Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com.\nEpisode 2784:\nLisa Harrison of MadMoneyMonster.com shares how achieving financial independence doesn't require extraordinary actions. By living below your means, increasing income, eliminating debt, and practicing frugality, you can build wealth steadily and retire rich without creating the next big thing.\nRead along with the original article(s) here: https://madmoneymonster.com/2018/03/26/how-to-retire-rich-without-lighting-the-world-on-fire/\nQuotes to ponder:\n"Stop comparing yourself to The Joneses and their new BMW. In case you weren\u2019t aware of it, The Joneses are broke."\n"You need to widen the gap between your income and expenses. And then buy assets with the difference."\n"By tweaking a few areas of your life you will set yourself apart from the crowd."\nEpisode references:\nYour Money or Your Life: https://www.amazon.com/Your-Money-Life-Transforming-Relationship/dp/0143115766\nThe FIRE Movement Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/financialindependence/\nThe Simple Path to Wealth: https://www.amazon.com/Simple-Path-Wealth-financial-independence/dp/1533667926\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices