The importance of financial independence cannot be overemphasized. It is funny how most of us weren’t worried about financial independence while growing up. Of course, some people had it very tough and had to start working at a very young age. On the other hand, there are others who didn’t even have to worry about it. All we cared about was getting good grades and having fun. As long as our parents provided for our needs and wants, we were good to go. One thing about life is that as we grow older, we start to understand life and one step after the other, responsibilities start to seep in. Back then, we used to worry about textbooks and assignments, but now we are worried about paying bills.
One thing about me is that I have always wanted to be financially independent. There are many reasons why I struggle everyday to make this dream come true. The first and most important reason is to be able to take care of my parents. It is my dream to pay them back in multiple folds for everything they have done for me and my siblings. The other reason is to create a comfortable life and environment for my family. I envision a family where I would be able to satisfy my partner and children’s wants and needs without bothering about how much I have in my pockets. And we all know that to achieve this dream, we need money. This brings me to this week’s India United’s prompt: How much money do you need to actually stop worrying about finances and live freely?
HOW MUCH DO YOU NEED?
Imagine you wake up one day and someone out of nowhere dashes you a million naira in your currency. You didn’t work for the money, the person just decides to give you, maybe an old time friend who remembered your good old days together and decides to send you a gift. How far will that money go? Some years back, one million in my currency was a big deal. It carried weight. It sounded heavy and it did a lot of things. People who had one million naira and above in their account were considered rich. It meant you are actually capable of doing big things, but today, the reverse is the case. One million naira is no longer considered a lot. Of course, you’d be able to do some things, but compared to some years back it wouldn't go that far.
Interestingly, my friends and I have had this conversation several times. Once in a while, we would gather around and talk about these things: money, cars, and how to get rich. We would say things like, “How much would make you stop hustling?” I remember when one of my friends said one million dollars would do it for him. With that kind of money, I would be able to do everything I want in this world. A million dollars converted to my currency is more than enough, but to answer this prompt, I honestly don't know. I can’t seem to place a number on the amount of money that would stop me from worrying about finances and live freely, but one thing is certain. It is a lot.
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