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The man who measured the Earth (how to apply to our finances)  

If he calculated the Earth's circumference in 240 BC, you can....

✅ Calculate your income minus expenses.
✅ If in the red, increase income or lower expenses.
✅ Invest the surplus in the market.
☑️ Or "invest" in your debts by paying them off.
✅ Set this up via auto transfers.

Then retire earlier than otherwise.

Is it that simple?

Yes, the technical part is.

Step back - look at your life on the big canvas.
Ask a few simple questions.
Make some assumptions.
Come up with an answer.

Will it be perfect - and all to plan, no.
But it will be good enough.

This is what Erastothenes did 2200 years ago.
A simple idea, an assumption, and 3rd grade math.
Got him within 2%.

Simple beats complicated almost every time.

Heck - you can begin the financial independence journey today.

Short writeup on how simplicity in personal finance beats complexity.
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