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Scott Rieckens is an American entrepreneur, filmmaker, and author. He is best known for his documentary and book 'Playing with FIRE', which explore the Financial Independence, Retire Early movement.
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Playing with FIRE: (Financial Independence Retire Early)
Playing with FIRE follows Scott Rieckens and his family as they discover the Financial Independence, Retire Early (FIRE) movement. The book chronicles their journey to reduce expenses, rethink priorities, and pursue a life focused on freedom rather than consumerism. It combines personal narrative with practical insights into financial independence, offering readers a relatable introduction to the FIRE philosophy.
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Discovering the FIRE Movement
The turning point came from something unassuming—a podcast episode. At the time, I was comfortable in the traditional sense: my family had moved to a sunny, picturesque town in California, our home was spacious, and our daily life was filled with all the hallmarks of success. Yet, behind the glossy ...
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Reassessing Lifestyle and Priorities
Once Taylor and I decided to explore FIRE seriously, the first thing we had to confront was our spending. It was a mirror we hadn’t wanted to look into. For years, we thought our habits were normal—dining out frequently, paying for convenience, upgrading for comfort. But FIRE asked us to question wh...
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About Scott Rieckens
Scott Rieckens is an American entrepreneur, filmmaker, and author. He is best known for his documentary and book 'Playing with FIRE', which explore the Financial Independence, Retire Early movement. Rieckens has been an advocate for intentional living and financial freedom, sharing his family's expe...
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Scott Rieckens is an American entrepreneur, filmmaker, and author. He is best known for his documentary and book 'Playing with FIRE', which explore the Financial Independence, Retire Early movement. Rieckens has been an advocate for intentional living and financial freedom, sharing his family's expe...
Scott Rieckens is an American entrepreneur, filmmaker, and author. He is best known for his documentary and book 'Playing with FIRE', which explore the Financial Independence, Retire Early movement. Rieckens has been an advocate for intentional living and financial freedom, sharing his family's experience transitioning to a simpler, more purposeful lifestyle.
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Scott Rieckens is an American entrepreneur, filmmaker, and author. He is best known for his documentary and book 'Playing with FIRE', which explore the Financial Independence, Retire Early movement.
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