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#3: If the FIRE Journey Makes You Miserable, You’re Doing it Wrong

February 7, 2025

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On today’s show, we’re diving into the myth that achieving financial independence means you miss out enjoying life.

I share a few examples of FIRE stories in the media which try to point out how ‘extreme’ this approach is, what they get wrong, and the lessons we can learn.

 

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