This is truly an excellent forum and I've been here a while, but it seems time to say Hi!
I've read a few Rich Dad books a few years ago which inspired me to look into Early Retirement as a very interesting option!
I have no idea how to do it yet, am well-skilled in living below my means & have already given FI/RE advice to friends living from day to day
, but still have lots to learn!
Ideally, I'd *finally* finish that book & become the next JK Rowling, or get great royalties for my songs, or Art - but we'll see about that!
Things holding me back: insecurities, shyness, not knowing if I'm 'good enough' (=perfectionistic tendencies), not having found the most environmentally friendly paints yet, and parents who wish me to settle down and marry, while not earning too little or too much (they still think too much money is sinful! Catholic AND living in an ex-socialist country!) - in the artsy world, either of those is more probable!
Even I sometimes feel guilty because of the large amounts of money some artists/singers/songwriters earn (yes, I was the last generation of Tito's youth) - but hey, with lots of money you can do lots of good things too, and inspiration is priceless anyway, isn't it? As is giving people a good time, providing escapism and relaxation.
I'm 31, debt-free (always have been), with just a little bit put aside & completed University education which enables me to get jobs I don't want (language teacher/translator; my parents' wish mostly), currently contemplating on how to pursue my artsy interests more heavily, and earn enough for a living and putting money aside for RE at the same time!
Generally there seem to be 2 approaches - the 'Madonna' way of going for the Music with all strength, or 'Lord of the Rings' approach - Tolkien was a professor, writing as an 'aside'. The latter would be preferred by my parents and even part of me, but I haven't been able to find a job that would allow me to create easily alongside, so I've alternated months of working and months of creating.
It would really be interesting to hear from anyone going for FI/RE, or having accomplished it, from an artsy perspective!
Here, some artists think money is a dirty word!! (& others truly seem to sell their soul for it!) & yes, I draw the line in wearing lacey underpants and-not-much-else in public! (my friends would de-friend me if I did!!)
Anyway, it's really inspiring so many on this forum have made it to FI/RE, or are well under way!! Looking forward to learning from you all!!
I've read a few Rich Dad books a few years ago which inspired me to look into Early Retirement as a very interesting option!
I have no idea how to do it yet, am well-skilled in living below my means & have already given FI/RE advice to friends living from day to day
, but still have lots to learn!Ideally, I'd *finally* finish that book & become the next JK Rowling, or get great royalties for my songs, or Art - but we'll see about that!
Things holding me back: insecurities, shyness, not knowing if I'm 'good enough' (=perfectionistic tendencies), not having found the most environmentally friendly paints yet, and parents who wish me to settle down and marry, while not earning too little or too much (they still think too much money is sinful! Catholic AND living in an ex-socialist country!) - in the artsy world, either of those is more probable!
Even I sometimes feel guilty because of the large amounts of money some artists/singers/songwriters earn (yes, I was the last generation of Tito's youth) - but hey, with lots of money you can do lots of good things too, and inspiration is priceless anyway, isn't it? As is giving people a good time, providing escapism and relaxation.
I'm 31, debt-free (always have been), with just a little bit put aside & completed University education which enables me to get jobs I don't want (language teacher/translator; my parents' wish mostly), currently contemplating on how to pursue my artsy interests more heavily, and earn enough for a living and putting money aside for RE at the same time!
Generally there seem to be 2 approaches - the 'Madonna' way of going for the Music with all strength, or 'Lord of the Rings' approach - Tolkien was a professor, writing as an 'aside'. The latter would be preferred by my parents and even part of me, but I haven't been able to find a job that would allow me to create easily alongside, so I've alternated months of working and months of creating.
It would really be interesting to hear from anyone going for FI/RE, or having accomplished it, from an artsy perspective!
Here, some artists think money is a dirty word!! (& others truly seem to sell their soul for it!) & yes, I draw the line in wearing lacey underpants and-not-much-else in public! (my friends would de-friend me if I did!!)
Anyway, it's really inspiring so many on this forum have made it to FI/RE, or are well under way!! Looking forward to learning from you all!!
