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But more importantly, I don’t need to do so because I value and can create my own wealth and status. I don’t need to depend on someone else financially, and my goal is to never have to.
Simply Put: I Enjoy Paying For My Own Sh*T.
Once you’ve taste financial independence – or independence in general – there is nothing sweeter. It’s a blessing to get something paid for by someone else, but still, know that you could handle it yourself.
There is nothing sweeter than financial independence, and once you get a taste, it’s hard to go back.
Financial Freedom Is Empowering For Everyone
There is nothing more attractive and empowering than a person who has their financial shit together. Independence is a gift that not everyone experiences in their lives – especially women.
Throughout the centuries, many women have been misguided into believing that it is natural and OKAY to depend on others financially (e.g., parents, spouses, partners, etc.), but I am not sure why.
Not being financially independent partially incapacitates one’s freedom. If you remain dependent on others, you will never truly be the leading driver of your life; furthermore, you will not be calling the shots, and you will remain a dependent leech on others’ finances.
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 remember that money does not define them.
They always have their own money.
They live below their means.
Your financial independence is one of your superpowers as a woman.
It’s okay for others to provide for you, as long as you have your own sh*t. Too many women 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 pull my own puppet strings.
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