In this episode of Smart Money with Alishia Seckam, Citadel Advisory Partner, John Kennedy explores the distinction between accumulating wealth and achieving true financial freedom. He unpacks some of the biggest obstacles that prevent people from becoming financially independent and shares practical insights into making decisions that create more choice, flexibility, and freedom in the future.
The conversation also examines whether sacrificing material possessions in favour of meaningful experiences can lead to greater happiness and long-term fulfilment, and why some individuals with substantial wealth still don’t feel financially free.
Drawing on his experience, Kennedy explains what separates genuinely fulfilled people from those who continue chasing more despite having already achieved financial success.
Watch the full interview to discover how South Africans can design a life with purpose and ensure that wealth serves as a tool to support the life they want to live, rather than becoming the end goal itself.