145 : Leaving Google For A Mini-Retirement at 36 with Florence Poirel

The Mindful FIRE Podcast

In this episode: Early retirement, Financial independence, Personal growth, Questioning societal expectations, Living a purposeful life with Florence Poirel
Episode Summary
In this episode, Adam Coelho speaks with Florence Poirel, who shares her journey of achieving early retirement after a decade-long career at Google. Florence discusses her discovery of the FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early) movement, the importance of understanding one's financial situation, and how her personal experiences shaped her perspective on work, money, and life goals.
Guest Bio
Florence Poirel is a former Google employee who retired early to pursue a mini-retirement and explore her passions. With over ten years in the tech industry, she has embraced financial independence and is dedicated to living a fulfilling life outside conventional career paths.
Resources & Books Mentioned

• Die With Zero by Bill Perkins
• Build an Extraordinary Life course by the Donegans
• 10x is Easier than 2x by Benjamin Hardy and Dan Sullivan
  

Guest Contract Information

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/florencepoirel/
• Email: [e-mail]

Key Takeaways

• Understanding your financial situation is crucial to making informed decisions about retirement.
• The FIRE movement encourages people to rethink their relationship with money and prioritize experiences over accumulating wealth.
• Early retirement can provide the opportunity to explore new passions and relationships.
• Societal expectations often pressure individuals to pursue conventional career paths, but it's essential to define personal goals.
• Living a purposeful life involves aligning financial decisions with one's values and desires.
• The journey to financial independence is personal and can lead to greater fulfillment beyond monetary success.

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The Life Envisioning Workshop is all about

• Creating space to think REALLY BIG about what you truly want and what's possible for you
• Leaving with your own BIG vision for the next chapter of your life
• Learning envisioning practices that put your brain to work to make your vision a reality
• Meeting new friends who are also dreaming BIG and pursuing FIRE

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1. [MF-P] Florence Piorel Final (00:00:00)

2. Welcome and Introduction (00:02:14)

3. Early Retirement Journey (00:03:19)

4. Discovering FIRE (00:04:23)

5. Financial Independence and Personal Growth (00:06:52)

6. Questioning Career and Societal Expectations (00:08:56)

7. Living a Purposeful Life (00:11:41)

8. Rest and Personal Time (00:18:31)

9. The Pressure to Perform (00:31:39)

10. Balancing Work and Rest (00:31:58)

11. A Major Career Decision (00:34:06)

12. Reaching Financial Independence (00:35:53)

13. Life After Google (00:36:48)

14. The Decision Snowball Effect (00:39:12)

15. Embracing Slow Living (00:44:09)

16. Future Plans and Financial Security (00:46:20)

17. Empowering Financial Independence (00:52:41)

18. Mindful Fire Final Four (00:53:39)