Listen in to this episode as Chris and Debbie have an entertaining and informative conversation with Juan Fernandez, an immigrant from Maracaibo, Venezuela.

Juan tells us all about:

• growing up in a hardworking, middle-class family that emphasized education and valued responsibility
• his family-centered upbringing in which, "what happens to one family member, happens to every family member."
• his parents' focus on saving for the future ("Money doesn't grow on trees." "Save, save, save because you never know what might happen.")
• the abundant, booming Venezuela of his youth where, "all you could see were opportunities."
• scarcity mindset
• what he learned from seeing his father lose his job of 19 years and how it continues to influence him today
• how he was able to get his undergraduate and graduate degrees in Venezuela and the U.S., debt-free, through scholarships, fellowships, and becoming a research assistant
• why he decided to stay in the U.S. after graduating
• his financial motivations and reasons to work toward financial independence (FI)
• the ways he continues to improve as a husband, father, and employee

You'll want to check out Episode 22 to learn about Juan's marriage performance reviews if you missed it. You'll be glad you did!

Other resources from this episode:

• Learn more about Juan, his path to financial independence, and connect with him through his blog, ajourneytofi.com.
• Check him out on Twitter.
• Connect with others interested in financial independence at a CampFi near you.
• Music used in today's episode courtesy of the artist or Free Music Archive
  Intro - Charlie Hayden
  Outro - Thorn and Shout

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