Level 2: Get Your BearingsLesson 4 of 11

Your 3 Freedom Numbers

FIRE, Cash Flow, and your three monthly Freedom Numbers

Your 3 Freedom Numbers

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Exercise

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.

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Why this matters
  • 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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