I retired early and do fitness for several hours a day.....best shape of my life. Swim, yoga, run, lift. $52 mo YMCA is money well spent.

@BeatTheBush

4 жыл бұрын

Nice! So in shape!

@PenniesNotPerfection

4 жыл бұрын

Rick Martin That’s awesome!

@RickMartinYouTube

4 жыл бұрын

@@BeatTheBush I know you're occupied w/ a a flourishing KZread enterprise, but you might consider some sort of fitness regime as you get older. I highly recommend Pilates and Yoga....you can add that to your youtube - become and expert and be like Tim kzread.info/dron/ciuZl2ydLCvN5txlLW0rIg.html

@scottclarke8522

4 жыл бұрын

Such good shape, that you maybe look like "Ricky Martin"? =)

@RickMartinYouTube

4 жыл бұрын

@@scottclarke8522 perhaps live a longer, healthier life where you won't have to pay a doctor to keep you alive.

Congrats on achieving financial freedom! You are officially an exclusive member of the FIRE community

@BeatTheBush

4 жыл бұрын

Is there an award like KZread play button? Lol... jk, I wish there was.

@jamalemmett7241

2 жыл бұрын

i guess Im asking randomly but does someone know of a method to log back into an instagram account? I was stupid lost my password. I would appreciate any help you can give me!

I love all your videos, mainly because you are trying to live without the 9-5pm stuff and you wanting to live a lifestyle in frugal ways. You give lots of wonderful information and you sharing your life is fun too. All the best always.

$10K away from buying house straight away in cash,By this time next year i will be working just part time. Feels good. Only 24 and been saving every dime.

@BeatTheBush

4 жыл бұрын

Nice!

@patriciafisher3108

4 жыл бұрын

10K GOOD FOR YOU ( : WELL DONE

@teemomain8268

4 жыл бұрын

@@patriciafisher3108 Thank you it almost feels surreal. I saved every penny myself and know I put blood sweat and tears into it.

@wsue1038

4 жыл бұрын

You are truly blessed my friend.

@teemomain8268

4 жыл бұрын

@@wsue1038 Thank you.

Living the dream sir. It’s wonderful to have so much freedom in your life. Thanks for letting us get a look. Totally made me want to retire earlier!

@BeatTheBush

4 жыл бұрын

Might have worked subconsciously to what I wanted all these years. If you don't like something, I tend to do it less.. and maybe it'll disappear lol.

@boostedmaniac

4 жыл бұрын

BeatTheBush honestly I’d work even if I didn’t have to, invest and buy real estate if I had lots of disposable income.

I really like how thoughtful you are. You listen to what your body says and review thoughts and emotions that come to your mind. I like how you approach these things and I think I become more thoughtful from watching your videos. It helps you take more control over your life and head into the right direction when taking a step back and just thinking about it for a second.

@BeatTheBush

4 жыл бұрын

You give me too much credit. I think this high level of self contemplation might be a result of early retirement and having so much time to spare.

Even on a free day like this, you are still very disciplined.

@BeatTheBush

4 жыл бұрын

I guess I try to use my time rather than just do nothing.

Dude, you're a legend. You do whatever the heck you want, when you want. Respect. :)

@BeatTheBush

4 жыл бұрын

=D =D

Thank you so much for your FIRE videos. We have a big community interested. People who are frugal like you are a big hit there. Please keep making more of these. We love you bush. You are the FIRE superstar!!

@BeatTheBush

4 жыл бұрын

Here? Where is here? The way I did it is pretty doable as long as you work professionally.

Best thing to do is exercise and eat fresh vegetables.

@BeatTheBush

4 жыл бұрын

=D

I am really liking your new video formats....the different rooms are a nice touch!!

@BeatTheBush

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Thanks for sharing! You’re videos are always interesting!

@BeatTheBush

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I try. =D

It’s 1:15am in NY n I’m getting ready for bed...was catching up with ur videos, this one feels like I jus spent the day with u..get some rest n feel better soon...😌

@BeatTheBush

4 жыл бұрын

Ha! Yeah.. it's kind of vlog style.

Francis, Just to let you know I did like the video with the little toy office people. When you are in the mood to do more of these in the future, I would enjoy it. Your channel is a good one because you mix it up. One never knows what is going to be on your next video. This is good, because you are full of surprises. You are never boring to me. I hope that you are feeling better than you did on Tuesday.

@BeatTheBush

4 жыл бұрын

I'm getting better.... hopefully I can get back to 100% soon.

Really liking your latest videos BTB!

@BeatTheBush

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

I really like your animated video. It reminded me so much of my last job! 😬

@BeatTheBush

4 жыл бұрын

=D

Bush! yay you made my video request. Great to see how you spend all the extra time. It would be interesting to hear what your parents think about your early retirement. Do they understand it? Are they supportive? Would be interested to hear.

@BeatTheBush

4 жыл бұрын

I guess I never made a dedicated video on that. not sure if I have that much to say on it though.

Your fridge is like mine. I will eat everything until grocery shopping.

@BeatTheBush

4 жыл бұрын

And I mean EVERYTHING. =D

@patriciafisher3108

4 жыл бұрын

Apple Bomb, I do the same. Usually one of the last things left in the ref. are carrots. This is by design, as they are less perishable than other produce. I eat my greens etc. first.

@BeatTheBush

4 жыл бұрын

=D Leafy greens first.

Being retired early is great ! : ]

@BeatTheBush

4 жыл бұрын

I prefer it.

This video is even funnier than the last video. Now I am watching BTB washing the dishes on Friday night after work. But I do feel like I am having a good time here. lol

@BeatTheBush

4 жыл бұрын

I figure that bit is good since it's real time and pretty fast.

I love that you wash dishes quickly because I do that to lol.

I like how he washes his dishes with speed.

This is the life I want. I wanna get into a position in life where I can do anything that I want on a daily basis. Salute

@BeatTheBush

4 жыл бұрын

Once you do it for a while, it takes more and more effort to figure out what to do. =D

I found this very entertaining!

@BeatTheBush

4 жыл бұрын

=D

Even though the cube video took a long time, it was great and refreshing just cause I don't see too many of them on YT. Could just be my personal bias cause I'm into creative animated stuff, but regardless I hope you do more.

@BeatTheBush

4 жыл бұрын

You can count on it. When I get better...

The cube life episode was spot on! Made me laugh!

@BeatTheBush

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Glad you liked it.

Pepper gives food a good flavor, I really dig those carrots with pepper. Hope you feel better and don’t get sick!

@BeatTheBush

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Looking forward to more cubicle videos!

@BeatTheBush

4 жыл бұрын

When I feel better I'll get back on it.

I loved Cube Life episode 1. Hope to see more.

@BeatTheBush

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Yes, I will be making more.

Wow here i spend an half hour doing the dishes u did in like 2 minutes. Thanks lol time to rethink my dish cleaning methods.

@BeatTheBush

4 жыл бұрын

HA HA! I'm glad you like that bit. I left that in just to show how fast it went in real time.

I'm glad you decided to make KZread videos, because life could be pretty boring without a hobby.

If I had all that time I'd be having a jolly good time. I got so many things I want to do with my time. I make a list and put it on my fridge and I get a check if I do something on it. it includes: learning a piano song, learning a guitar song, painting a miniature, reading a book to better myself(broken into chapters so easier to get check), reading a book for fun, learning a new subject(broken into small goals for easy checks), eating a fruit or vegetable, watching a movie, exercising. I make them easy so it's not high pressure.

I would really recommend you to start working out, get into bodybuilding It is the perfect upportunity to master any sport in your situation It's basicly a long term investment

@BeatTheBush

4 жыл бұрын

You icon shows you like body building. I have never been that into it myself.

Re those cubicle people : RECREATE the problems / stressful people / situations that STRESSED you out at work and INSPIRED you to reire early. Use the dolls to tell the story

@BeatTheBush

4 жыл бұрын

That's the idea. Except I would say it's dramatized.

@smileandlaughs

4 жыл бұрын

Show me with the doll where he touched you.

Yes I hope u do more cube life! xD I used to make Lego videos all the time. Reminds me of the good old days when I was twelve and could make whatever I wanted to without it needing to have value or be worth money. :) I was just creative cuz it was fun, and sharing the videos and seeing people's reactions was the extra reward at the end.

@BeatTheBush

4 жыл бұрын

I will most certainly make more.

I really liked the cheap sunglasses idea

@BeatTheBush

4 жыл бұрын

=D Worked for me and I no longer spend hundreds on them.

I bought a cheap $150 kayak. There is a pond a half mile from my house. It's good exercise and is relaxing

@BeatTheBush

4 жыл бұрын

So you carry it on your back there?

Love the Cube Life videos. Maybe share how you make them (how labor intensive). Stay well and happy! Thanks!!! :D

@BeatTheBush

4 жыл бұрын

Who wants to know how the sausage is made eh?

@patriciafisher3108

4 жыл бұрын

@@BeatTheBush LOL ( :

Cubicle episodes are awesome

@BeatTheBush

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Creativity and imagination is never-ending.

@BeatTheBush

Жыл бұрын

=D

Nice insight

@BeatTheBush

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

You may want to consider keeping a rotating stock of non-perrishable food in your inventory, in case extreme weather or a natural disaster happens. Natural, minimally processed snack foods like roasted almonds and sunflower seeds are a good option. If you think this is a good idea, make sure these items are something you eat on a regular basis, so that you are constantly eating it, buying fresh stock, and not letting any go to waste.

@BeatTheBush

4 жыл бұрын

I figure I will eat beans only to keep myself alive with some canned sardines. I wont die if I eat it for a week.

here is a trick. always have water filled stable jar in sink and put your used chop stick, fork knives..in there to soften caked on food so its easier to wash them in due time. use jar to wash all your utensils all at same time too.

@BeatTheBush

4 жыл бұрын

Oh... I use a cup as my jar.

@jlina

4 жыл бұрын

I use my coffee cup from that morning!

Just graduated, I have a long way to go I guess. Anyway, all the best to you!

@BeatTheBush

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Yes, it took me many years to do this.

Thanks for showing korean food i live in an area with limiter access to korean food and really miss my home food 😭😭

I used to live in Sunnyvale just down from the mall on Mathilda Ave.

BTB beats the bush all day during retirement.

@BeatTheBush

4 жыл бұрын

The standard definition is 'getting to the point' so yes... I get to the point all day long.

@edwardg6206

4 жыл бұрын

BeatTheBush Absolutely agreed.

hey btb, was wondering since i remember your videos of u workin on ur car u seemed more than capable and u also like making improvments to your investments. What about starting some of your own home remodeling projects? like start small with new bathroom tile or do some yard stuff like retaining wall or fountain/patio/brick work?. I feel like the ROI per hour of your time would be similar to your former engineering job and it would be something you get to enjoy. you could timelapse/record parts of the processes and then do a cost effectiveness analysis on your unit time by using zillow statistics for increased home value? maybe do it with a small project then do a bigger project and show how the time efficiency scales with the size of the project? have a good day

@BeatTheBush

4 жыл бұрын

I think I do not do that because it doesn't seem fun to me. I did a lot of car repair before including body work but found I did not like the long manual process.

*Do* *what* *makes* *you* *happy* - *Life* *is* *too* *short* *to* *not* *enjoy* *it* =)

Like the food very simple :D

Thanks for clarifying that the stoplight was red

@BeatTheBush

4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome.

Lol I like how the cube life figures have soulless eyes... xDDDD

@BeatTheBush

4 жыл бұрын

I liked that too. =D

You should make a stop motion short film with those cubicles. Last video was funny and had an Office Space vibe.

@BeatTheBush

4 жыл бұрын

I have a few lines of videos I have to do. So busy now! =D

I make sure all my food is off my plates stack them in like 2 plate piles dry on the counter then put them in the dish washer once or twice per week then wash them like every other week. Pots or pans I hand wash like every other day.

@BeatTheBush

4 жыл бұрын

Which ever you feel is most efficient. I mean... 3 min washing is pretty palatable.

When you have fever, best avoid the spicy and beans generally contribute body heat.. you can make congee with rice and put Brovril marmite for better taste. take care your health BTB!

@BeatTheBush

4 жыл бұрын

Oh .. you are probably right.

Hmmm.... it's a date...looking dapper Guess what I do the same thing about fridges. Finish everything & then buy the essentials. No wastage . Feeling better that there people like you

I haven't seen any of your cubical videos but it does sound entertaining :) Please do more crazy videos like the no hands pants. That was the most funny video I have seen in ages, and I must have watched it 10 times. lol Oh wait, I did love your car living video too, where you lived in the donate box lol very funny You don't need to try so hard - we are easily entertained :) I dont go out every day either, and I combine lots of errands when I do.

@BeatTheBush

4 жыл бұрын

HA HAH AHAHAHH! !!!!! You like the donation box one! The pants with no hands! The reversing is sexy?!?! I sometimes laugh myself into the ground.

Never noticed Cocohodo next to Hankook. Will definitely try it out. Stopped going to Korean BBQ in the Bay Area. Just buy a butane burner at Hankook along with the skillet and whatever banchan you want. Pick up Costco prime beef and you either increase consumption or decrease spending by a factor of 3.

@BeatTheBush

4 жыл бұрын

Nice one! But sometimes, with friends its easier to go out. With close friends, that's a no brainer to buy your own and do it at home.

I'm getting real Mr. Roger's Neighborhood vibes from this video

@BeatTheBush

4 жыл бұрын

=D Interesting...

Yeah, I have the same question about whether the dishes were washed clean or not too.

@BeatTheBush

4 жыл бұрын

I answered it. =D

Where did you get the white couch and the chair!? IT LOOKS SO NICE

It's a special day. Errand day. It's kind of like how you structure your day

@BeatTheBush

4 жыл бұрын

Group things together to save money on making a single special trip. The clothing purchase was put off just for something like this for months!

What I am doing today is going to make a recording of what I do on day that I am going to make a recording of how I make a decision on how to record how I make a decision on what I am going to do to show you what I do in a day.. Thanks man. Very enjoyable.

I live in Korea and love those walnut snacks. Come for a visit - you’ve got at least one subscriber over here in Busan.

@BeatTheBush

2 жыл бұрын

How cool! Cheers!

Man I could have sworn I saw a dishwasher behind you!

I like your dish rack! What brand is it? I’m interested in getting a used one, actually.

@BeatTheBush

4 жыл бұрын

Ikea.

@Claudi771

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks 😻

I lived in Sunnyvale for awhile when I did some consulting work in Palo Alto....

@BeatTheBush

4 жыл бұрын

=D Yup... you recognize the area?

@carableu

4 жыл бұрын

I do! And I moved to Willow Glen in San Jose when I moved from consulting to a permanent job. I love The Bay... But NYC (where I live) is pretty cool too!

Senior Spring Beat the Bush?!

@BeatTheBush

4 жыл бұрын

What does this refer to?

@timmygtunes

4 жыл бұрын

@@BeatTheBush I feel like in the last few of your videos you are just doing things you want to do, rather than doing specific things for the KZread algorithm in order to get more subs/views. I am making the comparison to a college senior in the spring semester who has stopped caring about their grades. I love the authenticity that has been coming out of your channel! Keep it up, and I am looking forward to more of the office skits :)

Unfortunately I would be happy sitting in my recliner watching TV. Praise the Lord something clicked and I have been been exercising 5 days a week and eating regular meals. I do love not having a schedule. I am flexible and may change my mind about what I am going to do.

@LukeAMcDowell

3 жыл бұрын

You will not live long if you retire and watch tv all day. I am 43. I retired 3.5 years ago. My first year was terrible. Now, each day, I do yoga and either lift weights or go paddle surfing. I pay close attention to my investments. I play with my kids nearly every day. I fish a lot. I stay fairly busy. I am in great condition now. I am happy. If you do not keep your brain and body busy, you are just waiting to die, and you won’t have to wait long.

You seem relatively health conscious considering your diet. Im surprised at your dishwashing habits with all the germs that would be left behind, but whatever works I guess 🤷‍♂️

@BeatTheBush

4 жыл бұрын

I don’t see germs being an issue. I’m pretty picky with things being clean.

I can't believed I was entertained by a guy washing dishes

@BeatTheBush

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I suppose the unique part is that it's fast. I'm happy doing other things.

@PenniesNotPerfection

4 жыл бұрын

ChannelChingCong it’s magic

Dude a dishwasher is about $350 installed! You have a million dollar house!

@Beatthebrush Create notes via Apple’s Keynote or MS PowerPoint and mirror your phone/tablet to your big screen TV. This will save you from wasting paper and printer ink every time you produce a video.

@BeatTheBush

4 жыл бұрын

Oh you don't like my paper eh? I don't either.

@miyamotoclan5054

4 жыл бұрын

BeatTheBush Every bit of resource savings that aren’t particularly important to you helps to lower burn-rate, contribute to savings, and therefore potentially exponential investment growth.

@BeatTheBush

4 жыл бұрын

I think the paper I use was this left over printer paper that was obtained from 80s computer paper that had holds on the side. I just tore it off to use it in my printer. Soooo I didn't pay for it.

Haha! Been viewing for some time... first comment... I do the dishes at home and totally agree, not squeeky clean, but good enough, we'll be using them again anyways... too bad the wife and the daughter disagrees 😝. Congrats on lean FI!

@BeatTheBush

4 жыл бұрын

Hey... I think female disagrees with 90% clean dishes! LOL!

Very impressive dishwashing technique.

@BeatTheBush

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

im semi retired at 31 (I dont work for someone else). I have my house paid off. But recently since the lock down I dont know what to spend all my free time on. I used to do a lot of travelling but now I end up just paying computer games like rust ... :/ I think I need to set myself some more goals in life ;)

Hey Francis- do you think you can make it to Phoenix/ scottsdale something this year!!?

@BeatTheBush

4 жыл бұрын

Ehhhhh, no plans to go there this year.

My random comments...just because. If you could pick a character from your favorite comedy tv show, would you reinact a day in their life? Just wondering...You ever been to a thrift store for price comparison reasons? It seems you spend a lot of time thinking, planning, analyzing. Is that your day to day mindset? Do you miss the routine of going to work? Have you thought about gardening? or Volunteering? or following a financially self made person around for a day in their life? Like I said...random...Hope you are feeling better

@BeatTheBush

4 жыл бұрын

Do I miss going to work!?!? HA HAHAHAH heck no! I So I follow myself around since I too am financially self made person. I have volunteered here and there. Don't like gardening.

16:30 *Dish-washing skill level* : Asian

@BeatTheBush

4 жыл бұрын

XD XD

I unexpectedly had a month off work. I spent 8 hours cleaning the refrigerator. I spent two weeks doing yard work. I spent 400 hours selecting paint colors for my house. I am better off working (because all I do is work anyways).

@BeatTheBush

4 жыл бұрын

Oh... but those are one time things no?

@bugsbunny2357

4 жыл бұрын

@@BeatTheBush Just the paint is long term. Except, fortunately I spent so much time studying the colors I did not get anything painted... ...last time I painted the interior of my home about 10 years ago it took me 3 years of 3 day weekends. ....now, I will be lucky to do it that fast...

You and Teachlead would be great friends!

@belle_thegoldiegirl

3 жыл бұрын

Teachlead? Or techlead???

Out of curiosity. If you meet someone who makes a decent amount of money and she wants to go out to eat once a day (she will pay for you and her), would you do it or do you just prefer to eat at home and eat really basic foods?

@BeatTheBush

4 жыл бұрын

Restaurant food is too salty and ingredients not well controlled so I could potentially eat out at specific clean and healthy places frequently, but it’s probably very few that meets the criteria.

@bunnie1294

4 жыл бұрын

@@BeatTheBush It's great that you are disciplined enough to maintain such healthy eating habits!

I still use your way to wash my dishes lol

@BeatTheBush

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

omg you are so much like my husband....he's an electrical engineer too and he does dishes the same exact way you do...my husband also wants to retire early haha but he's gonna do that with me working so he doesn't have to do youtube videos...our goal is to pay off our primary residence and our rental property and then he can retire lol

@BeatTheBush

4 жыл бұрын

Engineer no like washing dishes.... computes way to do it with minimal effort while still being just passable.

@bunnie1294

4 жыл бұрын

Lol I still have a hard time dealing with it since I'm pretty OCD with cleanliness but I'm getting better at letting it be. I used to go back and rewash everything xD now I'll rewash only if i notice anything dirty

Wallnut pastry sounds good...wonder if they do other nuts? Pecons? Hazelnuts?

@BeatTheBush

4 жыл бұрын

Willed with red bean paste next to it. No other nuts in that store.

How about doing a video on most budget friendly security cameras that's DIY friendly?

@BeatTheBush

4 жыл бұрын

They all pretty much have you install it yourself. The thing is, a survey like that requires me buying all the different ones to try. But I will try the ones I get.

If you need ideas of what to do with your day, I suggest volunteer work. I used to volunteer with Habitat for Humanity building homes and it was interesting.

@BeatTheBush

4 жыл бұрын

I’ve actually done that before too.

@helenhyde7489

4 жыл бұрын

I was Gona recommend that to him but it seems like he’s not into that long term. It’s just a been there done that kinda thing.

Fever could be a sign of Covid infection, get yourself tested to make certain you are ok, then continue your retirement journey.

What do you use to calculate traffic times? Google Maps?

@BeatTheBush

4 жыл бұрын

I looked up that yes.

Sorry if I've asked this before, but do you have a video on how you got such a discount on clothes?

@BeatTheBush

4 жыл бұрын

Its here: kzread.info/dash/bejne/hamhj5dwdrudcZM.html

Jus tried the walnut cake today pretty good 5 CDN for 7 👍

@BeatTheBush

4 жыл бұрын

They have it over there? Cool!

@keri578

4 жыл бұрын

Yap Coquitlam BC is famous for the Korean food

Can you make a video about getting the helicopter working? It would be nice to see the engineering side of you.

@BeatTheBush

4 жыл бұрын

Sadly... it's not working just yet.

I wish I had those tall vaulted ceilings! Mmmmm Korean BBQ - YOU live a great life!

@BeatTheBush

2 жыл бұрын

Until you see me having a hard time letting go of a box of wires, lol.

Is that an instant pot in fridge? Are those any good?

@BeatTheBush

4 жыл бұрын

It's great to speed up cooking of beans, beef tendon, bone broth. I really like mine because cooking beans otherwise will take much longer.

Do you eat because you are hungry or because it's mealtime (like the days when you were working)? Likewise, you go to bed because it's bedtime or because you are sleepy/tire? Does human body really have 24hrs body clock and need 3 meals a day? You can experiment that.

@BeatTheBush

4 жыл бұрын

I eat or sleep as needed. I try to keep it regular and drift it towards waking up earlier.

It's so dark in your house!

More Cube Life please!! 🙏🙏🙏

@BeatTheBush

4 жыл бұрын

Will do! working on it!

Congratulations, your hired....great dish washer!... ..Chef Ramsey

@BeatTheBush

4 жыл бұрын

But I only want to wash my own dishes.

Can you do a video on loneliness that could come with FIRE and being single? I am FIRE-ready, but am pleasantly finding my job is less stressful once I met the threshold. I am able to speak more openly and take action aligned to my own values and priorities. SometimesI I wonder whether my FIRE positioning is just a way for me to escape. Obviously it is better to be FIRE-ready than not. With regards to loneliness I see it as potentially being a significant downside especially on FIRE. I’ve been blessed with a happy marriage for many years and I think a long term life on FIRE could be detrimental to me without a partner.

@danielb3863

4 жыл бұрын

I have 5 years of living expenses in liquid assets. I go to work everyday not giving a shit. Its amazing. While I see my coworkers who live paycheck to paycheck cause like cattle they have done everything society told them to do since 18 proof reading emails like 10 times in fear of looking bad. No thanks!!

@BeatTheBush

4 жыл бұрын

It helps to be naturally introverted then it's actually a positive to deal less with the bureaucracy.

How to wash dishes...put in dishwasher. Uses less water and does a better job.

@BeatTheBush

4 жыл бұрын

Oh well. This is the way I do it.