Episode description
Episode description
In this episode: Early retirement, Financial independence, Personal growth, Questioning societal expectations, Living a purposeful life with Florence Poirel
Episode Summary
In this episode, Adam Coelho speaks with Florence Poirel, who shares her journey of achieving early retirement after a decade-long career at Google. Florence discusses her discovery of the FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early) movement, the importance of understanding one's financial situation, and how her personal experiences shaped her perspective on work, money, and life goals.
Guest Bio
Florence Poirel is a former Google employee who retired early to pursue a mini-retirement and explore her passions. With over ten years in the tech industry, she has embraced financial independence and is dedicated to living a fulfilling life outside conventional career paths.
Resources & Books Mentioned
- Die With Zero by Bill Perkins
- Build an Extraordinary Life course by the Donegans
- 10x is Easier than 2x by Benjamin Hardy and Dan Sullivan
Guest Contract Information
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/florencepoirel/
- Email: florencepoirel@gmail.com
Key Takeaways
- Understanding your financial situation is crucial to making informed decisions about retirement.
- The FIRE movement encourages people to rethink their relationship with money and prioritize experiences over accumulating wealth.
- Early retirement can provide the opportunity to explore new passions and relationships.
- Societal expectations often pressure individuals to pursue conventional career paths, but it's essential to define personal goals.
- Living a purposeful life involves aligning financial decisions with one's values and desires.
- The journey to financial independence is personal and can lead to greater fulfillment beyond monetary success.
PS: Introducing the…
🔥 FIRE Starter Group Coaching Program
Connect with your big vision for the next chapter of your life and start living it in 10 weeks or less using envisioning and the power of your mind.
Interested? Let's chat.
🔥 WHO I'm creating this for:
I'm creating this for YOU if you are feeling stuck & frustrated after saving and investing for years to create "financial freedom" only to find yourself:
- Unclear or unsure about what you want
- Overwhelmed by all the options created by financial freedom
- Not sure how to move forward to start living the next chapter of your life
🔥 WHAT we’ll do together over 10 weeks:
In this small group coaching program, you will:
- Finally answer “What do I actually want?”
- Come up with a BIG vision for your next chapter of life
- Learn what envisioning is and the brain science that makes it work
- Be challenged and inspired by thoughtful participants creating their own BIG vision
- Learn how to use your mind to start living your new vision right away.
🔥 My promise to you:
At the end of 8 weeks, you will be able to point to specific and tangible ways that you’re living out your new vision already.
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