Sam Dogen, founder of Financial Samurai and one of the original F.I.R.E. voices, joins Ryan Sean Adams to break down the path to financial independence, whether you're investing in crypto or other asset classes.

They unpack 10 milestones to millionaire status, from mindset and momentum to investing, real estate, and entrepreneurship. Sam and Ryan go deep on how to avoid financial landmines, get on the same page with a partner, and define a life where money serves purpose, not the other way around. If you want your net worth to grow without losing your life to the grind, this episode is your roadmap.

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TIMESTAMPS

0:00 Intro
5:56 Millionaire Mindset
9:34 The Probability of Becoming a Millionaire
10:58 Understanding Your Why
12:46 Freedom Through Finance
17:07 Signs You’ve Reached Independence
19:52 How Much Should You Have?
22:20 Saving: Where to Begin
26:48 The 50% Rule
29:21 The Magic of $250.000
32:30 Smart Debt vs Smart Risk
34:44 What Assets Build Wealth?
37:31 Buying Your First Home
43:00 Easy Wins in Property
47:14 Income That Frees You
49:22 Cars That Kill Wealth
52:55 Why Ownership Beats Income
59:56 Location = Opportunity
1:02:38 Design Your Financial Life
1:04:28 Build Wealth as a Team
1:06:43 Redefining Retirement
1:08:41 Lightning Round
1:12:53 Closing

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RESOURCES

Sam Dogen
https://x.com/financialsamura/

Financial Samurai
https://www.financialsamurai.com/

Millionaire Milestones
https://www.amazon.com/Millionaire-Milestones-Simple-Steps-Figures/dp/0593714709

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