Try Life On 114: Work Less, Live More - A Conversation with Roger Wesley
Jun 13, 2025
Maurice Philogene, a real estate investor and founder of Try Life On, shares his journey from the corporate grind to financial freedom. He emphasizes the importance of aligning career choices with personal values and explains how he leveraged his corporate experience to invest in real estate. Maurice discusses travel as a way to enrich life, highlighting his adventures in over 100 countries. He also focuses on the importance of discipline, morning routines, and the subconscious mind in crafting a fulfilling lifestyle.
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Quiet Journey To Freedom
- Maurice Philogene used his job at Accenture to gain skills and build real estate wealth quietly over 25 years.
- He kept his real estate investing private to avoid workplace judgment until he was ready to exit corporate life.
Freedom Over Corporate Ladder
- Maurice turned down four promotions because his goal was time and freedom, not corporate titles or pay raises.
- He leveraged Pareto's law to focus on impactful work and avoid unnecessary corporate politics and responsibilities.
Key Life Events Shaped Mindset
- At 15, Maurice's trip to France widened his worldview, fueling his desire for freedom and experiences.
- Discovering passive income at age 21 led him to real estate investing, forming the foundation for his lifestyle design.
