Financial independence is not new. Being fiscally responsible has been the default practice of the older generations, back when scarcity was still imminent. But with the rise of capitalism, we've forgotten how it feels to live within our means. We've grown abundant in supplies for our basic needs, wants, and what have you. The only things scarce are money and time. In this bite-sized book about financial independence, we break down: The by-products of financial independence pointing to various options in lifeThe things we need to prepare to work our way towards financial independenceThe things we must watch out for to ensure we can stay the course Pursuing financial independence is not for the faint-hearted. But those who are willing to explore a different pathway in life are sure to be rewarded with more options.