In this episode, we explore what I call the wealth illusion. That is, the number of people who look and act wealthy, yet have very little to their name. We unpack why that never used to be the case, and how social media and debt is creating a mirage. And of course, we’ll look at how you can take a different approach and get the best of both worlds.

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In this episode, we’ll explore some of the common mistakes and traps people fall into on their way to Financial independence. I’ll share how I fell into many of these traps myself, and how you can overcome them so they don’t derail your progress or throw your life off track.

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In this episode, we’ll tackle some of the pushback and criticisms people have about the idea of retiring early. I’ll address the doubts, concerns, and misconceptions that get thrown around and how you can navigate each of them.

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In this episode, I’ll walk you through the key steps to making your financial independence plans come to life. We’ll look at the process of starting where you are now, defining your ideal life, taking control of your finances and putting in place a strategy to get you closer to the freedom you’re aiming for.

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In this episode, we dive into a phenomenon I’ve named the Great Divergence — the growing divide in society between those who are taking control of their financial future and those who are getting left behind. We’ll explore how this came about, why it’s continuing, and how you can use it to your advantage.

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In this episode we dive into whether owning a paid-off home is a necessary part of financial independence. We'll weigh the benefits of both renting and owning, including some often-overlooked factors. Plus, I'll share my own personal experience with both options over the years.

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In this episode we explore how it's possible to spend more as your wealth increases without derailing your path to financial independence. We’ll also look at the importance of upgrading your mindset as your situation changes, so you can finally stop worrying about money

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In this episode, we’re diving into the myth that achieving financial independence means you miss out enjoying life. I share a few examples of FIRE stories in the media which try to point out how ‘extreme’ this approach is, and why they’re wrong.

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