You can have anything in life, but not everything.

Whatever you choose to pursue, do, or buy, there's always something else you have to give up, prepare or barter for it. It's give and take.

So, the most important question is: How much will your dream cost and are you ready to pay the price?

Financial Independence has cost me living below my means, leaving my work environment and social circles some 5 years ago and having people not understanding into which drawer to put me in... I'm happily paying this price though as the benefits by far outweigh the costs!