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Financial independence is underrated and taken for granted in this day and age.
A woman took a hike to the hospital after attempting to manually impregnate herself with the remnants of a used condom by her and the wealthy artist, Drake. He put hot sauce in a condom to “kill” his sperm to ensure no kids would derive from the encounter. Unfortunately, she wasn’t aware of the hot sauce mixture left in the condom. Bummer.
After getting kicked out by his partner, it still took one man a couple of years to officially leave the house for which he paid zero bills.
A guy paid no bills while living with his wealthy girlfriend; eventually, he left the woman.
Another woman gets fired from her job. Instead of applying for another job, she forces a move in with her boyfriend and doesn’t look for a new job.
One man married an older woman who took excellent care of him. Then, he ghosted her.
There is one consistent variable in each example; every example involves someone who is not financially independent.
Laziness Is The New Full-Time Gig
It seems that people have no limits to what they will do to gain access to someone that will support them financially. I’m FLABBERGASTED when I hear stories like these, and it’s challenging to digest them because I’m so keen on maintaining my financial independence.
What is attractive about being financially dependent on someone? Sure, it might be easier to allow someone else to be the breadwinner, but at what cost to your dignity and independence?
You’ll never be the one pulling the strings or making the decisions. The person who financially supports you can dispose of you and your access to them at any moment.
But the gold-digging pandemic persists; people are looking for the easy way out.
According to Lottery USA, the odds of winning the Mega Millions jackpot are 1 in 302.6 million, while the odds of winning the Powerball jackpot are 1 in 292.2 million.
Why do you think so many people play the lottery consistently, knowing the chances of winning are close to nonexistent? Because they know that if they win, they believe they will be able to do anything they want and never have to work another day in their life. Funny how it often works out for lottery winners; many end up broke again buying lottery tickets.
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Stop Being Lazy. Build Your Own Income.
It’s hard for many people to work a regular job or build a business these days; work ethic has plummeted. And you know what? It is! But, the rewards are so much greater than looking for a way out through someone else.
With all of the social media, reality tv, and influencer lifestyles on display 24/7, many people desire to skip all the complex parts it might’ve taken many of them to get there and get to the good part – the fun.
Society has turned into toddlers who can’t delay gratification for a minute. We need success, money, fame, and the perfect image now, without being willing to put in any effort.
You can’t teach discipline, but you can learn to be open to it and cultivate it. In the day and age where the average consumer has tens to hundreds of thousands of dollars in debt, we are victims of not delaying our gratification. But this doesn’t mean we must stay this way. We can change.
There is nothing more attractive and empowering than a person who has their financial shit together and has no desire to depend on someone financially.
A financially independent person consists of these characteristics:
They have and can afford their own car (if needed).
They have their own place and can afford the expenses that come with it.
They have their own independent income sources.
They save for their future (retirement) consistently.
They have their own stuff and don’t need others to buy things for them.
They always have their own money.
They live below their means.
Your financial independence is one of your superpowers.
It’s okay for others to provide for you, as long as you have your own sh*t. Many are tangled up in relationships because they can’t financially care for themselves, which means their options are limited and ultimately decided by the moneymaker. I want to the puppet master and pull my own strings.
This content is for informational purposes only — not professional advice. Consult a qualified professional before making any major decisions.