In this episode of The Long Game, we see A.V's journey who achieved Barista FIRE before turning 40.

Barista FIRE is a version of financial independence where your investments cover most of your expenses, while a smaller income stream or part-time work covers the rest.

In this conversation, A.V. shares his journey from starting his career in India to moving to the United States for an MBA, working in tech companies, and ultimately reaching financial independence.

We discuss how disciplined saving, investing in equities, and avoiding lifestyle inflation helped him build wealth over time. A.V. also talks about the role RSUs played in accelerating his journey and how aligning financial values with his partner made a huge difference.

He also shares one financial mistake that cost him what could have been hundreds of th ...