Lifestyle Freedom
There seems to be some confusion as to what constitutes real lifestyle freedom.
In fact, I would go so far to say that some folk are positively delusional about the lifestyle they have. This kills peoples chances of achieving their dream lifestyle and real freedom.
Let me explain:
What a lot of people are calling “having a lifestyle” isn’t a lifestyle at all.
They are referring to things such as a trophy home, numerous flashy holidays every year, spending shed loads of clothes each and every week and so on. What they are actually describing is consumerism not lifestyle.
Now, don’t get me wrong. I am not being the fun police here. I like nice clothes, holidays and nice stuff as much as the next person.
But to me a kick ass lifestyle is about having real freedom in all areas of your life. Freedom to only work when you want to, on your own terms. Freedom to have the family life you really want with work fitting in around it. Freedom to have enough time to nurture and keep important relationships healthy. The list could go on and on.
Here is the point I am making:
Many people are so busy chasing consumerism (and calling it lifestyle) that it is actually costing them true lifestyle freedom.
The reason for this is they have to strap themselves to their business hamster wheel and pedal damn hard to feed their consumerism habit.
Things to Consider
- Are you confusing consumerism with lifestyle?
- Are you having to flog your guts out in your business to feed consumerism habits?
- If so, what is that costing you in relation to lifestyle freedom? (and I don’t mean just financially!)
There is a lot of focus these days on how work life impacts quality of life, families and lifestyle. And rightly so.
But if you are genuinely looking to create REAL lifestyle freedom you also need to take a long hard look at what impact the choices you are making in your personal life is having on how many hours you have to work, the level your business has to perform at, your family life and so on.
Is your business life feeding your ideal lifestyle or consumerism?
So, I invite you to take a step back and take a good long hard at all the choices you are making in your personal life. Which are keeping you a slave to working longer and harder? Which are really moving your towards true lifestyle freedom and a business life on your own terms? Is it time to make some changes?
What is your take on this? Do you agree, disagree, have an alternative perspective? Please share your views.
