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MtoM #118 - Cardiologist Becomes a Millionaire

May 15, 2023
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ANECDOTE

Circuitous Path To Cardiology

  • Michael is a cardiologist seven years out of training who served 14 years in the military and finished fellowship later than usual.
  • He lives in the DC area, is married to psychiatrist Dr. Dahle, and they have four children including one-year-old twins.
ANECDOTE

Crushed $220k Student Debt

  • Michael and his wife left training with about $220,000 in student debt which they paid off in 2019.
  • Paying off debt made subsequent wealth building much easier and accelerated net worth growth to over $1M.
INSIGHT

Consistency Beats Shortcut Strategies

  • Michael attributes reaching $1M to steady investing, consistent savings, employer matches, market returns, and eliminating debt.
  • He emphasizes there was no magic move, just persistence and patience over time.
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