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Can you really achieve Financial Freedom in a Corporate job? [Chills 194 ft 9 to 5 Millionaire Mindset]

Want to achieve financial freedom while working a 9-to-5 job? Meet Shao Chun Chen (9 to 5 Millionaire Mindset), who reached his version of financial freedom at age 35 through a corporate career at Google and in finance. No entrepreneurship required, no side hustles needed. Shao Chun challenges common beliefs about career success and financial independence. He shares his unconventional approach to climbing the corporate ladder and reveals counter-intuitive strategies that helped him build wealth through a stable job. Join Host Reggie and guests Matthew, FIRE Enthusiast, & Shao Chun Chen as they explore:

  • Why the traditional retirement narrative might be outdated
  • A surprising perspective on active vs passive income
  • The hidden advantages of Singapore's corporate landscape
  • Career growth tactics most people overlook

Whether you're a young professional or mid-career executive, this episode offers fresh insights on achieving financial freedom without sacrificing stability. Tune in to discover why being "passive" in your active income might be holding you back.

03:13 - At 35, you achieved your version of financial freedom. What does that look like for you?
06:54 - How do you view the idea that advancing in your career may involve tasks you don’t love but tolerate?
09:44 - Can you share more on how being more active in your job helps in developing people and driving growth?
14:14 - What led you from finance and tech to education after retirement, and was it always your passion?
15:53 - How do you manage your extra cash flow after realising stock picking isn’t for you?

 

20:12 - What’s your thought process behind choosing fixed income at this stage in your life?
22:13 - How does risk management shape investment strategies, and what key lessons learned?
33:58 - What’s your transition after losing job, going viral, and what has your journey looked like since then?
40:14 - What’s the story behind your frequent travels between Bangkok and Singapore?

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