145 : Leaving Google For A Mini-Retirement at 36 with Florence Poirel
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In this episode: Early retirement, Financial independence, Personal growth, Questioning societal expectations, Living a purposeful life with Florence PoirelEpisode SummaryIn 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 BioFlorence 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: [email protected]

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.

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