Last week I realized I got past the $1,000,000 mark. Took 25 years, saving regularly along the way. I never made more than $100k per year. Always lived below my means. No wives, no kids (so far).
I thought a lot about early retirement over this last weekend and decided to join and post about how I was feeling (vs. retirement withdrawl rates, taxes, etc).
I'm much more relaxed now about how I feel about myself, my family, my friends, and my surroundings. I wonder if I should have felt this way all along?
cheers,
FIRE tbd
I thought a lot about early retirement over this last weekend and decided to join and post about how I was feeling (vs. retirement withdrawl rates, taxes, etc).
- Work and workers don't seem to bother me as much this week as they did 2 weeks ago, but interestingly enough I think I'm getting more done at work now that I seem to care less (maybe I should stop watching the movie, Office Space).
- I spend a lot time thinking about where I'm gonna sail my 32 sail boat and if I can split time between my mountain cabins in SC and Arizona
- I reqularly take an extra 20 minutes in the morning to have an extra cup of coffee with my girlfriend before I go to work, getting to work by 8:00 am feels irrevelant
- I'll never again move for a job to make more money in preparation for moving again and making more money
- I'll never again apply for job that gives me more money but reduces my quality of life (stress, being on call, staffing issues)
- I suggested to my girlfriend she reduce her work schedule to 3 days a week so she could spend more time with and caring for her aging Dad
- Told my girlfriend not to worry about money and bills, told her we had plenty and not to worry about that stuff any more
- I talk to my cats more
- I talk to my neighbors more
- I talk and spend more time with my friends and family
- I find it easier to meet people in public places and strike up conversations with stangers
I'm much more relaxed now about how I feel about myself, my family, my friends, and my surroundings. I wonder if I should have felt this way all along?
cheers,
FIRE tbd
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