Money Is the Megaphone of Identity

The money spectrum. it’s easy for many to end up at “freedom-as-leisure.” they work doing jobs that mean nothing to them, and maybe worse, are miserable, but are stable, for maybe 80% of their time, in order to be able to afford freedom in leisure - on vacation, on a boat, in a fast car, etc., for 20% of their time. And the more you spend on leisure, the more reliant you become on the stability of having that job. This can happen at any level of wealth - from lower middle class to being a billionaire. 

Then, some people look at their lives and realize what a terrible bargain that is. They cut their living costs, and find a job that is likely more unstable, probably pays less, but that they enjoy doing. 

They’ve discovered “freedom-in-work.” Now, you’re having a good time 80% of your time, and worrying about money 20% of your time, making sure you’re making enough to stay afloat. 

If you become really good at that job you enjoy, your work becomes more valuable. If you’re able to capitalize on this and make more money, you can achieve “freedom-in-attention.” Now you don’t have to think about money at all, and can focus on things you love.