Achieving financial independence means building enough wealth that you don't ever have to work again. Whee!<br />Of course, getting to financial independence, or FI, requires resilience and perseverance. However, there's more to escaping the rat race than that.<br />According to Business Insider, author Sarah Stanley Fallaw says most millionaires follow a similar path.<br />And she bases her conclusions not on hunches, but on her interviews with over 600 millionaires from all walks of life.<br />They share three traits: spending below their means, finding a side hustle, and moving to self-employment.<br />Ultimately, the three factors work together to allow them to build wealth more quickly and reach financial independence sooner than most.
