What would make someone walk away from a stable army career and a five-figure monthly paycheck… all at just 31 years old?
Meet Mun Yuan @SunnySideSingapore, a former army regular who stunned everyone by leaving the force with a $1 million portfolio and a completely new life plan. But why would someone leave a stable career with all the perks and benefits? And how on earth did he achieve financial freedom so early?
Here’s what you’ll get in this episode:
- The unexpected reason he signed on with the army and the even bigger reason he chose to leave.
- How he quietly built a seven-figure portfolio before most people even settle into their careers.
- The highs, the mistakes, and the “oh no” moments that shaped his FIRE journey.
- Why financial freedom completely rewired how he sees work, risk, and purpose.
It’s rare to hear someone speak this honestly about money, career pivots, and breaking out of a system most people stay in for life.
If you’ve ever wondered what it actually takes to redesign your life, this is the episode. Tune in now.
What We Discuss:
- 00:30 - How much do you typically save each month?
- 01:19 - Can you introduce yourself to our audience?
- 06:02 - What made you choose to become a logistics officer, and what was the package like?
- 12:11 - What did you study for your master's program, and how did it impact your career?
- 13:14 - How did your salary evolve after completing your master's and returning to the army?
- 16:08 - What prompted you to leave the army after earning a six-figure salary?
- 19:18 - Why did you go all-in on penny stocks and medical stocks, even when you had valuable tech stocks?
- 21:06 - What led to your loss of 300,000, and how did that affect your approach to investing?
- 23:59 - What were your primary goals when starting your FIRE journey, and how did you track them?
- 30:08 - Why did you decide to split your investments into growth, dividends, and cash?
- 32:23 - How much was your FIRE portfolio worth when you decided to leave the army?
- 35:07 - How do you balance your personal life now that you're financially independent?
- 36:13 - How are you structuring your life and career now that you've reached financial independence?
- 40:05 - What advice do you have for Gen Z regarding work-life balance and career growth?
- 42:35 - How would you handle work-life integration if your job isn’t your passion?
- 43:26 - What’s your best advice for professionals aiming to achieve financial independence?
- 45:59 - How do you envision your life after taking one or two years off to focus on your business ideas?
- 46:36 - What makes your business ideas, like the live station and sports tour, promising in today’s market?
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