboy]

Glad you got out of CA.

[@LadysFarm]

@@51sicboy me too. So much of a better life here in Eastern Kentucky. Slower pace and nature all over 😍

[@aussiebushhomestead3223]

"Only compare yourself to who you were yesterday"...great advice! It's so easy to get sucked into the trap of trying to match all the perfect youtube land homesteaders.

[@Jamesjghome]

Thank God for your thick skin to shield you from complacent cowards, and a big heart to carry on

[@joellaurin9007]

How do you know if people who made those specific comments are complacent? Ah, your a mind reader via YT comments.... neat

[@Jamesjghome]

@@joellaurin9007 he wad using tone repeating folks questioning his success which usually signals a complacent person otherwise they would know capitalism rewards skills and hard work

[@normalguyremodel3093]

Curtis, I applaud this post and realize that some people demand answers, but you have no obligation to tame the masses. Just keep doing what you know best, take the calculated risks and hopefully all works out. Cheers to you Curtis.

[@BlueSpirit422]

Well, I'm 31, and I've only really seriously decided to concretize my dream recently. You're giving me hope my man. I main, realistic goal for now, is to at least have the land before I'm 40. If I can have a large amount of nut trees planted before that, I'll consider that I've crushed that goal haha

[@starkeyfarmstead]

Good for you for telling people to stop judging themselves based on you. People focus on what they don’t have rather than what they do!

[@garthwunsch]

Most ppl just don’t even put in the time or thought energy to create goals, but I think many ppl also don’t have their spouse on board to participate at all levels. If your spouse isn’t all in, it will be uphill all the way. Curtis… you didn’t steal your money, you earned it… good on you… and your wife! I’m almost 80, so I focus on doing the best I can where I am!

[@JohnMarsing]

I was kinda wondering the same thing (even though it was none of my business) but your answer was great and honest. Thanks for the work you do and the content that you share.

[@joellaurin9007]

If one word can describe this video = Humble.

[@deronaldbaggett3828]

Glad we had this talk! I needed the encouragement!

[@51sicboy]

So in summary just gold old fashioned hard work, simple enough. Not sure why but there will always be haters. Keep at it Curtis you are an inspiration.

[@two-sense]

Isn't it strange that the people who get all the luck seem to be the same people who put in the good old fashioned hard work?

[@Nate_P]

You've done so well and come so far Curtis! I remember seeing that back yard in 2010. Very inspiring!

[@offgridcurtisstone]

Yo Nate dawg! Thank you brother. We should catch up some time.

[@domenicomonteleone3055]

​@@offgridcurtisstone Curtis I can't compare myself to you I only can do what I can do i watch 💯 your videos 💯 and read 💯 alot about permaculter you have alot of excellent points 👋 from 🇨🇦 # YSW respect back to you Curtis 🙏.

[@kriswickens8157]

I wondered how you were doing what you were doing from a financial perspective too. So this video explained that perfectly and is a testament of pursuing your vision using hard work and dedication. So to each their own. For myself I worked part time contract work on top of my full time for 10 years allowing me to save up cash to but a town house, then a vehicle, then a rental property and so on. I look back and realized my goal was to get ahead financially by working hard and putting in the effort and giving up my personal free time. now that part time contract work allowed me to leave my full time job and I am building out a 5 acre homestead.

[@gdub2485]

Great job Curtis! It's fun to see pics of you when you were much much younger lol. It's a shame that people get upset at yours and others success. You worked hard to get where you are, and it doesn't happen overnight, and without a lot of elbow grease. Keep up the great work, you are an inspiration.

[@OscarOliverah]

I remember. I was a follower back when you was a one man business with your bike, renting nebours front lawns. 5 years later found you again in my timeline with your new homestead. Congrast Curtis. Way the go!!!

[@billm5433]

Thank you for sharing your experiences with us. My family has been involved in wheat farming in Eastern Colorado. Grandma traveled across the plains in a covered wagon during the Land Rush in 1893 with her Dad and Uncle, she was 3 years old. They began wheat farming . In the mid 1930’s they left Oklahoma because of the drought and dust bowl. They settled in Eastern Colorado and started dry land wheat farming. From 160 acres the farm is now working 20,000 acres. Still dry land farming. It is still in the family. Grandma went from a covered wagon to flying in a 747 airplane in her lifetime. Farming is in the family blood. We have found that farming can pay….a farmer wages, or for equipment, or land. Usually it can pay two of those but definitely not all three. That’s why young people fail at farming. They want new equipment, finance land, want to get paid ridiculously amounts of money. I’m glad you have been able to achieve your dreams and goals. I salute you. Bill

[@Damselfly54315]

I can tell that what you've accomplished has taken years of determination and hard work, I only wish I'd started sooner to realize what was down the road...but truly grateful you have what you do, I may not be able to afford much but it always warms my heart to see success stories...😊

[@dandierschke6033]

Thank you for sharing especially pointing out the need for a vision, developing skills, and hard work. I have been inspired watching you for several years and seeing you arrive at the point you are in your life. At 39 I left a management position in human services and began a hay producing and cattle raising career. Some lean times but still enjoying it 43 years later. In looking back, I would agree that willing to work very hard and developing skills necessary to accomplish the tasks without having to hire others to get the job done were essential. Look forward to hearing more of your thoughts on living life.

[@augustasimone9323]

Thank You for the encouragement.

[@srantoniomatos]

Its great to see a man building his dream and taking care of his family. Congrats.

[@jamierask8527]

I was raised by my parents with a large 1/3 acre garden. We hynted and fished to put food in the freezer. My mom taught me how to can and we canned ALOT of food from fruits to vegetables to even meat. It taught me alot. Now being 68 with bad joints i try to do a small garden. If i had to i could hunt for mear and fish from my lake home on a very large lake in Minnesota. That give me unlimited access to water and a protein food source. My lakehome is in a very rural area as well.

[@campcreekhill8933]

what you payed for that property is absolutely amazing

[@WontSeeReplies]

This was a very humble and mature way of staying, quit crying and start doing. Most of us are too strapped and stuck to see the dream. I get it and that’s me. But take his advice. “Only compare yourself to you yesterday.”

[@livingwellfarmtx]

You have not only worked hard, you have worked smart. I am so grateful to my late husband for his foresight. We built our first house together with a mortgage. When we sold it, we built our second house mortgage free with the equity. I have been mortgage free since 1999. I am working towards a sustainable homestead and if I were younger would love to pursue what you are doing.

[@starkeyfarmstead]

My dad started bees at 81, red wigglers at 76. Don’t let age stop you

[@joannewolfe5688]

I agree that buying property low and selling high (after putting in a lot of sweat equity) is one of the best ways to achieve one's dreams. I am 69 and have done that numerous times over the years -- this last time leveraging not only land, but also a van conversion. I now own my present property free and clear, and continue building it out with sweat equity. Skills are something everyone can acquire. I'm a woman, alone, and if I can do it, anyone can. I learned woodworking in my 20s, rehabbing houses and old vans. I learned gardening skills and animal husbandry over a lifetime of trial and error. Keep at it, and you CAN achieve your dreams. Just remember to buy LOW, acquire skills, do much of the work yourself, and sell HIGH. I've watched your vids since the beginning, and I can attest to the fact that you started slow and small, busted your butt, and worked up. Good job!

[@samuel58237]

I am 65 and I can tell you the thing that gave me the most financial stability is buying my own home. I never had the money for a down payment but I made it happen by buying land and putting my sweat equity into that land for 15 years. 5 years ago I sold that place moved to the Oregon coast and bought 5 acres and a house with cash because of that 15 years of work.

[@darrenh2899]

Skills pay the bills. Love it!

[@NorthTexasGardening]

I love your success brother. It gives me hope.

[@ronaldcummings6337]

I did off farm work to pay for mine. I'm sixty five and still working on mine.

[@timothybrown820]

Hardwork and Dedication says it all. That is the key to successful entrepreneurship, farming, or any meaningful endeavor. It's great to see you again Curtis. I'm really hapy to see you undergo your next move setting up your homestead and speaking truth to the bs we've all been witness to the last several years. Much love and respect.

[@offgridcurtisstone]

Thanks for getting it and you're welcome.

[@LadysFarm]

One step at a time.

[@SmithFamilyFarmstead]

God bless you brother. Not only have you worked hard for yourself but you have shared your knowledge. So grateful for your generosity!

[@thomrobins5556]

His opening comments about comparison are spot on. Problem is these days is the world exists on a basis of expediency, the idea of if you’re late to the game, you have no way of catching up. Question is, catching up to what? Just do you.

[@nojusticenopeace8717]

Very true what you said and your explanation I just found your channel this morning and I started to watching your channel around 12 hours ago, and I only watched that series with 6 videos! I went through all the posts and I saw a bunch of nasty 🤮 comments about your money and your person. Well done, very inspire your history of life…in life we ​​will only reap what we sow years before the harvest, we will only reap what we sow especially if we plant thinking about the future, and it will always be with a lot of effort, determination, dedication, and resilience, congratulations well said!

[@jamesbruce9575]

Good on you Curtis!! I’ve watched you hustle and work your ass off for years. I wasn’t surprised you pulled off this homestead. Glad it’s working out for you, your early roots of urban farming are legend!!

[@Stonelandscaping_pools]

God bless you brother

[@CowboyColby]

Don't let the jealous get you down. You have worked very hard for all you have, and discipline is the key.

[@LadysFarm]

Love the videos. Loved when you were in the city so happy how you have grown. I lived in suburban area then finally moved to my forever Homestead

[@trevorrisley5419]

You’re a phenomenal dude. You deserve all the success that this life has to offer. You’re the man, Curtis. It was all earned. 🙏

[@mountainspringhomestead]

We think you're doing great! been following you for a long time and you've come a LONG way. Keep going brother.

[@angelofamillionyears4599]

This is your best post ! Most people do not understand is that they are the ONLY person that can create the future !! MY father was born without indoor plumbing and no assets !! When he retired, he had 2 cattle farms and 7 rental houses. He worked 7 days a week and 12 hours a day. He bought property for back taxes and used his brain. Canada has more timber and property than any other nation !! LEARN TO CUT LOGS, By land, plant fruit trees and WORK. The government is not ever going to make you rich. There are no free lunches !! You can achieve anything but you have to get off the azz. thanks

[@garrisontparks]

The haters are envious, keep doing what you do sir!

[@davidj7607]

I have followed you for years, you deserve everything you have. You worked hard.

[@matthewtownsend3567]

Great tips for Life, beyond just homesteading 🙌

[@happyhsu140]

You are right, never compare, some come out better and some worse.

[@pondholloworchards]

I've been comparing myself to you and thanks goodness I have other wise I would be way behind. I've started a 7 acre orchard it's been a blast loving every minute of it thanks again and thanks in advance

[@mpccenturion]

I am 20 yrs older. And a skill builder/ learning since I was 14 or so. With a plan/dream - you can accomplish anything.

[@poodledaddles1091]

thanks for the encouragement....

[@curtisscott9251]

Having watched your channel on and off over the last several years the presumption (on my part) is simply your great common-sense approach to business has turned into success that yielded impressive rewards. And honestly - it couldn't have happened to a nicer guy. Keep producing awesome videos!

[@mikemill4519]

Been following for years. Started building out my .65 acre 3/2 property for a food Forrest permiculture with anual production areas, last year. I've found it especially hard building out having to work away from home. It's taking time, but I'm learning allot from you as well as the tons of good creators in this ever growing field, pun intended. Thanks for all you do.

[@agedskator]

Excellent video Curtis. Well said! You are the reason that I started farming here in Quesnel BC at the age of 60 at the time ( 3 years ago ). I'm loving it and every day I am working hard on skilling up! Learning is fun so let's keep it going! Cheers!

[@goldenglowladore3842]

I'm glad you did this venture! I'm, 57, in Kamloops, no land yet. Learning, building skills,

[@akapascoe876energy]

Thanks for your inspiration

[@xyork]

Essentially, Curtis, it comes down to Locus of control, I am sure you'll agree. Locus of control is the degree to which people believe that they, as opposed to external forces (beyond their influence), have control over the outcome of events in their lives. You have that Locus.. well done!

[@helenkessler6012]

I just didn't want to be poor when I grew up. Sucks being hungry. Sucks being cold. Sucks to do work without helping tools. Being poor sucked. My Scarlett O'Hara moment was early in life.

[@douggibson9084]

No explanation Curtis, some people can't see where you have come from. But hard work and a plan to gain wealth or money gives you opportunities to get you where you are today. Thanks for your incite.

[@douggibson9084]

Also most people can't make an successful plan and when push comes to shove they don't want to work that long and that hard. Just like Nike says; Just get out there and Do It!!

[@eazolan]

At one point, everyone was a hunter/gatherer. After that, everyone was a farmer. Not only is this doable, we've done it before. It's the natural state.

[@drobbins678]

Well done! Thanks for sharing your journey.

[@alanhorne5911]

well done Curtis.

[@danielking3611]

I would sum up the core of your advice from all your videos as use common sense and work hard at what you do. Both of these traits seem have largely been lost in our “advanced society”. Thanks for all your sage wisdom and concern for the trajectory of world events.

[@gregridgeway8790]

I don't agree with everything you say but you're an excellent example of victorious living. Many people have more money than you but who could claim greater riches in terms of those things that matter. Many things you utilize and demonstrate the value of have been integrated into my personal goal planning because I discern the amount of research and testing you have labored at and shared creating shortcuts to success for anyone who wants to pursue elements of commonality with your various works. I have learned many things from you tangible and intangible, weighed and considered if or how I can utilize these lessons you provide freely in an almost overwhelming volume. I consider you to be a great treasure Curtis Stone. I/m really glad you do what you do.

[@oscarnieves3]

You are the best, you are my theacher in this walk that we call life, thanks Curtis 👍👍💪💪

[@timrulestheearth]

I really like that shirt man. Thanks for another great video and congrats on all the growth throughout the years, you are an inspiration to us all!

[@christa247]

Hey Curtis, great advice,skills pay the bills. I’ve been watching your video and went to one of your workshops in Orlando a few years back. We have slowly been working toward our dream and just moved last year to our 20 acre homestead and are starting a small lavender farm. It didn’t just start last year though, we’ve started working on our skills of growing and raising our own food for the past 10 years and really got serious about paying off debt 5 years ago. People never want to hear that it takes time and hard work but those are typically the magic ingredients. Thanks for all the content you put out and for the inspiration over the years!

[@AR7_Crypto]

You're the man Curtis! What an inspirational video. Thank you

[@dannyholland6741]

great job keep it up , the best to you

[@jamesbell1606]

I’m on your payment plan Curtis. Selling our mortgaged home now. Quit my Government of Canada job of 15 years, pulled my pension. Already have purchased the 38 acre farm and have been farming steadily for the past 8 years. Water, power and shop to be built in the spring. If me, and trust me, I’m an idiot screw up, if I can do it anyone can given the time. It just takes conviction. Cheers!

[@offgridcurtisstone]

Wow. Great story James.

[@Pepper-rn4hh]

Very good advice to tell people not to compare themselves to other people. People (including me) need to do what they can when they can and sometimes take a risk. Nothing of worth is easy, instant, or "free". You are very successful but nothing was handed to you. We have been watching your channel for years. Please don't let negative comments bother you. We are looking for land, we are attracted to a 10-acre parcel for 199K, however, it is on a north-facing slope. Foothills to the Olympics. I'm worried that a north face will not have enough sun and possibly bitter winter wind. Raw land, on the grid, but nothing developed or built. Opinions on this property are appreciated.

[@HotNoob]

for our "homestead" my plan heavily relied on DIY, and only paying the material costs... let's just ignore how materials skyrocketted during covid :P did the rat race grind for 10 years... found that the cheapest land in the entire world, was in manitoba... it's cheap cause the gov is so bad here. well, took that risk; middle of nowhere, just avoid dealing with the gov. dealing with the gov's bs has honestly, been more mentally taxing than surviving in the canadian winters... my first winter, was a week of -45*c in a 100 sqft "house". coldest winter in 100 years type thing. blown through all of my savings ( doing everything debt free ) , due to extremely high building material costs... but managing, as i got lucky and the company i was working for, was dependant on me enough... to let me work remotely. let me tell you, living in a tiny 100sqft shed ( if it werent for the gov, i would have done 512sqft ), the cost of living is so little... just with a part time job, i'm "saving" more than full time in the city. $100k and a job where you can work remotely, is all you need to start a "homestead," debt free. if you can work remotely, you'll build up wealth faster as well.

[@kennaoconnor4633]

I’ve bought and sold 9 houses. I’m in the 10th. Made money on maybe 5. The last house I made $75,000 in only 3 years and paid off everything I have instead of a down on my current house. No car payment and I’m making all the renovations on this 120 year old house myself. You’re the best homesteader prepper on KZbin. I love your honesty and content.

[@thomasonmike7170]

Hi how are you doing today? And how is the weather over there??

[@MrDanrn999]

Thank you

[@debfryer2437]

Way to go Curtis! That’s how you do it. Work. Develop skills. Stay focused. Improve your situation. Reap the rewards. ♥️

[@nickob55]

Great story Curtis, I had a similar experience with property in UK and whilst not achieving what you have, in half the time since 1998 starting out with £10 after divorce have a beautiful house in Bulgaria, a decent piece of land, a load of cryptos and a great lifestyle, and really at 60 I am not looking to build an empire but still have plenty of ambitions. Thanks for the inspiration and positivity.

[@EverymanJWL]

Very inspirational story!! Great job.

[@jean-pierredubois3959]

Dear Curtis, after this explanation you can't have any haters anymore. Your presentation is wonderful. Even when you already know it's nice hearing from some else as you!

[@PhilHewkin]

impressive progress in your endeavors.

[@JoeSimple]

Hey, thank you!

[@gfbprojects1071]

Thanks Curtis for a very honest explanation of your journey. I am 73 years old, definitely not an entrepreneur, but I find your story quite inspiring. Best wishes for well-earned success.

[@theresagraham9368]

tHANK YOU FOR sharing ... so must knowledge you offer to help those of us with the same dream ... BLessings to you and your family.

[@hegjon]

I have watched you once in a while, you are a great inspiration! Thanks for making these videos

[@mistyn380]

Focus on your own life and focus on succeeding one thing at a time. Great advice and LOVE your shirt! You just gained a new subscriber 😄

[@Simonearl]

Hey Curtis, nice to see you yesterday. I've been preparing for the inevitable breakdown for the last 7 years. I was lucky. I inherited a small amount of money and so did my best friend. We pooled our money and bought 12 acres with 2 houses on it. I'm collecting old age pension and doing part time work to supplement my income. I've found that when you set goals and work towards them it's not that difficult to save up and buy stuff. You can do it in stages. I bought a band saw mill in 2013. the next year I used it to mill lumber to do renovations. following that I saved and purchased solar to run some basic electrical stuff. The next year I saved enough to build a geothermal greenhouse, again built with lumber from the home sawmill. We don't have much arable land so we terraced the south facing slopes by hand to create more garden space. This year I built a pond by damming an intermittent runoff. It's not lined yet but soon I will have enough money to purchase the liner I need to finish the project. The point is, that you don't have to have a large income. I just saved $20 at a time. When I had $100 I put it in an envelope and didn't touch it until I had enough to pay for that next thing on the list. The hardest part is just to discipline yourself and not dip into your savings. When I compare what I have to you, I have everything you do! It's just a matter of scale. Best of luck to you Curtis and to all of you who may feel overwhelmed, Loving your life is just a frame of mind. The guy in the taxi.

[@annscott900]

I’m so happy for you ! Not many of us truly accomplish our goals or dreams. Great job 👍

[@courtneyheron1561]

Thanks Curtis. Congratulations! I too have had a similar dream since I was a youngster. No farm yet and will continue my pursuit. Thanks for the example you set. 🙏 All the best to you.

[@annaschmanna1]

you did it right ✅️ right out of the gate WORKED FOR YOURSELF. I wish I would have understood this decades earlier. Good for you 👍

[@renatamcstay]

Great talk thanks!

[@andiestewart4708]

I totally agree with you, there is absolutely no reason for you to have to share your private money expenditures with the entire KZbin community…you have brought so much of yourself and your world to us already and it is such a blessing…thank you so much for all that you do😎

[@elainehinton2860]

Good for you (and your family)! I appreciate you sharing as you work through the process! Thank you

[@harmonyintegration6612]

Success! Unmentioned points: 1. He decided to be a bad ass. "If you've built castles in the air, your work need not be lost; that's where they should be. Now put the foundation under them". -Thoreau 2. Juicing daily is hugely underrated, giving tons of mental and physical energy. 3. Above average intelligence, memory, work ethic, and commitment. 4. He shared TONS of good info, with society at large, at a time where many people found it valuable. And he's likable. 5. He is married AND has full support from his wife, can't overstate that crucial piece of the puzzle. 6. Never underestimate the power of shameless self promotion. It may be cheesy, but it works. 7. Say what you want, but he has God. It's hard to quantify the woo factor because it happens slowly over time, but when you know you know. Boring goodness adds up. His tree is fruiting, take notes.

[@cyborgbear7269]

Great advice! People shouldn't feel overwhelmed at the scale, but should rather focus on innovation on a small scale with their own originality.