In this episode of Against The Grain I define what financial independence is, as well as explain the broad steps on how you can achieve this yourself. With such a small number of people who seem to achieve financial independence in the United States, do you think is it possible for more people to achieve financial independence? I explain why I personally want it so badly and how I plan on achieving it. Do you think you can change your mindset and go against the grain with the idea of living a more frugal life for more freedom or will you get caught up in the American Dream of material possessions and the standard way we spend and live in our society?