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Money, Time And Your Dream Life: How To Achieve Financial Freedom And Live The Way You Want

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By Freddie's Lost TreasuresPublished 9 months ago 4 min read
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Have you ever dreamed of living a life of freedom, adventure and fulfillment? A life where you don't have to worry about money, work or stress? A life where you can spend your time doing what you love, with whom you love, and where you love?

If you answered yes, you are in the right place. I hope that I can share with you how I achieved financial freedom and moved to a tropical paradise where I live off-grid and sustainably harvest crops in Cambodia (when I am not at my little fully paid-off palace in Las Vegas). If you adhere to the ensuing ideas, then you can do the same and capture your dream life.

Take a look at the following steps:

1. Define your financial goals and your dream life. The first step is to know what you want and why you want it. How much money do you need to live comfortably and securely? How much time do you want to spend working, learning, playing and relaxing? What kind of lifestyle do you want to have? Where do you want to live? What kind of people do you want to surround yourself with? What kind of impact do you want to make in the world? Write down your answers and keep them in mind as you pursue your goals.

2. Earn money quickly and efficiently. The second step is to increase your income as fast as possible, while minimizing your expenses and taxes. There are many ways to do this, such as starting a business, freelancing, investing, creating passive income streams, or getting a high-paying job. The key is to find something that you are good at, passionate about, and that solves a problem or adds value for others. You also need to leverage your skills, knowledge, network, and resources to maximize your income potential. You can use online platforms, tools, courses, mentors, and communities to help you along the way.

3. Save and invest wisely. The third step is to save as much as you can and invest it in assets that generate more income for you. This will help you grow your wealth exponentially and reach your financial goals faster. You can use various strategies, such as budgeting, automating your savings, cutting unnecessary expenses, optimizing your taxes, diversifying your portfolio, and compounding your returns. You can also use online platforms, tools, courses, mentors, and communities to help you along the way.

4. Live below your means and enjoy the journey. The fourth step is to live frugally and mindfully while pursuing your financial goals. This will help you avoid debt, stress, and lifestyle inflation that can derail your progress. You can also enjoy the journey by celebrating your wins, learning from your failures, expressing gratitude, giving back, and having fun along the way. Remember that money is not the end goal, but a means to an end. The ultimate goal is to live a happy and meaningful life.

5. Move to your dream destination and live your dream life. The fifth and final step is to move to a place that costs significantly less than where you currently live, but offers more benefits for your well-being. This may mean moving abroad and enjoying the perks of living in a different culture, such as lower cost of living, higher quality of life, better weather, more opportunities, more diversity, more adventure, and more freedom. You can also choose to live off-grid and sustainably harvest crops if that aligns with your values and preferences, such as myself, in Cambodia. This will enhance your life tenfold by reducing your environmental impact, improving your health, increasing your self-reliance, strengthening your community ties, and enriching your soul.

That's how I did it. I went from working stressful positions in a big city to running an consultant business in the areas of finance and education from a tropical place in Cambodia, where I live off-grid and sustainably harvest crops. I have more money than I need, more time than I know what to do with, and more happiness than I ever imagined. I'm living my dream life and so can you.

If you want to learn more about how to achieve financial freedom and live the way you want, please continue reading the stories on Freddie's Lost Treasures and be inspired by what is within. Your dream is hiding right around the corner, now go get it!

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Original story (created by me) published on Medium.com. Any changes and/or updates that have been added on Vocal.media are for content consumption purposes.

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Freddie's Lost Treasures

A traveler in search of lost and hidden treasures. I have assembled a lifelong learning of being in the business world and decided to take a leap to see what is outside the confines of brick and mortar and left the 9 to 5 behind.

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