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Leave all debts behind; debt is incompatible with hermit life.
Buy affordable land, preferably out in the country.
Simplify and modernize your setup—he lives a high-tech life with computers, internet, and electricity.
Maintain a flexible schedule—wake up when you want, do what you want, and avoid societal schedules and routines.
Embrace self-reliance and care for animals or nature as companions.
He dismisses the misconception that hermit living involves neglect or filth, emphasizing that it's compatible with comfort and modern living. As he notes, the hardest part is detaching from societal norms and material pursuits, but the payoff—peace, happiness, and fulfillment—is worth it.