Financial independence shouldn't be seen as what you can spend, it should be seen as what you can save or invest. A lot of people feel "financially secure" in the good times, spending freely, but when the economy inevitably turns, they find themselves struggling, and increasingly so if they are going to try and maintain their fairweather independence. However, real financial independence would mean being able to generate increasing value in the lowest of times also, even if it isn't much. At the very least, it should be about being able to maintain position and ride out the rough seas, anchored in a safe harbor until the storms pass and the growth journey can continue again.

Dear @tarazkp !
I agree with you!
By the way, I'm curious to know which area you are investing in for your happy future!😃