4 years into your early retirement... what do you see yourself doing?

Kristy and Bryce have been financially independent for 4 years and are busier than ever. They write childrens' books, travel, attend conferences and are now releasing a book. As they say themselves, they are literally living the dream.

You'll love their story.

We also chat about...

Kristy and Bryce's FI story
Why it's important to find your identity after FI
Their current activities
The different Chautauquas
Their 3 month plan
Book release of 'Quit like a Millionaire'

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Show notes and links from today's episode

Blog: Millenial Revolution
Episode: Canada’s Youngest Retirees and the 3 Paths to FI – Millennial Revolution
Playing with FIRE Documentary
Mad Fientist
JL Collins
Pop Up Business School
Chautauquas
Book: Quit Like a Millionaire

Key takeaways from our chat with Kristy and Bryce
1 - The importance of finding your identity after FI
Kristy and Bryce officially left work 4 years ago, so they have quite a bit of experience when it comes to being FI. After 1 year of decompressing and travelling the world, Kristy and Bryce realised that they needed to figure out what to do. We spend so many years of our lives working that our job is closely tied to our identity, and so leaving our job can cause a bit of an identity crisis. For this reason Kristy recommends thinking about what you want to do before even reaching FI.
2 - Chautauquas are a great place to bring your SO
As early retirees, Kristy and Bryce travel the world and like to attend the Chautauquas. As Kristy says, the one she attended in 2017 was the best week of her life, thanks to all the strong connections she developed. J also explains that the Chautauquas in Ecuador were a great experience for her too, and it helped get her now husband on board with financial independence. Although not cheap, Chautauquas are a great place to help your SO understand what FI is about and meet like minded people.
3 - 'Quit like a Millionaire'
Kristy and Bryce's new book is releasing in early July, and covers the different lessons that Kristy learnt going through all the different socio-economic classes she lived through. She started off in complete poverty in China, and eventually made it through to middle class USA and then a millionaire. This book is to show people that anybody else can reach financial independence, no matter what economic background you come from. The book also goes through how to reach FI with kids and why it's not just for one type of personality.
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