Millionaire Milestones

PRAISE FOR MILLIONAIRE MILESTONES“As the pioneer of the modern-day FIRE movement, Dogen brings a fresh take on wealth-building strategies. Packed with practical advice on investing, entrepreneurship, and financial planning, this book empowers readers to surpass their financial goals and live the life they deserve.”—Jamie Fiore Higgins, Author of Bully Market and ex- MD at Goldman Sachs“Building durable wealth has never been simple or easy. The problem is compounded by the constantly changing financial landscape. What worked yesterday no longer works today. What works today may not be appropriate tomorrow. Fortunately, Sam Dogen’s Millionaire Milestones is an easy-to-read, clear-thinking guide to achieving that seven-figure nirvana. Sam never belabors the obvious nor trods the beaten path. His recommendations are always profoundly insightful, innovative, and fresh. And they are confirmed by his own personal success! If you haven’t been able to achieve the wealth you dream of, I recommend Sam’s book. It will kick-start you to a more financially rewarding life.”—Bill Bengen, Father of the 4% Rule“Sam Dogen is one of the most original thinkers in personal finance. What sets Sam apart is extremely actionable insights, helpful benchmarks and doing it all while prioritizing his family!” —Noah Kagan, CEO of AppSumo and NYT bestselling author of Million Dollar Weekend “Millionaire Milestones is the ultimate playbook for anyone ready to take control of their financial future. With clear, actionable strategies for investing, entrepreneurship, and wealth-building, Sam inspires you to think bigger and achieve more. This book isn’t just about money. It’s about creating freedom to live life on your terms.”—Humphrey Yang, Personal Finance YouTuber with 1.5+ Million Subscribers“With surgical precision and refreshing candor, Sam Dogen dismantles the mythology surrounding wealth creation and replaces it with something far more valuable: a realistic roadmap to financial independence. Drawing from his own journey from Wall Street grinder to self-made millionaire, Dogen doesn’t just tell you to save and invest — he shows you exactly how to think about money, deploy capital strategically, and avoid the psychological traps that derail even the smartest investors. The result is a masterwork of practical wisdom that transforms the complex into the actionable. For anyone serious about building lasting wealth while maintaining their soul, this book isn’t just useful — it’s essential.” — Jimmy Soni, best-selling author of The Founders“I grew up poor and in public housing, with no one to teach me about money or any good role models. Learning about money always intimidated me, but Millionaire Milestones is the first book I’ve read that makes everything make sense in an approachable way. Sam not only provides both the tactics and the strategies to help you make the most of your money but there’s a healthy dose of solid life advice to help you earn and save more. Highly recommended!”—Ed Latimore, Author and Former Heavyweight Boxer“Millionaire Milestones is an indispensable guide to building wealth at any stage of life. What I appreciated most about this book is that it doesn’t treat money as an end in and of itself, but rather as a means to a life well lived. Dogen breaks down how to live a rich life in way that’s accessible to everyone.” —Simone Stolzoff, author of The Good Enough JobSam Dogen achieved millionaire status by age 28, and now he’s sharing the blueprint. In Millionaire Milestones, Dogen revitalizes Napoleon Hill’s timeless principles with seven clear, actionable steps. From uncovering your “why” to sharpening your focus and taking bold action, this book lays out everything you need to build the wealth and life you deserve.—Joe Saul-Sehy, creator and co-host Stacking Benjamins“Millionaire Milestones is going to change the way you think about money. Sam gives you a clear, step-by-step strategy to hit your seven-figure goals without having to sacrifice your life in the process. An essential addition to every enterprising person’s bookshelf.”—David McKnight, author of The Power of Zero

Sam Dogen founded Financial Samurai in 2009 and is the Wall Street Journal bestselling author of Buy This, Not That- How to Spend Your Way to Wealth and Freedom. A pioneer of today’s financial independence movement, he previously worked at Goldman Sachs and Credit Suisse, from which he retired at age thirty-four to focus on his writing. Dogen graduated from William & Mary and received an MBA from the University of California, Berkeley. He now lives in San Francisco with his wife and two children. In his free time, you can find him playing tennis, pickleball, or poker, or trying to hit line drives on the softball field.