I have decided for myself that I am going to get as independent from the typical rat race as I can, because for just my self:
I want to travel. I want to have the ability to go almost virtually any day of the week, to a given place in the world, and have enough money to explore what I want from a culture, like the language, historical digs, authentic native culture, high-rise restaurants, the tourist traps and finally just travel and see what people really live/feel like.
You can't do this on a regular salary I've long since realized. I am busting ass and educating/working on the idea of making money as much as is within my means and reasonable limits. I am 23, and while I have no trouble busting ass, I plan to retire by the age of 28-30 with a passive cash flow of $200,000+ annually. I am progressing towards that goal.
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