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19. The FIRE Mindset: A Life-Changing Philosophy

In this episode, we unpack what I call the FIRE mindset. 


I break down the key differences between how most people think about money and how the FIRE community thinks — plus, I flip an old saying on its head, which has the power to completely change how you view your finances.


Read the article version of this episode here.


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