How the average person lives their life: 1) Go to school for 20+ years 2) Go to work for 40+ years 3) Be free for 5-15 years 4) Die This is like the phrase "pay yourself first": The majority of people save what's left over after expenses Similarly, they live life in the time that's left over after working for someone else most of their life Change the narrative Build businesses in your free time instead of watching TV Buy assets with your income instead of spending it on useless plastic goods from Amazon Take the time to learn about personal finance instead of focusing on celebrity gossip You'll retire way earlier than the average, and you can spend ALL your time however you want