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Thus arises a crucial question: How many of these "free" individuals are able to take an extended break when they wish? If their answer reflects a lack of true independence, they remain prisoners of their commitments.
The Reality of Financial Dependency
The concept of financial independence emphasizes living on minimal means as an ideal to achieve true freedom. Yet, for many, the crux of the dilemma is rooted in the need for ongoing financial sustenance. Without proper strategies to reduce reliance on money in exchange for lifestyle adjustments, individuals risk becoming enslaved by the same economic structures they attempted to conquer.