Retire in 10 Years or Less with Ryan Lee | LLBD #70

In this high-impact episode of Live Life by Design, Jeff Mendez is joined by Ryan Lee — real estate investor, educator, and co-author of Retire in 10 Years or Less. Together, they challenge traditional financial advice, unpack how to escape the “retirement trap,” and explore what it really means to live life by design. From smart tax strategy to redefining freedom, this conversation is packed with real talk, actionable insights, and powerful perspective shifts for anyone ready to take control of their time, money, and purpose.Timestamps:00:00 Welcome & Life Update01:06 Retire in 10 Years or Less02:14 Real Estate Beginnings03:54 Rich Dad, Poor Dad Takeaways05:15 Savers Are Losers06:00 Debt is Money08:10 The Tax Code & Patriotism11:06 Inflation as a Hidden Tax13:12 Playing the Tax Game Smart17:06 Favorite Chapter of the Book19:06 The 3 Investing No-Nos23:27 Financial Freedom is a Lifestyle26:59 The Day Ryan Quit His Job30:25 Advice for People Feeling Stuck32:00 Life Insurance & Legacy34:00 The 3 Questions That Change Everything38:00 The Ownership Economy40:01 Last Words of Wisdom42:15 Where to Get the Book43:34 What’s Next for Ryan Lee44:33 Closing Remarks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.