Freedom Before FI | Life Design, Purpose, Sabbaticals, Coast FI & Financial Independence (FIRE)

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Freedom Before FI | Life Design, Purpose, Sabbaticals, Coast FI & Financial Independence (FIRE)

The road to Financial Independence (FI) can seem long and out of reach. Luckily, there are ways to get freedom way before reaching FI! Using FI strategies and Life Design, we discuss practical tips to help you buy your time back, so you can start enjoying your journey to FIRE (Financial Independence Retire Early), instead of delaying your freedom until you retired. Whether you want to be debt free, quit a job, spend more time with family, start a passion project, change career, take a sabbatical, find purpose, do nomadic travel or even geographic arbitrage, we got you covered. Let's do this!

  1. 4 DAYS AGO

    40. Transformative Life Breaks & Sabbaticals with Career Break Expert Katrina McGhee

    We got to chat with Katrina McGhee, a Career Break & Sabbatical Coach. She Helps 9-5ers create mind-blowing career breaks. She’s a certified Master Coach with an MBA, and left a high paying corporate career for a 20-month career break to travel around the world. She’s also the author of the book ‘Taking a Career Break for Dummies’. The things you’ll learn: Her own experience of being coached by a life coach  Why and how she was able to quit her job and take a 20 month sabbatical How she saved 40,000 US dollars to take the break The ups and downs of her sabbatical journey How she managed her finances while on her break Her career change journey from corporate to entrepreneur  Her return to work story and how she chose her new career How she paid her student loan debt of 40,000 US dollars in 21 months. How she started her coaching business from a side hustle to full time How she was able to negotiate part time work to spend more time on her coaching Some example client transformation stories When sabbaticals and breaks are not a good solution We also dive into her her book Taking a Career Break for Dummies We take a peak inside the book and some of the content She also gives great advice for people coming back from sabbatical Quick-fire round questions at the end: The freedoms she has experienced in her life Something she wished she done 10 years ago The daily habits that helped her in her life Her most important lesson in life so far 2-3 transformational book recommendations 2-3 key takeaways for listeners   Katrina’s Websites/Socials: Career Break Coach Website: https://kmcgheecoaching.as.me/ 45 Epic Things to do on a Break: www.kmcgheecoaching.com/45things BreakSpace Community: www.gobreakspace.com  Connect with Katrina on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katrinamcghee222/  Freedom Before FI Links: Free Guides: Download the free ‘Freedom Ideas’ Cheat Sheet and the free ‘Find Your Purpose’ Worksheet at: https://freedombeforefi.com/free-guides/ Website: Check out our resources and services at https://freedombeforefi.com/  Email: If you want to connect, send me a note at greg@freedombeforefi.com  Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered as financial advice

    1h 10m

  2. 11 DEC

    39. Simple Japanese Secrets to a Long and Happy Life (Ikigai) - Pt.3

    I talk through the 10 rules of Ikigai. These are the rules that the longest living people in the world follow (centenarians) to live a balanced and healthy life way into their senior years. The authors of the book ‘Ikigai’ (which is loosely translated as your reason for being or simply your purpose in life) interviewed over 100 people living in Ogimi in Japan which also had the nickname ‘The Village of Longevity’. They distilled their findings into what they call the ‘simple secrets to a long and happy life’. Let’s try to incorporate these on our journey to Financial Independence. In part 3, I discuss rules 9-10. I also give you a quick exercise to give you clues to find your own Ikigai. Freedom Before FI Links: Free Guides: Download the free ‘Freedom Ideas’ Cheat Sheet and the free ‘Find Your Purpose’ worksheet at: https://freedombeforefi.com/free-guides/ Website: Check out our resources and services at www.freedombeforefi.com Email: If you want to connect, send me a note at greg@freedombeforefi.com Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered as financial advice

    8 min

  3. 4 DEC

    38. Simple Japanese Secrets to a Long and Happy Life (Ikigai) - Pt.2

    I talk through the 10 rules of Ikigai. These are the rules that the longest living people in the world follow (centenarians) to live a balanced and healthy life way into their senior years. The authors of the book ‘Ikigai’ (which is loosely translated as your reason for being or simply your purpose in life), interviewed over 100 people living in Ogimi in Japan which also had the nickname ‘The Village of Longevity’. They distilled their findings into what they call the ‘simple secrets to a long and happy life’. Let’s try to incorporate these on our journey to Financial Independence. In part 2, I discuss rules 6-8 Freedom Before FI Links: Free Guides: Download the free ‘Freedom Ideas’ Cheat Sheet and the free ‘Find Your Purpose’ worksheet at: https://freedombeforefi.com/free-guides/ Website: Check out our resources and services at www.freedombeforefi.com Email: If you want to connect, send me a note at greg@freedombeforefi.com Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered as financial advice

    9 min

  4. 27 NOV

    37. Simple Japanese Secrets to a Long and Happy Life (Ikigai) - Pt.1

    The 10 rules of Ikigai: These are the rules that the longest living people in the world follow (centenarians) to live a balanced and healthy life way into their senior years. The authors of the book ‘Ikigai’ (which is loosely translated as your reason for being or simply your purpose in life), interviewed over 100 people living in Ogimi in Japan which also had the nickname ‘The Village of Longevity’. They distilled their findings into what they call the ‘simple secrets to a long and happy life’. Let’s try to incorporate these on our journey to Financial Independence. In part 1, I discuss rules 1-5. I will then discuss rules 6-10 on the following episodes. Enjoy! Freedom Before FI Links: Free Guides: Download the free ‘Freedom Ideas’ Cheat Sheet and the free ‘Find Your Purpose’ worksheet at: https://freedombeforefi.com/free-guides/ Website: Check out our resources and services at www.freedombeforefi.com Email: If you want to connect, send me a note at greg@freedombeforefi.com Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered as financial advice

    13 min

  5. 20 NOV

    36. How to Find Your Purpose (Includes a Free Worksheet)

    If you’ve been struggling to find purpose, a side hustle, a new career or your next chapter in life, this episode is for you! Consider this a finding your purpose ‘starter kit’. This episode will help you figure out what you'd love to do with your time. I will be taking you through a free guide I've prepared that takes you through a series of powerful questions to navigate you in the right direction of your ‘thing’ in life.  Link to the Find Your Purpose Worksheet here: https://freedombeforefi.com/free-guides/ Freedom Before FI: Free Guides: Download the free ‘Freedom Ideas’ Cheat Sheet and the free ‘Find Your Purpose’ worksheet at: https://freedombeforefi.com/free-guides/ Website: Check out our resources and services at www.freedombeforefi.com Email: If you want to connect, send me a note at greg@freedombeforefi.com Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered as financial advice

    11 min

  6. 12 NOV

    35. How to Find a More Meaningful Career, with Career Coach Lisa Hoashi

    On Career Changes: We got to chat with career coach Lisa Hoashi, an ICF certified coach and for the last 10 years she’s been helping professionals and businesses improve their work life, by using their big picture goals. She specialises in helping people at crossroad moments and transition periods helping them gain clarity to take new steps forward to a more meaningful and authentic path.  The things you’ll learn: Lisa’s background and her own crossroads moment  Why she calls herself a ‘Big Picture Career Coach’ The main reasons clients come to her for help How she became a career coach and how others can too Her coaching programs and how they help Example client transitions (what they done before and what they do now) About people moving to a lower paying job Advice for people with creative backgrounds The outline steps to take to make a career change Typical internal barrier holding people back from making a change How to fund a career change Do you need to go back to University to make a career change The number one hack for a successful career change Quick-fire round questions at the end: Lisa’s definition of Freedom The daily habits that helped her in her life Her most important lesson in life Lisa's Transformational book recommendations Biggest takeaway for listeners thinking of a career change Lisa’s Websites/Socials: Career Coaching Website: https://www.lisahoashi.com/  Clarify your Path freebie, also at: https://www.lisahoashi.com/  Leap Like Me Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/leap-like-me/id1435087690  Connect with Lisa on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-hoashi/  Freedom Before FI Links: Free Guides: Download the free ‘Freedom Ideas’ Cheat Sheet and the free ‘Find Your Purpose’ Worksheet at: https://freedombeforefi.com/free-guides/ Website: Check out our resources and services at https://freedombeforefi.com/  Email: If you want to connect, send me a note at greg@freedombeforefi.com  Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered as financial advice

    1h 9m

  7. 6 NOV

    34. Freedom Ideas Before Reaching FI: Enjoying Life Now

    If you’re wondering what kind of freedom options are open to you before reaching Financial Independence, don’t worry as I got you! I’ve put together a colourful cheat-sheet which gives you some freedom ideas based on the money stage you’re at. These options range from giving you more time to do things you love, to making small life pivots to enhance your happiness and wellbeing. Today, I’ll be giving a quick overview of this. You can also grab the PDF Cheat-Sheet (by clicking the link below) and following along while listening: Link to Cheat-Sheet here: https://freedombeforefi.com/free-guides/ Freedom Before FI: Free Guides: Download the free ‘Freedom Ideas’ Cheat Sheet and the free ‘Find Your Purpose’ worksheet at: https://freedombeforefi.com/free-guides/ Website: Check out our resources and services at www.freedombeforefi.com Email: If you want to connect, send me a note at greg@freedombeforefi.com Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered as financial advice

    10 min

  8. 29 OCT

    33. The Power of a Sabbatical, with Sabbatical Coach Lyndall Farley

    We got to chat with Lyndall Farley, a Sabbatical Coach passionate about the transformative benefits of Sabbaticals. She guides people to design a break that helps them recharge, reflect and reimagine their next chapter in life and work.  Lyndall also works with companies setting up Sabbatical programs to boost employee wellbeing and retention. She has taken 11 sabbaticals (solo and with her family) and has now guided hundreds of people on their Sabbatical journeys. The things you’ll learn: Lyndall’s background story and how she was able to take 11 sabbaticals Definition of a sabbatical  Differences between Sabbatical, Career Breaks and Mini-Retirements Sabbaticals for companies and for individuals Typical reasons her clients take sabbaticals  Her 4 Types of Sabbatical Takers How to use the time-off to reflect on your next steps What makes a sabbatical successful Step-by-step guide on how to plan a sabbatical   The 3 Things to balance to get the sabbatical just right How to fund a sabbatical (and how she was able to) How to lower expenses on sabbatical  What she really does as a Sabbatical Coach Any examples where sabbaticals didn’t work out Advice for those coming to the end of a sabbatical Quick-fire round questions at the end: Lyndall’s definition of Freedom The daily habits that helped her in her life Her most important lesson in life Lyndall’s Transformational book recommendations Biggest takeaway for listeners thinking of taking a Sabbatical Lyndall’s Websites/Socials: Sabbatical Coach Website: https://www.beyondabreak.com/  Join the Break Space Community: gobreakspace.com  Connect with Lyndall on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/lyndallfarley Freedom Before FI: Free Guides: Download the free ‘Freedom Ideas’ Cheat Sheet and the free ‘Find Your Purpose’ Worksheet at: https://freedombeforefi.com/free-guides/ Website: Check out our resources and services at www.freedombeforefi.com Email: If you want to connect, send me a note at greg@freedombeforefi.com Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered as financial advice

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The road to Financial Independence (FI) can seem long and out of reach. Luckily, there are ways to get freedom way before reaching FI! Using FI strategies and Life Design, we discuss practical tips to help you buy your time back, so you can start enjoying your journey to FIRE (Financial Independence Retire Early), instead of delaying your freedom until you retired. Whether you want to be debt free, quit a job, spend more time with family, start a passion project, change career, take a sabbatical, find purpose, do nomadic travel or even geographic arbitrage, we got you covered. Let's do this!

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