What Do You Want To Be When You Grow Up?

Most people cling to careers they've outgrown because they fear what comes next — but what if you could test-drive your dream life without burning everything down? Jessica, who previously appeared on episode 229, has spent the past two years doing exactly that. She quit her job to launch a coaching business, and now she and her husband Corey are planning a three-week road trip through Maritime Canada while working remotely. Their story challenges the rigid either/or thinking around financial independence and careers, revealing how concepts like Coast FI and Slow FI can create breathing room to experiment with what you actually want.

Timestamps

[00:01:54] Introduction to Jessica
Jessica shares what's changed since her last appearance on the podcast.

[00:02:45] Jessica's Journey to Entrepreneurship

• Started a coaching business on the side
• Transitioned to full-time entrepreneurship
• Importance of aligning work with personal values

[00:03:36] Location Independence Plans

• Plans for a three-week road trip to Maritime Canada
• Exploring the concept of working from the road

[00:10:12] Societal Pressures in Career Choices

• The 'shoulds' imposed by society
• Understanding personal desires versus societal expectations

[00:19:43] Understanding Slow FI and Coast FI

• Slow FI: an intentional pace towards financial independence
• Coast FI: reaching a savings point for long-term financial goals without further contributions
• Coast FI Explanation

[00:41:05] Experimentation and Confidence

• Experimenting with different life choices to find satisfaction
• Taking small actions and learning from them

Key Quotes

Jessica: "Aim to be a person who loves life and inspires others." [00:16:01]

Jessica: "Financial freedom opens doors to being and doing anything you desire." [00:45:20]

Action Steps

• Identify one area in your life where you can experiment and test a new direction [00:41:05]
• Reflect on and differentiate between what you want versus societal 'shoulds' [00:10:12]

Resources

• The Fioneers Blog [00:47:30]

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