055R | End of Year Review 2017

Local Groups

The ChooseFI community has seen remarkable growth with the establishment of over 100 local groups worldwide, fostering connections among like-minded individuals pursuing financial independence (1). Jonathan Mendosa and Brad Barrett highlight the power of these groups in creating a supportive environment for sharing ideas and resources. This initiative has transformed the community into a global network, offering opportunities for personal and professional connections.

You just never know the value that will come from that. And also then traveling the world, I'm going to go to London this summer and I'm going to get in touch with the heads of the London group.

--- Brad Barrett

The local groups have become a turning point, enabling members to meet face-to-face and build offline connections, enhancing the overall community experience (2 3).

   

Online Engagement

Online engagement within the ChooseFI community has been bolstered by resources like the ChooseFI Vault, which organizes valuable DIY resources and guides shared by members (4). This digital repository has become a goldmine for those seeking financial independence, offering tools like budget templates and net worth trackers. The community's online presence is further strengthened by active participation in Facebook groups, where members share insights and support each other.

The Choose Fi Facebook group is outstanding and it's unbelievable how many smart people have joined the group that just helped tie everything together and bring this group even closer.

--- Unknown

These platforms have created a vibrant online community, fostering a sense of belonging and collaboration among members (5 6).

   

Future Prospects

Looking ahead, the ChooseFI community is poised for continued growth and influence, with plans for new initiatives and events in 2018 (7). Brad Barrett and Jonathan Mendosa express optimism about the community's potential to impact lives positively, emphasizing the importance of spreading the financial independence message. The upcoming year promises exciting developments, including the release of the "Playing With Fire" documentary and the expansion of local groups.

We have all these local groups that are popping up. We have book deals from Mrs. Frugal woods. We have amazing events like these camp Fire.

--- Brad Barrett

The community's mission to inspire and support individuals on their financial independence journey remains at the forefront, with a focus on creating a better world through shared knowledge and experiences (8 9).