12 May 2026 06:00
Retire by 30 (Cody Wrote a Book!)
Cody wrote a book!
That’s right, the secret is out, and you’re getting all the details here, folks.
Retire by 30 is a guide to reaching financial independence as fast as possible.
In this episode, Justin gets to pepper Cody with questions about the book, including:
- Why was Cody living the American Nightmare rather than the American Dream
- What it felt like to hear that he was “a waste of time and resources.”
- What did saving 80% really look like
- Did he ever struggle to know what he actually valued versus what he’d been conditioned to want?
- How to decide when to kill a hustle versus double down?
- How to choose between the “be an intrapreneur and negotiate raises” path vs. the “quit and side-hustle” path
- What it felt like to hit FI at 25
- Which FI is most underrated— Coast FI, Barista FI, Lean FI, Cash Flow FI, etc. Which
- What was most surprising once money was no longer the forcing function in life?
- What is it that he wants readers to feel after closing this book
- What’s next for Cody
And much more!
Have you been looking for a book to help you find your path to early retirement? Or maybe you know someone who could use this kind of guidance?
Give this episode a listen, check out the book, and share with friends and family!
Links from the Episode- Retire by 30 (https://retireby30book.com)
- The ebook is just $0.99 through the month of May, and Cody is giving away an iPhone to one lucky buyer.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6OWBHL3i5Rs
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