Why I Refuse to Work. (as a millionaire)
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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,
Have you looked into CAR-T?
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
Working and making money just for yourself tastes bitter and empty after you taste making the money for your kids too. I feel ya.
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…
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
“Work expands to fill time.” Absolutely. Exactly the same principle as “those who try to save time shall lose it.”
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
Very insightful
realy good point
Why did you choose to live and work in China. Especially with all the horror stories you hear everyday ?
@@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
@@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.
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
I think this video reeks of extreme sarcasm lol
if only you knew
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...
@@faithalonesaves The bible teaches us to rape and plunder too
@@xavierlee4473 i don't even know what's real anymore, could you elaborate what he was trying to say in the video?
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.
He doesn’t have friends. 😂
@@magcitrate and u don’t have money, choose your struggle bozo
GulfVet, be aware that this guy is shady af. Every once in a while he makes good points, nobody should trust him.
@@penguinswithwifi he’s not shady asf💀
then watch his video on why he should not have quit his job :):):)
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.
That is indeed a good song
lol this was my jam in 2013
Sounds scary
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
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
@@hiphophead8053 it's easy to protect investments
@@hiphophead8053 you can have both. Investments and a job.
@@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.
I just love this man, As a Millionaire
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
Look forward to these videos reflecting on life. Tech Lead is the greatest philosopher
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!
who pays your bills, your parents? living "simple life" is still very expensive. mortgage/rent, car, insurance, healthcare, healthcare for your dog etc.
@@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.
@@dex4sure361 you are right I'm not rich
We really need more people in similar positions as you sharing their stories like this.
Facts bro.
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Tesla... Just do it... All you can.!! 😊
Great post bro! It really gave me food for thought. More of this please 😎👍👏🙏
Great presentation Patrick, much appreciated
Missed you man! Thanks for the laughs 😂
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"
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.
@@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!
@@tonyt.5316 thank you for the inspiration 😊
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
@China Chicken Soup Just take classes at your local University
Nice one. Congrats, on your journey, TL.
Very insightfull Techlead !
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.
I for myself am trying to find balance in a well paying part time job, that is challenging and interesting, but not too stressful.
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.
Thank you, i really needed to hear this.
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.
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It's nice to have escaped the matrix and upgrade one's problems
More money means your further in the matrix
You clearly haven’t got enough money to make such a stupid statement
@@Harrybowles1969 how’s that ?
Cause your more into consumerism/capitalism
@@mikhailbabushkinum too much worship of the self and money takes us away from the real treasure. Money is the energy that powers the matrix
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.
Investing in stocks is a good idea, a good trading system would put you through many days of success.
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.
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.
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?
@@frankmuth1552 Hello Do you trade on your own?
Dry humor aside, there is so much truth to this video.
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.
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.
Great video Tech, great subject. More people should try to get back more time.
Love this. Thanks for the wisdom
Awesome video. Didn't know Patrick still focused on wisdom sometimes.
this humor is unbeatable, only those with higher minds will comprehend
I'm 34 i never have a job i just live on SSi Social Security income
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
I'm joining you on the streets my friend . Its early monday Rn. I feel you!
This is the TechLead we need.
Yea this vid was Zen af 🧘🏽♂️
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.
Hit the gym all day ? Be real
@@VicDamoneJr82 lol. Basically having the luxury to go 1000% knowing you can recover with jacuzzis, message therapists, icebaths, unrestricted sleep.
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.
@@kubyoindiya3269 gym/fitness lifestyle in general is subjective. Whether the objectives are performance, aesthetics, preventative uses, therapuetic properties and etc.
@@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."
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Much needed this advice. Stuck in life again...
Love these takes, totally agree
Some great philosophical insights here.
Nice to see you again! I never thought I’d miss your usual looking down upon the common man.😂
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
I would recommend Alan Watts books. He basically wrote into books what you just said.
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.
@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.
I really love programming, so it is not too bad for me, and oftentimes it's so much fun 😀
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!
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.
It would be a valuable lesson if you could go through the mindset and steps of creating a business and being your own boss.
These sort of philosophical "life" videos are great! Thanks TL!
This one really resonated for me.
Another excellent video. Your ability to combine wit and humor with a profound a profound statement are next level. Anybody watching your videos needs to keep in mind that he is using his great communication skills to communicate a message, not provide a long list of facts. As an older, middle-aged guy, I appreciate your description of us.
Techlead has become enlightened.
how about online courses? .. programming/business courses.
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.
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.
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.
Whether desk setup, tech reviews coding or crypto Techhlead always has something interesting and thoughtful to say and is highly deserving of his KZhead awards.
@M X just like the comment of Zero10 😂
Rock on! Great insight 🙂
Once you’ve taken enough crap it’s time to quit and move on and that applies to most anything but especially if you’re stuck somewhere where you can’t get out such as the military or long sea voyages in the merchant marine. I’ve quit ships as a merchant seaman just to prove I could and then went ashore to hang out in a hotel while visiting the airlines to see which airline I want to fly to go home. But as a self employed barber I eventually became totally disgusted with serving other people to the point where I took early retirement and allowed my license to expire. So I no longer have any desire to work and probably never will again. But I still have a house to run and as we all know work expands to fill the available time.
Alot of lot people think this is satire but it's actually reality once you've reached this level.
Prob feels like using a cheat code in those old games… Challenges are gone, now what?
Thanks I really enjoyed your video I refuse to work tomorrow or the next day but I have the next three days off lol. I also enjoy my job as an electrician so it doesn't feel like work 🙃 😅 🙂
hey, I feel like youre sad. just know youre not alone. we all in this together. thanks for your advice. didnt expect you to have such a profound impact on my views when i started watching your channel, back when "linux is for people who dont value their time". wish u all the best
You are one of the most PRAGMATIC people online. I think I found my clone from a parallel universe.
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.
Amen brother.
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.
Well said. Some people need to earn millions to realize materials always leave something missing, some people die chasing
@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.
@@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.
@@ekklesiast 😂😂
@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.
Do you have any dividend stocks or ETFs or just all growth tech stocks? Thanks
@TechLead awesome Video, your contet is getting awesome, i have to say! Feel the same on allot of points, Thanks
I work part time, more when I feel like it. But it really keeps me mentally healthy.
What are your monthly expenses?
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.
love it. boss level 1000
Great Speech Tech Lead … Our Time Health and Relationships are most important. Sure we need money to have a good life - But that‘s only an instrument to effort our life 😉
I don't pay attention to a single thing you say until you're mention you're a millionaire...
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 🤝🏼
11:22 I'm going to work tomorrow. (Office job - non programming) Some work I do on my free time is making the things I can't find. I see certain things as next to impossible to buy, just have to build them yourself. Satisfied
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!
100% true and on point ... as a millionaire.
Spittin FACTS
Brilliant video. The end: ……… “if _ then _ maybe you can break even.” 😂
I really resonant with this video. I’m getting older and really starting to think about the time and health vs money equation differently.
I agree making money is easy part ( i am a millionair like you but quite senior ) - spending money and live a life you want is definitely difficult
Spending money is easier when you have it. I want to spend more on my cycling hobby, buying a power meter, getting a pro fit, getting a proper winter kit, maybe getting a newer and better spec'd bike, but that stuff is expensive.
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.
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.
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.
I would file this under first world problems. Most people on the planet work to survive
I like the way you think. It's like my brain when I talk to myself haha.
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.
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.
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
the number 1 priority for life is build your own family from young, never later in life
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 💀
my life right now
@@buriedomasta3375 F
fr cant get out of the grind
😃👍👏👏👏 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.
This is by far your best video Patrick 👏
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I think when I get the money I’d realize I don’t need it But I just want to get it first 😂
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.
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..."
Wow very insightful Patrick