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Jul 27
15m 38s

I Retired Early, Then Went Back to Work

Friends That Invest
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This week, Sim reflects on what happened after reaching financial independence and why retiring early wasn't what she expected. She shares the reality of hitting her FIRE number, why she chose to keep building Friends That Invest, and the surprising lessons she learned about purpose, productivity, and finding a career you don't want to retire from. If you're working towards financial freedom, this episode will help you rethink what wealth really means once you've reached your goal.

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