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From achievement lists to a life that stays in balance

After retiring at 38, JohnRezzi initially limited indulgences and used daily lists to keep feeling productive. Nearly four years later, retirement had become a process of adjusting the mix of family, solitude, friends and interests.

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Net worth at retirement2020-10 · Household
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Departure balance not disclosed in reviewed passages.

Source
Posts2
2020At departure
Post 01Recalled in 2024

Rebuilding a sense of achievement

“worked with daily todo lists to give myself a sense of achievement”

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Life at the time

  • Used daily to-do lists after leaving work.
  • Read deeply in philosophy while restricting some gaming ambitions.

How it felt

  • Wanted activities to provide a sense of achievement. “sense of achievement”
  • Had no temptation to return to a job. “never tempted to go back to work”
RoutineFreedom
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2024Year 3.75
Post 02

Adjust the mix

“This means crafting your life in such a way that you're optimising for happiness and fun.”

u/JohnRezziRead original post (opens in a new tab)

Life at the time

  • Balances family and friends with sports, music and learning.
  • Keeps room for meditation and time alone watching videos.

How it felt

  • Notices when one part of life crowds out another. “I feel it, reflect and adjust”
  • Sees enjoyment as something requiring conscious attention. “happiness and fun”
RoutineFreedom
u/JohnRezzi (opens in a new tab)
Notes

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Last checked Sep 2026. The accounts are self-reported. This timeline follows selected accounts, including recollections where labeled; it is not a complete archive.

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