In this episode, I'm answering one of the more common questions I get: could I actually repeat what I've done if I started from scratch right now?  So we’ll run the numbers, and I’ll share what I’d do if I woke up tomorrow with no savings, and had to build financial independence all over again.

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In this episode, we're tackling what might be the trickiest part of pursuing FIRE - getting your spouse on board when they don’t seem interested. We'll cover what works, what definitely doesn't work, and how to find middle ground without destroying your relationship or your finances

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In this episode, I look at renting vs buying through the lens of financial independence. I break down the true costs and long term outcomes of both strategies, and offer a framework for helping you figure out which one is the best choice for you.

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• Financial advice - An advisor I trust who can help with planning, retirement & strategy

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In this episode, we’re diving into some simple but powerful ways you can make big strides toward financial independence… all by making some relatively small tweaks in your finances and your lifestyle.

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• Financial advice - An advisor I trust who can help with planning, retirement & strategy

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In this episode, we unpack what I call the FIRE mindset. 

I break down the key differences between how most people think about money and how the FIRE community thinks — plus, I flip an old saying on its head, which has the power to completely change how you view your finances.

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• Sharesight - The tool I use to track my portfolio, dividends and capital gains.

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In this episode, we break down how to make saving, investing, and even paying off your mortgage effortless.

We’ll explore five powerful automation strategies—plus, if you prefer full control over your money, we’ll cover key concepts you should still be applying.

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• 📚 My book on Amazon — the full roadmap to financial freedom
• 🎧 Audiobook on Spotify & Audible
• 🏡 Mortgage Broker - my trusted contact for all things home loans.
• 📊 Sharesight - how I track my portfolio, dividends and capital gains.
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In this episode, I share my takeaways from the book Die With Zero — one of the most talked-about finance books of the last decade.

We’ll go through the key concepts from the book and explore how they apply (or don’t apply) to those of us on the FIRE path.

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In this episode, we break down the evolution of consumerism, and how it’s changed and adapted over time. 

I’ll explain why it keeps people stuck, constantly searching for satisfaction and happiness in the wrong places, and I’ll share how to break free from this cycle so you can fast-track your path to wealth and freedom.

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In this episode, we explore how to achieve both wealth and happiness. I’ll discuss why they’re interconnected, and how focusing on one can actually help you achieve the other. It’s all about creating a life where you have both, rather than maximising just one.

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In this episode, I share some of the early lessons and realisations from quitting my job in 2017. Some of these are things I should’ve known, but maybe just didn’t appreciate. While other things came as a complete surprise. For those of you aiming to create a freedom-based lifestyle and quit your job one day, I hope these lessons are useful.

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