He googled “how do I not work forever?” 10 years later, he quit corporate

What if corporate burn-out led you to completely change your financial future?

At 21 years old, today’s guest Anthony felt uninspired and stuck in his 9 to 5 office job. He dreamed of building a life around his passions; cycling and pastries.

A quick google later (“how do I not work forever”) and Anthony was introduced to the FIRE movement. He started investing with the goal of retiring from corporate life as soon as possible. 10 years later- he did just that.

But with retiring early came some unexpected challenges.

Plus, after growing up in a family that spoke about money through the lens of property (like many Aussies do!) he made the choice to deviate from the home ownership path.

This is How I Got Started, a series where I sit down with a community member to hear the highs and lows of their investing journey. These are real stories that we hope will give you confidence that investing is for anyone.

Chapters:

00:00 Anthony's Journey to Financial Freedom

04:02 Early Money Habits and Saving

08:09 Discovering FIRE and Investing in ETFs

13:41 Automating Finances and Skipping Property

20:05 Retiring Early and Finding Purpose