Why it helped me to *stop* chasing "financial freedom"...
I used to dream about “financial freedom”… having so much money that I could just do whatever I wanted, travel the world, give money abundantly to causes and people in need.
I invested in lots of business programs that sold me on that dream.
Eventually I learned about the true purpose of work...
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00:00 Many who chase financial freedom end up poorer after investing in programs that promise it.
00:42 The pursuit of financial freedom can be exhausting and create a false illusion about work and life.
01:36 The root of the exhaustion is often a lack of self-care; deep rest helps to reconnect with one's higher self.
02:16 Deep rest allows you to be more discerning about the values of those selling to you.
03:22 Reconnecting with the purpose of work is crucial; work can be about discovering your calling.
04:17 The sweet spot of work is the intersection between your passion, skills, and what the market wants.
04:44 Financial freedom mindset can lead to being overly attached to results rather than the process.
05:26 When work is purposeful, the desire to work less fades away, countering the financial freedom narrative.
06:07 Focus should be on serving and innovating on behalf of clients, not solely on making money.
06:34 The true freedom comes from detachment and deeply purposeful work, not from financial freedom.
07:01 Be skeptical of those who sell financial freedom; focus on self-care and finding the purpose of daily work instead.