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Originally Posted by covance
I am really driven by time more than money. I wish I could find something that makes me the same or even 20-30% less than what I make right now but that is drastically less time than a 40+ hour workweek.
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First, move to Mexico. If I'm not mistaken, you can cross the border which entitles you to stay for 6 months. To renew, just come back to the USA and turn back around and get another 6 months. I'm aware of many freelance writers, designers, programmers, retirees who do this for the reasons you mention. They want to work less. But the only way that is manageable is by greatly reducing your cost of living.
But for this, you have to develop a skill that allows you to work remote and there has to be demand. I think programming is your best bet, but it's not for everyone and it can take years of hard work to become competent enough to make a name for yourself and get decent jobs.
The only other thing I can think of is to find a partner who shares you vision. Either they are ambitious and want a successful career and don't mind "floating you" and covering the majority of expenses, or they also want a 20~30 hour job and both of you are willing to live frugal lives.
Just bear in mind that if it was simple or easy, more people would do it. When people go off on their own, most quickly realize how hard it is to survive and eventually come back to a full-time job. Although I think most people give up when they discover that paying $500~1000 a month per person for healthcare without a company to subsidize the cost is insane.