Ben has been a saver his entire life, which helped position him for an early retirement at the age of 53. Yet, he faces a big challenge. Having maintained his modest lifestyle, Ben’s comfortable portfolio has continued to grow and has nearly doubled in value. James and Ben discuss the challenges of making mindset shifts and the proactive steps Ben has taken to encourage himself to spend more.

Questions answered:
How did Ben decide to retire when he was in his peak earning years?

What are the steps Ben has taken to force himself to spend more? 

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Timestamps:
0:00 - Meet Ben
2:36 - A lifetime saver
5:28 - Confidence to retire early
6:41 - Retirement reality vs expectations
9:12 - The appeal of retirement
11:46 - The biggest challenge - spending
14:13 - A growing portfolio
17:33 - The lure of subsidies

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