Hindustan Times Devina Mehra: The Truth About Financial Freedom, Wealth & Why Early Retirement Isn’t the Goal

“Freedom begins when you stop doing work you don’t love.”
In this sharp, insightful conversation, Devina Mehra — Founder of First Global, IIM Ahmedabad gold medallist, Fortune India Top 50 Most Powerful Woman, and best-selling author — dismantles the biggest myths around financial independence.

She explains why real wealth has less to do with retiring early and everything to do with clarity, risk management, discipline, and how you use your time.
What you’ll learn in this video:
Why early retirement is often a fantasy

How to correctly identify your starting point in wealth creation
Why asset allocation drives 85–90% of long-term returns
The power of investing early and consistently
The role of risk management vs. stock picking
How to evaluate decisions without hindsight bias
The true definition of wealth: freedom over escape

Watch the full video on YouTube