Your 3 Freedom Numbers
FIRE, Cash Flow, and your three monthly Freedom Numbers
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Activity: Calculate Your 3 Freedom Numbers
Your freedom numbers are the monthly income targets that define your financial milestones. Work through each one using Michael's framework.
- Write these three numbers down. Every financial decision afterward gets clearer.
- Revisit them every 6–12 months or after a major life change (new job, new city, new baby).
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