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WHY WE REBEL

Live life on our own terms

"With a big enough 'why' you can overcome any 'how'."

Retiring early with our kids wasn’t just about escaping the 9-to-5—it was about reclaiming our family’s time, energy, and freedom. To make it through the tough path to Financial Independence (FI), we had to find our 'why.' Below is the 'why' that kept us going—strong enough to carry us all the way to FI.

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Our 'why'

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Reclaim our time and purpose

  • Make work optional. Trade long hours at our desks for hobbies, adventures, and quality time.
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  • Make our health and wellness a priority. 
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Enrich our life and experiences

  • Prioritize quality time, from raising kids to aging parents. 
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  • Extended world travels with our kids.
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  • Emancipate our kids. Break free from indoor classrooms and rigid school schedules.
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Build lasting financial resilience

  • Generate passive income to fund our ideal lifestyle.
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  • Build enough wealth to handle surprises, rely less on a paycheck, and leave our kids an inheritance.
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Disclosure:
I am not a financial professional. I do not have a formal financial planning education. I am not a financial advisor, portfolio manager, or accountant. This is not financial advice, investing advice, or tax advice. Past performance doesn't guarantee future results. Your financial journey is yours to chart. Let's break free from the conventional – responsibly. 

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