Starting NOW is The Key to Financial Freedom

Have you ever stopped to think about what financial success really means? We're often told it's about owning property, having a nice house, or buying a fancy car. But what about financial freedom?

Let's talk straight. Many of us find ourselves deep in debt, hoping that one day we'll dig ourselves out and start living. But think about it: if you're 30 and you're tied down for 20 years paying off debts, you're looking at hitting 50 by the time you're free. Is that when you want to start really living?

Here's the thing: you'll never feel completely "ready" for anything. All it takes is one spark of an idea to get going. I remember one time a guy asked me to help him secure a job, and he was close to retirement age.

It hit me hard.

As a young person I empathized with his situation, bearing in mind the high rate of employment in my country (Kenya).

All those years wasted, when he could've invested and set himself up for a comfortable future.

As someone who's devoured myriads of financial books to get myself out of the rat race, I was completely shuttered by the reality before my eyes.

It makes me wonder how many young people are making the same mistake, not realizing the power of starting early and investing wisely.

That's why I'm writing this. Not to point fingers at those who didn't start early, but to urge everyone, young and old, to step out of their comfort zones, take risks, and start investing in their futures. Because let's face it, if we keep on this path, we'll end up in the same spot, struggling to make ends meet when we should be enjoying our golden years.

So let's flip the script and start building a brighter financial future, together.