Andrew Freed: A modern day wizard | Small Steps Big Wins Podcast Ep.103

Welcome to this episode of the Small Steps Big Wins podcast where we dive deep into the incredible story of Andrew Freed, a real estate investment maverick who transformed his life from fear-ridden to financially free.

With a pandemic as the backdrop, Andrew expanded his journey to 127 units, challenging conventional wisdom on retirement and personal finance. This episode is a goldmine of insights and wisdom, offering listeners a blueprint to conquer their fears, embrace risk, and achieve financial independence through savvy real estate strategies.

Join us as we discuss the flaws in traditional retirement planning and reveal the powerful impact of education and ownership in investment. Learn how Andrew's contrarian investment philosophy led to his success and how you can apply similar principles to navigate financial pitfalls and market bubbles. We also share personal productivity hacks and daily rituals that have been instrumental in achieving a high-impact life.

Dive into the details of how to construct a decade's worth of success with our guide on setting key performance indicators (KPIs) and taking incremental steps toward lofty life goals. Understand the value of a proactive mindset in investment and life, and why embracing discomfort can be a catalyst for growth. This episode is an invitation to reshape your future by leveraging the tools and mindsets necessary for building a triumphant life.

Highlights of this episode include:

- Andrew's leap from conventional life to building a real estate empire during a global crisis.

- The realization that traditional work-until-retirement plans may not align with one's goals.

- Strategies for overcoming fear, redefining failure, and the importance of action over analysis.

- Dissecting the critical flaws in typical retirement strategies and the transformative value of education and ownership in investment.

- Personal anecdotes that demonstrate the importance of recognizing market trends and avoiding the herd mentality.

- Maximizing productivity through self-development and daily routines designed to unlock the best version of oneself.

- Exploring the power of small steps in achieving significant life goals and the mindset of embracing discomfort.

- Balancing daily productivity with long-term perspective and the joy found in pursuing one's purpose.

- The role of adversity in shaping success and the optimism for those experiencing epiphanies later in life.

- Recommendations on impactful books and the belief in the metaphorical 'wizards' that help create magic in one's life.

- Andrew Freed's insights on investment and personal growth, and where to connect with him for more inspiration.

Listeners, prepare to have your perspectives on traditional American dreams and retirement planning thoroughly challenged and reshaped. Don't miss out on the wisdom shared in this episode that could pave your way to financial independence. Remember, life improves by making intentional choices, not by chance.

Connect with Andrew Freed: https://www.facebook.com/afreed2 https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-freed-msm/ https://www.biggerpockets.com/users/andrewf367 https://www.instagram.com/investorfreed/

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