Introduction
Even before the official FIRE (Financial Independence / Retire Early) movement exploded, I was fascinated by the idea of early financial freedom.
While I was unknowingly following some core principles, the FIRE community has advanced the concept far beyond anything I ever imagined. The movement isn’t just about money; it’s a powerful framework for regaining control of your life. It brings together a host of crucial topics:
- Prioritizing what truly matters in life.
- Smart money-saving tips.
- Leveraging travel hacking and side hustles.
- Deep dives into investment planning and tax strategies.
- Building effective drawdown strategies for early retirement.
- And most importantly—a supportive, enthusiastic community of people helping each other succeed.
My Journey: From Latecomer to “On FIRE”
Although I’m a latecomer to the official FIRE movement, finding it allowed me to supercharge my journey. I was able to rapidly cut costs, accelerate my investments, and solidify a retirement and drawdown strategy that allowed me to retire.
Because of this life-changing shift, I’m truly “on fire for FIRE” and want to share my entire journey—the lessons learned, the strategies that worked, and the missteps—in hopes I can help you do the same.
The Trap of the Status Quo
So many of us are trapped from an early age by a soul-crushing cycle of consumerism, debt, and corporate bondage. We’re taught that this is simply what you do: you work 40 to 60 hours a week, mortgage a house, finance cars, and buy endless amounts of “cosmic crap” on credit. If we’re lucky, we get to retire after 40 years at age 65.
Friends, there is a better way.
I’m here to show you that there’s an exit sign off that path. I’d like to share my failures, my successes, and my continuing journey into financial freedom with all of you.
Welcome—and thank you for reading. Let’s start building a better future together. What does “Financial Independence” mean to you right now?