The Slow FI movement has changed the way many of us think about financial independence. Instead of rushing to the finish line, more people are prioritizing balance, flexibility, and enjoying life along the way.

But what if you're in a season where you actually want to accelerate?

Maybe you're motivated to leave a stressful job, create more options for your family, or simply reach financial independence sooner. The question becomes: how do you speed things up without sacrificing everything that makes the journey worthwhile?

In this episode, I sit down with Cody Berman, entrepreneur, real estate investor, and author of Retire by 30, to explore the biggest levers that can dramatically shorten your path to financial independence. Together they discuss the two primary approaches to FI, why increasing your income often matters more than cutting another expense, and how Cody earned more than $400,000 in a single year while intentionally keeping his lifestyle simple.

Whether you're just starting your FI journey or looking for ways to shave years off your timeline, this conversation will help you identify the strategies with the biggest impact.

Key Takeaways:

• Learn the biggest levers that accelerate financial independence
• Decide whether entrepreneurship fits your FI strategy
• Discover why income often matters more than frugality
• Build wealth faster without inflating your lifestyle
• Find the right balance between speed and sustainability

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Guest Summary:

Cody Berman is an entrepreneur, real estate investor, and co-host of The FI Show podcast. He achieved financial independence at a young age by combining entrepreneurship, strategic investing, and intentional spending. Cody is also the author of Retire by 30, where he shares practical strategies to help people accelerate their path to financial independence while building a life they enjoy along the way.

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