Episode 425- Looking Back On My Early Retirement Dream- My Vision Then vs My Reality Now

May 7, 2025

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In this solo episode, I’m revisiting a blog post I wrote eight years ago—one where I boldly declared that I wanted to retire by 40. You’ll hear me read the post out loud and reflect on what actually came true, what’s changed since then, and the parts I didn’t expect.

If you've ever thought about what your life could look like beyond the 9–5 or you're just starting to dream about a different path, remember that it’s okay for your definition of success to evolve—and that you’re never too late to start.

In This Episode, I Share:

The blog post I wrote when I first dreamed of retiring early and what I actually made happen—like quitting my job and turning Journey to Launch into a business
How my view of retirement has shifted and what I didn’t expect emotionally and mentally about entrepreneurship
Why I’ve become more flexible with money and life goals over time
How I used my FIRE Calculator to model my exit strategy—before I felt “fully ready”