Explore turning points, everyday joys and unexpected challenges after financial independence or retirement, with the date and original source for each account.
“I got back into racing after swearing it off.”
“When becoming full time volunteers we considered ourselves “employees” but we included our kids in trips and various “work” activities all along the way.”
“getting to take a year off with the pandemic and come back selectively working part-time”
“Being FIRE’d and controlling my own time and who I work with”
“Your Purpose will evolve, but it gets easier to find as you spend more time seeking it.”
“I feel guilty about it because I haven’t shaken off the modern demand to be productive like a 24/7 computer-controlled factory.”
“A working-retirement makes a lot more sense for me and my personality.”
“Last, and actually least, money still doesn't matter very much day to day.”
“In hindsight perhaps I should have allowed for a longer window for these changes to take place.”
“It would be nice if my art became an income-generator, but I have to keep reminding myself not to turn it into a job.”
