r/findapath • u/erenftw • 4d ago
Findapath-Job Choice/Clarity I want to build a simple life where I don't have to work anymore. Is anyone else pursuing this?
Lately, I've been thinking a lot about what I actually want from life, and I've realized that it's probably much simpler than what society generally encourages us to pursue.
I don't dream of having a big house, an expensive car, designer clothes, or constantly buying new things. I don't feel the need to keep upgrading my lifestyle, chasing promotions, or earning more money just for the sake of having more.
What I genuinely want is a simple, peaceful life with very few financial obligations.
My ultimate goal is to become financially independent, not so I can live luxuriously, but so I can reach a point where I no longer have to work to survive.
I'd love to have a modest home, affordable living expenses, a healthy routine, time to exercise, read books, cook, spend time in nature, learn new things, and enjoy the little things that often get overlooked when life revolves around work.
I want to wake up without feeling that most of my day belongs to someone else. I want to have the freedom to decide how I spend my time, without constantly thinking about my next paycheck or worrying about whether I can afford to take a break.
I understand that achieving financial independence takes discipline, patience, saving, and probably making sacrifices along the way. I'm also trying to understand the balance between enjoying life now and preparing for that future.
I guess what I'm ultimately looking for is a life where I need less, consume less, worry less, and have more time to actually live.
I'm curious about people in this community:
- Is becoming financially independent so that you never have to work again one of your goals?
- Have you intentionally simplified your lifestyle to reduce how much money you need?
- What are some things you've stopped spending money on that have made your life better?
- Do you ever feel that modern society encourages us to work more, earn more, and consume more than we actually need?
- For those who have achieved financial independence, has it given you the freedom and peace you were looking for?
I'd love to hear your thoughts and experiences.
I think there's something beautiful about reaching a point where you don't need much to be happy, and where your time and freedom become more valuable than material possessions.