Engineering My Escape: The Expat Experiment

Ever feel like the rat race is getting you nowhere? Seven years ago, I discovered the FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early) movement—a lightbulb moment that changed everything. Now, amidst rising costs and economic uncertainty, I’m rethinking how to achieve and maintain financial independence.

Join me, an expat engineer and dad, on The Expat Experiment as I navigate alternative living, smart investments like cryptocurrency, and the pursuit of personal sovereignty. Let’s figure out how to build a secure future together.

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Hi! I’m Adam.

Hi, I’m Adam , and like many professionals, I’ve been searching for a way out of the 9-to-5 grind. Seven years ago, I stumbled upon the FIRE movement—it was a revelation.

Since then, I’ve been obsessed with finding practical strategies to achieve financial independence, especially in today’s high cost of living and inflationary environment.

Who is this blog for?

  • Aspiring expats and professionals who want to break free from traditional career paths.
  • Individuals seeking financial independence but unsure how to navigate the current economic climate.
  • Those interested in alternative investments, like cryptocurrency, to hedge against inflation.
  • Anyone feeling trapped by societal expectations and looking for a path toward personal sovereignty.

How can I help you?

  • Share Authentic Experiences: Learn from my journey living in the Middle East as an expat engineer and how it accelerated my path to financial freedom.
  • Provide Practical Strategies: Explore alternative assets and investment strategies that can help you escape the rat race.
  • Offer Guidance on Personal Growth: Address the mental and emotional challenges of breaking away from conventional norms, like overcoming toxic shame and embracing progress over perfection.
  • Promote Sustainable Living: Consider how self-sufficiency and sustainable practices can combat inflation and contribute to financial independence.

Financial Independence

Rethinking how to achieve financial freedom in today’s economy.

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Personal Growth

Breaking free from societal expectations and overcoming personal barriers.

Expat Life & Living Abroad

Insights and experiences from living and working abroad as a means to accelerate financial independence.

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Sustainable Living & Self-Sufficiency

xploring how sustainable practices can contribute to financial independence and combat inflation.

Engineering & Professional Development

Leveraging my engineering background to offer insights and professional services.

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