Independence

How one can become independent?
Is it so that we earn our own bread & butter then we became independent?
No,this is our economic independence for which we struggled quarter of our life with study maniacs and become slaves.We entered to the elite society of service holders.
To earn our living we compromise, adjust, avoid many unhealthy and unwanted things in our career life.
How these can be stopped? I don't want to change anyone. Because I know there are many people who love to be remain slaves all the life. And I think this world also requires them.
But what are the other options for people like me who want to be free .. To be independent.