A new episode of ChooseFI that directly addresses the topic that had come up on slack many times. Is financial independence just about micro optimization and a deprivation mindset for future reward? The answer being undeniably no, but discussed head on with one of the original founders of the finance movement, Mad Fientist. Investing for the future by being intentional with our finances today is not being frupid (unintellectually frugal), but rather, it's designing a better lives for ourselves today by planning for tomorrow. https://pca.st/episode/5ae83a9a-318f-46c8-9ce2-76bbaa10bddd

@mysterious-tomato-10057 this is a great article! It addresses the pain points, and gives a clear picture of the idea of ‘working backwards’. Thank you for the share.