Does anybody here live simple lives?

PrestigiousGreen3 · 2020-08-13T07:06:43+00:00

I prefer a simple life myself. Beyond food water and shelter everything else is an added blessing I'm grateful to have if at all, but can be content without it

attoj559 · 2020-08-13T07:52:27+00:00

I'm a high earner as a Senior Software Developer; however, I live frugally in a small 2 bedroom cottage, with my only lavish items being books and chronograph watches.

Rika66 · 2020-08-13T05:40:33+00:00

Go hard, until you can't take it anymore, then you stop and smell the roses... The quality roses, not the cheap roses

gtowerthrowaway · 2020-08-13T06:58:12+00:00

It's basically proven that to a certain point, money does make you happy.

https://80000hours.org/articles/money-and-happiness/

HiveMindKing · 2020-08-13T07:15:47+00:00

Yes that’s me, I’m also using the time to work on some health issues. But generally a simple, low cost, low stress life. Have some chill hobbies, enough work, my cat, exercise and books. I am getting sick of this lockdown though I used to like To go play pool and talk to people at bars and affordable restaurants.

FanofLemmy · 2020-08-13T12:27:27+00:00

I'm 27, live at home rent free, have a great relationship with my parents. I am saving money, have my toys to play with, home gym, garage to tinker with my dad, gaming rig for pc games, vr setup for VR, music area to rock out.

It's not minimalist, but its simple in the fact that I have the least amount of responsibility I can possibly have. I get made fun of for living at home, especially by women. I just laugh and watch my bank account grow.

I see all the people I work with getting married, buying houses, and struggling financially and in the bedroom, or lack thereof I should say. It totally makes me wanna join that club...

Edit: before anyone does make fun of me for it, I have tried on several occasions to give my parents rent, neither my mom or dad will accept money from me. They are just glad I am not wasting my life, or out doing stupid things like the majority of people.

Cursedwithknowing · 2020-08-13T11:50:40+00:00

I think you can do both. I achieved a measure of success. Own an business, and a home in a working class neighborhood. Have good neighbors, but they have no idea what I am worth. I drive a used car, go to thrift stores for cloths. I go to yard sales and estate sales for stuff for my home. I buy very few things new. I save as much as possible. Have a good and growing retirement fund. A handful of people know how much I make (two close family members that are doing as well as I, if not better) and ask how I have so much saved. My answer is that I have money because I don't spend money.

I guess you can say that I'm successful, but that I don't have to share that publicly.

xtripzx · 2020-08-13T18:00:20+00:00

Super simple life and couldn't be happier. I run a shop I inherited after my uncle passed. It's not a moneymaker, but it's enough for me alone to live comfortably. A family man would be struggling to make ends meet with it. I have no employees, I work alone, and my shop hours are 9 - 3 everyday except Sundays leaving me plenty of personal time for hobbies and education. My shop is also less than a mile away from where I live so I don't own a car either. If I need to go far, I can use public transportation or a Lyft/Uber. I do dream of selling the business and moving somewhere else one day, but I understand the blessing I have now and try not to take it for granted.

TooAwareToCare · 2020-08-13T07:58:58+00:00

You get to define what’s great in your life it’s just that achievement might not hold value in the eyes of others who wish for monetary achievements

MertFrunman · 2020-08-13T11:00:10+00:00

If wearing a towel everyday because you are just staying at home not going anywhere considered simple then yeah.

RussMgtow- · 2020-08-13T13:08:36+00:00

I do understand where you coming from, i had this mindset until i got bored, currently a buisness owner, for me it was sort of "life is good, can i make it even better?" The short answer is yes, you absolutely can. Just my 2 cents on the topic. Have a good one.

cat_soup3 · 2020-08-13T14:58:41+00:00

35M, single, child-free. I work in healthcare and live way, way below my means. Modest ranch style home in a city with low cost of living, plain clothes, basic furniture, a PC good enough to play games and make music on. I put earned money in savings and conservative investments and 'splurge' on nice things once in awhile. I travel, go to music festivals, help friends out, and wish to retire early and circle the globe a few times. I believe in experiences more than physical 'things' when it comes to spending.

As for extra cash, it will likely ultimately be donated to organizations of choice over my lifetime, cancer research, animal rescue, what have ya.

Chakra_Devourer · 2020-08-13T21:41:07+00:00

Yes, moderation is important but don't stop striving toward financial freedom. Once you're free, you can do what you want. You no longer fear about being dox/fire from your job for speaking your mind. You can finally tell those pieces of shit SJW and feminists to fuck off. No bosses to answer to. No more setting the alarm. No more "job" performance review.

2020-08-13T09:05:14+00:00

I'm young but was kinda thought to put money in it's proper place. As a young man growing up in the world today (American) I see alot of people in my country who run after as much money as they can and buy all kinds of crap they don't need/use.

Me I'm a simple man. I want a career that pays enough to cover my needs and gives me alil extra to save and support my two hobbies (gaming & Computers) also a two bedroom apartment in a decent area and I'm happy. Maybe get a 2 bedroom house if living in an apartment with others bothers me too much. And not buy a bunch of crap I don't need.

But yeah I want a live I can enjoy not killing myself at a job having time to relax and just take it easy no drama no crazy pressure you know.

If you have the want to do more I'm sure most jobs will have no problem giving you overtime or you can use that extra drive to work on stuff you want (hobbies, side hustle, being a great friend, ect) I say don't overworked yourself for a few more dollars. With money management and saving skills you can work enjoyable hours and still buy the things you need and want.

TL;Dr I'm an American, Americans buy and Chase too much crap. Would like to live simply to pay my bills and have enough extra to save for hobbies and savings. Don't work yourself to the Bone for a few extra dollars

prbonfanti · 2020-08-13T11:07:09+00:00

i never had ambition, i have no stuff in my name, car, house, etc, no debts either. for rent a small apartment my money is enough and i hoard some money for emergencies , etc. i spend money in some games and books, i dont "love to travel" but i could do if wanted. If i had married i would grind to buy a lot of things so the woman could divorce rape me later . But my way of life always make me invisible, so maybe life turns more simple itself if you dont live with a woman. Maybe you need ask questions, what is greatness for you, how much you accept to sacrifice for that, etc.

Mymatchthrowaway · 2020-08-13T11:19:59+00:00

I live a relatively simple life in the way that I have cheap hobbies and am not trying to add things that mentally tax me to my day. However my work life will be complicated since I'm in training to be a radiologist (graduating residency in June 2026).

However if you keep your work life and home life separate, I think having a lucrative career can help simplify your life since you can hire out all of the stuff at home you don't want to do and can focus on living (cleaning, mowing the lawn, etc). You also have more money for fun things like fast cars and quality equipment for your hobbies.

goldenmic908909 · 2020-08-13T11:37:11+00:00

Wouldn't say I live a simple life. I live a fulfilling life where I like to experiment and try out things. The money is a means to fuel my experiments and trying out though.

Spiritual_Leather275 · 2020-08-13T11:54:21+00:00

Used to be a high earner work slave in STEM management level.

Now I work only 5 months of the year. Keep my earnings below tax free threshold and live minimally.

Small house paid off, no debt on a fancy car. Loads of time to enjoy my hobbies.

Setting my salary (through a ltd company) to below tax threshold was important to me. That way I don't contribute tax to a society that benefits single mothers, fake disability claimants or lazy don't want to work unemployed people.

The peace of mind it gives me is gold.

Frankbond123bond · 2020-08-13T13:45:45+00:00

yeh man. 2 by 1 apartment. old 2004 hyundai. I go to the gym and read and write. catch up with mates once a week. saving money like crazy.

life is good

AcrobaticAge · 2020-08-13T15:54:44+00:00

Me. But that's only because most of my life I've known economic hardships more than not. That have shown me I don't really need too much material things to be happy.

Ocjab · 2020-08-13T22:27:17+00:00

I used to live minimal but I've started my own business now.

I'll still live minimal though. I don't really care about money, I do care about the business. Want to make it as big as possible.

It's a place to give to men that have been lost in this sickening society.

HelpPliz410 · 2020-08-14T05:59:09+00:00

The more i Desire the less i undertsand.

i live as simple as possible to be close to god

Title	Does anybody here live simple lives?
Author	attoj559
Upvotes	53
Comments	34
Date	August 13, 2020 5:20 AM UTC (5 years ago)
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