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Comment on Taking inventory by Phil

Phil — Thu, 27 Dec 2007 20:02:52 +0000

Ardegas,

“Personally, I am scared to death of becoming homeless.”

Don’t read too much into this statement. It is simply a personal preference to have a roof over my head. It doesn’t mean that I agree with the way modern society is consuming every last thing on the planet in the name of “comfort.”

I guess my point is that everything eventually costs money (whether you pay for it yourself or not). Having (earning)a little money in order to provide life’s basics is not unreasonable.

Phil

Comment on Taking inventory by Ardegas

Ardegas — Thu, 27 Dec 2007 17:46:30 +0000

Thanks for sharing.

This got my attention:

“Personally, I am scared to death of becoming homeless.”

I guess many people sell their souls in the rat race for a little bit of security, for a little bit of certainty. But there’s no security in life. Even in the rat race.

Once again, I found inspiration in a post of Tyler Durden.

Comment on A life without money? Not likely by Freethinker

Freethinker — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 10:06:17 +0000

Oh crap, my paste function went nuts:

http://www.whywork.org/forum/viewtopic.php?t=4059

Comment on A life without money? Not likely by Freethinker

Freethinker — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 10:05:40 +0000

Hi Trapped,

I’m Freethinker from the CLAWS forum. Been reading your posts there, and also this website. It’s great you’ve managed to drop out of the rat-race. I congratulate you for this.

You might consider a great movie I saw yesterday! It’s about an architect who literally builds houses out of garbage. It is totally off-grid, making the solar and wind energy and rain work for the housing’s heating, electricity and sewage system, all internalized. It even allows to grow one’s own food thanks to integrated green house system! Fucking rad! And it does allow lots of freedom. As the architect Michael Reynolds said: “The family of four could easily survive here without even going to the store”. Maybe not totally free from money, but pretty damn close, sans being too miserable. Here’s a longer review I wrote to the CLAWS forum:

http://www.whywork.org/forum/viewtopic.php?t=4059http://www.whywork.org/forum/viewtopic.php?t=4059http://www.whywork.org/forum/viewtopic.php?t=4059

Comment on It’s not much, but it’s home by Cat_herder

Cat_herder — Thu, 06 Dec 2007 16:47:19 +0000

Your place sounds wonderful! I just hope I’m lucky in finding my own “shack in the woods”. As for the state of your house (the leaning, and whatnot), I would simply say that it has personality. Perfection is boring.

Comment on A life without money? Not likely by claire

claire — Thu, 06 Dec 2007 13:39:15 +0000

Hi Phil,

Great post, glad to hear you are still doing well and loving your exit from the rat race!

Looking forward to your next post!

All the best

Claire

Comment on It’s not much, but it’s home by Goal Getter

Goal Getter — Thu, 22 Nov 2007 19:49:51 +0000

Hi Phil,

I wanted to say congrads on your new home. I know it seems like a lot right now but you made a great move and a year or so from now you will look back on this time and be even happier at what you have accomplished.

One day I hope to be in your shoes and own a home on a plot of land far away from the city life.

I wish you the best!

Comment on It’s not much, but it’s home by YGAJ

YGAJ — Sat, 10 Nov 2007 06:26:02 +0000

You’ve done it Phil. You’ve found the door to escape the race and have walked through it. Congrats.

Comment on A place to live by Thelma from Montreal

Thelma from Montreal — Thu, 18 Oct 2007 02:13:40 +0000

Hi Phil,

I have been reading your entries with great interest. Very well written, and honest. I know that a lot of people can be helped by what you have shared.

I left the corporate world five years ago and haven’t looked back. I agree that it is quite an adjustment if you have been in the “rat race” over 20 years, as I was. For so long you dream of having your own schedule and your own life, and suddenly it’s yours.

I think it’s important to find others who also have the courage to lead unconventional lives and follow their dreams. Otherwise it can be a little isolating.

I’m looking forward to hearing more!!

Comment on A place to live by Sally Drop-Out

Sally Drop-Out — Mon, 08 Oct 2007 19:45:42 +0000

Hi Phil, just come across your site - very interesting. I’ve also just quit my job with the aim of generating a modest income for myself and enjoying a simpler life. I feel very happy about it at the moment even though I am sure there are challenges ahead.
Looks like you haven’t posted for a while but your story is very interesting so I hope you’ll pop back to update it soon.