I'm 46 now, but when I was 23 I bought a $500 used minivan and moved 6 states away with no job, no belongings except what I had in the van, and not knowing a single soul. It was the best decision I ever made.
I find myself in a unique situation right now. For decades, Ive owned a home and had a full time job and a family. My family is grown, My wife passed away from dementia and due to her medical issues and expenses, I no longer own a house. I have a good pension (I'm retired) and now have the choice to go where ever I want and do what I want. Im trying to make similar decisions as you right now. We will see where I end up. Good luck in your journey
Hi Austin I moved across the country when I was 30 and have lived in Alberta and BC for over 30 years. I just turned 60 and have made the decision to get rid of everything, pack up my car and move across the country to my home province. It will be a one week drive almost 4,000 km. I am excited about transitioning to a new life. So nice to listen to your story! Best of luck to you.
I'm extremely depressed at the moment mostly due to housing, finances, isolation, grief and fear of the future but found myself nodding to this video. Then whatever you said at the end and the way you said it made me laugh so thank you for that! I've subscribed.
This was so timely for me. I’m twice your age and planning to make big changes that I’m terrified to make. Your words help so much! Good luck! I can’t wait to see where life takes you. Thank you !
It will work out. Just stay focused and be wise in your small choices, and the big picture will naturally fall into place. There will always be challenges. It's how you handle them. Good luck!
Wish I had the wisdom when I was his age but at 50 I quit London and nearly a decade now, life & work hv taken me to more than 30 countries & in spite of forsaking the so called "stable" salary, yet I saved more than 2x as much but the best is, the exposures of having to live, travel & work in some 35 countries, approximately 3 months in each country or city, I've gained the world and still hungry for more... hv a great year & God bless!
You are so right: it's better to have tried and failed than not having tried at all. I tried being self-employed for a bit. I was one of the majority of new businesses that fail within the first year, but I can look back and say I did it. 😊
My goal for 2024 is to further reduce my expenses as much as humanly possible and get rid of 75% of my junk. Perhaps not completely clearing my house like you did, but really eliminating everything I do not use or need. Expenses + things = anchor.
My emphasis on people not liking you is usually: “ if they have a problem with me? That’s not my problem, it’s their’s.” Keep up the good work Austin. Best of luck with your move.
Awesome !!! Very similar to what I did. I have been moving all my life. Originally from Europe, I moved to the US. I was a software developer, wanted to become an airline pilot late in life... and I did. Everything is transitory in life, there is no certainty at all ever. I have liberated myself by truly becoming a minimalist. I own next to nothing, not even a car. My entire household fits into a few boxes. I have no debt and are completely free to maneuver my life, regardless of anybody's opinion. And I'm loving it. My life is light-weight and fairly worry-free. It's all good. Peace my friend. BTW, I have spent some time in Ecuador too. Sí, nos vemos chico :-))))
I’m 47 and 2 yrs ago I sold my apartment and travel the world. Everyone told me not to sell my house because it will be hard to get back to owning property in Australia and it’s true but still I am free living anywhere I am. I don’t feel stuck and just happily doing whatever I want.
Hi Austin. I really appreciate this video. I think we’re kindred spirits. I am twice your age but I have always been adventurous and I’ve moved a lot and I’ve done a lot of different things and I can relate to your need for change and adventure. Being able to navigate change, I have found, has helped me to feel confident that it’s always going to work out no matter what happens or what the circumstances are. I trust myself to be able to be resourceful and find a way to make things happen if I want them bad enough. I think that you are doing wonderfully - you’re up to 75 thousand subscribers! Your channel has grown exponentially in just a few months! All that work you’ve put in is finally reaping some rewards. Be proud of yourself. I look forward to seeing your new environment. Say hi to your family for all of us.
I gave up everything and moved abroad with just a suitcase and I completely regretted it! I came back far worse than when I left but if I hadn't of done it I would have never of known and I would have regretted that my whole life! Things are on the up now ❤ xxx
A lot of us were raised like you said, to get a good education, a good job, get married have kids. Scared to do things out of the ordinary and take risks. Now we are seeing people that dedicated 20-30 years at a company get laid off. It wasn’t until recently on you tube I’m hearing younger generations saying it’s ok to fail and pivot and try new things. Best wishes for your new chapter and Thank you for helping us prioritize and keep on track with our finances. 💗
I like being complacent right now. I just turned 51, and am now an empty nester. Right now, Im enjoying having time to myself and not looking for the next thing, and just enjoying being me. How long will it last, no idea.
Another good quote is from Teddy Roosevelt: "Far better is it to dare mighty things, to win glorious triumphs, even though checkered by failure... than to rank with those poor spirits who neither enjoy nor suffer much, because they live in a gray twilight that knows not victory nor defeat."
Very sage advice for someone so young. You will never be fully secure. And time is the only thing you have that’s finite. Time is everything. Not delaying is everything.
Congrats on 75k Agustin! I'm sure that we'll get excellent content in your new home after your big move. Thank you for the regular inspiration you give us, long may it continue 😀
I hope you enjoy your new life adventure! I really appreciate the message you shared. I will however say I have 9 children. Eight whom still live at home. I am a single mother and jumping out there like you are is far more scary when you know their lives depend on you making the right choice. There is no way we could just live in our car for a moment and work anywhere with any hours. So while I agree with not letting fear cripple you into not being complacent I also have to say when others lives hang in the balances of your choices, sometimes staying where you are is the safest bet.
I was thinking that too. As a parent it’s definitely different than when you’re single and have no kids. I moved cross country twice with them but it wasn’t easy and it was mostly for work for my husband.
Way to go, Austin! I wish you well in your new home. I'm soon to retire and I plan to sell everything and spend at least a year travelling--mostly around the US, but some other places. I want to travel before my body starts failing me. I have an idea of how to be self employed part time to help support these plans. I'm very excited.
Austin, I just wanted to say thank you. I've been watching you for nearly a year now, and I've gotten so much from your example. We're the same age, but I'm up in Canada. Because of you I started making a go at this RUclips thing - it's something I always wanted to do but it was your transparency with your RUclips journey, and specifically your video where you talked about how you were able to go full time through saving and being frugal, that pushed me to start posting regularly. I am looking forward to what you've got next when you get settled back in Georgia - good luck with the move! I'm planning to road trip down to Savannah later this year, so I'll keep my eyes peeled for you haha!
This video helped me a lot. I'm currently weighing to pros and cons of moving from a town I love to a bigger city with more opportunity. I'm honestly terrified.
Glass half full perspective: Those negative comments can also be preparing you for the stronger negativity that may come as you grow. Be that here on RUclips or in life. Everything happens for you, not against you.
This video resonates with me so much! So many people have been telling me to follow the normal path throughout my life since I was a kid till now when I'm in my 20s as a creative. Get a degree, go get a girlfriend, prepare early for marriage ect I often get the judgement from people when they asked about what I do & what I'd like to pursue in the future but I always knew that what they want for me might be for a good reason, but I shoud never let anyone else change how I'd want to live my life just because of their judgement
I love your channel and learned do much from it. You are a powerful motivator who is insightful, and relatable. Ingnore haters and don't let them keep you from doing ehat uou want. You are doing a much needed service and your humor is so enjoyable. I wish you success on your new journey and future endeavors; I'm dure they'll be great. Hasta la vista.
Very insightful video. Thanks for sharing. Good luck with you move. I am much older than you. My only advice to younger people is always: Don't wait for everything to be perfect.
Enjoy nice feedback from happy kind people and have fun (laugh out loud) at spiteful comments from judgmental people. I am twice your age and I always make “extraordinary” choices and it’s so much better than following other people expectation about how my life should be. Thank you for your wisdom and sincerity.
I live in Colorado too and am planning to move to the East Coast by April. I will be closer to family. The algorithm sent me your video. Good luck moving back to GA!
This video is an inspiration for me. I started watching your videos because I live a frugal life and I want to enjoy life to the fullest. There are some topics you mentioned that go against what I do, but are an inspiration for me to do better! I am trying to eliminate risk in my life as much as possible, so I can enjoy life as I want later. I am lucky enough to work on a relatively high paying job, and the only debt I ever took in my life is my mortgage, which I have a goal to pay at 31y, and the even a minimum wage is enough to fulfill my needs, so I can take risks and fail and try. Keep doing what you do, really appreciate your work
I have my hat down for you as such a fine young gentleman with lots of wisdoms in life. I know lots of people twice your age with the minds like a 10 years old. Keep up the good work and your next chapter in life is always sunnier cause of what you are doing now reflect the next chapter in your life.
Austin, I have such respect for you. How did you get so wise at only 30 years old? You have the courage of your convictions in making this move, and I know you are going to be just fine because you will make it so. Sending you good thoughts. ❤✨️🌈
Great video El Augustine!! Although our dream is not your dream, but we sold our paid off house in 2023 and bought a large piece of property. We now have a $2k/mo mortgage. We love it here and are very happy. Sometimes the risk is worth it if it’s your dream and you can afford it. Why not? Take the plunge.
I just discovered your channel a couple days ago. I watch a decent amount of finance influencers, but yours is the most real and relatable out of all of them, while very insightful at the same time. You give your information straight up, without fear mongering like some other youtubers I've seen go down trying to clickbait people for views. I've watched several of your videos already. That said, once you said you were moving here to GA, I was ecstatic. Welcome to Georgia. Maybe one day we'll meet, that would be awesome. I'm hoping you find success here!
Good luck on your new adventure! Thank you for the constant motivation and vulnerability. Can’t wait to see what’s next! It’s gonna be an amazing year, I can feel it🎉
Austin, so much wisdom for a still young person. You inform in an interesting, entertaining way. I've seen you bust a move in other videos. You could combine dance and financial advice in the same videos. I'm kidding, of course. But you are delivering a valuable lesson to those starting out, and those who have lived a while longer but still don't see the bigger picture. I'll keep watching and learning. Thank you
You are very wise for your age (please take that as a complement) - traveling truly broadens your horizons and alters your perspective juxtaposed to the myopic-focused 'Manufactured American Dream' the man want us to live for their profit. Thanks for another video.
I understand not staying in a scarcity mindset, but with the little amount of items you have you can certainly afford a studio/ on bedroom in the city in Georgia for much less than $1400 a month and still have all the space you need to lead the urban lifestyle you want. We were renting a two bedroom apartment for a family of 4 just 15 minutes outside of DC for $1800 a month just a few months ago. Just saying that as a single guy you don’t need all that much space/ stuff. If I didn’t have kids I would even go as far as sleeping in a hammock and maybe have like a small loveseat for guests/ to lounge on. I wouldn’t even have a tv but a projector instead and do my weight lifting workouts using resistance bands in my underwear in front of a mirror command stripped to the wall. Think about how often you have guests over/ actually use the space in your apartment. I’m a stay at home mom and honestly there are rooms in our home that we barely even use and it’s a three bedroom house! and we have a lot of stuff. In fact we are so abundant to the point that sometimes it’s too much. Just something to think about. My idea of abundance mindset is realizing that what we have is enough and making the most of what I already have and using and enjoying it to its fullest extent. So many wealthy people don’t even have time to enjoy their expensive giant homes/ rarely spend time in their vacation homes. Is the high cost really worth the small amount of enjoyment you get out of something is something to think about.
I'm sorry to hear about your experience in Ecuador. My ethnicity is Ecuadorian and I've noticed how things have changed in terms of economic times over in Ecuador. I have been traveling since childhood there and abroad. Glad you are doing what you want...awesome! So true about seasons of transitions.
Great video. I moved around the country several times. Yes, it was hard, but I don't regret it. It IS about trying. You win on your own, trying every time. Good luck with your move!
Seems like a no brainer for you. Your income producing job is entirely portable and you're not bogged down by a lot of possessions. You have enough funds to afford it, for a while at least, and can easily relocate back to another low-cost area later if you want to when you decide to change things up again. Why not? Have fun!
I'm definitely not a risk taker. I have honed my life for frugal living, surviving in times of high cost. I have got my expenses right down. I have savings, no debt and I'm free to make whatever decisions I want, but that frugal mentality has left me scared to take chances and blaming that on not feeling like I have enough money if it turns out to be a misjudged decision. I have decisions to make. And that's what my 2024 is going to be about because I definitely feel like I need to make a change.
Hi Austin. Thank you for everything you have taught me and your great personality. I wish you all the Bestest in your new season. Much Health, Much Wealth, Much Love xxx
I am so proud of you! Live every day as if it is your last.I believe that you are going to love living in your new environment. Whats the worst that can happen?You don't like it ...and then you just move again!👊
Love your videos, very inspiring. Your idea sounds AWESOME. Freedom to do whatever you want is exhilarating. I want to do that too. Now, I need to get rid of all this stuff…. 😂 Best wishes Austin, look forward to seeing your updates soon. 👍👍
As a subscriber who has watched many of your videos, I believe this one may be your best. You have wisdom at 30 that eludes many people twice your age. Congratulations and good luck with your life changes. I look forward to watching your continued evolution.
Woohoo - go for it Austin! We will never know what is on the other side unless we go to the other side. I am the same way, adventurous and always wanting to try new things - because life is an adventure!!
Wishing you a wonderful new adventure in Atlanta Austin. This is a lovely heart-felt message to us all ❤ Thank you for sharing your journey. Your channel is awesome! Love from northern England, UK x
Good luck in your new State, City, and endeavors. Big fan of you. My quote I like to live by is: “If at first you don’t succeed, keep Sucking till you do suck seed”.
I appreciate what you said in this video Austin. It’s very good, however I’m not so sure I would do the same. Moving to Atlanta where the rent is $1,400 which is double what you pay now just wouldn’t be worth it to me at least. Cuz you will be paying double for what you have now. Double for an apartment, not a house and to me that’s just not worth it. Obviously you view it differently and I can respect that but I just hope things go well for you. This is a very scary thing to do cuz it’s jeopardizing your method of living right now. I wish you all the best man, truly. My thoughts and prayers go out.
I want to move but have an egregious non compete clause to deal with. I’m a frontline healthcare worker and they would either sue me or I wouldnt be able to work in my field for 1 year. All this while there is a healthcare worker shortage. CEOs forcing us to not work….extreme greed. I just want to be near my family again
Very excited to see what happens next for you, Austin! I've found Susan Jeffers' "Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway" very helpful at various moments in my life (the basic message is in the title). You can find a full audiobook version right here on RUclips. Good luck with the move and congratulations on 75K subscribers!
This is the BEST video yet!!!! I am also double your age and two years ago I grabbed the proverbial bull by the horn and moved from Maine to Alabama, it was the best move I could’ve ever made. I did move for a job, and it came with a promotion and in June I got another promotion so for me it’s all working out. And I am very Change averse. But also trying to embrace change as a good thing. Good luck in Atlanta, you’ll do great things.
Dear fellow, you are young and should go and do and enjoy all the adventures you can think of. Being a frugal thoughtful person helps immensely to keep most potential troubles small to non-existent! The best way to predict the future is to go out and create it, so MIH, (Make It Happen) ! Hope you take us along with you. We'll keep the home-fires burning and a lamp in the window for you!
Austin Hey. You are completely right about trying without regret. Atlanta has a great ChooseFI group if you choose to join in. Colorado's loss is our gain!
I love this! Thank you for having the courage to share your journey and insights. You said all the right things!!! Now go live and build memories :) Inspiring! I will keep my eyes open for your future videos!!!
Hi Agustin , very real and touching what you said. To take judgment it’s hard a times, but you have more much more good coments than bad. I love your adventures journey be safe and healthy and kip your good spirits. Love from Los Angele, CA
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I'm 46 now, but when I was 23 I bought a $500 used minivan and moved 6 states away with no job, no belongings except what I had in the van, and not knowing a single soul. It was the best decision I ever made.
Your minivan only cost you 500 dollars?
Not $5,000?
Oh yeah and don't forget relatives/offspring
Dang I wish I could find me a van that cheap frfr
I'm 46 with too much of everything including stress. The van sounds like a plan to me.
Your one of my most enlightening RUclipsr and I’m 62.
Thanks!!
Austin might like older guys ;)
I find myself in a unique situation right now. For decades, Ive owned a home and had a full time job and a family. My family is grown, My wife passed away from dementia and due to her medical issues and expenses, I no longer own a house. I have a good pension (I'm retired) and now have the choice to go where ever I want and do what I want. Im trying to make similar decisions as you right now. We will see where I end up. Good luck in your journey
Sweetest kindest people in Crestview Florida. Just went there.
Hi Austin I moved across the country when I was 30 and have lived in Alberta and BC for over 30 years. I just turned 60 and have made the decision to get rid of everything, pack up my car and move across the country to my home province. It will be a one week drive almost 4,000 km. I am excited about transitioning to a new life. So nice to listen to your story! Best of luck to you.
Minimalism, also financially, is the key to face uncertainty.
Yes! My motto is, "Things are are always working out for me." And it's true. I'm 69 and it's true in 100% of my past endeavors. Good luck! Exciting!
I'm extremely depressed at the moment mostly due to housing, finances, isolation, grief and fear of the future but found myself nodding to this video. Then whatever you said at the end and the way you said it made me laugh so thank you for that! I've subscribed.
Appreciate this comment. I too am dealing with depression and anxiety and that really holds me back from making changes.
You'll be at 100,000 before you know it. You are an insightful, bright and refreshing voice on RUclips.
He will be 200 million before he knows it
This was so timely for me. I’m twice your age and planning to make big changes that I’m terrified to make. Your words help so much! Good luck! I can’t wait to see where life takes you. Thank you !
It will work out. Just stay focused and be wise in your small choices, and the big picture will naturally fall into place.
There will always be challenges. It's how you handle them.
Good luck!
Same here! It’s scary and also exciting.
this is the year for you Linda! go get everything you want. 2024 !
Wish I had the wisdom when I was his age but at 50 I quit London and nearly a decade now, life & work hv taken me to more than 30 countries & in spite of forsaking the so called "stable" salary, yet I saved more than 2x as much but the best is, the exposures of having to live, travel & work in some 35 countries, approximately 3 months in each country or city, I've gained the world and still hungry for more... hv a great year & God bless!
@@rogerjohnson898 That is not for everyone. Good luck.
You are so right: it's better to have tried and failed than not having tried at all. I tried being self-employed for a bit. I was one of the majority of new businesses that fail within the first year, but I can look back and say I did it. 😊
Exactly! That's the whole point!
My goal for 2024 is to further reduce my expenses as much as humanly possible and get rid of 75% of my junk. Perhaps not completely clearing my house like you did, but really eliminating everything I do not use or need. Expenses + things = anchor.
How you getting on?
You've lived many lives. At 30, you are atypically wise. You dispense common sense, but common sense is in short supply in our world.
haha, sometimes we need to hear very obvious things!
@@ElAgustin True.
My emphasis on people not liking you is usually: “ if they have a problem with me? That’s not my problem, it’s their’s.”
Keep up the good work Austin. Best of luck with your move.
Awesome !!! Very similar to what I did. I have been moving all my life. Originally from Europe, I moved to the US. I was a software developer, wanted to become an airline pilot late in life... and I did. Everything is transitory in life, there is no certainty at all ever. I have liberated myself by truly becoming a minimalist. I own next to nothing, not even a car. My entire household fits into a few boxes. I have no debt and are completely free to maneuver my life, regardless of anybody's opinion. And I'm loving it. My life is light-weight and fairly worry-free. It's all good. Peace my friend. BTW, I have spent some time in Ecuador too. Sí, nos vemos chico :-))))
I’m 47 and 2 yrs ago I sold my apartment and travel the world. Everyone told me not to sell my house because it will be hard to get back to owning property in Australia and it’s true but still I am free living anywhere I am. I don’t feel stuck and just happily doing whatever I want.
Good for you
Hi Austin. I really appreciate this video. I think we’re kindred spirits. I am twice your age but I have always been adventurous and I’ve moved a lot and I’ve done a lot of different things and I can relate to your need for change and adventure. Being able to navigate change, I have found, has helped me to feel confident that it’s always going to work out no matter what happens or what the circumstances are. I trust myself to be able to be resourceful and find a way to make things happen if I want them bad enough. I think that you are doing wonderfully - you’re up to 75 thousand subscribers! Your channel has grown exponentially in just a few months! All that work you’ve put in is finally reaping some rewards. Be proud of yourself. I look forward to seeing your new environment. Say hi to your family for all of us.
I gave up everything and moved abroad with just a suitcase and I completely regretted it! I came back far worse than when I left but if I hadn't of done it I would have never of known and I would have regretted that my whole life! Things are on the up now ❤ xxx
A lot of us were raised like you said, to get a good education, a good job, get married have kids. Scared to do things out of the ordinary and take risks. Now we are seeing people that dedicated 20-30 years at a company get laid off. It wasn’t until recently on you tube I’m hearing younger generations saying it’s ok to fail and pivot and try new things.
Best wishes for your new chapter and Thank you for helping us prioritize and keep on track with our finances. 💗
I like being complacent right now. I just turned 51, and am now an empty nester. Right now, Im enjoying having time to myself and not looking for the next thing, and just enjoying being me. How long will it last, no idea.
That is why we are called..." HumanBEINGS"
Great inspiration, thanks!
‘Fail often but fail fast’ - which only comes from not shying away from failure but embracing it to experience the lessons quicker.
Another good quote is from Teddy Roosevelt: "Far better is it to dare mighty things, to win glorious triumphs, even though checkered by failure... than to rank with those poor spirits who neither enjoy nor suffer much, because they live in a gray twilight that knows not victory nor defeat."
Good luck Augustine. I sent my grandson your videos so that he can go from 19 to 30 living his best life.
Very sage advice for someone so young. You will never be fully secure. And time is the only thing you have that’s finite. Time is everything. Not delaying is everything.
I did this in 2022, I got rid of 95% of my stuff to move back home. Now I save tons of money.
Congrats on 75k Agustin! I'm sure that we'll get excellent content in your new home after your big move. Thank you for the regular inspiration you give us, long may it continue 😀
I hope you enjoy your new life adventure! I really appreciate the message you shared. I will however say I have 9 children. Eight whom still live at home. I am a single mother and jumping out there like you are is far more scary when you know their lives depend on you making the right choice. There is no way we could just live in our car for a moment and work anywhere with any hours. So while I agree with not letting fear cripple you into not being complacent I also have to say when others lives hang in the balances of your choices, sometimes staying where you are is the safest bet.
I was thinking that too. As a parent it’s definitely different than when you’re single and have no kids. I moved cross country twice with them but it wasn’t easy and it was mostly for work for my husband.
Way to go, Austin! I wish you well in your new home. I'm soon to retire and I plan to sell everything and spend at least a year travelling--mostly around the US, but some other places. I want to travel before my body starts failing me. I have an idea of how to be self employed part time to help support these plans. I'm very excited.
Austin, I just wanted to say thank you. I've been watching you for nearly a year now, and I've gotten so much from your example. We're the same age, but I'm up in Canada. Because of you I started making a go at this RUclips thing - it's something I always wanted to do but it was your transparency with your RUclips journey, and specifically your video where you talked about how you were able to go full time through saving and being frugal, that pushed me to start posting regularly.
I am looking forward to what you've got next when you get settled back in Georgia - good luck with the move! I'm planning to road trip down to Savannah later this year, so I'll keep my eyes peeled for you haha!
Hi Austin - You succeeded, no need to talk about failure. Good luck and congrats! 30 is very young and there is a lot to come. Thanks!
This video helped me a lot.
I'm currently weighing to pros and cons of moving from a town I love to a bigger city with more opportunity. I'm honestly terrified.
Glass half full perspective:
Those negative comments can also be preparing you for the stronger negativity that may come as you grow. Be that here on RUclips or in life.
Everything happens for you, not against you.
I wish you the best of luck on your new journey in life, Austin. And don't worry about judgement, you're great at what you do.
Stumbled across your channel recently and funny thing is I'm a GA native who also gave CO a shot for a while and now im back home 😅
This video resonates with me so much! So many people have been telling me to follow the normal path throughout my life since I was a kid till now when I'm in my 20s as a creative. Get a degree, go get a girlfriend, prepare early for marriage ect
I often get the judgement from people when they asked about what I do & what I'd like to pursue in the future but I always knew that what they want for me might be for a good reason, but I shoud never let anyone else change how I'd want to live my life just because of their judgement
Always follow your path, never the path of another.
Austin- those birthdays with a zero in them are eyeopeners...more to come...
Safe travels. Take care!
The 20s are a great time to check out different places, different jobs, and travel, travel, travel. I'm glad you can do this. Have a wonderful year.
I love your channel and learned do much from it. You are a powerful motivator who is insightful, and relatable. Ingnore haters and don't let them keep you from doing ehat uou want. You are doing a much needed service and your humor is so enjoyable. I wish you success on your new journey and future endeavors; I'm dure they'll be great. Hasta la vista.
Very insightful video. Thanks for sharing. Good luck with you move. I am much older than you. My only advice to younger people is always: Don't wait for everything to be perfect.
Great advice!
Enjoy nice feedback from happy kind people and have fun (laugh out loud) at spiteful comments from judgmental people.
I am twice your age and I always make “extraordinary” choices and it’s so much better than following other people expectation about how my life should be. Thank you for your wisdom and sincerity.
I live in Colorado too and am planning to move to the East Coast by April. I will be closer to family. The algorithm sent me your video. Good luck moving back to GA!
You had a nice apartment. What are you looking for? Be very careful traveling. Seek and you will find!
This video is an inspiration for me.
I started watching your videos because I live a frugal life and I want to enjoy life to the fullest. There are some topics you mentioned that go against what I do, but are an inspiration for me to do better! I am trying to eliminate risk in my life as much as possible, so I can enjoy life as I want later. I am lucky enough to work on a relatively high paying job, and the only debt I ever took in my life is my mortgage, which I have a goal to pay at 31y, and the even a minimum wage is enough to fulfill my needs, so I can take risks and fail and try. Keep doing what you do, really appreciate your work
I have my hat down for you as such a fine young gentleman with lots of wisdoms in life. I know lots of people twice your age with the minds like a 10 years old. Keep up the good work and your next chapter in life is always sunnier cause of what you are doing now reflect the next chapter in your life.
El Augustin😅
When I started to watch your channel you were 22k. Now you getting closer to 100k. Well done. I will pray you enjoy your change.
Thanks! It's been going up. I finally think I know what I'm doing!
Austin, I have such respect for you. How did you get so wise at only 30 years old? You have the courage of your convictions in making this move, and I know you are going to be just fine because you will make it so. Sending you good thoughts. ❤✨️🌈
Great video El Augustine!! Although our dream is not your dream, but we sold our paid off house in 2023 and bought a large piece of property. We now have a $2k/mo mortgage. We love it here and are very happy. Sometimes the risk is worth it if it’s your dream and you can afford it. Why not? Take the plunge.
I just discovered your channel a couple days ago. I watch a decent amount of finance influencers, but yours is the most real and relatable out of all of them, while very insightful at the same time. You give your information straight up, without fear mongering like some other youtubers I've seen go down trying to clickbait people for views. I've watched several of your videos already. That said, once you said you were moving here to GA, I was ecstatic. Welcome to Georgia. Maybe one day we'll meet, that would be awesome. I'm hoping you find success here!
Good luck on your new adventure! Thank you for the constant motivation and vulnerability. Can’t wait to see what’s next! It’s gonna be an amazing year, I can feel it🎉
Austin, so much wisdom for a still young person. You inform in an interesting, entertaining way.
I've seen you bust a move in other videos. You could combine dance and financial advice in the same videos. I'm kidding, of course. But you are delivering a valuable lesson to those starting out, and those who have lived a while longer but still don't see the bigger picture.
I'll keep watching and learning.
Thank you
You are very wise for your age (please take that as a complement) - traveling truly broadens your horizons and alters your perspective juxtaposed to the myopic-focused 'Manufactured American Dream' the man want us to live for their profit. Thanks for another video.
Can't wait to hear about your new chapter. All the best.
Got the keys for the new place today!
I understand not staying in a scarcity mindset, but with the little amount of items you have you can certainly afford a studio/ on bedroom in the city in Georgia for much less than $1400 a month and still have all the space you need to lead the urban lifestyle you want. We were renting a two bedroom apartment for a family of 4 just 15 minutes outside of DC for $1800 a month just a few months ago. Just saying that as a single guy you don’t need all that much space/ stuff. If I didn’t have kids I would even go as far as sleeping in a hammock and maybe have like a small loveseat for guests/ to lounge on. I wouldn’t even have a tv but a projector instead and do my weight lifting workouts using resistance bands in my underwear in front of a mirror command stripped to the wall. Think about how often you have guests over/ actually use the space in your apartment. I’m a stay at home mom and honestly there are rooms in our home that we barely even use and it’s a three bedroom house! and we have a lot of stuff. In fact we are so abundant to the point that sometimes it’s too much. Just something to think about. My idea of abundance mindset is realizing that what we have is enough and making the most of what I already have and using and enjoying it to its fullest extent. So many wealthy people don’t even have time to enjoy their expensive giant homes/ rarely spend time in their vacation homes. Is the high cost really worth the small amount of enjoyment you get out of something is something to think about.
I'm sorry to hear about your experience in Ecuador. My ethnicity is Ecuadorian and I've noticed how things have changed in terms of economic times over in Ecuador. I have been traveling since childhood there and abroad. Glad you are doing what you want...awesome! So true about seasons of transitions.
Great video. I moved around the country several times. Yes, it was hard, but I don't regret it. It IS about trying. You win on your own, trying every time. Good luck with your move!
Seems like a no brainer for you. Your income producing job is entirely portable and you're not bogged down by a lot of possessions. You have enough funds to afford it, for a while at least, and can easily relocate back to another low-cost area later if you want to when you decide to change things up again. Why not? Have fun!
I'm definitely not a risk taker. I have honed my life for frugal living, surviving in times of high cost. I have got my expenses right down. I have savings, no debt and I'm free to make whatever decisions I want, but that frugal mentality has left me scared to take chances and blaming that on not feeling like I have enough money if it turns out to be a misjudged decision. I have decisions to make. And that's what my 2024 is going to be about because I definitely feel like I need to make a change.
Hi Austin. Thank you for everything you have taught me and your great personality. I wish you all the Bestest in your new season. Much Health, Much Wealth, Much Love xxx
Best wishes for your move. Never stop being you
So proud of you! FEARLESS will be my word for 2024! 🎉❤
I am so proud of you! Live every day as if it is your last.I believe that you are going to love living in your new environment. Whats the worst that can happen?You don't like it ...and then you just move again!👊
Love your videos, very inspiring. Your idea sounds AWESOME. Freedom to do whatever you want is exhilarating. I want to do that too. Now, I need to get rid of all this stuff…. 😂 Best wishes Austin, look forward to seeing your updates soon. 👍👍
Looking forward to your next adventures!
As a subscriber who has watched many of your videos, I believe this one may be your best. You have wisdom at 30 that eludes many people twice your age. Congratulations and good luck with your life changes. I look forward to watching your continued evolution.
INSPIRATIONAL AND POSITIVE CONTENT!! THANK YOU SO MUCH!!❤❤
Don’t be afraid like you say, live courageously Hasta la vista amigo, New Year New You.
Woohoo - go for it Austin! We will never know what is on the other side unless we go to the other side. I am the same way, adventurous and always wanting to try new things - because life is an adventure!!
Wishing you a wonderful new adventure in Atlanta Austin. This is a lovely heart-felt message to us all ❤ Thank you for sharing your journey. Your channel is awesome! Love from northern England, UK x
I don’t know how you ended up on my feed, but this was a wonderful video to watch! All the best in your move, Austin.
God bless you Austin! Excited for your new chapter.
Congratulations on your new chapter! You'll make a success of whatever you do and wherever you go! Here's to your new life!
Good luck in your new State, City, and endeavors.
Big fan of you. My quote I like to live by is:
“If at first you don’t succeed, keep Sucking till you do suck seed”.
Thanks alot Austin.. thanks alot sharing your experience and wisdom..
So insightful for your age. It's fun to watch your videos. Good luck to you in your new adventure.
Right video at the right time. Thank you for sharing!
Good luck with your move, your videos have been an inspiration to me. Enjoy your new adventure x
Augustin, I did the same thing recently before a long distance move. So freeing to get rid of unnecessary stuff
I appreciate what you said in this video Austin. It’s very good, however I’m not so sure I would do the same. Moving to Atlanta where the rent is $1,400 which is double what you pay now just wouldn’t be worth it to me at least. Cuz you will be paying double for what you have now. Double for an apartment, not a house and to me that’s just not worth it. Obviously you view it differently and I can respect that but I just hope things go well for you. This is a very scary thing to do cuz it’s jeopardizing your method of living right now. I wish you all the best man, truly. My thoughts and prayers go out.
I want to move but have an egregious non compete clause to deal with. I’m a frontline healthcare worker and they would either sue me or I wouldnt be able to work in my field for 1 year. All this while there is a healthcare worker shortage. CEOs forcing us to not work….extreme greed. I just want to be near my family again
Very excited to see what happens next for you, Austin! I've found Susan Jeffers' "Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway" very helpful at various moments in my life (the basic message is in the title). You can find a full audiobook version right here on RUclips. Good luck with the move and congratulations on 75K subscribers!
I love how you are adventurous and money!
This is the BEST video yet!!!! I am also double your age and two years ago I grabbed the proverbial bull by the horn and moved from Maine to Alabama, it was the best move I could’ve ever made. I did move for a job, and it came with a promotion and in June I got another promotion so for me it’s all working out. And I am very Change averse. But also trying to embrace change as a good thing. Good luck in Atlanta, you’ll do great things.
Hi Augustin! Good luck! I’m so excited for you. I love your videos and always look forward to them!!!
Thanks!!
Yes!! Life is an adventure!
I absorbed every word of this video, so inspirational. Great video mate!!
Good luck, Austin, for your next step in life! Go ahead and do, what you want to experience! And, let us know, i'm curious....
Dear fellow, you are young and should go and do and enjoy all the adventures you can think of. Being a frugal thoughtful person helps immensely to keep most potential troubles small to non-existent!
The best way to predict the future is to go out and create it, so MIH, (Make It Happen) !
Hope you take us along with you. We'll keep the home-fires burning and a lamp in the window for you!
Congratulations, Austin! You have wisdom beyond your years💜!
Good luck with your move Agustin. ❤ (I hope you read this x)
Wanted to thank you for inspiring me to cut costs, invest a lot, and taught me about index funds!
Best of luck with the move. Exciting times, but uncertainty to start over again…
Welcome to Atlanta and I used to live in Colorado Springs a long time ago!
Highlight of my life ….at 30. Many, many more highlights to you for many decades to come!!
Austin Hey. You are completely right about trying without regret. Atlanta has a great ChooseFI group if you choose to join in. Colorado's loss is our gain!
I love this! Thank you for having the courage to share your journey and insights. You said all the right things!!! Now go live and build memories :) Inspiring! I will keep my eyes open for your future videos!!!
YAYYYYY YOU WILL B IN THE ATL … I live 30 Minutes from there … please have a meet and greet … YOU ARE AMAZING LOVE❤LOVE❤BLESSINGS
Followed you from the time before you went full time RUclips. I sincerely enjoy your journey and have tried your suggestions. Thank you
Best to you, El Augustin - you will do great where ever you go!
Congrats on the next chaptet! Exciting. Life awaits you. Looking forward to your next video from Atlanta. All the best. 🎉
Hi Agustin , very real and touching what you said.
To take judgment it’s hard a times, but you have more much more good coments than bad.
I love your adventures journey be safe and healthy and kip your good spirits.
Love from
Los Angele, CA
All the best for your move, El Agustin.. more buzz in Atlanta.. ❤