Episode · ChooseFI · 2025-03-30
Books mentioned on Breaking the Mold: How Lexi Redefined Her Financial Goals with ChooseFI
Most people think teachers can't build wealth—but what if chasing homeownership was the real trap? Lexi, a first-grade teacher from Las Vegas, discovered that letting go of her single financial goal opened doors she never knew existed.
Mentioned: Quit Like a Millionaire by Kristy Shen and others and Just Keep Buying by Nick Maggiulli.
Books mentioned, in the order they came up
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Quit Like a Millionaire
Quit Like a Millionaire by Kristy Shen and Bryce Leung is a popular personal finance book that outlines unconventional wealth-building strategies, early retirement principles, and the authors' personal journeys to financial independence.
Recommended“Oh, I think my favorite one recently was the Quit Like a Millionaire. I know it was from a while ago, but I loved her writing style. I loved her voice. I thought the information was amazing. I just really enjoyed it quite a bit.”
Where to get it
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Just Keep Buying
Just Keep Buying by Nick Maggiulli is a practical personal finance book that offers proven strategies for saving money, understanding market history, and building long-term wealth.
Book club“And then the first group from the Las Vegas group that's reading together, they're doing Just Keep Buying. And I read that one, too. Yeah. And that one was really good, too.”
Where to get it
