Why I Refuse to Work. (as a millionaire)

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  • @Ivanoskyao
    @Ivanoskyao Жыл бұрын

    I went to college finished my computer science degree, then went to work for a bank, worked 10+ a day plus weekends… Was earning a lot of money, and then at 33 a got Leukemia. And that was it! In one day everything was gone. I am 45, cannot work anymore, and all my dreams and ambitions vanished so fast. So now I just enjoy my kids and go about my life one day at the time. I struggle to stay alive, Carpe Diem Guys!! Seize the day,

  • @em34ev3r

    @em34ev3r

    8 ай бұрын

    Have you looked into CAR-T?

  • @corporatewellness
    @corporatewellness Жыл бұрын

    I get ur point. After my wife took my kids two years ago i lost interest in productivity because nothing matters when we get disconnected from our kids

  • @smilodon92

    @smilodon92

    Жыл бұрын

    Working and making money just for yourself tastes bitter and empty after you taste making the money for your kids too. I feel ya.

  • @gabrielwolfcolor

    @gabrielwolfcolor

    11 ай бұрын

    Same story. My son was taken from me. I tried 3 years to get into contact, no chance. Lost both of my parents right before, it’s like she waited them to pass away before she took her turn. Now i’m in nowhere land desperately trying to convince myself, that is the reason I don’t come along in life anymore…

  • @jessikablake4784

    @jessikablake4784

    11 ай бұрын

    Seems like there is something deeper here i cant quite put my finger on My last absences that got me fired, i found a baby bird that was dying and took it in for a day, decided its little time it had left and the chance for recovery was worth more than financial security or any societally mandated commitments that i actually loathe... Now im back to a few dollars hustling for my meals, dunno just got fired tonight but now i got more of a taste of what i was deprived of via my time and control over my life I woulda used the bit o cash i earned to scale up but i irresponsibly splurged so clearly i wasnt ready I can double down on everything else tho that does not involve money especially since its warm outside

  • @peterkenyonjr
    @peterkenyonjr9 ай бұрын

    “Work expands to fill time.” Absolutely. Exactly the same principle as “those who try to save time shall lose it.”

  • @ludelkri
    @ludelkri Жыл бұрын

    The way he describes his obsession with work and self-denial in his youth reminds me of the music video "Let's Go" by Stuck in the Sound, where from childhood the man is fixated on a singular goal and once he finally reaches it, everything he denied himself in the process suddenly becomes impossible for him to go back and do.

  • @malavvyas2312

    @malavvyas2312

    Жыл бұрын

    That is indeed a good song

  • @chrisrey2516

    @chrisrey2516

    Жыл бұрын

    lol this was my jam in 2013

  • @jessikablake4784

    @jessikablake4784

    11 ай бұрын

    Sounds scary

  • @FunnyAnimalsLife01
    @FunnyAnimalsLife01 Жыл бұрын

    I just love this man, As a Millionaire

  • @GabrielDiaz-bl5on
    @GabrielDiaz-bl5on Жыл бұрын

    I lived and worked in Haiti Cuba and Dominican Republic, now I live and work in China, you have no idea how hard people work just to put a meal on the table, your lucky because you worked hard in a rich country, most people don’t have that commodity and privilege, also some people work hard because they love their job, and are passionate about what they are doing, however I agree with you family should always be the priority, a simple conversation with a parent or grandparents is worth more money than the world can ever make, and spending time with a son or daughter is the same the rest is all vanity

  • @natecoleman7985

    @natecoleman7985

    Жыл бұрын

    Very insightful

  • @peymanghaemi370

    @peymanghaemi370

    Жыл бұрын

    realy good point

  • @dennyrose3689

    @dennyrose3689

    Жыл бұрын

    Why did you choose to live and work in China. Especially with all the horror stories you hear everyday ?

  • @wakasukku

    @wakasukku

    Жыл бұрын

    @@dennyrose3689 there is nothing actually wrong with china .most of the things you hear Is just some propaganda bullshit . Im a foreigner currently in china and i must say it is the best descision i have made so far . So dnt just belittle a country because of things you hear . Do your own research first . Respectfully

  • @RedSpicyFeast1010

    @RedSpicyFeast1010

    Жыл бұрын

    @@dennyrose3689 what horror stories? China's standard of living and prosperity are at least time high. The country is doing great. The "horror stories" is basically western media being afraid of Chinese success.

  • @imbaso880
    @imbaso880 Жыл бұрын

    the hard cold fact is, many people don't have a choice, the most important factor is, you still have good source of income, which in techlead's case, his investment. If he doesn't have that, i think he'd probably make motivational work video than this

  • @hiphophead8053

    @hiphophead8053

    Жыл бұрын

    Even when you have investments, its hard to be happy because your entire mood is basically dictated by the markets and you are just constantly checking on your investments. I'd much rather have a job

  • @ViralKiller

    @ViralKiller

    Жыл бұрын

    @@hiphophead8053 it's easy to protect investments

  • @JavierMelodico

    @JavierMelodico

    Жыл бұрын

    @@hiphophead8053 you can have both. Investments and a job.

  • @kubyoindiya3269

    @kubyoindiya3269

    Жыл бұрын

    ​​@@hiphophead8053 that's some speculation. depends on if you have something planned after the money is secured and bagged. if not, money for survival only solves maybe some first principle problems but not all that remains with finding relationships, sustainable happiness and motivation if you're already not driven financially.

  • @GulfVet213
    @GulfVet213 Жыл бұрын

    Just found your channel yesterday. I'm 50 and have never seen anyone with such incredible insight. Please don't leave youtube. In one day you have inspired me to change my life. Thank you. I wish I had friends like you.

  • @magcitrate

    @magcitrate

    Жыл бұрын

    He doesn’t have friends. 😂

  • @assmonkey9202

    @assmonkey9202

    Жыл бұрын

    @@magcitrate and u don’t have money, choose your struggle bozo

  • @penguinswithwifi

    @penguinswithwifi

    Жыл бұрын

    GulfVet, be aware that this guy is shady af. Every once in a while he makes good points, nobody should trust him.

  • @assmonkey9202

    @assmonkey9202

    Жыл бұрын

    @@penguinswithwifi he’s not shady asf💀

  • @hagerbekel9797

    @hagerbekel9797

    Жыл бұрын

    then watch his video on why he should not have quit his job :):):)

  • @sunbugg
    @sunbugg Жыл бұрын

    We really need more people in similar positions as you sharing their stories like this.

  • @Danny-zb1ze
    @Danny-zb1ze Жыл бұрын

    Very insightful thoughts you shared with us again! This gave me a new perspective on being an employee and the things what really matter in life

  • @edwardrook8146
    @edwardrook8146 Жыл бұрын

    This was very profound wisdom from a guy who masks it mostly behind raw humor and gritty statements about the realities we mostly hide our faces from. Thank you tech lead

  • @xavierlee4473

    @xavierlee4473

    Жыл бұрын

    I think this video reeks of extreme sarcasm lol

  • @chubbyBunny94

    @chubbyBunny94

    Жыл бұрын

    if only you knew

  • @faithalonesaves

    @faithalonesaves

    Жыл бұрын

    this actually aligns perfectly with true Christianity.... The Bible teaches faith alone saves. But Catholics and most false denominations teach that you need to do GOOD WORKS to go to heaven. Like Techlead said, work is overrated and leaves you soulless. If you're happy you naturally do what's actually best...

  • @rebekkasmith6612

    @rebekkasmith6612

    Жыл бұрын

    @@faithalonesaves The bible teaches us to rape and plunder too

  • @Swarnavck

    @Swarnavck

    Жыл бұрын

    @@xavierlee4473 i don't even know what's real anymore, could you elaborate what he was trying to say in the video?

  • @stephendavis4480
    @stephendavis4480 Жыл бұрын

    Look forward to these videos reflecting on life. Tech Lead is the greatest philosopher

  • @olivetree5670
    @olivetree5670 Жыл бұрын

    Completely agreed, you just expressed exact my thoughts i am having in my brain. Went through similar course in life. Studied real hard, sacrificed everything for degree, good school, good job etc. Quit my job out of due to unexpected circumstance (out of my control). Currently enjoying my days with my dog, spending time with my senior parents, exercising. Surely i do not get to wear fancy clothes or hat linked to my job no more, but those things are totally overrated. I agree on the phone thing too. And the motivational viral videos going on now. Always enjoy your content, very thought provoking and entertaining at the same!

  • @ekklesiast

    @ekklesiast

    Жыл бұрын

    who pays your bills, your parents? living "simple life" is still very expensive. mortgage/rent, car, insurance, healthcare, healthcare for your dog etc.

  • @dex4sure361

    @dex4sure361

    Жыл бұрын

    @@ekklesiast You clearly are not someone whose capable of living simple life, let alone fathom what it is really even is. Well, its your own call being trapped in that bubble of yours.

  • @ekklesiast

    @ekklesiast

    Жыл бұрын

    @@dex4sure361 you are right I'm not rich

  • @tonyt.5316
    @tonyt.5316 Жыл бұрын

    Key points here are: Physical and mental health. WELL SAID SIR!!! Without these, it wouldn't matter if the whole world was handed to you for free. My favorite health quote is... "It's better to exercise 30mins a day, than to be dead 24/7"

  • @jenshark4

    @jenshark4

    Жыл бұрын

    Agree 💯 currently the im in not so good health with several diagnosis that I live with daily. For mental I’m stressed to no end. I survive day by day, minute by minute. Am I going to work tomorrow? Yep I sure am. I have a family to support so I will get up when my alarm clock goes of at an ungodly early hour, get dressed and go to work. Do I wish I could stop working to focus on my health and mental wellness? Yes with all my heart! I’m saving my money to retire early (at 59 hopefully). So the good news is I won’t be working in my 60’s or 70’s which I believe puts me ahead of the majority (that are not living off the government of course). I just hope I’m alive long enough to enjoy my freedom.

  • @tonyt.5316

    @tonyt.5316

    Жыл бұрын

    @@jenshark4 If you can... even a 20min walk everyday (outdoors) will help with mental and physical health. If you can/want to do more, try body weight exercises (GOOGLE) I personally cut out all sugars and carbs, and haven't eaten fast food or drank pop for over 15 years. This got rid of 99% of any issues I had. (that goes all the humans out there) YOU GOT THIS!! All the best to you and your family!

  • @jenshark4

    @jenshark4

    Жыл бұрын

    @@tonyt.5316 thank you for the inspiration 😊

  • @Niki89_
    @Niki89_ Жыл бұрын

    My father had same philosophy, and so do I. I did the corp thing in early 20's.. after that, I went solo, freelance. I've never worked retail either. You can pay yourself more than an employer. It's a mindset.

  • @phukewe6034
    @phukewe6034 Жыл бұрын

    Great presentation Patrick, much appreciated

  • @SimonTmte
    @SimonTmte Жыл бұрын

    There's a fine line between finding a balance between effort and reward in life, i'd agree that most people fail to make an appropriate long-term assessment of this. Personally i've tried to make decisions that are somewhat optimized, but one comes to realize that if it involves to stray away from a cultural norm it's difficult and really a hassle to maintain in a social setting.

  • @thegammgamm2744

    @thegammgamm2744

    9 ай бұрын

    I for myself am trying to find balance in a well paying part time job, that is challenging and interesting, but not too stressful.

  • @PureWonder1111
    @PureWonder1111 Жыл бұрын

    This is probably the most important KZread video anyone will ever see

  • @bpric13
    @bpric13 Жыл бұрын

    Not a millionaire here. But house and car are paid for and I have plenty in the bank. I work a minimum wage job and saved every penny from it. Didn't have a choice because of child support/divorce. Once you hit a point with money, it just becomes a number. Work because it gives you something to do, not because you have to.

  • @stevelee574
    @stevelee574 Жыл бұрын

    Great post bro! It really gave me food for thought. More of this please 😎👍👏🙏

  • @mathebulamkhize876
    @mathebulamkhize876 Жыл бұрын

    "Buying a stock is easy, but buying the right stock without a time-tested strategy is incredibly hard. Hence what are the best stocks to buy now or put on a watchlist? I’ve been trying to grow my portfolio of $260K for sometime now, my major challenge is not knowing the best entry and exit strategies... I would greatly appreciate any suggestions.

  • @stjepanhauser7595

    @stjepanhauser7595

    Жыл бұрын

    He's one of the most reliable and trustworthy brokers I know. I found him on a CNBC interview where he was featured and reached out to him. he has since provided entry and exit points on the securities I focus on.

  • @SorensenBjerring

    @SorensenBjerring

    Жыл бұрын

    Tesla... Just do it... All you can.!! 😊

  • @mrd799
    @mrd799 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you, i really needed to hear this.

  • @Chrisadizzle
    @Chrisadizzle Жыл бұрын

    Nice one. Congrats, on your journey, TL.

  • @GhostTraderz
    @GhostTraderz Жыл бұрын

    Missed you man! Thanks for the laughs 😂

  • @kittybitmeagain
    @kittybitmeagain Жыл бұрын

    Dry humor aside, there is so much truth to this video.

  • @minoh97
    @minoh97 Жыл бұрын

    Love this. Thanks for the wisdom

  • @JUNGLESAFARI-INDIA
    @JUNGLESAFARI-INDIA Жыл бұрын

    Very insightfull Techlead !

  • @CabinOnTheWater
    @CabinOnTheWater Жыл бұрын

    I gave up my job and McMansion in town for a small paid for cottage in the country. Now my rent is my property taxes and electricity. If you change your priorities you may find that you don't need near as much as you think you do.

  • @Tatsustreams
    @Tatsustreams Жыл бұрын

    Thing is. Youve got a point Now I am far from the level of millionaire. But I feel there is a reason why I keep getting burnt out at Jobs to the point that im allowed gouvernment benefits... I am not happy that I have to live the way I am right now but its video's like this. That get me thinking to a practical way of spending my time

  • @babbalaminou5956

    @babbalaminou5956

    Жыл бұрын

    @China Chicken Soup Just take classes at your local University

  • @rwj_dk
    @rwj_dk Жыл бұрын

    As someone in similar situation as you I 100% agree with everything you said (and very well delivered), but of cause difficult to transpose to a person that only just gets by with their current finally situation.

  • @mikedon7800
    @mikedon7800 Жыл бұрын

    I agree with your perspectives to an extent. It's absolutely essential to work towards obtaining new skills until you reach financial freedom but of coarse you wouldn't go back to a 9-5 you've earned that right. If I could hit the gym all day, get prestige rest, spend time with family, get lost in hobbies travel when I want and not worry about work performance believe me that's all I would do.

  • @VicDamoneJr82

    @VicDamoneJr82

    Жыл бұрын

    Hit the gym all day ? Be real

  • @mikedon7800

    @mikedon7800

    Жыл бұрын

    @@VicDamoneJr82 lol. Basically having the luxury to go 1000% knowing you can recover with jacuzzis, message therapists, icebaths, unrestricted sleep.

  • @kubyoindiya3269

    @kubyoindiya3269

    Жыл бұрын

    so you want to travel and... party for few years and hit on girls I suppose? I don't get the body builder mentality if it's not to attract attention and that leads to some honey, really only way I see its purpose.

  • @mikedon7800

    @mikedon7800

    Жыл бұрын

    @@kubyoindiya3269 gym/fitness lifestyle in general is subjective. Whether the objectives are performance, aesthetics, preventative uses, therapuetic properties and etc.

  • @kubyoindiya3269

    @kubyoindiya3269

    Жыл бұрын

    @@mikedon7800 you can name me as many categories of positive reflection you want but if we're talking about stuff outside of cardio exercise which is the only kind meant to loss weight, end of day "hitting the gym a lot" objectively is only useful to psychologically boost ego whether that is to help with insecurity or self-image; it's definitely not my business but also definitely not "subjective the reason I want muscles."

  • @sibaroochi
    @sibaroochi Жыл бұрын

    It's nice to have escaped the matrix and upgrade one's problems

  • @Harrybowles1969

    @Harrybowles1969

    Жыл бұрын

    More money means your further in the matrix

  • @truthteller8965

    @truthteller8965

    Жыл бұрын

    You clearly haven’t got enough money to make such a stupid statement

  • @mikhailbabushkinum

    @mikhailbabushkinum

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Harrybowles1969 how’s that ?

  • @jordixboy

    @jordixboy

    Жыл бұрын

    Cause your more into consumerism/capitalism

  • @Harrybowles1969

    @Harrybowles1969

    Жыл бұрын

    @@mikhailbabushkinum too much worship of the self and money takes us away from the real treasure. Money is the energy that powers the matrix

  • @diazperez601
    @diazperez601 Жыл бұрын

    I came here to learn how to invest after listening to a guy on radio talk about the importance of investing and how he made $960,000 in 4 months from $160k, somehow this video has helped shed light on some things, but I'm still confused, I'm a newbie and I'm open to ideas.

  • @frankmuth1552

    @frankmuth1552

    Жыл бұрын

    Investing in stocks is a good idea, a good trading system would put you through many days of success.

  • @iglesiasortiz6249

    @iglesiasortiz6249

    Жыл бұрын

    It is possible to produce superior performance provided you do something different from the majority. However, most of us tend to pay more attention to the shiniest position in the market to the cost of proper diversification.

  • @benjaminhelen2455

    @benjaminhelen2455

    Жыл бұрын

    Having monitored my portfolio performance which has made a jaw dropping $470k from just the past two quarters alone, I have learned why experienced traders make enormous returns from the seemingly unknown market.

  • @delgadomartinez2526

    @delgadomartinez2526

    Жыл бұрын

    Interesting. I have a lump sum doing absolutely nothing at all in my bank account, I wanna get something started with it. You seem to be doing excellent for yourself, how do you achieve this?

  • @diazperez601

    @diazperez601

    Жыл бұрын

    @@frankmuth1552 Hello Do you trade on your own?

  • @healthyeatingmankind5542
    @healthyeatingmankind5542 Жыл бұрын

    You're truly Loaded to the brim for us your Subscribers!!

  • @Vaskak12
    @Vaskak12 Жыл бұрын

    this humor is unbeatable, only those with higher minds will comprehend

  • @calvinlparks
    @calvinlparks Жыл бұрын

    Rock on! Great insight 🙂

  • @CrucialFlowResearch
    @CrucialFlowResearch Жыл бұрын

    Love these takes, totally agree

  • @lucysnorebush964
    @lucysnorebush964 Жыл бұрын

    Awesome video. Didn't know Patrick still focused on wisdom sometimes.

  • @topdev_tech9156
    @topdev_tech9156 Жыл бұрын

    I'm joining you on the streets my friend . Its early monday Rn. I feel you!

  • @chuifongtam4703
    @chuifongtam4703 Жыл бұрын

    Wow very insightful Patrick

  • @TechRax
    @TechRax Жыл бұрын

    Facts bro.

  • @thebear2114
    @thebear2114 Жыл бұрын

    You hit bang on the mark....the biggest test was during lockdown was all these people that "work for a living" being forced to stay at home ..yeh sure some could in fact have the type of job where they could do it at home but what perplexed me was the amount of same people moaning about getting paid to stay at home UK Furloughed system during lockdown. So this brought my thinking that for some their work is a pleasure to them to others it's an escapism from their own family life and finally we come to those that unfortunately having nothing in their life other go to work make money and sleep. We can by and large make sacrifices in order to do less work or make less money ..it is possible....yes it is scary not going to lie you will be tempted to go back to your previous way of making money by work....but your mind will tell you your a weakling individual succumbing to monetary ties

  • @LeeLoomis1988vapeWeedEveryDay
    @LeeLoomis1988vapeWeedEveryDay Жыл бұрын

    I'm 34 i never have a job i just live on SSi Social Security income

  • @rockyakbary9807
    @rockyakbary9807 Жыл бұрын

    Great video Tech, great subject. More people should try to get back more time.

  • @whydotasd.7997
    @whydotasd.7997 Жыл бұрын

    Million Token is watching you!!

  • @0x0abb
    @0x0abb Жыл бұрын

    I know what you mean. I think I feel the same way. I’m 53 and I had a long career in VFX and I’m taking time to spend with my family, my parents and time for my self- like exercise and reduce stress.

  • @0x0abb

    @0x0abb

    Жыл бұрын

    @Spectrum Ace Yes for most people but for anyone who has had a successful carrier, after a while, it's just a sport. Being successful at a career, not a job but being a professional takes the kind of dedication that most people just don't have. So once you have achieved it, one begins to question why one is working so much - the money is good and even the lifestyle since you are making over 130K a year; now some professionals can easily make 500K a year or more so you can get burnt out so people take sabbaticals - take time off to recharge or even question your own goals and life. One's health and social skills can go down the drain working at that pace so that is what he is talking about.

  • @robkelly8398
    @robkelly8398 Жыл бұрын

    This one really resonated for me.

  • @maharlikamirasol
    @maharlikamirasol Жыл бұрын

    Nice to see you again! I never thought I’d miss your usual looking down upon the common man.😂

  • @acegolfman3203
    @acegolfman3203 Жыл бұрын

    LOL, he's so funny. Be what he says is true. On the streets with you brother but I could work but not worth my time. Only job I'd consider is 4hrs 3 days a week if I also got physical exercise doing the job. Not for the money but I would be helping someone out to build something

  • @withoutwroeirs
    @withoutwroeirs Жыл бұрын

    I know exactly how you feel. Don't work for anyone but myself as is needed. You find a something you like doing and you'll never work a day in your life.

  • @TomNook.
    @TomNook. Жыл бұрын

    I would file this under first world problems. Most people on the planet work to survive

  • @eharvid
    @eharvid Жыл бұрын

    @TechLead awesome Video, your contet is getting awesome, i have to say! Feel the same on allot of points, Thanks

  • @sunbugg
    @sunbugg Жыл бұрын

    Once you learn how to live without the money, you realize how little value it actually holds. The goal is to never allow the money to own you.

  • @Harrybowles1969

    @Harrybowles1969

    Жыл бұрын

    Well said. Some people need to earn millions to realize materials always leave something missing, some people die chasing

  • @sunbugg

    @sunbugg

    Жыл бұрын

    @Spectrum Ace I am a female, not a “bruh” and I do not live in a cardboard box. Actually, I own a home in Seattle. I just make reasonable choices w the money I have earned. Be humble and lead with gratitude. I also try not to have a crappy, Negative attitude and I think this helps with success. Everyone defines success differently.

  • @ekklesiast

    @ekklesiast

    Жыл бұрын

    @@sunbugg "live without money" "have a home in Seattle" I don't understand comments like this. If you somehow acquired a home without money, you should realize most people do not have such opportunity.

  • @pi96798

    @pi96798

    Жыл бұрын

    @@ekklesiast 😂😂

  • @sunbugg

    @sunbugg

    Жыл бұрын

    @read me So many victims in this thread. I have a job, I earn money. It's a very minimal income in a very expensive area. I made/make reasonable choices with the money I've earned. **Don't buy in a high/overpriced market and buy WAY below your means, so when the taxes increase 1-2 x per year, you're still able to afford your mortgage payment. My point in posting my comment was to share that the goal is to not get caught up in the rat race and never allow the money to own you.

  • @creamrising
    @creamrising Жыл бұрын

    Some great philosophical insights here.

  • @frankyu6984
    @frankyu6984 Жыл бұрын

    I did the retiring thing at 35 for 7 years. Tried a bunch of different things but by year 6 I got really bored. I’m back working a menial job but this time around I don’t hate myself for it. I think my mind gave up hope that there’s something out there for me that’s way better than a job. My ego is undecided at times. However, I don’t like the idea of spending the next 10-20 years working a job even though I don’t hate the job. I just don’t like that story.

  • @BartKus

    @BartKus

    Жыл бұрын

    The people I've seen happiest post-FI have been those who just operate their own businesses. There is a danger though of being the boss / owner, in that it's isolating. I did the retiring thing at 42. Spent 2 years struggling with what TL is discussing here and in other vids. I think I'd rather be just employed doing something with my craft. The benefit of employment is you have competitive colleagues, who keep you honest about your performance. You get a feedback loop of if you're doing well in the world and info that lets you grow. That's kinda nice, IMHO.

  • @robinberl4216
    @robinberl4216 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for that video, its like you talk out of my mind. Its nice to feel that someone think the same. I mean there are different kind of personallities which need different type of structure in their life. At least thats what i realized. For myself a job will not fullfill my life. Even if i know everybody need those people to have everything working. But i know people which really seem to need that daily structure. They dont feel comfortable to have more free time or take more responsebility about their life. Its like they need a military coach to achieve something. They feel unsecure without a routine. Often i feel like my days should have 80 hours to work with things i am interested in. Like building a game with unreal engine, develop some new fishing lures and try them out, play video games without the feeling of trowing time. For myself i would like to support local farmers, get fresh food, do exercises to keep myself healthy so i can help my family and friends. Using the time also for my interests instead of being frustrated waiting for the weekend.

  • @Sir_Pumpington_Of_Dumpenshire
    @Sir_Pumpington_Of_Dumpenshire Жыл бұрын

    This is the TechLead we need.

  • @spacerlink

    @spacerlink

    Жыл бұрын

    Yea this vid was Zen af 🧘🏽‍♂️

  • @deemad2180
    @deemad2180 Жыл бұрын

    Alot of lot people think this is satire but it's actually reality once you've reached this level.

  • @kantana1022

    @kantana1022

    Жыл бұрын

    Prob feels like using a cheat code in those old games… Challenges are gone, now what?

  • @thelayman_metrics
    @thelayman_metrics Жыл бұрын

    Simply let's put it this way, various people in different stages of their lives must have varied expectations based on their culture, race, place of birth, upbringing, environment, and family financial ability, among other factors. There is no such thing as a one-size-fits-all answer. Financial independence frequently comes at a cost or at the expense of others, a wide concept that "influencers" can use vaguely or loosely illustrate. Hence whether a life is good or terrible, we must still eventually make our own judgments. So good luck to you, TL! I'm pleased that you found yours and are graciously sharing it with us!

  • @goddy510
    @goddy510 Жыл бұрын

    Excellent thoughts

  • @endrico221
    @endrico221 Жыл бұрын

    There are two components to this debate. First, people need to do something to make anything happen. Sometimes you need to do hard stuff that isn't easy in order to get anything done. Discipline, self motivation, effort. This can by related to work, projects, events etc. Another reality is that we as individuals are the only ones responsible for our income. Therefore, starting a business on your own makes a lot of sense! At times, the bs people are feed in some companies is embarrassing and kindergarten stuff. Even in these big corporations. This is not to say that you can't make your life great at whatever job you have picked. Being fully responsible for your own businesses and improvement, you need greater discipline and self motivation. I guess that's the perspective. Think for yourself.

  • @jaypee7440
    @jaypee7440 Жыл бұрын

    These are the luxuries of having won the lottery and been born in the west. I think people born for ex. Bangladesh, Gambia etc are basically trying to survive in third world conditions..

  • @elcapitan6126

    @elcapitan6126

    2 ай бұрын

    indeed at every level of life you'll see how unfair it is from the starting line. even with western nations some people start out at a severe disadvantage. its like a fractal. at all scales you'll find better off and worse off through no fault of anyones own choices or actions. don't let anyone tell you it's about hard work. it takes being born in the right place right time right family right social status right good looks right brains etc. lots of variables no one has any choice about but are gifted or not out of the gate. not to say it's hopeless but life's odds are generally stacked for or against you based on the starting point and it takes perseverance AND luck to overcome that. not impossible but also not likely. but then some people will pick the exceptions and claim its a rule to justify the unfairness.

  • @kygo
    @kygo Жыл бұрын

    These sort of philosophical "life" videos are great! Thanks TL!

  • @theIdlecrane
    @theIdlecrane9 ай бұрын

    This sounds like the Fight Club monologue if the narrator didn't blow up his Apartment: " maybe I'll optimise my life by spending time with my dog, and play some video games..."

  • @HeinrichBerger96
    @HeinrichBerger96 Жыл бұрын

    Hey Techlead, me and my roommates love you and you are a big inspiration for us since we started studying Computer-Science years ago. Still, I would really really recommend to smoke a big big big joint some time. Maybe it helps you a little bit to calm down and to smile more. You are smiling sooo rarely and my mom would say that you are sad by watching your face. Get some friends together and smoke some good weed and talk about your mind with them and not with the internet hahaha - and if you don't have friends I am happy to welcome you in Aachen/Germany 🙌🏼 Greetings and stay healthy 🤝🏼

  • @landoc05
    @landoc05 Жыл бұрын

    Techlead has become enlightened.

  • @JoelCMusic
    @JoelCMusic Жыл бұрын

    Great Video, I am going to apply working smart, focusing doing what I love to do and improving myself daily, Ikigai it's called in Japan, thanks for your advice!

  • @mohammedfarhaan912
    @mohammedfarhaan912 Жыл бұрын

    This video is eye opening ❤️👍🏻

  • @alcoyot
    @alcoyot Жыл бұрын

    I work part time, more when I feel like it. But it really keeps me mentally healthy.

  • @realfreedom8932

    @realfreedom8932

    Жыл бұрын

    What are your monthly expenses?

  • @morphidevtalk
    @morphidevtalk Жыл бұрын

    I agree with the lead on the topic that nowadays people don't need a lot of money to be happy. Most often, they need a phone, a small apartment and some food. Yes, there are people who are interested in more expensive things, from computer games and VR helmets to traveling around the world. But it's worth thinking about and you can understand that biologically we no longer have to fight for every penny, technological progress has gone so far that most of the work left to humanity is service and entertainment.

  • @0x0abb
    @0x0abb Жыл бұрын

    People seem to confuse having a job with having a career or even better an entrepreneur. People who have jobs are people who don't have much education or skills so they are forced to get a job. Having a career or being a visionary...well that is living your dream. High achievers are usually the only people who can help others or inspire the masses - poor people cannot help almost anyone or inspire anyone. So this business of "hey why don't you get a real job" - that's for people who lack having a vision - people with no dreams - so have a vision - have dreams

  • @fireblac
    @fireblac Жыл бұрын

    I think most of us just want to be comfortable, be in good health, mentally engaged, and maybe live slightly above our means. The last one though is a slippery slope.

  • @trupacalist
    @trupacalist Жыл бұрын

    Nope, I'm with you. There's so many much more important things in life, to be wasting so much time on something for such little return. If it were worth out time, like it might have been 70 years ago, then I'd be all for it... But you can work 16 hours a day now, and still barely make enough to scrape by with an empty refrigerator... Everything we truly need, God will provide, so I'll do the work that's meaningful and serve him.

  • @larslover6559

    @larslover6559

    Жыл бұрын

    Amen brother.

  • @TaiNguyen-in6xy
    @TaiNguyen-in6xy Жыл бұрын

    I would recommend Alan Watts books. He basically wrote into books what you just said.

  • @morphidevtalk
    @morphidevtalk Жыл бұрын

    On the other hand, I faced the problem that I understand all these things too early (began to understand at school). And at the moment (from 20 to 30) when I logically need to work hard, I think about other things: what do I want from life (especially if I currently have the very minimum for happiness, with a PC and a VR helmet XD ). And what I understood is that I have no incentive to work, because even in the next year I will have all this. I had already worked hard on myself from school and university until now, and at that time I had goals and dreams, but after achieving self-sufficiency, I lost all interest in life. Now in search of new goals and challenges, maybe I'm supposedly a workaholic that I can't live without them.

  • @zenocyde3688

    @zenocyde3688

    9 ай бұрын

    What i found helped me is sometimes letting my curiosity guide me. By learning new things you create new connections between what you already know and what you're learning, which has a good chance of inspiring you.

  • @afiasheikh416
    @afiasheikh416 Жыл бұрын

    Much needed this advice. Stuck in life again...

  • @zeussuez240
    @zeussuez240 Жыл бұрын

    the number 1 priority for life is build your own family from young, never later in life

  • @anju2606
    @anju26063 ай бұрын

    Brilliant video. The end: ……… “if _ then _ maybe you can break even.” 😂

  • @hk.621
    @hk.621 Жыл бұрын

    joining you on streets, lessss fucking goooo. I'm on a very prestigious graduate programme here in a big 4 UK clearing bank, however am convinced this is not the lifestyle for me. My contract ends in September and I have zero plans to renew it. I'm planning to go back to university to live a more fulfilled life, complete a master in entrepreneurship and fucking live the dream. Don't let anybody dictate your life, How you gonna listen to that manager of yours and let them dictate your life when that idiots got zero clues about what they're gonna do with their lives without their job.

  • @Jxxkemd
    @Jxxkemd Жыл бұрын

    love it. boss level 1000

  • @richarddelconnor
    @richarddelconnor Жыл бұрын

    In 1991 I gave up my jobs in the music business movie business, and a union carpenter to be a Mr. mom for the next 20 years. I raised my kids, homeschooled them, and loved them entirely. It was wonderful. Then we all split up and I was homeless for six years. Have a plan if you to decide to stay home and raise your kids. I thought my kids were my plan.

  • @Maioral18

    @Maioral18

    Жыл бұрын

    Damnn man this is horrible. What excuses does your family tell you not to support you?

  • @afiasheikh416

    @afiasheikh416

    Жыл бұрын

    This is soooo awful.. I don't know what they will tell God when he will ask them about you. Your kids literally destroyed their after life...

  • @afiasheikh416

    @afiasheikh416

    Жыл бұрын

    I am in Pakistan. But if i could do anything for you, just let me know... Its not out of pity or sympathy. As younger one, its my duty...

  • @randomjesse2571

    @randomjesse2571

    Жыл бұрын

    Wow to a fellow Mr. Mom. I to have chosen the similar path way as you did to have a greater connection to my son's life and for him to remember me in his later years on what sacrifice I have done for him. One thing is I do tell him often enough of what I am doing for him and it's a sacrifice but I do have a side business where I accept work after mama comes home. And I'm teaching him many ways as to for him to be a DIY guy so he knows how to care for himself and his own house hold when that time comes. And I do as best as I can with finances and not spend to much everyday and eat simple but healthy. It's sad to see what ended up happening to you for 6 years sir. It's not the best outcome after doing all that time sacrifice for your kids. Many blessings to you sir and I sure do hope for the betterment to you in your near future. Many blessings and greater intentions for your self help. 🙏😞🫂☮️

  • @sevastos2168

    @sevastos2168

    Жыл бұрын

    mr mom, i think that was the mistake sir, men shouldn't do such things in my opinion

  • @daspec
    @daspec Жыл бұрын

    You are one of the most PRAGMATIC people online. I think I found my clone from a parallel universe.

  • @beto.aveiga
    @beto.aveiga Жыл бұрын

    I really love programming, so it is not too bad for me, and oftentimes it's so much fun 😀

  • @marshalljordan2416
    @marshalljordan2416 Жыл бұрын

    “I have seen all the works which have been done under the sun, and behold, all is vanity and striving after wind.” Ecclesiastes 1:14.

  • @nothinleader
    @nothinleader Жыл бұрын

    Funny I was in Hawaii and San Diego and came to the same conclusion. I stayed at hostels there so nothing fancy and sitting on the beach not thinking about money made me realize I didn't need the big house and fancy cars-which cuts out a TON of money needed. All I needed is a city I like, good food, people to hang out with, video games when not on vacation like you, and I'm good.

  • @ekklesiast

    @ekklesiast

    Жыл бұрын

    how do you get all that (a place in a nice city, bills, food, other everyday needs) without money. inheritance? rich spouse? most people work their entire lives just to have those things.

  • @Cheribeiro
    @Cheribeiro Жыл бұрын

    I can’t believe there’s people like this I know a lot of people struggling just to make ends meet or people making the money to do what they love..😢 I’ve struggled all my life and I understand purpose and I now understand that your purpose is probabaly the most important thing to pursue …work is love made visible

  • @nobody46820
    @nobody46820 Жыл бұрын

    😃👍👏👏👏 You were/are the primary reason I've joined you in the streets. It has begun in earnest for me. Thanks. I'll let you know how it goes.

  • @nijuyonkadesu
    @nijuyonkadesu Жыл бұрын

    Currently , my life is totally being spent in front of the laptop. either for studies, searching for what new things to learn, like a sheep, roaming all over the internet without touching grass I developed this complex thought. That, learning is a good thing, and spending time to binge series is a bad thing Idk how these thoughts were being cultivated 💀

  • @buriedomasta3375

    @buriedomasta3375

    Жыл бұрын

    my life right now

  • @nijuyonkadesu

    @nijuyonkadesu

    Жыл бұрын

    @@buriedomasta3375 F

  • @siriuz9279

    @siriuz9279

    Жыл бұрын

    fr cant get out of the grind

  • @trace-mark
    @trace-mark Жыл бұрын

    Many people follow their passion which is often their work or career and it gives them purpose and much joy. Work for the sake of earning money only is hard work.

  • @unitedstatesofpostamerica7559
    @unitedstatesofpostamerica7559 Жыл бұрын

    I really resonant with this video. I’m getting older and really starting to think about the time and health vs money equation differently.

  • @hsuyuting1993
    @hsuyuting1993 Жыл бұрын

    It would be a valuable lesson if you could go through the mindset and steps of creating a business and being your own boss.

  • @sheikh1906
    @sheikh190611 ай бұрын

    As much as I'd love to be a millionaire Tech Lead like the Tech Lead, the Tech Lead has worked hard to build a life, just to have the best part of it taken away from him. And his millionaire status could not save him from that. Thanks, Tech Lead for showing us what's real.

  • @Finance-Tools
    @Finance-Tools Жыл бұрын

    I really like this kind of content :D

  • @foley2k2
    @foley2k2 Жыл бұрын

    Haven't escaped yet, but investments have recently become equal to wage. When they're double my income and I have 12 months of savings, I can see work-optional being possible. I've been to Hawaii too. Diamond Head is a decent hike with a view. Honolulu has a tent city of homeless as well. The "paradise" sold there is a money furnace. Great fruit though. How about a travel vlog? As a millionaire, you could show what the world has beyond the cube farm.

  • @janlazorik
    @janlazorik Жыл бұрын

    Spittin FACTS

  • @Nona_Resu
    @Nona_Resu Жыл бұрын

    Hey Techlead, I agree with you on almost everything you said. On the other hand, it seems like you have worked as much and as hard as a typical person in North America does over their lifetime, you just condensed it into the first third of your life 😅 You’re going to feel the burnout for quite a while, which is ok as it gives you time to think and reason about the important things you can accomplish with your newfound freedom and time.

  • @usmanmuhammad4431

    @usmanmuhammad4431

    Жыл бұрын

    ❤️

  • @VicDamoneJr82

    @VicDamoneJr82

    Жыл бұрын

    He’s had freedom for a while

  • @sourabhdhingra91
    @sourabhdhingra91 Жыл бұрын

    Damn so good wisdom 🎉🎉🎉

  • @Adam-view
    @Adam-view Жыл бұрын

    Stop telling people to quit their jobs, you did not quit your job until you became a millionaire. That was so easy for you. Poople have something called obligations dude.

  • @astralfields1696
    @astralfields1696 Жыл бұрын

    Sometimes I have frank discussions with executives in the company I work at (Fortune 500 level). Top 1 advice they give me: Make sure to prioritize your personal/family life over work. They all say they wished they had spent more time with their kids and family instead of their career. Now it is too late (for them). They tell me their son is playing video games all day.

  • @Zero-dg7dz
    @Zero-dg7dz Жыл бұрын

    Whether desk setup, tech reviews coding or crypto Techhlead always has something interesting and thoughtful to say and is highly deserving of his KZread awards.

  • @selaminaberbs9392

    @selaminaberbs9392

    Жыл бұрын

    @M X just like the comment of Zero10 😂