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Grant set two ambitious goals: to save $1 million as quickly as possible and to retire early. This focus introduced him to the FIRE movement—Financial Independence, Retire Early—which advocates for a lifestyle of frugality, intentional spending, and strategic saving to achieve early financial freedom.
FIRE isn’t a one-size-fits-all strategy; it’s about living life on your own terms. For Grant, this meant drastically cutting expenses—living in a modest apartment, driving an inexpensive car—and taking on side hustles like building websites, managing Facebook campaigns, and flipping vehicles. His relentless drive paid off: within just over five years, he amassed over $1 million and retired early.