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Selling REITs, Buying Tech, He FIRED! The story of a Malaysian in Singapore [Chills 239 ft Boon Tee]

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What if your journey to financial freedom started in a small Malaysian town and ended in one of the world’s priciest cities?

Reggie sits with BoonTee‬ — a finance professional who quietly built his wealth, moved countries, and hit FIRE by betting big on tech stocks. In this episode:

  • How he went from earning in ringgit to investing in USD.
  • The mindset shifts that helped him build conviction — and stay invested when others panicked.
  • What “FIRE” really means when you’ve got a family, a mortgage, and a plan.

No hype, no gimmicks — just one man’s real journey to financial independence, powered by discipline, data, and a little bit of tech magic. Tune in. Get inspired. Rethink what’s possible.

What We Discuss:

  • 03:20 - What drives your passion for content creation despite low returns?
  • 05:50 - Can you share your thought process behind making such a big move?
  • 13:26 - How would you describe that new phase of life and career growth here?
  • 17:02 - What changed in your investing approach once life and family settled?
  • 24:47 - What does your portfolio look like today in size and composition?
  • 30:25 - What’s your perspective on dilution as companies expand or raise funds?
  • 31:52 - What’s your take on the US dollar’s outlook and its market impact?

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