Seven Lessons From Two Years of Financial Freedom

In this guest post from Clipping Chains, we look at lessons learned from two years of retirement — lessons not just from a financial perspective, but a lifestyle view, too.

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It’s been two years since so much changed, and today I’m here to tell you about what this sense of freedom is really all about.

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Seven Lessons From Two Years of Financial Freedom

Making changes requires intention, and you may not need to quit your job to achieve the changes you desire.

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I’m occasionally asked via email or over casual conversation whether this pursuit of financial independence actually works.

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Lesson #3: I Enjoy Being My Own Boss

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Lesson #4: It’s Hard to Let Go of Busyness

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Lesson #5: I Don’t Worry About Money

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Seven Lessons From Two Years of Financial Freedom

In this guest post from Clipping Chains, we look at lessons learned from two years of retirement — lessons not just from a financial perspective, but a lifestyle view, too.

It’s been two years since so much changed, and today I’m here to tell you about what this sense of freedom is really all about.

Seven Lessons From Two Years of Financial Freedom

Making changes requires intention, and you may not need to quit your job to achieve the changes you desire.

Lesson #1: Wherever You Go, There You Are

I’m occasionally asked via email or over casual conversation whether this pursuit of financial independence actually works.

Lesson #2: So Far, It Works

Lesson #3: I Enjoy Being My Own Boss

Lesson #4: It’s Hard to Let Go of Busyness

Lesson #5: I Don’t Worry About Money

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