3395: [Part 1] How To Build A Compounding Machine by Barney of The Escape Artist on Long-Term Wealth

2025-12-21

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Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3395: Barney breaks down the fundamentals of building wealth through a “compounding machine,” a simple yet powerful system that transforms consistent savings and smart investing into long-term financial freedom. With clear examples like Kate’s million-pound pension, he shows how starting early, keeping costs low, and staying consistent can do the heavy lifting for y...

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com.

Episode 3395:

Barney breaks down the fundamentals of building wealth through a “compounding machine,” a simple yet powerful system that transforms consistent savings and smart investing into long-term financial freedom. With clear examples like Kate’s million-pound pension, he shows how starting early, keeping costs low, and staying consistent can do the heavy lifting for you.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://theescapeartist.me/2019/11/09/how-to-build-a-compounding-machine/

Quotes to ponder:

"Pay yourself first and invest on auto-pilot."

"At a 50% savings rate, you will go from broke to financially independent in about 18/19 years."

"No one has a crystal ball and no one knows what future returns will be."

Episode references:

S&P 500 historical returns: https://www.spglobal.com/spdji/en/indices/equity/sp-500/#overview

The Rule of 72: https://www.investopedia.com/terms/r/ruleof72.asp

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