The Long Game

Mihir Shah

Conversations about financial independence, investing, and the journey to financial freedom. The Long Game is a podcast about financial independence, investing, and the real stories behind building long-term wealth. In each episode, I speak with people who are on the path to financial freedom—or have already achieved it—to understand the decisions, strategies, and lessons that shaped their journey. We explore how they approached investing, the mindset shifts that helped them think long term, and the mistakes that taught them the most. Instead of chasing quick wins or get-rich-quick ideas, The Long Game focuses on thoughtful conversations about building wealth, making smarter financial decisions, and designing a life where money gives you more freedom and optionality. If you're interested in financial independence, investing, and learning from people who have thoughtfully built wealth over time, this podcast is for you. New conversations released regularly.

  1. Started at 50, Retired in 7 Years: The Simple Wealth Formula Most People Ignore

    5 ABR

    Started at 50, Retired in 7 Years: The Simple Wealth Formula Most People Ignore

    Most people think if you don’t start investing in your 20s… you’re already late. But what if you could start at 50 — and still achieve financial freedom in just 7 years? In this episode of The Long Game Podcast, I sit down with Lakshmi Narayan, a wealth and retirement strategist who did exactly that. We break down the exact principles, decisions, and mindset shifts that helped him go from almost zero savings to financial independence — even after facing an 80% market crash early in his journey. This episode is not about shortcuts. It’s about what actually works. 🔑 WHAT YOU’LL LEARN How he saved 60% of his income and accelerated wealth creationWhy an 80% market crash didn’t stop him (and actually helped)The biggest mistake he made — and why you should avoid itWhy most people fail with SIPs (and how to fix it)The correct order: Insurance → Emergency Fund → InvestingWhy jumping between mutual funds destroys your returnsThe concept of “pay yourself first” (especially for founders)How to think about retirement planning realisticallyThe 3 biggest risks people ignore in retirementWhy starting late is still better than not starting at all⚠️ WHO THIS EPISODE IS FOR People who feel they’ve started investing “too late”Anyone struggling with consistency in investingSalaried professionals & startup foundersBeginners looking for a simple, practical frameworkAnyone serious about financial independence (FIRE)💡 KEY TAKEAWAYS Wealth is built through consistency, not timingAutomation beats motivation every timeYour savings rate matters more than stock pickingFinancial planning is a living process, not a one-time decisionStarting late is a disadvantage — but not a death sentence📌 FOLLOW & CONNECT If you found this helpful, share it with someone who needs to start their investing journey. Follow for more conversations on wealth, investing, and financial independence. If you'd like to share your story with us, please fill out the form: https://forms.gle/Ha9nEbXyJWm3ow4x7 If you would like to connect with us and share your feedback, please drop an email at financewithmihir@gmail.com

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Conversations about financial independence, investing, and the journey to financial freedom. The Long Game is a podcast about financial independence, investing, and the real stories behind building long-term wealth. In each episode, I speak with people who are on the path to financial freedom—or have already achieved it—to understand the decisions, strategies, and lessons that shaped their journey. We explore how they approached investing, the mindset shifts that helped them think long term, and the mistakes that taught them the most. Instead of chasing quick wins or get-rich-quick ideas, The Long Game focuses on thoughtful conversations about building wealth, making smarter financial decisions, and designing a life where money gives you more freedom and optionality. If you're interested in financial independence, investing, and learning from people who have thoughtfully built wealth over time, this podcast is for you. New conversations released regularly.