What does true freedom mean to you?What if true freedom was only 7 steps away?In this extended series, we're going to find out how. Join the community:t.me/allaroundgrowthRemember, this is my journey - and my story.If you haven't started yet...begin writing your own.The 1st Step to Freedom FreedomFreedom, generally, is having the ability to act or change without constraint. Something is "free" if it can change easily and is not constrained in its present state. In philosophy and religion, it is associated with having free will and being without undue or unjust constraints, or enslavement, and is an idea closely related to the concept of liberty. WikipediaThe bottom line is, if you're listening to this, you're probably like me......YOU ARE NOT FREE.WHAT ARE YOU DOING ABOUT IT?GET OFF YOUR ASS.LIFE IS TOO SHORT.If you have debt, you need to get out.Debt is cancer.For me, Dave Ramsey and Financial Peace University was the answer.Accordingly, I recommend this program with all of my heart and soul.But you MUST follow the program to a tee......and the secret to success is giving to charity.You have to give it away to keep it, friends.It is the only way.#1 cause of divorce is moneyGood debt - the lie of itSchool loans, financing automobiles, etcDebt mindset - we change it, we change our family treeMoney doesn't make you happyMoney makes you more of what you already areBaby Step 1 is the easiest AND the hardest baby stepThere are over +10 Million Families going through FPU"We all go through tough times, and we're a result of the people that reach out to guide us, and so being focused on serving people to the best of my ability, that's who I am.  That's what's in my DNA...(And I see this as an opportunity to pass this forward, to be that source of hope, that coach that pushes you harder)Chris HoganYou can do thisIf you've done it unsuccessfully, try again - (but remember the secret)A budget doesn't limit your freedom, your budget increases your freedomStart budget with givingUse cash for certain purchases that you make on the regularBring back the physical connection with cashHave to be intentional with moneyBudget is the best way to do thisThat quote by Chris Hogan is why I'm so attracted to FPUThe inclusion of FPU in my life for the past 4 years, and now coordinating a second class......I'm realizing just how much of a positive impact on my life it is having.Please consider following The Baby Steps and read EntreLeadership.   CLICK HERE TO RATE AND REVIEW THE PODCASTHave a Question or any feedback for Rob?  Send your questions to allaroundgrowth@gmail.com  Join the community:t.me/allaroundSupport the showBecome a Patreon of the Show! ➡️ patreon.com/allaroundgrowth