In this solo episode, I’m revisiting a blog post I wrote eight years ago—one where I boldly declared that I wanted to retire by 40. You’ll hear me read the post out loud and reflect on what actually came true, what’s changed since then, and the parts I didn’t expect.
If you've ever thought about what your life could look like beyond the 9–5 or you're just starting to dream about a different path, remember that it’s okay for your definition of success to evolve—and that you’re never too late to start.
In This Episode, I Share:
- The blog post I wrote when I first dreamed of retiring early and what I actually made happen—like quitting my job and turning Journey to Launch into a business
- How my view of retirement has shifted and what I didn’t expect emotionally and mentally about entrepreneurship
- Why I’ve become more flexible with money and life goals over time
- How I used my FIRE Calculator to model my exit strategy—before I felt “fully ready”
- Read my early retirement goals blog post here: journeytolaunch.com/blog/my-early-retirement-goals
- Get the FIRE Calc Tool and join us for the next LIVE class here.
- Join the Journey to Launch Book Club to dive deeper into financial freedom with guided discussions and resources here!
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