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Great points as always. I think tou are very accurate with the status of humanity in this highly manipulated financial market we are all affected by. STEEMIT certainly can make people a decent amount of passive income if they are casual users and once it evilces can be a full-time job for many people. It is true that through inflation and taxation people find it nearly impossible to do anything except wprk themselves until they are old and tired. Hopefully not sick and needing expensive medical treatment. In my experience the key to financial freedom is having a small nut. Bringing down your costs as much as possible and never pass up a good opportunity to make extra income. Also to beat the inflation invest your USD fiat currency into tangible real assets, silver being my choice due to market manipulations that can make it increase 20X or more. But more than that it is always silver and they can't print more of it. Cryptocurrencies are another great way to beat inflation. Taxation is a game that will always aim to take the wealth of the individual in the name of national prosperity but we all know its a political slush-fund used by those in control. Consider your profession very closely and pick something that will always be needed. Gain skills outside of your primary job. Learn new skills and maybe a trade that you can use to earn extra income when needed. But for me it is all about lowering those bills and allowing yourself to save more and in my experience if you save it in physical precious metals you will be less likely to waste it in the stores. It is hard dealing with societal pressures to drive a new car, have a well landscaped front lawn and a nice big TV and stereo system. Living in the suburbs costs a lot more and offers a lot less in terms o freedom. For me I know being a Nurse I can move somewhere relatively remote and still always have a job opportunity. I also know that I can teach due to te degrees I have attained and can always post on STEEMIT to make that passive income. But a penny saved is a penny earned. My goal is to leave the high-priced 'burbs and find myself land where I can be mostly off the grid, not having to pay or electric or water and being able to make some of the food I need. I may be more of a prepper than most but long term I think this approach grants the most peace of mind and the highest level of satisfaction. Knowing I don't hear bill collectors when my phone rings has made me feel more inner peace than I have ever felt before. So my advice, have a small nut (bills), pick a good career, have backup skills, try to be as self-sufficient as possible and always have a side hustle. And most importantly realize that money is not the goal, happiness and peace is and family is the greatest treasure you can have. Better than a Lambo, better than a six bedroom, eight bathroom home on an acre on Long Island, NY, better than it all and in te end it is all you will really want and something that you cant live without. God bless and good luck in achieving your own personal and financial freedom. @wwamd ~SgtMagusUSMC

Wow! Thank you!

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