Wow, this image really hits home.
We [usually] dedicate our lives to fulfill someone else's dream, just to ensure a paycheck. Then that paycheck is [usually] spend on $#!T that we don't need.
To take your power back, try:
● Determine your needs
● Learn to live without excess
● Discover your talents & passions
● Create opportunities to trade services
Can we get back to a trading society, eliminating money and building skills to work within our communities?
