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7 Proven Practical Secrets to Maximize Creative Freedom
Dissecting the give-a-f*ck formula
Mark packed his bags and left the US to pursue the life of a digital nomad in Bali.
In just one year, he had already established his online business. But he was living in a paradoxical world, being his own boss and forcing himself to work non-stop, day and night.
Despite his successes, he was unfulfilled.
Until he came across “The 4-Hour Work Week”, the bible by Tim Ferris, and found this equation:
Minimize expenses to maximize income and creative freedom
That’s when he decided to tell the world to give a f*ck.
This is the give-a-f*ck formula:
1. Embrace Minimalism
Many of us think that the path to happiness is paved with material success.
But the truth is material possessions often hold us back from achieving true happiness and creative freedom.
According to a study by Princeton University by Nobel prize winner Daniel Kahneman, money can buy happiness, but only to a certain extent. After a certain point, it has no impact on our overall well-being.