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Episode 3765:
The Mad Fientist explains why the best thing about financial independence is also the worst: the freedom to do anything you want means you can no longer blame anything else for the life you are not living. He makes the case for not waiting until early retirement to start exercising, eating better, and making progress on what matters most, because FI is not a magic bullet that turns you into a new person.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.madfientist.com/best-and-worst-about-fi/
Quotes to ponder:
"Financial independence gives you the freedom to do anything you want with your life."
"Now, if you aren't living the life you want, you only have yourself to blame."
"Start building your ideal life before you hit FI."
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