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340 | Diamonds in the Rough

In this week's episode, Brad and Jonathan reopen the mailbag which prompts a discussion examining the true monetary value behind collectable items, and why finding that diamond in the rough could inherently be more valuable than actual diamonds! We also hear about some fantastic wins the community has experienced, plus some insight on how to operate a high-earning lemonade stand with your kids!  Resources Mentioned In Today's Conversation   <a href="https://www.choosefi.com/read/newsletter/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Subscribe to ChooseFI's Weekly Newsletter!</a> <a href="https://www.mrmoneymustache.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Mr. Money Mustache</a> <a href="https://animalspiritspod.libsyn.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Animal Spirits Podcast</a> <a href="https://www.frugalfringe.com/war-stories/diamonds-nothing-but-a-brilliant-illusion/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Frugal Fringe's Diamond Article</a> <a href="https://www.asktrim.com/?landing_page_id=21&amp;utm_source=HO-sheIsmedia_network&amp;utm_term=1010&amp;utm_campaign=bills1&amp;utm_content=10221ad15ab980a3f7233ae13062c4&amp;utm_medium=&amp;offer_id=2&amp;external_clickid=&amp;attribution_key=8000&amp;adgroup=1025384a999e05ae1fc2bd5f382fa0" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Lower Your Internet, Cable, and Phone Bills with Trim</a> <a href="https://nextdoor.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Nextdoor</a>  Want to start your own journey to Financial Independence? Sign up for the <a href="https://x.choosefi.com/free-financial-independence-challenge">free 5-Day FI Challenge</a> here!

How would your life change if you reached Financial Independence and got to the point where working is optional? What actions can you take today to make that not just possible but probable. Jonathan &amp; Brad explore the tactics that the FI community uses to reclaim decades of their lives. They discuss reducing expenses, crushing debt, tax optimization, building passive income streams through online businesses and real estate and how to travel the world for free. Every episode is packed with actionable tips and no topic is too big or small as long as it speeds up the process of reaching financial independence.