Freedom for me is living life on my time, it’s the ability to be wherever I want, whenever I want without the need to get permission or request it. Life is finite and should be appreciated right up to the end.
When I was younger I thought I wanted to become a doctor but as I got older I realize I was afraid of blood and when I saw it, I felt nauseous. Throughout my high school years, I decided to become an accountant because I was good at accounts and all the other business subjects, but then I realized I really hated accounting.
The thought of being at a desk for 8 or more hours a day was terrifying. I was lost at this point because I chose certain academic areas to pursue my career path of becoming an accountant. I needed to re-evaluate my life and decide what I truly wanted out of life.
I started researching and came across financial freedom, it was my first time hearing that term. All I knew was math, accounting, science, etc, my continuous research brought me to a few books and the two books that changed my life and most importantly my way of thinking forever.
The books were Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki and the Richest Man In Babylon by George Clason. Both are impeccable books that everyone should read, especially if you are seeking financial freedom. Before freedom, you need knowledge.
Another thing I discovered about myself is that I found out I really love investing. I fell in love with it and I also realized it was a goal of mine when I was younger. I told myself that as soon as I started working I would open an investment account. Due to the stress of working and falling into the rat race, I totally forgot about my passion.
I started this journey when I was 22, I’m now in my thirties and I’m still currently on it. Becoming free is not a one-time thing but a way of life, it never really stops but from the small taste of freedom I currently have, it’s really worth working towards it. The ability to travel, have time for yourself and your family, and to be able to take a break or rest is priceless. This should be talked about more often.
Today’s society only talks about working, saving, and then retiring. I really want to know what retired people are going to do with their money when they can barely move around. To me, It’s a scam to feed the system and we should come out of it and do a reset.
Unhappiness is at an all-time high, suicide rates are up and overall people are just tired and fed up and are simply giving up. I implore anyone reading this, if you have kids, start them early with the financial freedom mindset and investing lifestyle.
