Like you, I started out following the traditional path to success. College degree, corporate job, climbing the ladder - I did it all. I thought that's what we were supposed to do.

I spent five years in the corporate world, watching my life slip away in endless meetings and late nights at the office. Sure, the salary was good, but I was miserable. Every Sunday night, I'd get that pit in my stomach knowing another week of trading my time for money was ahead.

During those years, I tried everything to break free. I started an e-commerce business that barely made enough to cover its costs. Opened a retail store that taught me just how hard traditional business can be. Bought more online courses than I can count - some were gems, many were just fancy PowerPoints with recycled advice.

I know what it's like to feel lost in the world of money. To watch your paycheck disappear into bills and expenses before you can even think about investing. To dream about financial freedom while feeling like you're running on a hamster wheel that never stops.

But through all those experiences - both successes and failures - I learned something valuable. Each "failure" taught me what doesn't work, and eventually, I discovered what does. I tested different strategies, refined my approach, and finally understood that financial freedom isn't just about money - it's about building the right mindset and systems.

It didn't happen overnight. It took years of trial and error, thousands spent on courses (some worth it, many not), and making plenty of mistakes along the way. But that's exactly why I created FIRE 2.0 - to help you avoid those same mistakes and show you the clearer path I wish I'd had.

Now, after implementing these strategies into my daily life, I have the freedom I always dreamed about. I work because I want to, not because I have to. I have time for the people and things that matter most. And most importantly, I finally feel in control of my financial future.