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As others have mentioned, financial independence isn't hard. The hard part is financial independence without lifestyle compromises. I'm making roughly $2k/mont
by Swizec 10y ago
As others have mentioned, financial independence isn't hard. The hard part is financial independence without lifestyle compromises.
I'm making roughly $2k/month with books and workshops. The marketing and content producing takes about 2h/day on average. It makes my life a lot easier and less stressful.
But rent alone is $3500 in this stupid city (San Francisco). So I still need a day job for now.
- erikb 10y ago> The hard part is financial independence without lifestyle compromises. My point exactly. But I also think you don't need to live in one of the most expensive cities of this planet. A few lifestyle changes should be acceptable, though. I would say if you spend more than $50k/year it should be possible to have quite a good life with some modifications.
- sotojuan 10y agoUntil remote working becomes more common, living in a big city has a lot of benefits for a tech worker. Even with the higher living cost, I make a lot more than back home in Texas. Sadly just not enough to become independent :-)
- erikb 10y agoAgreed. But there are many many cities that are big and a lot cheaper than SF, NYC etc.
- SmellTheGlove 10y agoWhat genre of books and workshops? Might as well sell us a book here!