<div><strong>This is 50 percent a joke and 50 percent a real experiment. I want to see if the internet can help me buy back one year of my time. Not retire forever. Just one year where work is a choice instead of something my life has to revolve around.</strong>
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<div><strong>Part of what I am chasing is the curiosity and freedom I had when I was younger, before every decision had financial consequences. I want more time with friends and family, travel, volunteering, hobbies, and new experiences. Don’t get me wrong, I like being productive. I enjoy learning, building, and creating. I just want the freedom to put that energy into things that matter to me, even if they never make me money.</strong>
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<div><strong>The goal is $99,999.99 because I am treating this like one year of income, not a spending spree. The money would cover normal living expenses, healthcare, a little travel, hobbies and projects, some savings, GoFundMe fees, and a reserve for any taxes that may apply. I would live within a set budget and document what I actually do with the year. I am keeping my identity private for now, but if the goal is reached, I will reveal who I am.</strong>
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<div><strong>I know there are people facing medical emergencies, disasters, financial hardship, and situations far more urgent than mine. Those causes should come first. STOP READING NOW AND DONATE TO THEM INSTEAD. Seriously.</strong>
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<div><strong>If this idea made you smile, made you laugh, or made you curious, and you have some extra disposable income, feel free to donate. Maybe this goes nowhere. Maybe I get one year of my time back. Maybe it inspires someone else to find a way to buy back some of their own time. I want to find out.</strong>
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Funding Freedom: Buy Back My Time

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