Our journey to Financial Independence
2 minute read I’m creating blog posts to help others. I want to get the information to as many people as possible. A big part of this is simply sharing consistently. If people appreciate your content they will come back for more. I was recommended Show Your Work! by Austin Kleon. My biggest takeaway is … Read more
Chris Mamula (Can I Retire Yet?), Brad Barrett (ChooseFI), and Jonathan Mendonsa (ChooseFI) wrote the book together. The primary author of the book is Chris. He quotes Brad and Jonathan throughout the book driving home different points. They use material from the Choose FI podcast hosted by Brad and Jonathan. In the intro Chris shares … Read more
The introduction laid out the book’s premise well – personal money experiences form your opinions and actions with it. A few scenarios highlighted by the author clarified something for me. Housel detailed experiences such as those who lived during the Great Depression – losing it all in the stock market. Contrasted with those raised in … Read more
How did it begin? A co-worker nudged me into the FIRE movement and I dove down the rabbit hole, landing on MadFientist and Mr. Money Moustache. During a work trip my interest in FIRE, caught fire. I remember walking airport terminals listening to podcasts. Then reading Mr. Money Moustache blog posts for hours at my … Read more