# 14 Dominic McKenna | The Journey to Financial Freedom

It has been said many times that the road to financial freedom is in investing. We often hear about the wins but not everyone talks about the bumps along the road—the risks, the losses, and the tough lessons learned. In this episode, Leigh sits down with Dominic McKenna, a business owner and investor, to explore the highs and lows of the investing journey, and how similar it is to the journey of a first home buyer. They’ll walk you through the hardships and challenges they’ve faced, and how they’ve navigated them to get to where they are today. If you’re ready to learn about the real side of investing and home buying, tune in and grab some words of wisdom for your own journey. CHAPTER TIMESTAMPS00:00 - Guest Introduction03:28 - On Mindset and Perseverance06:20 - Growth vs Fixed Mindset07:42 - Mindset and Relationships10:44 - Home Buying Mindset13:00 - Skepticism vs Cynicism18:58 - Setting yourself up for success25:26 - COVID in Melbourne33:00 - The boom of Melbourne03:23 - Dominic's Investment Journey44:34 - Life and Death56:21 - Dominic's Property Journey01:07:43 - Investment Math01:12:42 - Advice for First Time Investors01:18:13 - Wrapping up