My interview with Brad Barrett on how to apply FI ideas to leadership...
Hey, FI friends — I recently hosted Brad Barrett on my podcast, Exceptionally Good: Leaders for a Better World, and wanted to share the episode with you all.
We took a slightly different angle from the usual FI conversation — diving into what Financial Independence means for people working in education, nonprofits, and purpose-driven work. We hit on some powerful stuff:
- “No margin, no mission” — the link between financial health and long-term impact
- Building a life you don’t need to retire from
- Opting out of the default path (in career, consumption, and leadership)
- How compounding applies to cultural change, not just investing
If you’re in the FI community and care about service, education, or leadership, I think you’ll really connect with this one.
🎧 Listen here on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/4T8TIwfH9K7WHpr0ezQGJn?si=taGF8aNYTdui9JnsJIOfxw
I’d love your thoughts — especially from those working in mission-driven fields trying to find that balance of purpose + sustainability.
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Thank you for using "tenets" when you mean principles, and not people who pay rent otherwise known as "tenants."
Listening now! Absolutely love everything with Brad and as someone who has been following the journey and in many ways feel like I'm starting off in a similar path/want to follow his path (working at a big accounting firm, getting my cpa and very focused on financial independence) I really appreciate you sharing this perspective!