HLP073: On Creating an Inspirational Vision for Your Life with Elizabeth Willard Thames (aka. Mrs. Frugalwoods)

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On today’s extra special show, I have on Elizabeth Willard Thames (aka Mrs. Frugalwoods). Liz and I chat about how she and her husband achieved financial freedom and left the normal 9-5 behind for greener pastures.  I hope you take away as much as I did from this thought-provoking and inspirational conversation.

ENTER TO WIN a FREE copy of the book by signing up for the Frugalwoods’ free 31-day Uber Frugal Month Challenge. Forward me (okeoma@thehappylawyerproject.com) the confirmation email and you’ll be entered to win! Deadline is 9pm Central Friday, March 16 2018.

Click here for instructions on how to get a free signed book plate.

What you’ll learn:

Liz’s journey to financial freedom
The power of defining “financial freedom”
The importance of figuring out your life goals
How she decided to make a drastic life change
Reasons to let go of societal “shoulds”
What motivated her to let go and take risks
How to find the time for your passions
What it means to homestead
The Frugalwoods’ different streams of revenue
The importance of being strategic and decisive when making long-term decisions
Smart house buying tips
The importance of acknowledging your own privilege

Best Advice for Finding Happiness

“Knowing yourself, knowing what you excel at, and understanding where you can have the most impact on the world.”

“Where your greatest gift meets the world’s’ greatest need is where you can find the most happiness”

“Happiness is much more about fulfillment than glee or pleasure in the moment.”

Resources:

* Common Bond Student Loan, www.commonbond.co/Happylawyer

* Meet the Frugalwoods: Achieving Financial Independence Through Simple Living, http://amzn.to/2F8fXxD If you pre-order, or order, her book by March 13, 2018, and send her a proof of your purchase, Liz will mail you a signed bookplate!

Connect with Liz:

On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/frugalwoods/

On Her Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/frugalwoods

On Her Website: http://www.frugalwoods.com/

On Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/frugalwoods/

On Twitter: https://twitter.com/FrugalWoods

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