Why your desire for financial freedom is getting in your way

So you imagine what it would be like not to have to start work at 9am.

Or go into the office 5 days a week. Or work from home which is a bit better but you still need to get the work done so you’re tied to your desk.

And on and on… until… you’ve paid off the mortgage or you can just about get by with the private pension you have managed to build up. In about 15 years time. Hopefully.

So what is the solution?

That nirvana of financial freedom.

So you can retire or choose a career that isn’t based on how much you can earn.

It is a red herring which only serves to trap you more.

If you’re thinking about financial freedom, what is on your mind?

Freedom and money.

Most importantly you are thinking about money first and foremost.

Questions like:
What business would generate a similar (or preferably greater) income than my contracting income?

What could I do? How can I use my business analysis skills or contacts?

What is a viable business?

These are all good questions but they are not the only questions you should be asking and they will not work on their own. Because building a new business takes time, money and energy. There are very few businesses that are easy to create that generate…