Retirement vs. Financial Freedom: One is Financial; The Other is Spiritual - Financial Freedom, #219

We should all strive to leave the workforce while we are still healthy; however, some will leave sooner than others. You can determine how fast you can leave the workforce by lowering your standard of living, even for a short period. Retirement is the act of stopping to go to work. Financial freedom affords you the freedom of time, movement, and money. Those who aim for financial freedom understand they can leave the workforce as soon as their passive income exceeds their expenses. Therefore, if they increase their income and reduce expenses, they can enjoy the luxury of early retirement.
How soon do you want to leave the workforce? Good Luck!