Rich Lister shares her tips for success and how to retire before you hit 30

Drawing conclusions from the stories of successful entrepreneurs is a fraught exercise given what works for one person may not work for someone else.

But Rich Lister Kayla Itsines ’ story does appear to contain a universal truth.

Staying true to your values pays off.

Her interview with fashion editor Lauren Sams , before a subsequent appearance at The Australian Financial Review Entrepreneur Summit this week, charts her rise from an unremarkable high school student to?a Rich Lister who sold her business for a reported $400 million.

Itsines reveals why she only trains women, how she dealt with a significant level of attention from a young age, and why her relationship with former boyfriend and business partner Tobi Pearce broke down. It’s a great read.

Elsewhere, we reveal?the crucial skill you need to be successful?at a start-up, talk to one CEO about?the benefits of getting to the office one hour later, and take a look at research that found working from home last year?made the average worker less productive and more depressed.

And don’t forget to register for?The Australian Financial Review BOSS Young Executive Summit, coming up on August 8.

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Wealth Generation

Meet the young investors who are semi-retired at 27 Drawn in by the Barefoot Investor and unimpressed by the prospect of an endless 9-5, young investors are looking to redefine wealth creation, writes Lucy Dean .

What you need to know before topping up super ahead of June 30 If you want to make a last-minute contribution to get a bigger deduction and tax saving, you’d better snap to it, writes Colin Lewis . This is what to do.

This is how HECS debt can balloon In a high inflation world, if you have the capacity and the desire to help a relative repay student debt early, it will likely help grow overall family wealth, writes Tim Mackay .

‘Not built the same’: Young investors redefining?wealth?generation

At 27, Jessica Tedja is semi-retired and considering a career change. The former metallurgist has built up a $500,000 investment portfolio with her partner, which means she can now be more picky about what she does for a living.

She’s part of a growing group of young investors aiming to build up financial independence and retire early. Tedja has a goal of retiring with her partner at 47 with a $2.5 million nest egg.

“A lot of people don’t want to wait until they’re unable to hike up a mountain for five days [to retire],” she says.

The?latest ASX Investor Study, released yesterday, reveals that young investors are more likely than retirees to be investing for income. ASX general manager of investment products and strategy Andrew Campion puts this down to cost-of-living expenses, and a desire to generate enough extra cash to go on holiday. But Tedja believes it’s a generational difference.

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