Sally Kohn: I think I have a very atypical story, but I try to tell it in a way that anybody can wrap their head around and really get a lot of value out of it. For those in our audience, not familiar, please share your story and how you got to where you are today. Well, I am 40 years old, and I retired at 35 after a 14 year career in information technology. So I followed a very traditional path of graduating from high school, immediately going into college, choosing my degree as a 20-year-old or so,. Graduated from college, started right into the workforce. He worked in defense contracting, which means you
Steve Adcock retired at age 35 and currently lives off the grid in the desert. Prior to retiring early and achieving financial independence, he worked 14 years in the information technology field. Learn all about early retirement and more.
IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN:
00:00 - Intro
02:28 - How Steve retired at 35 after living a somewhat luxurious lifestyle in his 20’s.
22:01 - How much Steve and his wife had saved prior to making the leap to early retirement.
33:44 - The pros and the cons of early retirement.
41:36 - What Steve’s thoughts are on the follow your passion versus earn more money debate.
And much, much more!
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