Episode description

This week on ChooseFI, Brad welcomes Devon, a 22-year-old National Guard member and aspiring mechanical engineer, to discuss the power of intentionality and personal finance! Together, Brad and Devon explore how small, deliberate actions can create a domino effect in shaping one's financial future. Devon shares his journey from joining the National Guard at 17 to discovering financial independence through ChooseFI, and how his disciplined approach to life has led him to save for his first home, maximize military benefits, and even inspire his peers.

🔑 Key Topics Discussed:

• The Domino Effect: How Small Actions Lead to Big Changes
• Financial Independence: Starting Young and Staying Disciplined
• Maximizing Military Benefits: Tuition Assistance and Beyond
• Real Estate Goals: Saving for a Down Payment with Intentionality
• Mentorship and Networking: Learning from Industry Professionals
• Practical Financial Tips: Budgeting, Saving, and Investing Wisely

🕒 Chapters:

• Introduction to Devon's Story and His Early Start in FI
• The Domino Effect: How Devon Visualizes His Financial Future
• Navigating College and Military Life: Tuition, Benefits, and Budgeting
• Saving for Real Estate: Devon's Plan to Buy His First Home
• Mentorship and Networking: Building a Successful Career Path
• Practical Financial Tips for Young Adults and Military Members
• Intentional Living: Balancing Work, School, and Personal Goals
• Key Takeaways and Final Thoughts

🔗 Devon's Links and Resources Mentioned in the Show:

• Devon's Website: Freedom By the Day
• Liberated Mind Library Instagram
• Contact Devon via Email: Freedombytheday@gmail.com