When the Godfather was just a mere Godchild, his aunt asked him what he wanted to be when he grew up.
His response: “RETIRED”.
Unlike a lot of kids his age, he had four adult role models. His grandparents lived in the house next door. Omi and Poppi were retired school teachers at the ripe old age of 55. He grew up watching them live the “GOOD LIFE”. They spent their time vacationing, pursuing their hobbies, and spending loads of time with their grandchildren.
Even then, the budding young Godfather could see that these were the important things in life. He just didn’t know how to get there, but he had A GOAL: “TO RETIRE”. Now he just needed A PLAN!
Not having a specific career choice selected, the strapping young Godfather decided to pursue an engineering degree since science and math were his strong suits. Along the way, he fortuitously learned about the power of compounding and the time value of money. The Godfather then went on to get a master’s degree in Applied Statistics, where simulation modelling and regression techniques were added to his repertoire.
After graduation, the Godfather took up an engineering job. He became proficient at data analysis and then went on to become the go-to project manager for the company.
All along the way, the Godfather still always had THE GOAL in the back of his mind. In his spare time, he researched and consumed thousands of hours of personal finance books, podcasts, and courses. (Nerd Alert!)
