During childhood, it almost feels like we have too much time, but as we grow older it can feel like there are never enough hours in a day. As children we had no responsibilities, we were free to dream big and get lost in our imagination, causing time to stand still. But as adults, we’ve become so preoccupied with our busy schedules and keeping our bills paid that we lose track of time. Weeks pass in the blink of an eye as our busy routines cause us to lose perspective of what matters most: being present and leading a life worth living, whatever that means to us. The only way to slow down the clock is to take control of your time, and the only way to do that is to become financially free. Many believe the goal of financial independence is to get rich, but the real benefit is the freedom it affords us to simply live life however we choose.