Earn & Invest
454. Unmasking Financial Independence: Surprises and Realities Live from CampFI
Sep 11, 2023
Join Becky Heptig and Diania Merriam as they discuss the unexpected challenges and joys of pursuing financial independence. They explore mental health issues, adjusting to retirement as a couple, and how perspectives change on the FI journey. The transformative power of real-life connections and unexpected purchases after achieving FI are also explored.
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Quick takeaways
- Financial independence doesn't eliminate money anxiety; it requires working through anxieties and developing strategies.
- Having financial security doesn't guarantee emotional security; courage and emotional security require inner work separate from financial goals.
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Financial independence doesn't eliminate money anxiety
One of the main realizations about financial independence is that even with enough money, money anxiety doesn't disappear. It is necessary to work through anxieties and develop strategies to address them.
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