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Post #8: If Craig Can Do It, You Can Do It

Let me introduce you to my friend Craig Curelop. I met him at a real estate meet up. His story is quite impressive but, at the same time, absolutely repeatable by you. His story was so notable that I invited him to speak to my students, and he’s been willing to do so on many occasions.

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Post #7: How to Retire 10 Years Before Your Parents

First off, it’s not a race. Please don’t go to your parents and say, “I bet I can retire before you!” But if this idea sounds attractive or appealing to you, then make it your own secret goal.

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Post #5: The Reason You Need to Learn About Personal Finance NOW

The skill of managing our money is a frequent victim of this philosophy. When most are young they don’t like to “waste” time learning about money; there are too many fun things to do. But you need to start educating yourself on personal finance topics NOW. Not in 5 years. Not in 10 years. NOW.

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Post #2: What Is Financial Independence (FI)?

Financial Independence = the point at which one’s passive income plus sustainable asset withdrawal is greater than their living expenses indicating that the individual no longer has to work for money.

Post #1: What is a SheeksFreak?

Freak (n): a person who has withdrawn from normal behavior and activities to pursue one interest or obsession One who is markedly exceptional or extraordinary SheeksFreak (n): A young person obsessed with making intelligent financial decisions to allow themselves to reach early financial independence and live their best life SheeksFreaks learn and think about the… Read more »