Finnish basic income pilot improved wellbeing, study finds
Last year, I had something that was very close to basic income (income-generating website that doesn&#x27;t require active babysitting).<p>I knew a life without work would be amazing, but I never expected it to be this great.<p>I had much more time and energy to enjoy life. There was never a rush to do anything. I woke up when I wasn&#x27;t tired. I could read in bed for an hour if it felt right. Sometimes I&#x27;d just walk 3-5 kilometres to an appointment, and stop for a pint along the way.<p>I didn&#x27;t stagnate either. My personal projects became my job. My work day started when I was ready and ended when I was done. With my finances already sorted out, I worked on things I enjoyed, not on potential startups.<p>Interestingly enough, life got cheaper. I didn&#x27;t eat out as often, and cooked from scratch. I could afford the time it takes to be frugal.<p>Never in my life have I been so content with my situation. I didn&#x27;t make much, but I had all the time in the world to enjoy life. Isn&#x27;t that what people say they&#x27;d do if they won the lottery?<p>The second part of the experience came when I got a short work contract to finance a motorcycle trip. Suddenly, I was back to losing sleep, skipping breakfasts, waiting for the day to end, commuting and generally trying to fit life around my job.<p>I give basic income a 10&#x2F;10, and wish everyone was given the chance to enjoy life on their own terms. I don&#x27;t know if it&#x27;s economically viable, but it&#x27;s definitely the most enjoyable lifestyle I got to experience.<p>EDIT: this is getting a bit of attention. I&#x27;d be happy to answer questions publicly or privately. There&#x27;s a fair bit of luck involved, but no dirty secrets.