Today, we have JL Collins on the podcast, a best-selling author and Financial Independence blogger.
JL’s first book, The Simple Path to Wealth: Your Road Map to Financial Independence and a Rich, Free Life, was published in 2016 and has become something of a bible for people in the financial independence movement.
He joined me today to discuss his new book: Pathfinders: Extraordinary Stories of People Like You on the Quest for Financial Independence.
We talk about financial independence theoretically, but more, we talk about stories of JL’s readers who’ve written to him or called him to tell him their story.
People who’ve shared how his lessons on financial independence have changed their lives and from that, my friends, I hope there are lessons that can change your lives
Timestamps:
[08:46] The Post-College Adventure: JL discusses his decision to travel through Europe after starting a career and how it shaped his financial goals.
[11:37] The Power of a High Savings Rate: The importance of maintaining a high savings rate for achieving financial independence.
[18:59] Financial Independence, Happiness, and Life Purpose: JL explores deeper philosophical questions about the relationship between happiness, purpose, and financial independence.
[21:43] Early Financial Discipline: How early financial discipline translates to long-term financial security.
[27:44] The Rare Advocacy for Financial Independence: Why the pursuit of financial independence remains rare in a society dominated by consumerism.
[39:20] Debt Repayment Strategy: The pros and cons of paying off small debts versus focusing on high-interest debt first.
[57:49] Living Differently: The benefits of living a non-conventional lifestyle to achieve financial independence.
[01:06:24] The Magic of Compounding: The power of compounding and how it can turn small initial investments into substantial wealth.
Connect with JL Collins:
Website – https://jlcollinsnh.com/
Twitter – https://x.com/jlcollinsnh
Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61553123045028
Books by JL Collins:
The Simple Path to Wealth: Your Road Map to Financial Independence and a Rich, Free Life
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