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How to Know Your Number: The FIRE Movement and Financial Independence

Episode 15 • 17th January 2022 • Slow Living | Creating a Life of Purpose in a Hustle Driven World • Stephanie O'Dea

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How to Know Your Number: The FIRE Movement and Financial Independence

Financial independence isn't about chasing a bigger and bigger number. It's about knowing what number is enough to support the life you actually want.

In this episode of the Slow Living Podcast, Stephanie O’Dea talks about money, wealth, financial independence, and the FIRE movement—Financial Independence, Retire Early.

Stephanie likes to add a “B” to FIRE: Financial Independence BEFORE Retiring Early.

Money can be an uncomfortable subject, but Stephanie believes it’s important to talk honestly about what numbers matter, what numbers are simply vanity, and how chasing more can sometimes come at the expense of the things that matter most.

After years of working for herself and spending time in the online business world, Stephanie has watched people become so focused on financial milestones, business growth, and appearances that they lose sight of their relationships, health, homes, and families.

Slow Living isn't about giving up on financial goals. It’s about designing your Dream Life first—and then figuring out how your money can support it.

In this episode, you'll learn:

What the FIRE movement means and why financial independence matters
Why Stephanie adds “BEFORE” to Financial Independence, Retire Early
What financial numbers are actually worth paying attention to
The difference between meaningful financial goals and vanity metrics
Why earning more money isn't always the answer
How chasing wealth can sometimes come at the expense of health and relationships
Why knowing your personal “number” can help you create a slower, more intentional life