I think there a few of who are joining the journey to get out of the rat race. Being completely free of the system is a little more difficult. As long as we are tied to government we still need to pay taxes and be part of the system although it will be smaller. We want to be as free as possible. Debt free is a really awesome feeling. Our goal is not to be rich in material things, but to live life to the fullest without incurring debt.