Episode 427: The Long Game of Wealth Building & Staying the Course with JL Collins

This week on the Journey to Launch Podcast, I’m excited to welcome back the often called “Godfather of Financial Independence”, JL Collins, author of the bestselling book The Simple Path to Wealth. In this episode, we dive into how to stay calm and confident in today’s unpredictable market and why keeping it simple is still the most effective path to building real wealth. We also discuss the timeless power of index fund investing, how to approach investing at different stages of your journey, and why avoiding debt and living below your means are the most powerful tools for building financial freedom. In this episode you’ll learn: The 3 core principles of The Simple Path to Wealth and why they haven’t changedWhat to do (and not do) during market downturns and volatilityHow to approach financial advisors, and when they might actually hurt more than helpWhat’s new in the updated edition of The Simple Path to Wealth + much more! Check out the video to this episode on YouTube here. The next FIRE LIVE class is on May 22nd! Get the FIRE Calc tool and save your spot for the class here. A walkthrough of the tool is available here as well. Other Links Mentioned in episode: Check out JL's book, The Simple Path to Wealth here. Join the Journey to Launch Book Club to dive deeper into financial freedom with guided discussions and resources here!Get your copy of my book: Your Journey To Financial Freedom!Join The Weekly Newsletter List to get updates, deals & more!Leave Your Journey To Financial Freedom a review!Get The Budget BootcampCheck out my personal website here.Leave me a voicemail– Leave me a question on the Journey To Launch voicemail and have it answered on the podcast!YNAB – Start managing your money and budgeting so that you can reach your financial dreams. Sign up for a free 34 days trial of YNAB, my go-to budgeting app by using my referral link.What stage of the financial journey are you on? Are you working on financial stability or work flexibility? Find out with this free assessment and get a curated list of the 10 next best episodes for you to listen to depending on your stage. Check it out here! Connect with JL Collins: WebsiteTwitter:@JLCollinsNHFacebook:@JLCollinsNH Connect with me: Instagram: @JourneytolaunchTwitter: @JourneyToLaunchFacebook: @Journey To LaunchJoin the Private Facebook GroupJoin the Waitlist for My FI CourseGet The Free Jumpstart Guide