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. 1 DAY AGO

    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

  2. NOV 6

    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

  3. OCT 29

    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

    1h 10m

  4. OCT 23

    32. How Coast FI Helped Them Escape Toxic Work & Pursue Their Passion

    I share 2 stories from prominent members of the Slow FI Community who have used Coast FI to help them get freedom from toxic work environments and follow their passions. The first one is Jessica from The Fioneers and the second is Anders Skagerberg from the Coast FI Guy. Today’s topics: Coast FI Story 1 - Jessica from The Fioneers I give a summary of her story on how Jess used Coast FI in her life I talk about her journey before knowing about Coast FI The toxic work environment that prompted her to make a change How she deployed her Coast FI strategy The freedoms she was able to gain using Coast FI Sabbaticals and part-time work The passion projects she was able to pursue because of her FI journey How she was able to go full time on her passion project (The Fioneers) Her motto is “The journey should be as remarkable as the destination” Coast FI Story 2 - Anders Skagerberg from the Coast FI Guy I talk about Anders’ work journey before knowing about Coast FI The work environment that prompted him to make a change The turning point that made him want to downshift his work How he deployed his Coast FI strategy The type of work which allowed him loads of flexibility Seasonal work and freelancing The passion work he was able to pursue because of his new found flexibility (including the Coast FI Guy) He says…. “I feel that I get 80% of the benefits of FI without having to wait for full Financial Independence” 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. OCT 16

    31. Die With Zero: 3 Big Lessons from Financial Independence Books (Pt.5)

    This week I’ll be giving you my 3 biggest lessons learned from the mindset shifting book Die With Zero ‘Getting All You Can from Your Money and Your Life’, written by Bill Perkins in 2020. This is not your typical FI book, but it helped shift our thinking - especially those in the FIRE community - on how we use money to get maximum fulfilment and enjoyment out of our lives. Today’s topics: Outline concept of the book Key Lesson No. 1 Key Lesson No. 2 Key Lesson No. 3 This episode wraps up the 5 part mini-series on the Financial Independence books that have helped us on our journey… and we’re still on that journey! Books we covered recently: Rich Dad Poor Dad Quit Like a Millionaire The Simple Path to Wealth How to Retire Early Die with Zero 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

    12 min

  6. OCT 9

    30. How to Retire Early: 3 Big Lessons from Financial Independence Books (Pt.4)

    On this episode I share 3 big lessons I learned from the book How to Retire Early ‘Your Guide to Getting Rich Slowly and Retiring on Less' by Robert and Robin Charlton. This was an awesome hidden gem of a FIRE book, and what made it even more awesome was that both Robert and Robin retired early at the age of 43 without earning massive salaries to travel the world. They were not Engineers, Doctors or Lawyers and FIRE’d through consistency, hard work and time. Now the authors do things they love like travelling and creative writing using the Financial Freedom they gained. Today’s topics: Intro to the book Key Lesson No. 1 Key Lesson No. 2 Key Lesson No. 3 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

    11 min

  7. OCT 1

    29. The Simple Path to Wealth: 3 Big Lessons from Financial Independence Books (Pt.3)

    On this episode I share 3 big lessons I learned from the book The Simple Path to Wealth by JL Collins. This is one of my favourite books on the FIRE movement and it helped me a lot to understand more about the stock market and index fund investing during my early research days. Today’s topics: Outline concept of the book Key Lesson No. 1 Key Lesson No. 2 Key Lesson No. 3 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

    13 min

  8. SEP 25

    28. Quit Like a Millionaire: 3 Big Lessons from Financial Independence Books (Pt.2)

    We’re continuing our mini-series of the 3 biggest lessons I’ve learnt from Financial Independence books that have helped me on my journey (which I’m still on btw!). On this episode we’ll be diving into the book Quit Like a Millionaire - No Gimmicks, Luck or Trust Fund Required, written by Kristy Shen and Bryce Leung. They both retired in their early 30’s as Software Engineers to travel the world, write and help other people on their journeys as well.  Today’s topics: Key Lesson No. 1 Key Lesson No. 2 Key Lesson No. 3 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

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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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