preface

Imagine this: a 50-year-old is approached by a genie with an intriguing offer. They can receive staggering wealth to never work again or be rejuvenated to age 20. The allure of reliving life with youth and wisdom is strong. But from a purely financial standpoint, which is the wiser choice?

I grew up believing everyone must work until their mid-60s to retire. Stopping work at 50 seemed like pure luck. Over time, investing became my passion. I’ve learned that starting early and making informed investment decisions can make financial independence by 50 achievable, especially if you know how to code. Programming sharpens the skills needed for better investment choices.

I’ve always believed that work should serve a higher purpose, but meaningful work is often not the highest-paid. I wrote the book I wish I had at 20—to accelerate my path to financial freedom and independence from a paycheck. After reading it, all you’ll need is to find a genie who could send you back to age 20—armed with the knowledge to retire early. But even without the genie, what you learn here can transform how you invest, helping you move toward financial freedom with purpose and precision.

I also want to convince you that investing can be fun. I love using programming to analyze companies and form data-backed investment theses. There’s nothing quite like seeing a company you believed in multiply in value fivefold or more.