Timestamps:00:00 Intro to Financial Independence 02:08 Doug’s FI Journey 03:51 Money Lessons from Childhood 10:15 Early Career & Investing 15:03 Discovering FI 19:18 Shifting to Entrepreneurship 27:21 FI Basics Explained 28:10 Retirement Savings 101 30:49 Financial Tips for Young Professionals 35:14 Common Money Mistakes 40:43 Spending Based on Values 46:20 Sleep & Health Optimization 47:39 Top Resources for Growth 51:43 Hotseat Questions-------------In the 18th episode of the "Compounding Project" podcast, Doug Cunnington, a financial independence expert, shares his journey from a corporate job to entrepreneurship. Doug discusses key financial concepts, including the 4% rule, retirement savings, and aligning spending with personal values. He also highlights the importance of health, sleep, and mindset in achieving long-term financial success. 🎧 Tune in to learn practical steps for financial independence!🔗 Check out the full episode on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts or Amazon Music (Episode 18 of the Compounding Project podcast🎙️)!-------------Key Takeaways:1️⃣ The 4% rule helps estimate how much you need to save for retirement. 2️⃣ Aligning spending with personal values leads to financial freedom. 3️⃣ Health, sleep, and community are essential for long-term success. -------------Books Mentioned:1. Atomic Habits by James Clear2. The Simple Path to Wealth by JL Collins-------------To watch such insightful conversations, subscribe to our channel now! Follow Doug Cunnington On Social Media: ⤵︎📷 Instagram: / https://www.instagram.com/dougcunnington📱 YouTube: / https://www.youtube.com/@DougCunnington-----------To Know More,Follow Sathish Gajula On Social Media: ⤵︎ 📷 Instagram: / https://www.instagram.com/compoundingproject📱 YouTube: / https://www.youtube.com/@compoundingproject• • •#podcast #compoundingproject #sathishgajula #mindset #habits #freedom #FinancialIndependence #Wealth #Entrepreneurship #Investing #PersonalFinance #FIRE #MoneyManagement #SideHustles #FinancialLiteracy #RetirementSavings #SpendingHabits #PersonalValues #HealthOptimization #FinancialFreedom #ActionableAdvice