Uploaded June 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
What if the rules you’ve been following weren’t even real?
I broke all the “rules” — quit the job, unschooled the kids, sold the house, left the country — and everyone told me I’d regret it.
I didn’t.
This is for anyone who's tired of pretending and ready to live life on their terms.
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Die With Zero: Getting All You Can from Your Money and Your Life
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Business Email: katieraisingwildflowers@gmail.com
✋ Disclaimer: This video is not sponsored. Some links are affiliate links. If you buy something I may make a small commission at no additional cost to you. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.
Chapters
0:00 They said I would regret it
1:15 The life I was supposed to want
2:47 When I started saying no
4:53 Everyone's faking it
6:48 The truth about "stability"
7:55 What I gained (and what you could too)
What if the rules you’ve been following weren’t even real?
I broke all the “rules” — quit the job, unschooled the kids, sold the house, left the country — and everyone told me I’d regret it.
I didn’t.
This is for anyone who's tired of pretending and ready to live life on their terms.
*Must-Read Book:*
Die With Zero: Getting All You Can from Your Money and Your Life
amzn.to/45zyOk9
*buy me a coffee:* ko-fi.com/raisingwildflowers
*Our NEW Vlog Channel* youtube.com/@GoWilder
*SafetyWing Health & Travel Insurance* safetywing.com/signup?product=nomad-insurance&callbackUrl=%2Fdashboard%2Fnomad-insurance%2Fpurchase&referralToken=0da16426-06b1-46de-9508-07a738aac4f7
*My Favorite Travel Shoes* Xero Barefoot Shoes (I am traveling with the Woman's H-Trail Sandal) xeroshoes.com/go/Katie
*Travel Gear* (affiliate links)
TomToc 40L Travel Backpack amzn.to/3WgchDj
DJI Osmo Pocket 3, Vlogging Camera amzn.to/4hFrV3C
Electronics Bag amzn.to/3DKZUZB
TSA Approved Travel Toiletry Bag amzn.to/40MjlJE
Compression Packing Cubes for Suitcases amzn.to/40MjoFk
Sawyer Squeeze Water Filtration System amzn.to/4gKVuR8
Travel Planner by Clever Fox amzn.to/4fTcGmi
Minimalist Wallet amzn.to/42C6c8v
Little Seed Farm All Natural Deodorant amzn.to/4jFnYNV
All-Natural Tea Tree Oil Shampoo Bar amzn.to/4hhCObP
Dr. Bronner's Pure-Castile Liquid Soap amzn.to/4jF7WDS
Magnesium Supplement amzn.to/4gt7m9j
Eco-friendly Laundry Detergent Sheets amzn.to/40J3GKS
Babelio White Noise Sound Machine Mini amzn.to/4gl76t5
Inflatable Foot Rest Pillow, Kids Airplane Bed amzn.to/42BZxuM
Reusable Puffy Sticker Books for Kids amzn.to/40J3bAD
Toddler Busy Board amzn.to/4hvntV0
*My Homeschool Channel* youtube.com/@RaisingWildflowersRewild
*FEED YOUR FAMILY FOR JUST $80 A WEEK* with my COMPLETE Family Meal Plan: raisingwildflowersshop.com/products/budget-meal-plan
Business Email: katieraisingwildflowers@gmail.com
✋ Disclaimer: This video is not sponsored. Some links are affiliate links. If you buy something I may make a small commission at no additional cost to you. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.
Chapters
0:00 They said I would regret it
1:15 The life I was supposed to want
2:47 When I started saying no
4:53 Everyone's faking it
6:48 The truth about "stability"
7:55 What I gained (and what you could too)
