{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/655919eaeddaaa0012628467/6909087b911793d200f6553d?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Retire in 10 Years or Less with Ryan Lee | LLBD #70","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/655919eaeddaaa0012628467/1762199658233-1aef2dfa-1280-48f7-adaf-051a7200ec0c.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>In this high-impact episode of Live Life by Design, Jeff Mendez is joined by Ryan Lee — real estate investor, educator, and co-author of Retire in 10 Years or Less. Together, they challenge traditional financial advice, unpack how to escape the “retirement trap,” and explore what it really means to live life by design. From smart tax strategy to redefining freedom, this conversation is packed with real talk, actionable insights, and powerful perspective shifts for anyone ready to take control of their time, money, and purpose.</p><p><br></p><p>Timestamps:</p><p><br></p><p>00:00 Welcome &amp; Life Update</p><p>01:06 Retire in 10 Years or Less</p><p>02:14 Real Estate Beginnings</p><p>03:54 Rich Dad, Poor Dad Takeaways</p><p>05:15 Savers Are Losers</p><p>06:00 Debt is Money</p><p>08:10 The Tax Code &amp; Patriotism</p><p>11:06 Inflation as a Hidden Tax</p><p>13:12 Playing the Tax Game Smart</p><p>17:06 Favorite Chapter of the Book</p><p>19:06 The 3 Investing No-Nos</p><p>23:27 Financial Freedom is a Lifestyle</p><p>26:59 The Day Ryan Quit His Job</p><p>30:25 Advice for People Feeling Stuck</p><p>32:00 Life Insurance &amp; Legacy</p><p>34:00 The 3 Questions That Change Everything</p><p>38:00 The Ownership Economy</p><p>40:01 Last Words of Wisdom</p><p>42:15 Where to Get the Book</p><p>43:34 What’s Next for Ryan Lee</p><p>44:33 Closing Remarks</p>","author_name":"Jeff Mendez"}