Playing with FIRE (Financial Independence Retire Early): How Far Would You Go for Financial Freedom? Audible Audiobook – Unabridged

Scott Rieckens (Author, Narrator), 99 Bravo (Publisher)

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What if a happier life was only a few simple choices away?

A successful entrepreneur living in Southern California, Scott Rieckens had built a “dream life”: a happy marriage, a two-year-old daughter, a membership to a boat club, and a BMW in the driveway. But underneath the surface, Scott was creatively stifled, depressed, and overworked trying to help pay for his family’s beach-town lifestyle. Then one day, Scott listened to a podcast interview that changed everything. Five months later, he had quit his job, convinced his family to leave their home, and cut their expenses in half. Follow Scott and his family as they devote everything to FIRE (financial independence retire early), a subculture obsessed with maximizing wealth and happiness. Filled with inspiring case studies and powerful advice, Playing with FIRE is one family’s journey to acquire the one thing that money can’t buy: a simpler - and happier - life.

Based on the documentary

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4 hours and 37 minutes
Author

Scott Rieckens
Narrator

Scott Rieckens
Audible release date

January 18, 2019
Language

English
Publisher

99 Bravo
ASIN

B07MVP3VLP
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Unabridged
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Listening Length	4 hours and 37 minutes
Author	Scott Rieckens
Narrator	Scott Rieckens
Audible.com Release Date	January 18, 2019
Publisher	99 Bravo
Program Type	Audiobook
Version	Unabridged
Language	English
ASIN	B07MVP3VLP
Best Sellers Rank	#41,698 in Audible Books & Originals (See Top 100 in Audible Books & Originals) #37 in Retirement Planning (Audible Books & Originals) #94 in Money Management & Budgeting #137 in Retirement Planning (Books)

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jeroldjohnson

Learning lessons on Life and finances!

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on January 31, 2023

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Great book on a reminder of how important it is to plan your Life for what makes you happy in relating to others and doing those things that you enjoy and can bless others with… all by prioritizing your finances on what’s important to you and your family, reduce expenses and invest, invest, invest to hit F.I.R.E.!

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Cin

Really good book

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on January 26, 2023

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This book is very interesting and gives you ideas to live frugality so you can save and retire early.
Then you can enjoy your life and family.

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mbb657

Compelling and engaging financial adventure story

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on January 16, 2019

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I have been following this Playing with FIRE mostly for it's upcoming Documentary and decided to get the book too. It was a really quick and fun read. Like a mini financial memoir covering this guy Scott and his family jumping into this whole FIRE financial independence retire early thing. I learned that FIRE is really quite a massive movement of folks like Scott who are chopping expenses aggressively but with care and savvy to live more minimalist lifestyles toward achieving financial independence in their 30s and 40s. What was cool was that it was a nice flowing story, an interesting and sometimes fascinating one, that layers in the "how to" logistics quite organically. It's much more of the story of the journey - introducing the reader to what the experience is like- the ups, downs, feelings, etc. It also introduces us to the variety of characters who serve as the ambassadors of this FIRE movement, as Scott met a bunch of them and got counsel from them (again the story takes place while he's both doing FIRE and producing a documentary on that experience). He also goes to some of the camps, festivals and conferences where these folks cluster around the country and even one in remote Ecuador...that was a cool off shoot I wasn't expecting! I must say the book has changed me a bit. While I don't foresee myself chopping my own expenses in half, I have already begun doing some chopping. And it's not that the book was preachy AT ALL. It was a genuine, "this was my experience" type angle. It's just that it inspired me a little. Made the practices that Scott and these other under take seem not too harsh sounding at all. On the contrary it makes a lot of common sense to me: drive a used Honda instead of leasing a new BMW and retire 3 years sooner. Live in a 1,000 square foot home instead of a 1,500 sq ft home and cut 4 years off my retirement date. Wise, simple living. I'm already digging into some of the blogs and podcasts that Scott used to guide him. Thanks Scott for sharing this story. I think it will help a lot of people and it is already helping me. Most importantly, much like your entry experience, it's happening very organically without any sense of sacrifice. I think these FIRE folks are truly onto something special. Can't wait for the documentary and to steep myself further in this genre. Highly recommend the book. It's a one day easy fun read.

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R. Landers

Inspired me to take action midway through the book!

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on December 8, 2019

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I devoured this book. The writing is exceptional and to be honest, I did not want the book to end - it is that good. Not just good, but captivating, inspiring, motivating, thought provoking and quite frankly, the best book I've read in a long time. Even at age 50 it makes sense to diversify and rethink my saving & investment strategies. I would have loved to have found this book 10, 20, 30 years ago and gotten on the financial independence path then, but I learned, thanks in part to this wonderful book, that any time is the right time to get on the right path. Just start. Rethink and examine where your money is going and take a hard look at your values and priorities for the not so distant future. And take action as soon as possible. I highly recommend this book for everyone in any type of situation. Save, invest, and dream of what you want your life to look like, and go for it! And watch the documentary as well - I watched it during the same week I read the book - you will not regret it!!

3 people found this helpful

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Simon Parsons

Not exactly what i was expecting but a good read

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on February 11, 2019

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This book is more about the journey of a husband and wife into the Fire movement rather than an instructional book. At first it seemed to be putting the cart before the horse because this couple is barely starting on the path of Fire, but it had plenty of great resources within the Fire community. I definitely got the feeling that I could do without the extremes that this author talks about, the camps and conventions he talks about remind me of the MLM conferences that get people all pumped up and kind of remind me of a cult. This book is good for people that might need their hand held as they walk through this journey. For me, I've found a great balance of saving and spending that allows me to enjoy life and put away tons of money without having to drastically later my way of life, if anything mine has been a decade long shift in my habits. With that said it was an enjoyable read and although the authors are just beginning their journey, they aren't trying to take anything. Read this book of you need emotional support on your transition, or just do like i did and scale into it.

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P Geraghty

Less a 'how to' and more of a 'what happens when'.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on April 18, 2019

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If you are loking for a 'how to' book for financial independence than this isnt the one. It follows the authors decision to follow FIRE and his ups and downs including trying to get his wife on board, dealing with friends and family views on FIRE. It discusses how he and his wife felt like quitting and regrets when they splurged to feel like they used to when they didnt think of how they spent their money. A very worthwhile read for anyone thinking of going down the path of FIRE.

10 people found this helpful

James

Rich guy shocked to find he can survive on $60000 a year like a normal person

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on February 23, 2021

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The author comes across as living in a different world to an average person. Repeated references to $200 dollar sushi meals are scattered through out the book. If you cant save money from a post tax yearly income of $132,000 like the author you need help and this book might be it. The author also appears genuinely surprised to find he can live on $50,000 a year exluding rent and to believe this has entailed real sacrifices.

6 people found this helpful

Paul Sprenger

A bit disappointed

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on November 14, 2019

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A bit disappointed with the book. After reading the reviews I thought it was going to be full of more tips and insight but is more a story of their adventure. Not a bad read, but a bit of a let down after building it up

7 people found this helpful

Amazon Customer

A practical view on the financial independence journey

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on March 27, 2019

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Rather than just focus on the financial independence/early retirement theory, Scott’s book insert to the reader a practical and psychological aspect of the search for a meaningful life, illustrating the benefits of reduction of consumerism and a minimalist life. For those that are engaging in the financial independence journey the book is a fantastic source of inspiration.

4 people found this helpful

N. H.

Nice easy read about F.I.R.E

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on February 22, 2020

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A nice read to keep you motivated on your path to financial Independence.

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