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1764: How I Prepared to Quit My 9-5 to Do What I Love and Travel the World (Whenever I Want) by Sarah Peterson

Author
Optimal Living Daily | Dan W.
Published
Wed 30 Jul 2025
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Episode 1764:

Sarah Peterson reveals how she transformed her side hustle into a full-time business, allowing her to escape the 9-to-5 grind and travel the world on her terms. Her story highlights practical steps, like debt elimination, income diversification, and mindset shifts, that empower others to take control of their careers and live with purpose.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.makingsenseofcents.com/2015/05/how-i-prepared-to-quit-my-9-5-to-do-what-i-love-and-travel-the-world-whenever-i-want.html

Quotes to ponder:

"I didn’t want to wake up in 40 years and regret not doing what I love."

"I made the decision that I wasn’t going to work at a job I hated anymore."

"I paid off my student loans in just 7 months."

Episode references:

Early Retirement Extreme: https://www.amazon.com/Early-Retirement-Extreme-Philosophical-Independence/dp/145360121X

The Power of Habit: https://www.amazon.com/Power-Habit-What-Life-Business/dp/081298160X
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