Are introverts more interested in FI than extroverts?

Drew is an introvert on his path to FI, who was able to boost his career, finances and personal relationships by understanding his introversion and optimising his daily schedule.

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We also chat about...

What introversion really means
The turning point of his career
Starting his FI journey
His current mindset with regards to FI
How having a child changed his path to FI

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Show notes and links from today's episode

Blog: FI Introvert
Drew on Twitter
Book: Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking

Key takeaways from our chat with Drew
1 - Why introverts have a larger desire for FI
Drew notes that most of the big FI bloggers in the community are introverts. He says that the reason for this is because the desire for freedom as an introvert is much greater than for extroverts. Introverts want to be free from office small talk, from sales meetings and from feeling controlled by other people - so the need to quit their job is much more urgent.
2 - How Drew used his introversion to improve his career
Growing up as an introvert, Drew wasn't able to understand why he was different from others. People thought he was a terrible co worker and that he was arrogant. At the end of the day he had little energy and disliked his day to day work. After reading 'Quiet' by Susan Cain, he understood that he was an introvert and that he could use this to understand his limits and plan his day in advance. He was able to give more time to himself and have his own schedule - this boosted his career, his confidence and personal relationships.
3 - Mindset as a FI goal
Drew and his family have $1 million in investment assets. They just had a son and Drew enjoys his career, so the family isn't planning on retiring early any time soon. They've decided that their FI goal is a mindset, not a number. Once they reach the mindset of spending more time at home and living in a lower cost of living area, then they will consider themselves officially FI.
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