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2757: Becoming a Millionaire Is a Letdown by Chris Reining on Personal Finance Goals & Financial Freedom

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Episode 2757:
Chris Reining explores the surprisingly anticlimactic reality of becoming a millionaire and the profound life lessons learned along the way. Through personal anecdotes and financial insights, he uncovers the true value of financial freedom - less about the money and more about the autonomy to live life on one's terms.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://chrisreining.com/becoming-a-millionaire/
Quotes to ponder:
"You might think when your account rolls over to seven digits that fireworks light up the sky. I can tell you that doesn't happen."
"The financial milestone that really mattered to me was making my first $1,000 from investing."
"Money is infinite. But time is finite."
Episode references:
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Death Calculator: https://www.ssa.gov/
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