I believe freeing myself from a laborer lifestyle of building another persons dream is obtainable in small steps. I've invested my hard earned money into photography equipment so I'm able to build a business through my passion of capturing beautiful images. I've invested my hard earned money into stocks and cryptocurrency so that I can make my money grow. Soon I will be investing my hard earned money into real estate.
I see many people around me spending their money on things to enjoy their life outside of work but they don't realize they can be investing in a better lifestyle. It may not be enjoyable now, but down the road it'll be well worth it. 
Great way to look at things. This is exactly how I am building my life!