According to Thucydides, the secret to happiness is freedom… and the secret to freedom is courage. This is a very powerful quote representing the real idea of a successful man. True freedom is not just an idea, neither is it a phrase that you need to believe in, it is an experience. The result of true freedom is peace of mind.
To me, true freedom represents authenticity. It means doing what I love and representing proudly while doing it. Many people end up doing jobs they do not want to do just to make ends meet or pay bills. Most of them get frustrated because they do not get fulfillment or satisfaction from those jobs, but they are stuck. They have to deal with it or end up on the streets, where they can not afford to put food on their table. True freedom is making a living out of something you love. There is an unexplainable peace that comes with it.
True freedom brings you happiness. It does not come because you got a new high-paying job downtown. For you to experience true freedom, you have to be courageous. Be fearless enough to take risks when doing something you enjoy. Be fearless enough to quit that job and build your business, even if it means you can afford only two meals for the next three months. You need the courage to develop yourself and grab certain opportunities even if it means you go away from your family for a while. Take on important projects.
You also need the courage to start something huge with what you have. It also signifies patience and persistence. Courage causes an individual to try again even when the results were negative the first time. Sometimes, it requires a person to try again and again, till he gets what he wants.
True freedom is what brings true happiness and true happiness is being satisfied with your resources, time, and peace of mind.