When I hear the phrases “financial freedom” or “debt free” I used to think “that person made it, now it’s smooth sailing for them”.
Not too long ago I learned that’s not exactly how it works.
You still have to live your life, and believe me, “life” happens everyday.
Cars break down, unexpected home repairs, medical bills, helping extended family during hard times.
Life is going to happen and we have to respond without being prepared.
Being debt free or having a comfortable level of financial freedom puts you in a better financial position to face the situation without panic.
There have been times in my life where I was debt free. I lost focus and discipline and putting myself back into debt. Maybe I got comfortable thinking I got out of debt before and I can do it again.
That’s why I call it a journey and not a destination.
Don’t get me wrong, I believe you can get there and I hope you can stay there and with discipline and focus you live that life for a long while.
So I encourage everyone to strive for financial freedom and a debt free life. Don’t get discouraged if you have to work for that goal more than once.
Now that you know that it can be a journey how will you handle your finances when you do pay off that last bill?
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