In what way would a medical disability change the way you approach financial independence?

Zero has had to deal with brain surgery and has had rheumatoid arthritis for a few years. It affects her work situation, her financial situation and her physical health, so she's had to adapt her path to FI with side hustles, passive income and insurance.

You'll love that story.

We also chat about...

Her medical history
Why she's prioritizing her body
Her current financial situation
How she quit her job to pursue her side hustles
Getting married

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Show notes and links from today's episode

Zero's blog: Walking to FIRE
Zero on Twitter and Facebook
Interview: One American Woman’s Story About Disability and the Path to Financial Independence

Key takeaways from our chat with Zero
1 - The importance of prioritizing quality of life
The truth is no one knows how long they will be able to work for, and many times we take for granted being healthy. Zero is very aware that she can't just push through and work more hours to reach FI sooner, she needs to prioritize her health now so she can still be healthy in the future. This means she's moving to the suburbs, slowing life down and working from home so she can focus on having a healthy lifestyle.
2 - $100k is a good stability point
Zero was very excited to hit the $100k net worth mark, but after $100k she noticed that the numbers increasing did not fulfill her as much. She used to blame lack of money for all her problems, but now she realises that money doesn't solve everything and instead it has to be her that takes control of her journey and situation.
3 - The power of passive income
Zero is aiming for $3,000 in passive income per month, and she's at $1,200 at the moment. She sells video courses, e-books and has some affiliate income that gives her a regular salary. This gives her the headspace to focus on active income, on her health and on her personal FI journey.
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