Favorite Books

These are the books that shaped our journey to financial independence and travel. Each one taught us lessons about money, mindset, and lifestyle that we still use today - and we’re excited to share them with you.

Your Money or Your Life Vicki Robin & Joe Dominguez

We learned to see spending as “life energy,” not just dollars. It pushed us to align money with what matters most and gave us a clear path toward financial independence.

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The Psychology of Money by Morgan Housel

Housel’s stories showed us that behavior, not knowledge, shapes financial success. It reshaped how we think about luck, risk, and emotions when making money decisions.

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Die With Zero by Bill Perkins

Perkins challenged us to balance saving with living. His message: create memories now, not later. It inspired us to spend wisely, enjoy experiences, and avoid leaving too much unused.

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Quit Like a Millionaire by Kristy Shen & Bryce Leung

Kristy and Bryce proved early retirement isn’t about luck. Their math-driven plan and personal story inspired us to believe financial freedom is possible even on a modest income.

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Atomic Habits by James Clear

Small daily actions can lead to big changes. Clear’s approach helped us focus on systems instead of goals, and it’s a guide we revisit whenever we need a push toward consistency.

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From Strength to Strength by Arthur Brooks

We found comfort in Brooks’ message about embracing life’s second half. His insights on shifting from achievement to purpose reminded us that aging can bring deeper meaning and joy.

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How to Retire Happy, Wild, and Free by Ernie Zelinski

We enjoyed Zelinski’s focus on the non-financial side of retirement. His ideas about freedom, creativity, and fun reminded us that a joyful retirement is about more than money.

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🇨🇦 The Smith Manoeuvre by Robinson Smith

As Canadians, we found this strategy eye-opening, and yes, we did implement it. It shows how mortgage interest can become tax-deductible investments. While advanced, it’s a uniquely Canadian path to building long-term wealth.

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🇨🇦 Retirement Income for Life by Fred Vettese

We value Vettese’s practical advice for Canadians on turning savings into steady income. His clear strategies help reduce risk, stretch money further, and bring peace of mind in retirement.

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🇨🇦 Retirement Income Blueprint by Daryl Diamond

We enjoyed Diamond’s clear, step-by-step approach to creating reliable income in retirement. His Canadian focus makes it especially practical for turning savings into a lifelong cash flow plan.

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The Millionaire Fastlane by M.J. DeMarco

We were struck by DeMarco’s no-nonsense view that the traditional path to wealth is too slow. His push to build assets and think differently about money inspired us to question the usual 9–5 approach.

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Can’t Hurt Me by David Goggins

We were inspired by Goggins’ story of pushing past limits through mental toughness. His lessons on discipline and resilience reminded us that mindset is as important as money in shaping a strong retirement journey.

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