Most people think building wealth takes decades of saving and climbing the corporate ladder. I believed that too—until I discovered the power of dividend investing. By betting big on solid, income-generating stocks and reinvesting the dividends consistently, I was able to accelerate my path to financial independence. In this post, I’ll walk you through how I shifted from a traditional 9-to-5 mindset to becoming the boss of my time—all by building a portfolio that now pays me to live.