Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com.\nEpisode 2805:\nChris Reining shares a powerful reflection on financial freedom and purposeful living. He discusses how shifting from a mindset of earning to consume to earning to invest in what truly matters can transform your life. Reining emphasizes designing a life filled with meaningful experiences rather than material possessions, inspired by personal anecdotes and insights from thought leaders like Bronnie Ware and Ryan Holiday.\nRead along with the original article(s) here: https://chrisreining.com/3-retirement-options/\nQuotes to ponder:\n"I wish I\u2019d had the courage to live a life true to myself, not the life others expect of me."\n"It\u2019s easy to slip into a lifestyle where we work to earn, and earn to consume."\n"You can design your life to make sure you have the freedom to pursue what\u2019s important to you."\nEpisode references:\nBronnie Ware's Regrets of the Dying: https://bronnieware.com/regrets-of-the-dying\nThe 4-Hour Workweek: https://www.amazon.com/4-Hour-Workweek-Escape-Live-Anywhere/dp/0307465357 \nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices