In this conversation, Rakesh M., a tech worker pursuing financial independence, shares his journey from India to the U.S. Influenced by his father's banking career, he discusses evolving financial habits and his initiation into the financial independence movement. Rakesh highlights the challenges of being an immigrant, his transformative savings strategies, and the joy of aligning spending with personal values. He emphasizes the importance of enjoying the process toward financial security, rather than just focusing on the end goal.