Blog - The Five Journeys

Escape to Africa

August 23, 2019
/ Financial Independence
/ By Brenda

Reflections on my trip to South Africa and Zimbabwe

My Five Journeys Have Become One Journey

The quest for financial independence has extinguished other aspects of my life. Now I’m ready for a change, but I’m not sure what that looks like.

Fired…15 Month Net Worth Report

Fifteen months after being fired, and still having no income, my net worth chalked in at its highest peak. I’m still in good financial shape.

Want to read about the $10,000 Candlestick?

What three things do you need before you leave the workforce? Read my guest post to find out … and learn about my $10,000 candlestick!

Personal Finance Blogger Friends: Privilege is not about YOU

June 17, 2019
/ Financial Independence
/ By Brenda
/ 2 COMMENTS

Privilege is just part of the social order. So why do personal finance bloggers spend so much time denouncing privilege, claiming it’s all about choices?

Book Review: Work Optional

June 15, 2019
/ Financial Independence
/ By Brenda

Work Optional is not your typical personal finance book. The author – Tanja Hester – does a fabulous job guiding readers on creating the life they want.

The Luck of Being Fired in a Bull Economy

Here’s my 14-month without an income report. I’ve been lucky!

10 Dirty Secrets that the Experts don’t Share about Course Creation

Course creation is promoted as an easy ticket to riches. But what’s the truth? Learn about the 10 dirty secrets the “experts” aren’t telling you.

Getting a Taste of Freedom: Bavaria Adventure

A week in Bavaria was a good reminder of why I am chasing financial freedom.

I Earned my Money Black Belt!

April 20, 2019
/ Financial Independence
/ By Brenda

Here’s my financial black belt interview at Millionaire Dojo. Read about the importance of mindset in following through on financial dreams.

We are not all Born Millionaires

April 18, 2019
/ Financial Independence
/ By Brenda
/ 4 COMMENTS

Elitist views that anyone can become wealthy ignore facts and the human experience. In truth, the lottery of birth is the best predictor of wealth.

Did I Just Waste a Year of my Life?

I spent a year creating the Early Exit Academy to help people reach financial independence. But my first launch was a big failure. Did I waste my time?