Most people, at some point, try to escape a life they didn’t choose.
A life that feels small. Repetitive. Uninspired.
You don’t want to settle for a medicore existence —
And you know not everyone gets the same opportunities based on where they’re born.
But here’s the truth:
Even without guarantees, we now have tools that can break that cycle.
Step 1: Secure the Cashflow, No Ego Involved
If you already have money — from family, from a stable job — great.
If not? Don’t wait for the “perfect” opportunity.
Do whatever job gives you cashflow with the least time investment. You’re not selling your soul — you’re buying your freedom.
💡 Time + Money = Optionality
Start by saving even the tiniest bit.
Invest a little in an index fund. Learn how it works.
And here’s a counterintuitive truth:
Spend your first hard-earned ₹1 however you want.
Feel what it’s like to trade your time for a few moments of joy.
That lesson will either wake you up — or fuel you.
Step 2: Reinvest in Learning
Use some of that money to grow your ability to earn more.
If trading excites you, go ahead — but understand it’s a serious game.
Don’t treat it like a shortcut. It’s a skill. A craft. A psychology test.
If not trading, pick another skill.
Writing. Design. Coding. Sales. Copywriting. Editing.
There’s no right choice. The goal is simple:
Learn a skill that someone, somewhere, is willing to pay for.
Step 3: Start Sharing
Document your progress online.
Even if no one watches at first — keep going.
In today’s world, your digital footprint is your leverage.
A simple tweet, blog post, or video can be the seed of your personal brand.
That brand can get you clients. Or job offers. Or credibility.
It multiplies everything else you do.
Step 4: Sell Your Skills
Don’t overthink it.
Whatever skill you’ve practiced — offer it.
Reach out to people who need it. Show how you can help.
The world doesn’t pay you for what you know.
It pays you for what you can do for others.
Be optimistic. There’s always someone looking for your help.
You just need to find them — and tell your story in a way that clicks.
Step 5: Buy Experiences
Eventually, you’ll reach a point where you feel stuck again.
You’ll think: “This isn’t it either.”
That’s normal.
So book that trip.
Go to the place you couldn’t afford earlier.
Taste the life you’re building towards.
That’s what freedom looks like:
Doing what you want with the time and money you’ve earned.
Step 6: Zoom Out (It’s a 10-Year Game)
All of this might take 1–2 years.
And you’ll feel like nothing has changed.
But you’ll be wrong.
Because in the background, you’ve:
- Built cashflow
- Started investing
- Learned marketable skills
- Built a personal brand
- Sold your services
- Trained your mind
- Lived some of your dreams
You’ve grown exponentially. Quietly.
Now the next level begins.
Push for better-paying roles that take less of your time.
Upgrade your systems.
Take care of your body.
Stay grateful for the invisible things: your parents, your health, your circle.
You’re not just chasing the “best version of yourself.”
You’re discovering what “best” means to you.
You’re testing things.
Keeping what works. Dropping what doesn’t.
And one day, you’ll wake up and realize…
You didn’t find “freedom.”
Rahul Kauriar
You built it.
