Interview #001 – Trevor
Part of becoming financially independent is to create a team around you that will help you achieve success. The purpose of these interviews is to help you get to know people who are doing the right things to become financially independent. Our goal is that you will find people that will inspire you to do better. Their stories will vary, but all will have something to say that will help you in your own personal journey.
Today’s interview is with Trevor who started blogging about financial independence at provomoney.com.
Personal
Name:
Trevor with provomoney.com
Age:
44
Your home location:
Utah
Career/Source of regular income:
What do you do for fun?
I’m an aspiring pickleball player.
Success Tips
What has led to your success?
Seeking mentors, whether that be from consuming their books/podcasts/blog or by reaching out to them directly and asking for help. I don’t like to try and reinvent the wheel. I find someone who has already achieved what I want to achieve and then I figure out how they got there. Success leaves clues if not a direct path.
Advice to people trying to achieve success?
Pick a goal, define how to get there and then create metrics so you always know if you are on track or not. Let it become a burning desire until you achieve it.
Financial Independence/Retirement Plans
What does financial independence (FI) mean to you?
When the monthly cash flow from my investments exceeds my monthly expenses.
Do you have plans for financial independence/retirement? Or have you already reached financial independence?
I haven’t achieved FI yet but I have a date set for when I will reach it. I’m really enjoying the journey to get there.
Why do you want to achieve retirement/financial independence?
What kind of activities and projects will you spend more time on? I want to achieve FI so I can have more freedom in life. The freedom to serve others where and when I want. The ability to be involved in projects that I feel are making a difference.
If you had to start over, what’s the most important thing you would focus on?
Getting as close to a 50% savings rate as possible from day 1. Put that money into my asset column and don’t ever take it out.
You can follow Trevor’s journey on his blog. Feel free to comment below if you have any questions for Trevor!
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