140- A Conversation on Economic Opportunity, Race Privilege, and the FIRE Movement with Brian from Done By 40

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">This week on the Journey to Launch podcast Brian from</span> <a href= "https://www.donebyforty.com/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Done by Forty</span></a> <span style="font-weight: 400;">and I are talking about the secret behind accomplishing Financial Independence & Retiring Early (FIRE), economic opportunity, and the power of an education. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">We get very honest about the role of income and how important it can be on your FIRE journey. Brian is not afraid to talk about privilege, race, and their impact on wealth. We dive into it all and more on the podcast. You’ll also learn some valuable tips to help you lower your expenses and how to get a free education. </span></p> <p><strong><em>In this episode you will learn:</em></strong></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">The key to accomplishing FIRE</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">How to get a free degree</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Tips to raise your income and improve your odds of getting a new job</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">The one thing Brian thinks you should go into debt for, and so much more</span></li> </ul> <p>Special thanks to our podcast sponsor, Empower. Get $5 into your account when you download the Empower app and reach your savings goal. Enter code JOURNEY at signup <a href= "https://empower.me/journey">here</a>.</p> <p><span style="color: #ff6600;"><strong>Other related blog posts/links mentioned in this episode:</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Brian recommended two good reads in the episode: </span></p> <p><a href= "https://smile.amazon.com/Days-Work-You-Love-Preparing/dp/1433685922/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2MUZ9SXUY2367&keywords=48+days+to+the+work+you+love&qid=1581382457&sprefix=48+days+to+the+work%2Caps%2C809&sr=8-1"> <span style="font-weight: 400;">48 Days to the Work You Love: Preparin