Very cool I want to build myself a tiny  house to live the same freedom as you hope you wil live free for a long time

completely with you on this one! we live in a tiny home and are debt free as well. the "game" "rat race" whatever you want to call it just never called to me. as i discovered earth based living and permaculture, i realized that majorly called to me! it's all about finding what is truly satisfying us. and debt free is the way to be ;) LOL ! thanks for this <3

Very nice sharing. I agree with every single one of you. I'm having a long hard time. But I'm in steemit 25 days. And I'm happy. Facebook is the most important place for me instead of another site. quality first of all. I just mentioned it. I have financial difficulties. But after steemit, I started to dream. And I've been here for hours every day to get the Honda CBR 250RR I want to buy for many years. And I am very happy.
STEEMIT MEAN FREEDOM FOR MY LIFE.
@markwhittam @steemit

Your story is definitely very inspiring. Keep on telling it!

excellent that you did! The most glaanoe extend the fear of suspense, fear for the day before yesterday. if you get rid of this, you can get the result as you do. I'm glad that there are such examples of reviews on which people are trying to change their lives for the better.

There is nothing like living a debt free life, there is this inner relief you feel, 

Personally i want to congratulate u and your family for overcoming the financial burdens that weighed you down those years back

I feel sorry for what you experienced 5 years ago.but it was an experience for you and you brought it where you were right now.you did it. I hope you do better.
"Being debt-free, is freedom!" a very good word..@markwhittam

# LETS DO THIS

I'm in!

You are right. Debt free is the way to go. No bills and your life is yours to take in what ever direction you wish to go. We moved our family to Central America 17 years ago and haven't looked back. We live on a homestead and re pretty much self-sufficient. It has been a blessing for us. No 9 to 5 jobs, no bosses and no stress.

Freedom is definitely being debt free, I agree with that. You want to be financially free to really be able to adventure in life!

This is really inspirational, somehow you beat the system :)
I can definitely see why would this be a good idea, who knows, maybe I do something like this in the future
It would be nice to live in freedom!

If we are happy, it means freedom !! Thanks for story my friend.No matter how hard life is, we are free in our dreams.. @markwhittam Im follow you now !

I absolutely agree with you that it is freedom to live without debt. The most important thing my father taught me. If you want to buy something, if the money is enough, buy it. If money is not enough, do not take it. do not owe to anyone. so I do not use credit cards in my life. I will save money even before I buy a dress. I get clothes after that. I would recommend the same to you. Living without debt is my life. @markwhittam

I am free because I do not owe to anyone. I hope I owe no one to anyone

from my point of view the freedom is to be yourself regardless of the opinion of others

Breaking free from mind control and mental slavery is where it's at. Great to see many doing it and now, we are increasingly connected as well :D

I'm a big fan of the bravery and courage it took to make this move.  Even more impressed that you had such a wonderful and open minded family to help make the transition with you.  There must have been bumps along the way, but what you learned about yourself, your family, and your relationship with time/stress/money/things has to have made it valuable!

I am curious what your plans are for your kids as they continue to grow and become more independent.  For now, I'm sure they appreciate the freedom and ability to grow outside of "the system".

Hahahahaha.... Like seriously, you made me laugh with this one.
<blockquote><center>So, What's new with this post compared to all my other freedom posts, well! nothing really! it's the same old rant and yes I'm in danger of becoming the old relative at xmas who keeps telling the same old stories, 
year in, year out!</center></blockquote>
 Anyway, there's nothing like freedom. Freedom brings peace of mind, happiness and a sense of accomplishment. The importance of freedom can never be over emphasised.

libertad para vivir libres... esa es la vida que debe vir todo ser humano

Though you pass through stress some time past you still came successful, strong,  and richer

Tell us more about you and your family's life in the tiny house!

Man, I still remember reading your first post. It got me straight away buddy! I always read your stories and fantasize about how it will be for us to achieve a free life. But I think I need to grow a pair of balls first. But eventually, I am 100% sure I will say LETS DO IT! Cheers buddy!

@markwhittam it looks and sounded like you have peace of mind. Yes, conquering those debt is the way to go!

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@markwhittam My husband and I did the same thing about 10 years ago by selling/giving away everything including our house and cars except the one we towed behind the used RV we purchased. We are still living debt free and are FREE. I wouldn't change a thing, except maybe doing it sooner especially since we were homeschoolers/outside the box folk anyway. ;) Enjoy your debtFREEDOM life :)

Where there is a will, there is a way; you did it bro. Nice post👍🏿

Most countries are in deep debt, they can't safe us and we can't safe them. There is only one way, do it yourself! When a story is important you have to tell it often, nice post!

I read your very first post, and I thought then, "Good on you all". You are truly living.
I also am free and live as I want to, and not be dictated to, or have all of my decisions made for me. I just am.

Indeed you have cracked the code. living debt-free is the answer. it gives you some peace of mind.  there are other Keys which I'm sure you've discovered as well.  the system wants you in debt and dependent upon it. the many material things we have in life we do not own we only rent for the time we're here on Earth most people don't get that concept life is not about what we want it's not about us it's about serving others and showing gratitude to the one who gave us life

Thanks for sharing your thoughts and experience with the people, your life will blossom as Roses by the way you have chosen. Your decision and will power to fight  against the unhealthy system make you the most inspiring factor for others. Now I am familiar with the condition prevail in the so called develop countries of the world, people are greatly suffering by cps. But your quick decision makes you the happiest person in your coming future. You and your good friends like the great steemians @Canadian-coconut are doing the greatest job for the victims family. You all are my inspiration and power Who give me the power to make life perfect in this world. Thanks friend, I wish you a very happy and beautiful time ahead with your beloved family.

This is one dam good, same old stories!

As always Mark, you are full of the kind of advice that I myself love to give as well. Living this *alternative lifestyle* as they call it, is so much better for the soul! It's taking the plunge to freedom that is the risky, hard but rewarding part. I've been away from Steemit for a little bit dealing with my previous material goods *that have only brought me wreck* so, I am curious to know how you're doing now and to catch up with you! I have huge news! Where should I connect with you more personally? :) Hope you and the family had an incredible NY <3

Hola te  invito a pasar por mi blog y leer mi ultimo post el embarazo se contagia !!  @amirjv1 saludos

Hola te  invito a pasar por mi blog y leer mi ultimo post el embarazo se contagia !!  @amirjv1 saludos

Living debt free is definitely near the top of the list. Now if we could just get rid of those pesky things called "states" you'd truly be free to roam around and live how you want without some gang telling your children what they can and can't do etc.

A really enlightening piece of writing and I can connect to it much. I quit my job Aug'16 to create a life of A Digital Nomad being a freelance designer and writer. And now I close to live that life. 

I had given and followed enough of the rule the system (whether education or society) had made and thought of breaking it out. And things have never been better. There were tough times but it is better to have them for short-term than living with it for all the life. 

One of the articles that made sense to me was one by James Altucher **"How To Quit Job The Right Way"**. Make sure you all go through. It is a brilliant piece of work.

Few books that helped 
1. **ReWork**
2. **Deep Work**
3. **So Good They Can't Ignore You**
4. **Rich Dad, Poor Dad**

Above books are highly recommended. Please do make sure you glance once through them.

I think we should all fuck of banksters and live the way we want to. Huge amount of people  live in debtor slavery and im just looking for alternative so i could avoid beeing exploatated. 
i'm glad you managed to get trough it and eventualy it payed of... keep it up! upvoted

Freedom is Anarchy :)

Great motivational stuff, Mark. You are on the right path in my opinion. Its not always easy, but it's never lonely. Keep things simple. Keep things authentic. Way to go!

I dream of escaping everyday. Me, my wife, three kids, three dogs, and two cats, joke constantly about selling everything and living on a farm or living out of our camper. How did you realize your purpose?  Well besides the mundane, violent, massive debt, long hours, materialistic , and constant stress?

Good job ditching the system. As more and more learn to leave it behind the inadequacy of the authoritarian claim to improve our lives through coercion is clearly demonstrated for the rest.
Btw, you could have posted this in the #freedomchallenge contest run by @sagescrub , it fits the prompt pretty well. Saludos.