[pixel3234]

> freedom money can buy as it relates to your work.

> power of money resides in its ability to provide a better life for our families.

I really hate this mentality, it sees money as power to buy freedom and eventually to "buy family".

For me the key is to minimize expenses to some reasonable minimum. It does not matter how much I make, it does not affect my lifestyle much. Maybe I would buy a nicer laptop. I gave up on being slave to money long time ago.

That includes being a slave to family! I am open to serious relationship, but most people think I am cheap bum. I have no reason to change their opinions!

[majormajor]

I don't see so much disagreement. You still "bought freedom" by reducing your expenses past the point where you're precarious financially.

> It does not matter how much I make, it does not affect my lifestyle much.

One fifth your current level? One tenth? One hundredth?

Or, if living mostly off of savings... well, that's even more explicitly having used money to "buy freedom".

[pixel3234]

Look into article, it is all Phase 1, Phase 2.... like an elevator. And absolute top is helping community like proper tradcon. It does not even count with possibility, that people do not really care about such things. There is no basic reasoning about "should we do it"? Usual endgame is to settle down with bad partner.

I like hiking and traveling. I am always in climate that has nice temperatures, usually near sea. Sometimes I sleep on beach, sometimes in hotel. All via super cheap deals (you get very good at that over time).

If I would have less money, I would probably live healthier lifestyle. I would cut alcohol and meat, eat more veggies. I would also take long term lease, make some friends, that is another win for mental health.

[burnished]

Your position seems a little hypocritical? Your life style wouldn't be possible without other people valuing community - nothing wrong with it or for pointing out other ways of living, but you are coming off as kind of hostile towards a structure you depend on and it bothers me.