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Feb 2025
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532 | Opening the Aperture: Dreaming Big...

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Ten years ago, Jonathan walked away from his corporate accounting job with no clear path forward. Today, he's reflecting on the decade that followed—one shaped entirely by pursuing financial independence and the options it created. Brad and Jonathan kick off 2025 with a new "Wouldn't It Be Cool If" (WIBSF) series, starting with the most fundamental question: ... Show More
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