Mar 12 2025 38 mins 355
The “death march to FI” isn’t for everyone. If you’re tired of climbing the corporate ladder or lacking a sense of purpose at your W2 job, it’s not too late to escape the rat race and design the life you want, just like the “Financial Tortoise,” Tae Kim, did!
In this episode of “Life After FIRE,” Tae returns to the show to discuss his move from the corporate world to a job that gives him the freedom and flexibility to travel, spend more time with his family, and actually enjoy the journey to FIRE. For years, Tae was dead set on achieving his goal of becoming a chief financial officer (CFO), but as he approached the summit, he realized just how much freedom and control he was giving up. So, he started implementing a plan to quit and pursue entrepreneurship instead!
In four years, Tae went from making $0 on YouTube to over $250,000 per year. Today, he and his wife are comfortably coast FI, traveling the world, creating personal finance content, and continuing to save for retirement where they can. Stay tuned as Tae shares how he “reinvented” himself in his late 30s and the moment he realized he had “made it” on YouTube!
In This Episode We Cover
Why Tae quit the corporate grind right before reaching his lifelong goal
Building a financial runway that allows you to pursue entrepreneurship
Crucial financial steps to take before leaving your nine-to-five job
How to start an online business that gives you financial freedom
Why it’s never too late to “reinvent” yourself and design the life YOU want
And So Much More!
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(00:00) Intro
(01:08) Tae’s Money Story
(05:57) Quitting Corporate
(10:51) “Making” It on YouTube
(18:23) Expectations vs. Reality
(24:20) Current Income & Expenses
(27:58) Design the Life You Want!
(30:49) Connect with Tae!
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