About Me
I’m a twentysomething Australian guy, trying to figure out what the fuck I’m supposed to be doing like everyone else – how to build actual wealth, potentially starting a family, and still living a life that feels exciting and free.
When I was a kid, my dream wasn’t just to be “comfortable.” I wanted fuck you money – the kind that lets you do whatever you want with the people you love, without having to ask permission or make sacrifices. It always felt out of reach for someone who’s not already born ultra-wealthy, but you only get one life, so I’ve made it my mission to get as close as I can – responsibly, but ambitiously.
I studied financial planning at uni and worked in the industry for a few years, which gave me a good foundation, but it also showed me how risk-averse traditional advice can be. The “safe and steady” approach works for a lot of people, but there’s not much out there about taking calculated financial risks – the kind that can actually make a difference if you’re smart about it.
Eventually, I moved into tech – partly because I enjoyed it, but mostly because I realised I could earn a lot more money. Everything I do is ultimately geared towards that goal:
- Enjoying life now (think travel, experiences and expenny cocktails), and
- Building long-term wealth through investing, debt recycling, and finding ways to make our money work harder.
Like many people (and probably you if you’re reading this), I’ve never loved the idea of working for someone else forever – having my time, location, and what I do for most of my week dictated by someone else. That’s what drives a lot of what I write here: the pursuit of freedom – both financial and personal.
If sharing my learnings helps other young people feel a little more in control – whether they’re figuring out their first investments, buying property, or just trying to make smarter money moves – then this blog’s doing its job.
Why’d I start this blog?
Once my wife and I started putting what we’d learned into practice – investing, saving with intention, taking advantage of shortcuts where we can, and making the most of every dollar – things started to click. We were able to travel more often, buy property, and build a portfolio that actually made us feel in control of our future instead of chained to it.
Our friends started noticing and asking how we did it. They’d ask about everything from offset accounts to credit cards to whether shares were “too risky.” That’s when I realised: there’s a gap between what’s technically right and what’s actually useful for people that want to get ahead.
So I decided to start this blog – it’s a place to share everything I’d tell my mates over a beer if they asked what we’re doing, what I’d do differently and how they can do it. I’m going to try and avoid jargon and lectures, and just give practical strategies that blend smart finance with good living.
I write mostly from an Australian perspective, but the bigger ideas still apply anywhere:
Money should give you more freedom, not less.