ChooseFI 062 | Manifest Destiny of FI | Travis Shakespeare
Feb 12, 2018
Travis Shakespeare, a television executive and director of the Playing with FIRE documentary, delves into the transformative power of financial independence (FI). He shares how storytelling led him to discover the FI movement and its potential to inspire societal change. Travis discusses the importance of bridging the gap between FI and mainstream audiences, emphasizing the community's diverse and inclusive nature. He reflects on his journey, early influences, and the role of personal narrative in motivating action. Plus, insights on yoga and the surprising benefits of financial miscalculations!
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Film Turns Concepts Into Emotional Calls
- Travis argues film uniquely combines music, picture, and words to create deep emotional states.
- He believes a documentary can turn FI concepts into a compelling call to action.
Inheritance Sparked His FI Journey
- Travis describes inheriting $75,000 at 40, paying off $40,000 in debt and suddenly having $30,000 left.
- He panicked, taught himself investing from books and blogs, and began his FI journey.
FI Combines Simplicity And Entrepreneurship
- Travis sees the FI community as a modern blend of Thoreau-style simplicity and American entrepreneurialism.
- He thinks FI experiments show how people might live in a future with less work due to automation.
