Why I choose to “have no ambition”

It doesn’t matter what others think. I’m content to just be.
Natasha Helwig said, "You are here to live. Not to earn, not to stress, not to prove, not even to please. Just to live." I know its hard, but we can work on “unlearning” our always-on, always more mindset.
Instead of letting our work be the central axis around which everything orbits, WE can reframe our lives in terms of things that we truly care about. A good home, a good enough job and a successful relationship.
Yes, the harsh reality of affordability these days means that scaling back is a huge privilege many can’t consider yet.
But if we’ve already reached a stage where it’s possible, I think it’s worth considering that valuing sufficiency over achievement, more free time over more money, is a better recipe for fulfillment.
Work to live, not live to work.
Maybe some people really enjoy living a fast-paced life where they overcome new challenges every day but I also don’t think there’s anything wrong with not wanting that.
There is so much value to embracing our ordinary lives and opening our eyes to the magic of our mundane.
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[@michaelrobinson3142]

I think some of the commentors are missing the point. She is not in the US but in Bali or an island similar to Bali. It doesn't take much USD to achieve an easy carefree lifestyle like this if you put your mind to it and work hard for a few years. You could work and save and invest or work remote and live on a wonderful island with all the nomad visa options available. If you want to stay in the rat race that is part of the US culture, it's your choice but being free and relaxing like she is showing in this video is really possible if you want it.

[@JeanVoronkova]

This! Thanks for this note I’m gonna pin it! It’s so frustrating seeing some of the other comments really… thanks! 🙏🤗✨

[@jonfreeman9682]

Well said. That's the only real currency we have in life. Time. Make the most of it doing what you love. You can live a good life anywhere but definitely Bali is a slice of heaven. Not sure how affordable it is as inflation has driven prices up everywhere but you can find affordable places to live outside of big cities. Like in America if you live in the NYC San Fran and big cities it's expensive but if you move further out into suburbs and smaller towns you can find affordable housing and your own little slice of heaven without a mortgage noose and enjoy life a little. But she touched on a very important point. Live below your means. Control your spending. I see alot of people make good money working long hours to pay for the big house Mercedes Hermes handbag and all the materialism of the modern world. And there's nothing wrong with that if you have the money and it brings you joy. So I think it comes down to pursing what you love and managing your money wisely.

[@NanaHoneyB]

@@cagalagosiThere are a lot of gems in this video regardless. I live in a one bedroom apartment in a city/country I hate, everybody I love is an ocean and an ‘impossible’ visa process away, but there’s things I can do to be present and prioritize contentment over the rat race many find themselves in. I can choose to spend less time on my phone doom scrolling, to take my time to really taste the food, to go on a walk while I talk to my friend instead of rotting in bed, be in nature more, pause to smell the flowers. The view from my room is grey and hideous but I still enjoy the sunrise from my bed. Yes, circumstances can suck compared to this lady’s, but *you* gotta make the best of what you got. You’d be surprised how many people make all the money you dream of, but never spend it, because they’re stuck mentally just like the rest of us.

[@NanaHoneyB]

or spend it on meaningless things and then always strive for more while feeling empty. I knew someone very wealthy who was buying his 7th sports car but admitted he feels empty. I kept telling him he can just leave instead of competing with his Calabasas neighbors, but they’re just as mentally trapped. Trust me.

[@trickylights4380]

@@cagalagosi you sound mad

[@MrsPaulinaBell]

"Most people bring the best of themselves to work and then bring leftovers back home". This sentence deserves to be here.

[@chaidaro]

I am kinda offended by this statement.

[@NickFinanceNaija]

This hit home! She is so spot on with this statement.

[@abhishekbalmik]

Reminder to us all

[@camilacrawford702]

I love this and it is often true.

[@analea6531]

@@chaidaroyou will be okay

[@bellavita3441]

I am Cancer Free One year after being Treated for 40 months… I only work part time, I don’t own a house, I don’t have a New Car and I don’t Care … I just want to be healthy

[@MC-fp5rr]

🙏

[@kavindukaveesha215]

God bless you❤😊

[@Virgo904]

Thank you for sharing a piece of your story 🙏🏾 I love this 🤞🏾♥️

[@user-wu1dv6jk5s]

let's hope you didn't get vaccinated then

[@danieltossounian1962]

@@user-wu1dv6jk5s thanks for slipping that opinionated antivax message. Here’s another one…vaccines have saved millions of people from devastating maladies that were a scourge of humankind…polio , measles , small pox and yes COVID…but people like you can skip the vax…Im ok with that.

[@GreatfromAnne2020]

"YOU'RE HERE TO LIVE,NOT TO EARN,NOT TO STRESS,NOT TO PROVE,NOT EVEN TO PLEASE" I need to write it down so I will not forget ever again. Thank you 🙏

[@BeingHuman-pl8sm]

Then whats the difference between humans and fish. Humans have sense of purpose. My sense of purpose is to control my mind rather than mind controlling my soul, because we are souls that are permanent in this existence. Its smart to work for soul rather than work for temporary pleasures. You can achieve this only when you go through ups and downs and not by relaxing in some remote location. Pleasure is temporary and the pleasure of not working is also temporary. If pleasure was the goal of life, I would be doing sex all the day. I work because that is the way to make my soul control my mind.

[@vm9343]

but maybe we're here also to give back! so selfish otherwise.

[@davidchan9187]

We need to earn a living otherwise how to live? If they didn't have money can they have this lifestyle?? Wake up!

[@allbthatmom2153]

@@BeingHuman-pl8sm you realise that as a human everything single thing is temporary. all this control over the mind stuff all goes away when you die. so your argument against this is contradicting

[@AntonioKH2]

@@BeingHuman-pl8sm I don't work, I take money from people, couldn't be happier right now, that working to have a purpose believers are a joke and all wrong, there is no difference on me working or not working, I'm just 1 person, realistically I make no difference in society, not that I ever wanted to make a difference 😂

[@villagefarang]

I have been saying this for awhile now. I moved to Thailand when I was 23 because I didn't want to conform to the norms of society. I am 70 now and still here in Thailand living a life filled with love and good health.🙏

[@scotlan9144]

How did you support yourself in Thailand at 23 year old... As you were to young for a retirement visa

[@villagefarang]

@@scotlan9144 Teaching was the first thing I did but basically I did anything which provided me with a visa. I never actually looked for work but people I met offered me opportunities. I lived on whatever I made but did not touch savings and longterm investments back home. My history of saving is a longer story than I want to get into here. That was all so long ago that it is not relative to what is available today.

[@IsraelCountryCube]

Realistically she will regret the idea of not having kids is dangerous. if simply 1 million people each year decided to not procreate children coneceivng human future it would lead to collapse. She must conceive children with her male mate. She is not truly full filled. That isn't for me to say. Its for me to point and say truth. She doesn't need corporate Job no woman needs it but she can when she wants becoming depressed when she doesn't want it. But those are the consequences of your bad decisions wetheryou realize they're bad at the moment not. God bless all they regret their mistakes for me It hurts a lot and id learn that way. as male if I don't have children stage 21 I'm really losing as she and her husband are double my age. its not good for their mental health at all.

[@DontaviaM]

@@IsraelCountryCube it’s totally fine, extinction is a part of life. We are not god. God gave us free will and choosing not to have children is a part of that. I met plenty of childless elderly men and women and they are just like everyone else. Depression affects everyone and actually affects people with children more than those without children.

[@eddenoy321]

@@scotlan9144 He made his fortune at 23 the old fashioned way.... inherited it.

[@khanh6903]

"most people bring the best of themself to work and then bring the left over home"... well said!

[@JeanVoronkova]

🌻😊

[@Jane5720]

That’s why I quit my day job

[@catzee4720]

True makes me so sad to think about my father never could relax, he would come home grinding his teeth and he was the most patient loving man and yet societal pressures would do him in and it used to hurt me watching him so stress at home. Dealing with the crap at work and then coming home and dealing with my selfish narcissistic and inconsiderate mother and all us kids, the constant grind. I cry when I think about him. He's at peace with God now. How the matrix programmed that generation into the next

[@anonymous-zn2iv]

What can be really bad is people bring home their anger that was cultivated at work and take it out on their family.

[@anonymous-zn2iv]

@@catzee4720 So true. And usually the soft kind people are the ones that get picked on by bullies.

[@faizansheikh6010]

"Food is food, beach is beach." Couldn't agree more

[@jerseyjoe82364]

Try funding your trip there.

[@faizansheikh6010]

@@jerseyjoe82364 love the optimism, but the point went over your head. i have food and beach where i live too so... no need to "fund" "trips"

[@XandieFireman]

🤯

[@meself349]

She doesn't have kids. Maybe she is a citizen of a country with universal healthcare also. But just the fact that she is living for herself with no dependents allows her to have this mentality. Not everyone can.

[@silverwolf2643]

​@@meself349 Absolutely, kids ruin god damn all of these retirement plans. And if you have kids at 20 nowadays and you are poor, your life is basically ruined.

[@joannematthews8118]

I used to think there was something wrong with me for not being ambitious. Now I realise that ambition is causing you to project your mind in to the future when the best place to be is in the present moment. In fact, it's the only thing that exists!

[@JeanVoronkova]

ooh I'm glad you pointed this out. It's very true it does detract from being present in the now 🌻

[@mitziphillips9889]

Yes, the present.. the gift.

[@Abmafatima]

Not true

[@aaishasingh3565]

❤❤❤ 🙏🏽Thank you. 🙏🏽❤️❤️❤️

[@jerry_bambino7686]

so true

[@_Corsa]

Time is more valuable than money, everyone realizes this on their deathbed. I realized this at age 30, It completely changed my perception of value.

[@frobrainblogs8138]

i realized this after a miscarriage in 2022. i worked remote but was still working myself nonstop. i'd be so tired sometimes during my pregnancy that i'd fall asleep in meetings. after losing the baby i realized all i wanted was that time back with my baby, to spend those weeks being more present with them. now my whole perspective has changed on work and the rat race... the present moment is all we really have.

[@jonfreeman9682]

Sure. I agree but you still need money. Most of us are slaves to our jobs. Funny enough we may not even like our jobs but wish for job security.

[@OnlyLilynn44]

In the world we live in where a lack of money can impact your actual livelihood, time seems meaningless. What’s the point of time if all I can do with it is work myself to death in order to afford basic needs ? What’s time if I can’t relax because I’m one sick day away from being homeless ?

[@peacheedandee]

@@OnlyLilynn44 This world is extremely flawed.

[@phamsumi8867]

And health

[@patriciaholloway]

As a woman who became officially disabled in 2018, I have really been bothered by the notion that you're only worth as much as you make. It's been a whole different mental challenge to feel my value, to understand my worth of I didn't have a career. I'm home every day and survive on a small amount of money. But it allows me to slow down and notice things that others don't care about in their rush. And I love the stillness. There's so much beauty and grace in the stillness. I read, cook, journal, write letters to family, take care of the cat and dog. And I am working towards having an online business with my daughter, selling vintage and antiques, which is my great passion. I am never bored. I have begun to find the good in this imperfect body. Thank you for sharing this. A simple life is all I aspire to. So nice to meet like-minded people! UPDATE: Just wanted to thank everyone for their comments. It's been very uplifting in a sense to connect with others and I'm grateful for each of you who bother to read my "essay" ☝️lol Bless you all 🙏

[@dawnhandelman308]

🕊❤️🙏

[@alicegay4286]

Sorry for your lost. Life is like this. When we lose something belong to us, we realise we miss a lot in our life

[@jip7971]

I loved reading your comment, what a beautiful state of mind. Much love to you ❤

[@patriciaholloway]

@@jip7971 Thank you, friend. I appreciate your kind words 🙏

[@troyke]

I'm 62, visually-impaired to the point of not being able to drive, and I also believe I have other undiagnosed disabilities which have made it next to impossible for me to keep a FT job. (Not get, but keep) I was dumped by my ex-wife after 20 years because I could never be the PWE she was looking for, and she was tired of having her whole life consumed with worrying about me - to the point where she couldn't even be herself. Probably a good reason to divorce someone, but I've been forced to accept and love myself with the knowledge that I have "failed" first myself, and then other key family members, because I couldn't provide for them. Let alone, the idea that I'm not "crushing it" at life! It's a hard thing to live with in a society that places a price tag on the value of everything and everyone. But I also feel down deep that that is all bs, and I am just as much a quality person as anyone, regardless of my w2's! After all, this is the same society that treats homeless people like garbage, and when they walk by them, acts like they don't even exist!! I'm still fighting to some degree, but I am very tired of having to beg for my subsistence. And now that I have my Social Security, I pick and choose which jobs I do to make ends meet, realizing that the simpler a lifestyle I lead, and the less "stuff" I acquire, the less dependent I have to be on others to employ me. But in general, I have given up on the standard 9-5 ever working for me, as it never has. That's why this video so appealed to me.

[@davidrowley9513]

This lady is so right. We need a home, food and clothes but we can live simply and get pleasure from friends and the environment that we live in.

[@jonothandoeser]

Yet white people come to completely different conclusions when judging Polynesian villages and African villages. Africans are lazy and undeveloped. Polynesians are free thinking and connected to nature. This is the dideased thinking of te white man.

[@Lion-rf8xi]

Bro you realize even in USA people work three jobs to live in an apartment? Looks like she has a huge home in some tropic paradise and she doesn't work? What does she do to get all that?

[@nathanielhudgins7933]

probably the boy friend@@Lion-rf8xi

[@silverwolf2643]

@@Lion-rf8xi She was a well paid lawyer in Singapore. Currently has rental properties in Singapore and living cheap life close by in Bali, Indonesia. She has an absolutely amazing life right now and is part of the 1% in the world. However definitely not relatable at all.

[@sergiodeflore189]

@@silverwolf2643especula con los pisos aprovechándose de mucha gente que vive una vida de mierda en los trabajos, justamente lo que a ella no le gusta y dejó. Que hipocresía por favor. Por muy dulce que quiera parecer, debajo de todo está toda la maldad de nuestra sociedad.

[@papermason]

I work part time, I walk through the woods, I eat what I like, I watch the people around me who are stressed to the limit. I have some stress, but I'm working to simplify and purge everything unnecessary. You have a full life, Jean.

[@DesiGirl0713]

I’m literally crying watching this on repeat. Living the corporate America rat race now and I feel so suffocated. This life you talk about has been my dream for the past 3 years. Praying that God will grant me the courage the make the change and live a simple and uncomplicated life. Thank you for the inspiration! 🙏💕 To all my friends here, thank you very much for all the support and advice. I’ve created a plan for a more simple way of life and will be working to achieve this goal in the next year. Thanks again and all the best to you all. Hope all your dreams come true! 💕

[@chantalboileau7692]

You are the creator of your reality..make it a master peace..your master peace...wish you love and happiness ❤️

[@DesiGirl0713]

Thank you for the encouragement! ❤

[@jamescalifornia2964]

It may be time to walk away - before it's too late ... 💞✨️

[@Deepbluecat]

@@chantalboileau7692 Just. Do. It. I sold all and left US 19 yrs ago for Southeast Asia. Zero regrets. Learned a LOT about myself that no school could teach you. I live very simply, and enjoy the simple things like beers or coffees with friends, exercising, watching movies, writing. Go somewhere for a visit, and connect with other expats. You may find your place in the sun. Best luck dear!

[@daspradeep]

what's holding you back?

[@adunzoroq33]

You have a partner and a dog that's a lot! I've lost my ambitions at 33, could no longer compete for a raise or a better job, try being best at everything. Now I live a slow life taking care of pets and my husband, I paint I play instruments and take long walks in nature, society's standards don't apply to me. I hardly go out shopping other than for groceries, I think it's a waste or time. I wish everyone can slow down and realise the best things in life don't require you put yourself in overdrive ❤

[@heal2311]

You couldn't have said it any better! Your words resonated alot with me. I also lost my career ambitions 5 years ago at 40. I used to be a really ambitious career driven woman with jobs that everyone envied. At 40 , i lost my business & my entire life savings, chronic pain & illness overtook my life. Now I am a full time house & pet sitter. I have a chronic health condition that gives me daily pain so i don't have the capacity to get a job, despite having multiple university degrees and a coveted resume. I am single, no partner nor children. I am working through my unresolved trauma, trapped in my mind and body. Friends and family are not that supportive of my "alternative lifestyle", asking me when am i going to come back to reality and resume my life & career. To be honest, i don't have the drive anymore nor the capacity at the moment. Thesedays i am happy when i have a pain-free, drama-free mundane day, with a nice meal, walk in nature and netflix.

[@MrsTessWren]

Beautiful choice✨💖⭐️✨

[@adunzoroq33]

@@heal2311 oh how I'm hoping you get through the pain, I only realised when you mentioned about your health that my societally imposed ambitions left me after I had a tumor, I've got some autoimmune issues going on post trauma, it was a bit of a wake up call. This makes so much sense to me now, thank you for sharing your story, I hope you find a good bunch of friends who will understand your choices and how you live your life, I admit, not many people around me are supportive but that's ok, I always think it's better to sit and enjoy nature and pets than have a forced conversation with someone who can't or doesn't want to see how trapped they are in the daily hustle the world around us expects. All the best 💕

[@StyleshStorm]

Same situation as a fellow 90s baby. The cruel realization is starting to slowly creep in. It's sad.

[@ef7856]

@@heal2311Hi, I found Dan Buglio on KZbin very helpful for chronic health conditions. I have overcome some. I also love to know that I don't have to mold to the way the world sees success. All the best!

[@Lyn-ky9vr]

"One day we will be doing something for the LAST time and we will rarely know when that is happening".... BARZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ!!!!

[@FernGray]

Im 39 and a debilitating health crisis forced me into this path 3 years ago.. my life has changed for the better.. I doubled down on the value system I believe I always had, but that I was suppressing .. i have a chronic condition and am still transitioning trying to figure out how to navigate the harsh realities of this. I’m excited however to design my life and my path around what brings joy and allows me to be fully present and enjoy the richness of life - nature, stillness, feeding my curiosities with adventure, romantic love.. my injury broke me down to my core and now I’m building me back up and leaving all the trash behind.. it’s freeing and I’m so grateful 🙏🏽

[@Federico-ht7ks]

You're not alone. Unfortunately, for most people, it takes a tragedy for them to revalue what's important in their lives. I'm happy you're on the way back to well-being and feeling good again.

[@xdgs567z]

I’ve grown up around people who are so obsessed with working overtime and making money and buying the latest gadgets that it makes me despise these things…the best things in life are free and out there….you can find happiness out there without lots of money…we just need to slow down and enjoy life….our mental health is most important

[@JeanVoronkova]

Yeah... it takes consciousness to not follow the crowd and to form your own opinion against the tide, so kudos 🌻😊

[@create306]

"the best things in life are free and out there" - so true... Music, art, books, exercise, meditation, relationships, etc... doesn't require that much money to experience those things. People have their own aspirations though, so live and let live I guess.

[@mzivkovic84]

House on the beach is free?

[@dalaov5258]

Ignore what everyone else is doing and put on the blinders. You do you, that's it.

[@SumatraIslandGirl]

@@mzivkovic84😂😂 and a good camera to create content not free too

[@heidieggo]

Freedom was the day I stopped caring what others thought of me. Joy and happiness is an inside job. No matter where you, go or what you do, you take yourself with you.

[@blackbullet4254]

But how can you learn to do that? I love my family a lot but I'm afraid I will let them down if I don't become very successful in life and it scares me exactly because I care about them.. I am tired feeling this way but I don't know how to overcome it

[@iPostiPodiEatiYuri]

@@blackbullet4254their emotional well being is not your responsibility

[@journeywithtray]

This is exactly what I want. I thought I was weird and everyone around me tells me I’m just lazy for not wanting to achieve so much. But you explained the exact way I feel about life and just living.

[@knowthyself690]

You did that! Well said, all the way around. I retired at 41 from the Army, everyone wanted me to go and get a job. I was like the point, when I was 14yrs old, was to be retired after my 20 years in the Army. When in the Army, I had to get up before the sun was up and really never got to enjoy Beautiful Morning Sunrises, unless on the weekends. There were too many days, over the 20+ years, that I just wanted to sit and enjoy the birds and not have any concern for my duties. I got that at 41 and have not let others influence me to get back into the rat race. Much Love to you and yours.

[@Onnitfan1]

enjoy

[@robertbruner7429]

Judging by the wealth demonstrated in this video I would venture to say that many of your material ambitions have _already_ been realized and you are satisfied not in a world free of possessions, but with a relative opulent lifestyle that is your current environment. "Success" is a relevant term as it generally involves things beyond the most essential elements of existence and you've certainly achieved that.

[@chaidaro]

I think that makes total sense

[@umyumlum47]

Word.

[@morganlisle7641]

Well said. I was thinking something similar. Many people's ambitions must be to live the life depicted in this video.

[@soundscape26]

Yes, I was thinking roughly the same while watching the video.

[@prestogerman6862]

LOL. This is a show off video to beat show off videos! While it laughably pretends to be about the self effacing retreat from vanity and materialism by an enlightened and humbled every man, it bellows at the top of its lungs: "Look at me! Look at my wonderful place and things! Don't I have a great life! Aren't I special!" Paul Fussell defined "bad" as something palpably unpleasant (like vanity) and "capital bad" as when that bad thing is presented as something good or great. Most vanity videos are merely bad. This one is capital BAD.

[@julias6688]

I “dropped out” right after 911. I was 35 and single without children. I sold my house in the city and most of my belongings and set out by myself to make a new life. My friend asked, “are you gonna get a job and find a house?” I replied that I was going to find a place, and make a new life, and that’s exactly what I did. I moved to the middle of nowhere all by myself, but with my dog. My dad called it voluntary simplicity which I think just helped him explain me to his peers, but I joke I’m a classic underachiever. I live a simple life but have time for my friends and interests. No regrets here. I respect this slow and thoughtful existence. Thank you for this lovely video. I respect your lifestyle and thanks for helping people understand.

[@kevinwelsh7490]

me me me me

[@julias6688]

I live alone but does that make me selfish? I tend to think having children is more “me me me me”. To each his own friend. Luckily we’re not all alike.

[@Rumblenuk]

@@kevinwelsh7490yep yep yep yep yep

[@shoelacedonkey]

Why would this be a description of an "underachiever". Ambition is little more than the drive to reach a goal, your goal was to find your own place outside of typical society and you seem to have managed just that. The societal norm of what 'ambition' is is more than skewed. Don't sell yourself short, seems like you're doing a lot better than most in terms of acceptance, being content and probably even happiness.

[@julias6688]

@@shoelacedonkey thank you. ❤️

[@NoLegalPlunder]

The best definition of happiness I heard was from Alfred Hitchcock. In an interview a long time ago he said, "Happiness is a clear horizon." It seems too many people allow society to guide their lives. You've learned, and I hope I've learned, that the best life is when we are spontaneously propelled from within -- not from without.

[@bonniechiu5310]

OMG😭 Just quit my job in a so-called “big name company” to pursue a career in an animal rescue NPO and the warm message you send with this video really came in time! I really need this. Very beautiful work you’ve done. Thank you!🥺

[@iolandav2685]

The animals are so much better company than humans!!! Good choice you made!! ❤😊

[@Paradise385]

Trust me, you did everything right. I respect you for that. I've been saying for years that I want to quit my job and do something I love, but I'm still sitting here because I'm too afraid.

[@bonniechiu5310]

@@Paradise385 Thank you for saying that!!!😭 Just want to let you know that it’s never too late! 🥹

[@Kayla868]

“It’s okay to not be interesting” I’ve never heard that before. But it was refreshing. It’s like saying “you’re enough as you are”. ❤ Those words were surprisingly comforting. Thank you 🙏

[@chocolatebunny5465]

That's a good message 💚

[@kani9284]

though being ambitious doesn't automatically mean that they are also interesting.

[@BobbyTaylor-io1od]

I love it!! I am a very spiritual person and my ex wife wanted it all. She told me 'I am the world's most boring person.' I am not, just not super career and money motivated. We are all heading to a box in the ground and a spiritual forever I believe, not interested in temporary gains. Looks like these folks in the video made theirs and then got out.

[@create306]

It's like those zen masters saying how being more present and mindful in our lives can help us realize the beauty in the ordinary, without seeking more.

[@virginiaescalera2419]

I wish I had known this as a young mother. I too am an introvert, I like to stay home, I liked raising children, but I always felt tremendous guilt for not being out in the world, not earning a living and not contributing to society. Constantly kicking yourself for things you are good at that society doesn't value is a losing game. I realize now that although we didn't have much , I could have pared down my wants a little more and still have been content. My kids would have still been well cared for . I could have been an example of peace, contentment and wisdom, instead of a frustrated person who worried entirely too much about what people thought.

[@vanietalks]

I am 32 and I want to start living a slow life. Be content with what God has given me and blessed me. Thank you for sharing your life. God bless!

[@xcaret-ns3pb]

👍🙏💙

[@DavidGivinsnhe]

I've lived in Miami ,, DC and now NYC and my life has never been fast! Busy but not fast so what is a fast life anyway!😊

[@mxbvibes]

Im 27 and have come to this realization. Thanks for sharing wise words.

[@ZenMindUniverse]

Absolutely, Jean. You've articulated a beautiful truth - that a life of purpose and meaning can be found outside the relentless pursuit of achievements. It's about cherishing the present moment, finding joy in simplicity, and cultivating deep connections. This resonates deeply. ❤💚💜

[@Morpheus197]

I love this: "We can't all be sharks. You gotta have some trout."

[@ScentedHuman]

Sharks don't eat trout (trout are fresh water). Sharks like seals, more fat.

[@AnyaElysian]

@@ScentedHuman yea exactly trout live in a different world.

[@soniaromero6958]

This is exactly the route that I took. I retired at 52 when society expected to see me productive until the age of 67 y.o. I decided to heal myself from so much fear and desires that society and families imposed on me. I wanted to be no one, to find my real identity and not the one dictated by a career. I discover little by little that what I really are is love, and the idea of lacking it made me a slave.

[@rickknight3823]

I guess it helps if you can afford to retire at 52. Not so simple if you have a family later in life. How did you manage it?

[@DazzledCat]

Beautiful 💚

[@rv706]

You must've had enough money saved to be able to retire at 52. Nowadays, even a "simple life" is not affordable by everyone.

[@ireneloukedes4728]

When I listened to this lady one phrase came to mind: Enlightenment.

[@hemaiananiseni5132]

I just visited Bali for the first time recently. I loved it from Day 1 😭 was not what I expected! At 29 years old, thinking about how my life so far had played out, I feel so blessed to have come across your channel! Thank you and keep it up!! ☝️🙏

[@tomTom-lb5cu]

Homebody and introvert here too. Happy after 43 years of laboring in construction. I want this peace too. Feels good.

[@RetireandGo]

You deserve it Invest to escape It’s time to focus on you :-)

[@jenamaste131]

We don’t have to go far, we can do it right where you are, just simplify your life and do what you love, and enjoy.

[@PrinceEa]

Beautiful Message! Thank you for sharing it with the world.

[@JeanVoronkova]

Thanks for listening 🌻

[@ankeshbisla2249]

your content is so addictive . is that alright jean ? @@JeanVoronkova

[@karadiberlino]

OMG! 😃 Prince Ea commenting on your video!!! 🔥☯️🙏🏼

[@1NavyLT]

Indeed! Beautiful words of wisdom, Jean.

[@BIGPIE3333]

‼️👎 This laydee said it all @7:22 - "But if we have already reached a stage where scaling back is possible " They probably out right own their home and because of that - have no financial threat, = Fake 👎‼️ NEWCASTLE CALIFORNIA,USA 🇺🇸

[@emmychoi5848]

Yep I get you. Turning 55 this year over 30 years in corporate. Ready to make a leap to make the best of whatever time that is left and live a life that is truly meaningful to me.

[@nicholaswhs0896]

I hit the biggest achievement of my career in 2020, which I worked hard for, then came to find out I still wasn't happy. It's the same idea for chasing girls, money, cars, etc. I ended up leaving my job two years later because I burned myself out. I'm starting to realize a lot of what Jean is saying. I still do the same type of work but without the inflated ego and high roller mindset I once had. Slow is smooth, smooth is fast. Embrace it all.

[@CrystalDatingCoach]

You have an AMBITION. To be happy. I did the same at 50+ I'm living in Sicily and enjoying LIFE! ❤

[@charmainewalker8627]

Can I come visit. 😅 I have loved to visit Sicily from Betty White in golden girls 😂😂😂

[@ecstaticgladness]

same ☺

[@shastacabins1410]

From my perspective, I see you’re living as if you guys are wealthy. You have a beautiful home and live in a beautiful environment. These do not come without hard work and sacrifice. Somewhere, somehow, there are more than adequate resources coming into your life. You reap what you sow. You are very fortunate and thanks for sharing.

[@prestogerman6862]

LOL. This is a show off video to beat show off videos! While it laughably pretends to be about the self effacing retreat from vanity and materialism by an enlightened and humbled every man, it bellows at the top of its lungs: "Look at me! Look at my wonderful place and things! Don't I have a great life! Aren't I special!" Paul Fussell defined "bad" as something palpably unpleasant (like vanity) and "capital bad" as when that bad thing is presented as something good or great. Most vanity videos are merely bad. This one is CAPITAL BAD.

[@Shishycat]

​@prestogerman6862 I agree with your general premise although maybe not as strongly. "I used to make a lot of money and now I'm retired."

[@SumatraIslandGirl]

@@prestogerman6862cant agree more with you. I lead a simple and slow life too but I am too slow too even make a video, doing the editing and put on youtube. If I do all that, it would kill my definition of slow living cause to produce a content need a lot of work. I was like, screw that and continue practicing the real slow living in my not so cool accommodation cause I am not “I used to make a lot of money and now I am retired”…. I always not making enough and still I said screw that. Hahaha

[@Canadianlove]

What if she inherited

[@sportsman4545]

Yes it takes money to be able to live a beautiful life. I haven't figured out where this is that they live.

[@SupernovaOne]

“And, thank you, for flying Singapore Airlines”

[@KairosTime1122]

This totally resonated with me ❤ I used to be one who wanted it all. I thought it was how life should be. Today I don't have much, but I'm happy with the simple things in life. It took many deaths in my life for me to realize what's important to me. People are constantly hustling and I'm just tired of chasing money. I just go with the flow and do what I can/what's for me to earn. I know I'll always have enough money to live life my way because I'm resourceful and I can manage money well from my struggles in life. Thanks for sharing! ❤

[@omittapir5986]

I never thought I would finally come across someone who thinks like me. You literally made me sigh with relief. Thank you for making this video.

[@markb2938]

It’s not about having no ambition, it’s about having the right ambition. Beautiful message ❤

[@thetalentof]

This woman was incredibly ambitious though, she was a lawyer who made enough with her husband to retire early - go out there and get a high powered job so you can do the same!

[@JeanVoronkova]

Hi, erm, as per my pinned comment to the video cos of all the misconceptions, just to clarify, yes I was a lawyer 12 years ago, yes I made a lot once upon a time, but I also spent a lot n when I walked away from the job, I actually didn’t have significant savings, cos back then I didn’t understand the value and importance of money. The bulk of our passive income was created and set up in the 4+ years before we retired in 2021, from our business together in Vietnam.

[@PeteWaan]

No, no, no. Ambition is never a good thing. ✌️

[@thebrambleline4661]

@@PeteWaanthis could be debated

[@thebrambleline4661]

@@PeteWaanno ambition at all means you can’t get out of bed. That would be the literal def of no ambition

[@philiscoolerthanu]

Interesting message but the video shows beautiful beaches, beautiful home. These are luxuries the normal person dreams about. To match your message you should have a low income house in a bad neighborhood and then show the beauty there. Your message says you gave up on ambition but there is vanity in this video. It's like you're saying I gave up but I still won. A universal message is be in the now. Reveal to yourself the illusion of time. Love yourself Meditate Avoid the dangers of collectivism and begin searching internally rather than finding fulfillment externally Be Forgive Love Now

[@jslice6964]

100% that

[@MrMartinoef]

Time doesn't exist! It's just divisions observers have derived from planet Earths rotation 😁😂

[@anyaharris5617]

"There is plenty of joy in just living." Very true!

[@Urnotwelcomed-tl9me]

Thank you for this video. I’m 28 and got my heart broken by someone who I really cared for because I wasn’t “ambitious enough” I live in my own and take care of my bills and have my own car and I take care of my dog. But still wasn’t worthy. I believed for a few days he was right but you helped me understand they are different paths. My soul is happy and I love genuinely.

[@sentipedeable]

If you are just 28, you need to increase your income, save, invest so that it can compound to something meaningful later so that you can have this life....sorry it sounds hard but you dont need to stop being who you are along the way

[@Urnotwelcomed-tl9me]

@@sentipedeable didn’t sound harsh at all, it was solid advice and I appreciate it

[@armenalexanian]

You are inherently worthy! You don't require anyone's judgement or permission. You are a sacred, worthy, luminous being. You are love. And your love is for giving.

[@Urnotwelcomed-tl9me]

@@armenalexanian thank you so much! I really appreciate it

[@shineinouzen7412]

I am 28 also. I live on my own, am single & financially stable. I enjoy the simple things… eating good food, walks in nature, and having a calm, happy home. I’ve been afraid that in my next relationship, someone will see me as “not ambitious” as well, or “too boring.” …. But that’s not the case, even if someone else were to believe that. People just find joy in different things and that’s okay. Maybe you 2 weren’t compatible but that doesn’t mean you are any less worthy, and it doesn’t mean you aren’t a great match for someone else :)

[@justanaverageuser4312]

It takes a lot of courage and selfknowledge to give up unrealistic standards, worship of false images, materialism and superficiality, competition and concern for what others may think of you.

[@davidchan9187]

It takes loads of courage to step away from the rat race and society demands of you to live by their standards of what success is

[@davidchan9187]

People think it's easy to step away from all the racing rats competing outdoing each other to race up the corp ladder - the courage to stand alone not move with the crowds is admirable

[@wordsoffaithstories]

"Most people bring the best of themselves to work and then bring leftovers back home" What a line and so so true.

[@davidchan9187]

Wise words

[@raincloud2255]

Thank you for reaffirming what I've been feeling. I thought there was something wrong with me for not having ambitions and to just slow down and enjoy the simple things in life. I'm glad I'm not the only one

[@1Quamish]

Slowing down, living in the moment and seeing the beauty that is around you is a great accomplishment.

[@scottm7711]

100% it's exhausting the constant chase just to get that next thing

[@ecstaticgladness]

😊

[@johnnovick1643]

I am in my sixtys and I can tell you that you have wisdom beyond your years. We are all veiwed as nothing more than grease to lubricate the giant machine that we all keep from grinding to a halt. But the machine is so monstrous no one person can see how big it all is.

[@CdawgAMVsFilmEditing]

But by organising mass disruption you can overthrow a system made by a few for the few. The last straw for me is developing AGI to remove any sense of life or purpose any of us have left. They must be stopped. Like Hitler in the second world war.

[@normiewoo787]

Ambition is evil. Doing will never replace being.

[@johncoe6304]

Ignorance

[@yarly3180]

Yeah let's all sit still and not harvest crops etc. and see how long we'll last before we will die of starvation. Will be a good thing for the planet though. 😉

[@vm9343]

Doing will never replace being? Really ? Is it also true for the surgeon who will operate on you? Also, ambition isn't necessarily money-oriented. You can have the ambition and work you ass off to be the best pediatrician possible! This philosophy seems very self-centered and complacent to me: it gives work and efforts the worst motivations possible, to better justify avoiding them. How convenient! That state of mind limits the human spirit to only work to service of our physical needs. How sad!

[@James-gk8ip]

@@yarly3180 reductio ad absurdum

[@enchantress7]

I love everything you have stated and grateful to not be alone in this philosophy. I'm 48 years old and this has been my life choice.

[@tcng9808]

You are a lucky one that can afford to have such a carefree life with adequate resources to support a comfort life.

[@chrisschneiders6734]

Lucky or full of bulls.it..she ain't sleeping in a car in the car park..

[@silverwolf2643]

​@@chrisschneiders6734 She is living an absolutely awesome life. She is not relatable at all though to the 95% of people as she claims. She is part of the 1%.

[@edfast5893]

@@chrisschneiders6734 No she worked hard to get to where she is. You just don’t have a clue. Green eyed monster

[@edfast5893]

@@silverwolf2643hey the fact that you are watching this mean you are in the top 20% and not relatable to the other 80%. Stay negative and you be happy

[@silverwolf2643]

@@edfast5893 The hell kinda nonsense is that? I am actually like her to a high degree and that's why I can say that her words are lies. She is not relatable at all, she has rental income from properties in Singapore and lives cheap life in Bali, has all the time in the world, surfing everyday. The life she has right now is ambitious af, way more so than climbing the corporate ladder. It's not "uhh I just gave up on certain things cause I found more meaning in simple stuff and relationships". That's why she should not be trying to seem relatable cause she is not. 90% of people have to work in order to survive.

[@JeanVoronkova]

Hi everyone! Thank you for sharing your thoughts in the comments. My husband & I are so incredibly grateful that we were able to F.I.R.E & retire over 2 years ago to live in beautiful yet affordable Bali, Indonesia (where this video was shot). This had been our dream since ≈ 2016 - and through dedicated years of working, saving and investing, we were able to actualise our dream in 2021. If you'll like to find out more about this there's more information here kzbin.info/www/bejne/bnuvn2WaaZiKnNksi=i1v3Ufus1mMnRegZ. There have been many comments regarding how we are able to afford our slow living beach lifestyle, so I just wanted to clarify. Everyone walks a different path in life. For many years, when i was still struggling as a "surfer trapped in the body of a lawyer" in Singapore, I was deeply conflicted & upset that my peers all seemed to be happy living the normal conventional life in Singapore, working, getting successful, being with their friends and family. Why on earth was it so difficult only for me? It's been an emotionally and physically challenging journey for me to build the life I have today, brick by brick. It's taken over 12 years, and I can't claim all the credit. Providence has been so kind as to reward all our risk taking and hard work... I'm very fortunate to have started from a fairly privileged position in life - few debts, no dependents... and the universe also sent me my husband to share my dreams and my burdens. If you'd asked me at 29 (when I quit my job) what I thought my life would be at 38 (when we retired), I never would have imagined even anything remotely akin to our reality now. So for everyone out there who shares similar dreams to V & I, I just want to encourage you to tune out the external noise, listen to your internal voice and follow your own compass. Take it one step at a time, and you might be there sooner than you realise. I just wanted to share my thoughts on this. Thanks for watching :)

[@seandunn1128]

Lovely sentiments with value, but, what do you produce? Contribute to others? Life is easy when others provide.

[@user-oy6lt7el3u]

Just listening to you is calming and inspiring. You have a unique approach to life. . Thank you for you are sharing it with me. .

[@Froglet1968]

I'm so very proud of you. The planet needs more calm and people living simply yet with such appreciation that you have shown to be possible. Nature has taught me so much... Thank you 🙏🏽

[@purposedrivenwoman]

VERY BRAVE & COURAGEOUS,OUTSTANDING VIDEO THANK YOU FOR SHARING YOUR STORY...IM SOON TO RETIRE AND LIVE THE SAME AS YOU...LIFE ISNT ABOUT STUFF..TRUE SUCCESS IS REAL.PEACE ,TRANQUILITY CONTENTMENTAND ANXIOUS FOR NOTHING.

[@illuminata8097]

@@seandunn1128 What she produces and provides to others is the reason that brought you here on her channel.

[@csepke2]

Girl, you have no idea how much I’ve been feeling this-and feeling guilty about this- all my life. Thank you for putting in words what I couldn’t ❤❤❤

[@lisav.9414]

Thanks for that message, Jean! You value and are grateful for the things that are really important in life.

[@self-carewithlia978]

You articulated exactly how I've been feeling for years but have been too afraid to admit it. I'm a slow living girl at heart. I'm exhausted from even wanting big dreams that I am nowhere close to achieving. Thank you for this video!!! 💛

[@philipidoux6607]

And such a so-called easy and simple life, is not the norm at all. It's expensive. VERY expensive.

[@jean-lucpicard6938]

Watch and listen but donr't let yourself getting caught in the illusion/maya.

[@illuminata8097]

Go after your simple dreams. Live your life authentic to who you are. It's your basic right.

[@Alkemiss]

You worded how I've been feeling all morning 😮‍💨

[@joydeepmoitra6521]

After watching this video, I felt like I am not alone. And someone, living on the other side of the planet, thinks likewise. We are friends 💙🙂

[@katemichael7401]

Hi.Same here

[@generalgeneral9087]

Struggling to fit into the norm of society also! Now I feel less alone too! Thanks!

[@jaivora423]

You put most, if not all of my considerations as to how I’ve approached my life into words - I pretty much live your spoken words. I remain ever so grateful - 🙏🏼

[@WeavedIn]

Thank you for sharing your journey with the world and for helping me find my own path. Your honesty, vulnerability, and resilience have truly inspired me. Thank you.

[@sidilicious11]

I am a self employed, low level ambitious artist boomer, still making art and enjoying it. I’ve had lots of time to live a slow life besides work. Highly recommend.

[@user-tr7yg7zo3j]

Me, too -happy artist here! 😊

[@mangamangagurl]

I wish to do that.

[@notapottopissin7493]

I started to feel exactly the same way around 40/41 and didn't have the courage to admit it or explore the "no ambition" life style. Throughout my life, I've been asked "well don't you want more" in some form or other. As though my mere existing, paying my own bills, taking care of my self, keeping to myself was some kind of crime against nature. I'll be 50 this year and decided to devote however many years that I have left to being my authentic self, only nurturing healthy, loving relationships even if those are few. Disconnecting from people that hurt me in the name of love/family, not chasing down the high visibility job. I love that this video crossed my feed because I'd been wondering if I was crazy for "lacking ambition" or just wanting to live a quiet but happy, fulfilled life. Thank you for sharing your journey and this message because so many of us needed this confirmation✨️💕🙏🏽

[@Recneps27]

Right there with you, I was early 40s when I realized that the hustle life was never going to be for me, despite so many around me bragging about how much they worked and how exhausted they were all the time. Now when my peers go on about climbing the ladder or buying a new sports car, I reply that my ambitions are to minimize stress and stay physically/emotionally fit. I'm early 50s now, and working a low level warehouse job that lets me walk around all day, drive a forklift and leave the job behind after 8 hours. I'm not quite able to retire yet, but aiming for 60 Life is so much better when you live it authentically.

[@notapottopissin7493]

@Recneps27 I love this so much for you! Same, I'm aiming to retire at 60 as well but to also live a low stress, happy healthy life until I can retire fully. That hustle mentality almost killed me in my 20s and 30s and to add injury to insult, not only did I feel crazy for not being able to maintain it, others echoed that sentiment. Wishing you the absolute best on this journey of being our authentic selves🙏🏽💕

[@manuelaorb]

Comment really resonated with me

[@GregPopabich]

I could’ve wrote the comment myself! I will also be 50 this year, and I feel the exact same way. I just want to live in peace and love!

[@notapottopissin7493]

@GregPopabich I was listening to something earlier this week, and the phrase "what you seek is seeking you." You/I/ we will have the peace and happiness that we are seeking 🙏🏽💕

[@nanceemoon365]

Love her message 💯%. It’s such an important way of thinking in our short lives. We think doing everything, having all the frills,impressive things will make us so happy but people are overlooking and missing the real things that make us happy and calm in this world. Getting back to simple is the cure for our mental health problems. Got to fix the thinking of what’s important. This was such a wonderful read. Wish everyone could hear this message Love love love. Thanks for sharing this. Make so much sense ❤

[@jessicamills7008]

Thank you for this beautiful video 🙏 I’m so over striving to have ambition for all the wrong reasons. Watching this has been a breath of fresh air 🫶

[@a.vetter1636]

You have more then so many have. A loving partner, a dog, a beautiful house, and the things you do, living at the beach etc. you earn enough to have such a beautiful life. I wished I had achieved that much. Congratulation on having so many things and people in your live that are so beautiful. You have more then most who struggle to have even a decent life with less than you have.

[@prestogerman6862]

LOL. This is a show off video to beat show off videos! While it laughably pretends to be about the self effacing retreat from vanity and materialism by an enlightened and humbled every man, it bellows at the top of its lungs: "Look at me! Look at my wonderful place and things! Don't I have a great life! Aren't I special!" Paul Fussell defined "bad" as something palpably unpleasant (like vanity) and "capital bad" as when that bad thing is presented as something good or great. Most vanity videos are merely bad. This one is CAPITAL BAD.

[@JenX422]

Partner is near impossible. Casual sex hookup culture. Selfishness and throwaway culture. There isnt even "dating" anymore let alone stable relationships.

[@lemurianchick]

@@JenX422 And so it is! This is your affirmation to the Universe! Your words are your prayer!🙏

[@lemurianchick]

@@prestogerman6862 You cut and pasted three times. Agenda much? They do this on tiny home videos too. Banksters of America? The cabal wants people enslaved with mortgages. They send shills to shit-post on these types of videos to plant doubt.

[@DavidGivinsnhe]

​@@prestogerman6862To Mr Givins Nhe no humans can show off are flaunt to me wealth as I'm accomplished in ways people can fathom with my girl globes educational products over every government college business media religion forever!😊❤

[@margarettownsley9500]

Chasing money is like chasing the wind and trying to keep money in your hands is like trying to hold water in your hands it’s useless we must just aim to be happy and count our blessings if we are healthy thank you jean for your video

[@AbideinHim-cp8mb]

Amen. So true🙏😇😊

[@davidchan9187]

Money won't buy happiness in your later life when your loved ones are gone and you are left alone with your pile of money , don't wait until it's too late to spend time with loved ones as time passed quickly and you will realise you have given your soul to your employer who really doesn't care much about you in the end you are disposable to them but not your family loved ones remember that always

[@daspradeep]

all chases are more or less the same

[@daspradeep]

@@davidchan9187 this is just another narrative and she is saying something else, if i am not wrong

[@funkyguy99]

Money today is actually currency and acts and behaves as such. Currency flows in and out like electric currents. That's how money works. In your hands and out the other..

[@DUDE72341]

"bring the best of themselves to work , and then bring the left overs back home"..great saying! I just discovered you, we share many values and similar outlooks, you have the gift of putting it into words very well..and to that I say Cheers and thank you!

[@silviaromao4554]

Beautiful video, wonderful message. There’s so much in here that resonates with my way of living. Realizing no ambitions is freedom was life changing for me. Thank you for sharing

[@ErikaDeeAnne]

This was great. Thank you for sharing. You saying “be horrible at my hobbies” helped me realize that I’m looking at hobbies all wrong. I’ve never had one because I feel like I suck at everything but I’m so interested in so many things despite my lack of talents. I should just do them anyway because it might make me happy

[@Emily-kj1tb]

I love this comment. Do it! I think these days, because of social media, even hobbies are viewed as something to turn into a side hustle, competition or thing to brag about, when they exist first and foremost to be enjoyed.

[@SummerBaby728]

This really spoke to me, mostly because i would have written the same thing word for word!

[@dimsumyen4034]

To be financially independent and being able to afford such a carefree life is a huge privilege to most or even an impossibility to many.

[@anusha2465]

I wish I have the inheritance 😢

[@user-oo3zt3xm1d]

I thought about this too))

[@plummetplum]

Exactly, she has a charmed life. You can only be that carefree and unambitious if you have no financial worries.

[@KevinNordstrom]

​@@plummetplumand no children.

[@dimsumyen4034]

@@KevinNordstrom AGREED!! A mother of 2 myself … actually 3, how can I forget my 4-legged most dependent child! 🤣❤️

[@deliabotha7187]

Gosh, this lady voices exactly how I feel. My parents lived this very simplistic life and as A young person I could not understand. Now as a 60 year old, I am so grateful to my parents who taught me its who you are, not what you have, is what matters. Thank you for this video.

[@lemurianchick]

Just to let you know: simplistic is not a good thing. It means shallow or overly simple. Your parents live a SIMPLE life.

[@kathy875]

Wow! What a beautiful, timely yet timeless, video with so much wisdom to share in a tumultuous and off kilter world. Thank you!

[@Suhaya_sam]

I finished university in 2022,i haven't been able to secure a job since then and it had taken a great toll on me, recently i come to a realisation that i only felt that way because that's what is expected of me in this day and age. I have come to a deeper realisation that i want a simple life, i am now trying to accept my worth regardless of not having all that, i must say i am pretty excited thank you for confirming my deep desire 😍♥️

[@tsrocks2029]

Bruh it’s been 2 years, you could’ve been a server or many other things in that time to make some money and gain experience. You are unemployed by choice

[@Tenjiecorner]

Your actual ambitions are to be happy, enjoy life and spend time with your loved ones 😊 I’m 39 single work as a bellman at a hotel and decided to stay as one I don’t need to bring stress in my life. But I’m retiring in 1-2 years

[@jonathanjonathan7386]

if i may ask how are u funding ur retirement?

[@WesolyArbuz]

Wow, congrats on brilliant decisions! I'm a 38 retired businessman. After 12 years in business, I have realized that I could have achieved the same by doing a simple job without all that stress of managing people, etc. And by investing, of course. I admire your smart and self-aware approach. Have a fantastic retirement!

[@rebeccak5846]

I love this so much. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for sharing your wisdom, Jean. ❤

[@contactbryans]

Wow! Thank you! As a recent retiree who is financially comfortable but not able to live a lavish lifestyle, your thoughts really hit the spot. Quite a few have already been asking me what I am going to do with all my extra time. I am not going to feel pressured to give answers of which they will approve.

[@Jeb9221]

Singaporean here... At the age of 40, I share the same sentiments. I no longer strive for wealth, prestige and career advancement... Grown tired of the rat race and decided to settle on a part-time job in order to spend more time with loved ones. I also have time to exercise and take care of myself. I was just too unhappy with the fast paced, cutthroat environment that I was working in. Hopefully I can eventually move to a place with plenty of nature like where you are now.

[@JeanVoronkova]

Hi Jeb, thanks for leaving this note. We have similar stories! I quit my legal career back at age 29 and then drifted thru years of part time/free lance gigs across many different places travelling - it was a radically different paradigm but it suited my nature much better and i was so much happier than in corporate. I'm lucky my path eventually led me to my life today. I'm sure you're on the path to your own happiness as well. All the best 🌻

[@deer9949]

I have left Singapore because of the rat race. I used to pay 14k/ month rent in Singapore, I worked so hard to pay for a very expensive lifestyle there and I wasn't happy. I left to live by the beach with lots of nature and smiley faces around me. I get to do yoga and walk on the beach and meet interesting people everyday which I didn't have time to do when I was living in Singapore. Family and friends might think I have no ambition and they think I'm crazy leaving behind a great paying job but now I live for myself and I do want what I want, not following the social nom. Thanks for the great video.

[@williamknopic7915]

You're right. I never follow anything or anyone. They take the low road and I take the high untraveled road and do it my way. Everything starts in my mind as a dream. Then make that dream a reality. In my time of being alone is where I found my greatest strength. Happiness only comes from within.

[@fineartist7710]

I agree... I have lived my life being free, creative, and living in peace and tranquility as much as possible. In my last ten years, I have been guided by Daoist and Epicurean philosophies that resonated with my already-established way of life. In a few words, it confirmed the choices of my life to go with nature and live with pleasure. For me, nothing is more important than peace of mind, tranquility, and creativity in living. ...I follow my bliss and simply live my way.

[@kani9284]

same

[@hazel2634]

Thank you for your great video! I've been feeling unhappy for the past few days because I can't find a job yet. But your lovely video reminds me that what truly matters to me. I know that getting a job is still important since it helps to support one financially, but I also reaalize that I don't need to scacrifice my life/good mood for a job. Thank you again. Sending lots of love!

[@jaivkoltun4948]

This is so refreshing. . . And a wonderful reminder to choose how you love to live, and just be it. . . Thank you and blessings. . .

[@GrenvilleMelonseedSkiff496]

I retired early and 13 years later … absolutely no regrets. Keeping it simple by riding my bicycle, sailing my little skiff, reading and capturing minimalist landscape photo images is very satisfying. Thanks for this fine video. 📷🚴‍♂️⛵️🌞

[@professor-ryanahmed]

Your message resonates so much with me, Jean. I have been grinding in academia and corporate America for decades, working every waking hour. Making the most money possible, growing a KZbin Channel, collecting graduate degrees and it seems there is no end insight. Life is the delusion of enjoyment and it's never enough! I always thought of leaving everything, slowing down, and living a simple, relaxing life in Bali, away from the West. Maybe this moment will come one day!

[@rickknight3823]

Hi, I'm amazed how you grew your channel subscribers form 30,000 in early November last year to over 250k now in just over 3 months?? Your views aren't amazing apart from one or 2 videos It seems you may have got the influx from the 1% secret AI tool video that did very well. It's not easy generating regular decent views to make KZbin a proper income source.

[@Ladybug1440]

I freaking loved this video, my daughter became ill and I was laid off, this happened in 2016 and since then I have desired to manifest one thing, full freedom to do what I want without the need of a job, or selling my time for my survival, I do have time freedom but the financial freedom hasn't arrived yet, Im certain it will, and I aspire to simply thrive, on my terms. Love Love your bravery. Success looks different to everyone. I applaud yours! You are actually LIVING!, most are just surviving! To me you are one of the most successful people I have had the pleasure to learn about. I aspire to live just this way! Thank you for making it cool to be a happy human. Period🥰

[@user-wn2vl8lz8j]

You're an inspiration ! I feel very similar to you and i suspect lots more people do to, or secretly they're questioning how happy they really are doing all of the 'expected' things.

[@Lifewithadonis.]

The idea of trying to achieve big goals is so overrated. I think just living your best happy life is so underrated. Thank you for this video, really enjoyed it

[@vipertongue]

I moved to Bali from Jakarta two years ago, and for the first time.. I felt peace and contentment. I learned to live with less, and yet I feel more fulfilled and content than I have ever been. It dawned upon me that I have lived most of my life worrying how others would perceive me, and that I haven't been living fully for myself or my loved ones. It's liberating to finally have my priorities straight.

[@JeanVoronkova]

we need space, physical and mental, to sort those kinds of thoughts out. Jakarta, like Singapore, is probably a difficult place to sort out our minds about who are inside cos of all the pressures and distractions. Glad things worked out for you :)

[@suzettejones9392]

What country do you think she is living in? She seems happy 😊 living a simple life.

[@happylifegrace4674]

I commend you and my wish is to be in Asia , Bali someplace where people are nice and genuine.

[@marvhan888]

i got the chance to lived in Bali for couple of months and experienced Nyepi. dream come true for me

[@melinaslifediary]

I really have tears in my eyes now were I‘ve watched your video. You‘ve really said what I feel deep inside and what no other person around me seems to understand. In a few months I‘ve realizing one of my biggest dreams and made a year abroad, and I realize more and more, that I want to live a simple life were I can spend a lot of my time in nature and that moments like this really fill my soul. When I grow up so many people make me believe that working so much and get much money is the best and important thing in the world. I‘ve tried a few times to believe that, but it always felt not right to me. And I really realized what you’ve said in the video more and more since a few times. But you‘ve really said what I‘ve always felt and in the last times I‘ve realized it more and more.

[@maryguy-fo2qk]

"magic in the mundane" good statement love her voice speaking her thoughts

[@michaelmitchell2143]

This is the future of humanity. It's no longer what you want to be but how you want to be.

[@davidcoloradosprings2975]

A simple but profound message. My only concern is that of the 8 billion+ people on this planet, there are many people that want to take away our land, food and joy through manipulation and force.

[@synupps877]

I presume that you live in Colorado. You live in the one and only country which dominates Earth with militarism.

[@trevorcerney4450]

True. Not everyone can live like this

[@rockinvida1960]

And Vaxxxx-i-nation

[@SopianAnwari-gw8dj]

Some steal the land by killing 13,000 children

[@joshuacharlesgrey8935]

Thank you so much for this! I've been struggling so much about what I "should" be doing, and the stress from the prospects is overwhelming and, most days, I shut down. You helped me realize just how good things are, and that they're more than enough to be happy with. I live in a community I love, a short bike ride from my favorite beach, with my dog. I work part time, and it covers plenty of every day enjoyment. I'm not "rich" but I have very little debt, no kids, or significant other, and my bills are very low. I have health, and a wonderful little dog. Thanks to you, I'm able to officially admit/announce... At 46, I'm (semi) retired. (Could go full retirement if I wanted to live painfully frugal, or move to a super low cost of living area, kinda hard to find near water, which makes me very happy.)

[@Layllen]

This video came on as soon as I got in the car after having a conversation about just this very thing. We over complicate life. Life is more simple than we think and should be lived. Thank you for making this. Bless you and your beautiful happy life.

[@shosho4real]

This video is golden. It has been my mindset for a while but i felt uncomfortable expressing it. You're very brave.

[@yumyumkitty2104]

'Live a quiet and uncomplicated life' ahhh, music to my ears. 🤗🤗

[@savagesb8756]

Unbelievable. Thank you for sharing. The most stunning message, delivered in a stunning way.

[@maryhannah9685]

This is so soft and peaceful, i loved this. Your voice put me at ease.

[@dalaniekolakowski181]

Girrrrrrrl. I am you💕I am a stay at home Mom of two daughters & have a happy marriage of 22 years❤️ I eat healthy & keep in shape. I would rather stay at home & cook for my family 💕 I too live at the beach in California. My husband is driven & I enjoy supporting him in the shadows 😘💕

[@dunjabakic4012]

Same here! I'm dentist by vocation and have worked for couple of years in several private dental officies and decided to just be a Mom! I live in Serbia, and yes it ia so hard with one income but I menage it ❤

[@chewypoo]

I just stumble across and very glad to find a hidden gem here. I am experiencing hardship/depression etc...but I feel like god always lead me to the right path which I found your channel gives me a sense of calmness and peace. I see that you know the true meaning of happiness and success as a content human being. I always feel this way and live my life this way but unfortunately I have a family and that's what makes it more challenging. Anyways, I subscribe and I thank you for your words of wisdom and please keep us all inform of your awesome life style and beliefs.

[@WJ1043]

From this video, I’d say you’re living in the lap of luxury. Your attitude reflects that. You take what you have for granted.

[@metanoian965]

the first impression. :O . Second impression :( latest version of West female = suffering from all the freebies she did O to be given always childish always irresponsible always complaining

[@deepsburle]

You have described how the majority of people want to live in Europe in general. More importance is given to private life, than chasing ambitions at work. I too chose to have left over energy to spend with my kids instead of giving all of me to work. I sometimes question that decision when I see where my classmates and peers are achieving, on LinkedIn. On one of those days, I will watch your video again to validate my life decisions. Thanks a lot for this video.

[@anjalivs4517]

LinkedIn is a new headache in life, especially after lockdown...

[@Jane5720]

Don’t regret and don’t compare

[@CC-br9qg]

I agree with all of the above. I wish more of the world had European work-life balance

[@SurpriseMeJT]

Linkedin is toxic. Linkedin is helpful to drive this narrative that your personal identity is locked up within corporate/professional life. It's simply corporate propaganda. It's essentially a public HR firm that you pay for with your information.

[@SurpriseMeJT]

The problem with having a European mindset is that your manager is still going to speak badly of you until you work at the rate and speed that they want you to work to make the manager and the shareholders happy. The best thing is to work for yourself.