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ChooseFI | Financial Independence Podcast

Swing for the Fences | Grant Sabatier

ChooseFI | Financial Independence Podcast

Jonathan Mendonsa & Brad Barrett | Choose FI Media, Inc

Investing, Business, Careers

4.85.2K Ratings

🗓️ 4 February 2019

⏱️ 64 minutes

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Summary

Grant Sabatier went from $2.26 in his pocket—not enough for a Chipotle burrito—to a net worth of $1.25 million in five years. The creator of Millennial Money and author of Financial Freedom shares the blueprint he used to carve out independence: self-education, relentless skill-building, and a willingness to rethink conventional career paths. Rather than grinding toward an impossible number, Grant focused on incremental progress, leveraging digital marketing expertise, and building relationships with recruiters who became career accelerators. The conversation challenges the assumption that financial freedom requires millions, offering a practical framework for anyone feeling stuck—whether you're fresh out of college or pivoting mid-career. It's about designing a life you love, not just accumulating wealth. Key Takeaways Financial independence doesn't require millions; strategic planning and leveraging skills can lead to freedom. Self-education is essential for understanding finance, investments, and entrepreneurship. Building relationships with recruiters can provide valuable market insights and career opportunities. Understanding your "why" is crucial; sometimes, taking time and space is necessary to define what you truly want. Focus on incremental steps towards financial goals rather than feeling overwhelmed by the end goal. Chapters [00:00:00] Introduction to Financial Independence [00:01:00] Grant's Journey from $2.26 to $1.25 Million [00:06:00] Understanding Your Why [00:12:00] Actionable Strategies for Financial Freedom [00:18:00] Self-Developed Skill Sets [00:40:00] The Importance of Relationships [00:55:00] The Real Estate Route to FI Action Items Assess your current expenses and create savings goals to save at least six months of expenses. Reach out to local recruiters to explore potential career enhancement options. Key Quotes "It's crucial to recognize when you need to make a change." [00:02:11] "Sometimes you need time and space to discover your 'why.'" [00:06:29] "You won't make money unless you ask for it." [00:22:15] "Focus on taking actionable steps, not just on the end goal." [00:16:13] "Your earning potential is limitless compared to spending cuts." [00:44:57] Related Resources Financial Freedom: A Proven Path to All the Money You Will Ever Need Your Money or Your Life by Vicki Robin

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0:25.4

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0:27.2

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0:32.1

and taking control of their lives in the pursuit of financial independence.

0:36.3

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0:41.2

Alright guys, I'm really excited about today's episode.

0:53.6

You know, here's a frame, if you're lucky, if you're fortunate, you have 25,000 days on

0:57.4

this earth.

0:58.4

We're going to be talking with Grant, the author of the book Financial Freedom, the creator

1:01.4

of Monial Money.

1:02.4

We're going to be talking with him how he set aside a thousand of these days to carve out

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financial freedom for himself.

1:08.8

Going from $2.26 in a Spaghetti, not able to afford a Chipotle burrito to $1.25 million

1:14.6

within a period of about five years, and what this processed taught him about the path

1:19.4

to financial freedom and the path to financial independence.

1:22.0

And to help me with this, I have my co-spread here with me today.

1:24.4

How you doing buddy?

1:25.4

Hey Jonathan, I'm doing quite well.

1:27.3

We had the good fortune of meeting Grant, actually at the last couple of Fincons.

1:31.4

And at this last one, I chatted with him for probably 90 minutes to two hours on just

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