My Plan to Escape the 9-to-5 (FIRE + Geo-Arbitrage)

I'm on track to retire in my mid 30s by combining the FIRE movement (Financial Independence, Retire Early) with geographic arbitrage — relocating to a lower cost of living city to cut my retirement number in half. In this video I break down the exact math, my savings strategy, and the "escape number" formula anyone can use to calculate their own path out of the 9-to-5. If you're tired of the corporate grind and want a real, numbers-based plan (not a get-rich-quick scheme), this video walks through: - How to calculate your personal FIRE number using the Rule of 25 / 33 - Why a boring, low-cost ETF strategy beats stock-picking or crypto - How a high savings rate (50%+) can cut decades off your timeline - Geographic arbitrage: how relocating to LCOL cities can cut your retirement number by 40-60% - My personal numbers — my target, current progress, and my relocation plan TIMESTAMPS 0:00 My Plan to Escape the 9-to-5 1:01 Why I'm done with the 9-to-5 2:10 Your "Escape Number" (Rule of 25 explained) 3:34 The actual strategy that works to sustainably quit your job forever 5:24 Geographic Arbitrage: the shortcut nobody talks about 7:13 My personal freedom number and escape plan If this was helpful, subscribe to follow my real progress toward financial independence — I document my actual numbers, savings rate, and relocation research as I go. ⚠️ This is not financial advice. I'm sharing my personal experience and strategy for educational purposes — always do your own research before making investment or relocation decisions. #FIRE #FinancialIndependence #RetireEarly #GeographicArbitrage #PersonalFinance