Explore turning points, everyday joys and unexpected challenges after financial independence or retirement, with the date and original source for each account.
“The remaining 2/3rds are for unstructured and planned fun.”
“I try not to think of it as a burden, but some days I just want to escape it all.”
“An enormous weight was lifted from my shoulders.”
“I had this weird feeling that life was actually happier and more fulfilling before FIRE.”
“it is by far the thing that I’m most proud of”
“I do not have a “typical” retirement.”
“I refuse to accomplish anything in the morning, and instead insist on having a long, leisurely breakfast every single day (exceptions: a flight to catch, or a powder day).”
“There is something about walking amongst the students and feeling their energy that brings me peace that feeds my own energy if that is possible.”
“I did not have a single boring day”
“Shifting from saving to spending still feels a bit unnatural.”
