financial independence

Your Black Friday: Get Back in the Black

November 26, 2012
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Ahhhh, Black Friday. The craziest shopping day of the year. America’s Ode to Consumerism…shop-til-you-drop-and-never-stop—do it for your country! For your economy! To line retailers’ pockets and fill your house with more stuff you’ve been conned into thinking you truly “want” and “need”! (And is it just me, or have they started decorating for Christmas now [...]

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Not Financially Free Yet? You’re Not Alone…

July 9, 2012
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From last week’s “Independence Day” celebration to this week’s FreedomFest in Las Vegas (more on that in a moment…), I have freedom on my mind. Last Wednesday, the U.S. celebrated the 4th of July—that famous day way back in 1776 when we declared our independence from those pub-loving and tea-drinking (yet unfortunately tax-crazed and oppressive…) Brits. [...]

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Is It “Realistic” To Achieve Financial Independence?

July 2, 2012
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You bet it is! And it’s time to declare your own Independence Day. It’s a holiday week here in the U.S., and everyone is talking about “Independence Day”. I am, too…but as usual, probably a little differently than everyone else.   That’s right…instead of droning on about the fourth of July (although I might get [...]

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Know Your Enemy…

June 25, 2012
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In kung fu, as in all martial arts and any type of war or battle, it is crucial to study your enemy. Because the more you understand your enemy—their favorite strategies and tactics, their key players and moves, their strengths and weaknesses—the more likely you are to win the most important battle of your life—the [...]

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The #1 Reason Why You Must Declare Your Financial Independence

June 6, 2012
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If you are an email subscriber to Kung Fu Finance (thank you!), and are not simply viewing this article on the website, then you have probably read my free report on the #1 threat to your financial future and 3 proactive steps you can take right now to begin your journey to financial independence. And [...]

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Financial Independence: Kung Fu Girl’s Vision

November 16, 2011
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I don’t have a crystal ball, unfortunately, but having a vision statement is the next best thing. It’s amazing what a little writing, intention, and focus in your life will do for you. When I first started writing my vision, back in 2000, my life looked nothing like it looks now. I was working 80 [...]

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Financial Independence: Earning Your White Belt

November 15, 2011
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Yesterday we talked about the “7 Steps” to achieve financial independence, or really to achieve ANY type of independence with a new skill. Today, however, I’d like to get more specific with you, and show you exactly what you need to do to achieve true financial independence. I warn you, it is not easy (nothing [...]

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How To Achieve Financial Independence in 7 Steps

November 14, 2011
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This weekend was one of many “firsts” for our 5-year-old. It was the first time she learned to ice skate all by herself with no help, the first time she ate Korean food, the first time she rode an ATV/4-wheeler, and the first time she saw an old friend in over a year (an eternity [...]

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