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From Classroom Teacher to Global
Financial Educator
About Me
Making Financial Freedom Accessible to All
As one of the world's leading voices on financial independence, I've had the privilege of sharing my message across 30 countries, connecting with thousands of people through hundreds of talks. What moves me most isn't the number of talks I've given, but the heartwarming moments when people realize that financial freedom is within their reach, regardless of their starting point.
My greatest asset isn't financial expertise - it's the joy of teaching I developed in the middle school classroom. Those years taught me that the best learning happens when people feel comfortable, engaged, and part of a shared journey. Whether I'm speaking with teachers who shape our future generations, parents hoping to create better opportunities for their children, or employees looking to secure their futures, I strive to create an environment where everyone feels welcome and understood.
My Story
From Teacher to Millionaire
I didn’t grow up around wealth, so financial freedom wasn’t on my radar. At 19, I met a millionaire mechanic who showed me I didn’t need a high-paying job to build wealth. I just needed smart spending and investing habits. I started before I turned 20.
I became a teacher in British Columbia and I loved it. But in 2003, I took a year off to travel and never went back. I accepted a teaching job in Singapore, blending my love of teaching and travel.
By my late 30s, I had enough to retire, but kept working because I enjoyed it. In 2014, my wife and I set off to travel again and never stopped. Now, we combine travel with giving financial wellness talks worldwide.
Mission and Vision
My mission is simple yet powerful. to democratize financial wisdom and make wealth-building accessible to everyone, regardless of their income level or background I envision a world where financial education isn't just reserved for business schools but is fundamental knowledge taught in every classroom.
Today, my wife and I are grateful to live a life we once only imagined traveling the world while sharing these essential financial lessons. This freedom to choose how and where we spend our time isn't just a personal blessing, it's what I hope to help others achieve in their own unique ways.
Media
Speaking and Workshops
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The philosophy of money
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Lifestyle and retirement
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Publications
Millionaire Expat
Millionaire Expat
How to build wealth living overseas

Living abroad raises unique financial questions that Millionaire Teacher didn’t cover. Millionaire Expat answers them, guiding you to protect yourself from financial pitfalls. While building a portfolio that maximizes profits and tax efficiency.

This book covers everything from where and how to invest internationally to repatriation strategies and tax implications. It also offers practical advice for those starting late, with tips on the best countries for global nomads and retirees seeking tax breaks, safety, and a high-quality, low-cost lifestyle.

Balance
Balance
How to invest and spend for happiness, health and wealth

Success isn’t about money. It’s about life satisfaction. In Balance, I dive into psychological research to reveal that happiness and success are built on four key elements: money, relationships, health, and purpose.

This book shows you how to balance these pillars to achieve true wealth, not just financially, but in every area of life. You’ll learn how to invest responsibly, spend mindfully, and live according to your values to maximize happiness.

Millionaire Teacher
Millionaire Teacher
The Nine Rules of Wealth You Should Have Learned in School

As a high school student, I felt frustrated by what I wasn’t learning: practical financial knowledge that would apply to the real world. My first book, Millionaire Teacher, fills that gap. It quickly became a #1 Amazon bestseller in business and investing categories across the U.S., Canada, and Singapore.

This book reveals how habits, not income, determine wealth, and teaches you how to invest wisely without the high fees of financial advisors and their self-serving products.

I'm honored to continue sharing these messages through columns in The Globe and Mail, AssetBuilder, and other publications. Each article is written with the same purpose: to show that building wealth isn't about having a high-paying job or special connections - it's about making thoughtful choices with whatever resources you have.
Every workshop, presentation, and piece of writing is offered with deep gratitude for the opportunities I've been given and a sincere desire to help others achieve their own version of financial freedom. I believe that together, we can create a future where financial wisdom is accessible to all who seek it.
Remember, your journey to financial independence isn't just about the destination - it's about the lives you touch and the wisdom you share along the way.
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