What sparked your flame to seek financial freedom?

[Andrew Freed]

We all are inspired differently. I'm curious why other people on BP started their financial independence journey. Personally, I sought financial freedom after reading Rich Dad Poor Dad during COVID and realizing that I've always wanted to achieve greatness, determine my own future and not rely on an outside entity for my livelihood. Nonetheless I was always scared to take the leap. I reached out for short term comforts such as video games, seeking certifications and masters degrees, and movies / tv, when in reality I used those comforts to dull the pain of not living the life I truly wanted. Don't get me wrong, I've achieved a moderate level of career success but it was not where I wanted my life to be. I want to travel when I want, see the world, have time to develop authentic and caring relationships, spend as much time as I want with family and friends, and focus on becoming a better version of myself everyday. Real estate allowed me to start this journey on self discovery which I am truly grateful for. 

So what sparked your fire?