As we begin a new year, I think it's fitting to start with a discussion of financial independence!
My desire for all of you is that you may experience financial independence as you define it and that you may establish a workable plan this year toward its achievement.
Tim Stobbs is right in the middle of his financial independence plan. After stumbling across the idea of early retirement/financial independence, he was awakened to the possibility that an ordinary person could achieve it. 
He set out a plan and started following it. He's now ahead of schedule!
Along the way, he wrote a book to teach others how to accomplish the same goal.
Topics include:

Tim's personal plan
Details on how to use Canadian retirement accounts to maximum effect
Flexible work schedules and alternative working arrangements
How financial independence (even partial) can lead to the easier achievement of other goals
How having savings impacts the ability to get better jobs

Enjoy the interview!
Joshua
Links:

Tim's site: Canadian Dream: Free at 45
Tim's book: Free at 45