🔥 The Truth About “Freedom” (Especially in the UK Right Now)
Something I’ve been thinking about deeply: The UK is leaning more and more socialist — and whether we like it or not, the economic reality is changing. Most people aren’t striving for “financial freedom”… they’re fighting just to feel financially secure. And here’s the uncomfortable truth: Entrepreneurship isn’t the same thing as being financially free. Leaving the 9–5 only to build a business that runs you from 5am–9pm is not freedom — it’s just a different job title. Tony Robbins teaches that there are levels of financial wealth, and honestly, most people don’t even know where they actually stand: Level 1 — Financial Security Your basics are covered: food, rent, utilities, transport. Level 2 — Financial Vitality Your basics + a few comforts are covered. You can breathe a little. Level 3 — Financial Independence Your investments can cover your lifestyle. You no longer have to work. Level 4 — Financial Freedom You can afford meaningful choices — travel, education, higher quality life decisions. Level 5 — Financial Abundance Zero limits. Zero anxiety. You live exactly the way you want and have enough to give generously. Now here’s the punchline: Most people in the UK never get past Level 1 or 2. Not because they’re lazy. Not because they don’t dream big. But because the system is designed around survival, not wealth creation. So when we talk about “freedom,” “entrepreneurship,” or “escaping the 9–5,” we need to be honest: Entrepreneurship is not the finish line. It’s just a vehicle. And like any vehicle, it only gets you further if you build it with intention, skills, leverage, and wealth habits. I still believe in the freedom lifestyle — absolutely. Just not the Instagram version. The real version takes strategy, systems, healing your money identity, and shifting from hustle to ownership. If this resonates, I’m curious: Which level do you feel you’re actually at right now? And which level are you building toward? Let’s talk about it—this group is the place to have the real conversations.