Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2702: Chris from KeepThrifty.com shares his journey of trading the pursuit of financial freedom for a one-year mini-retirement to spend quality time with his children. Despite the financial setbacks, he values this period as an invaluable investment in family life, illustrating that sometimes, life's best returns come from the heart, not the bank. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.keepthrifty.com/trade-financial-freedom-mini-retirement/ Quotes to ponder: "Who doesn’t want financial freedom? Getting to the point that your passive income can cover your expenses buys you opportunities and time in a way that most people can’t imagine." "Despite the allure, I took an active step away from financial freedom this year, choosing to delay my freedom date by over 2 years." "Trading twenty-seven months of financial freedom for fourteen months of mini-retirement now seems like a pretty good deal when you put our life situation in context." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices