Informal poll here:
For those of you who retired early and looking back/advice for those who aspire:
1. What is the sweet spot in terms of age to balance freedom and the conventional need for meaning/purpose that comes from a career? Did you hit it or would you have triggered RE sooner/later?
2. What's your biggest regret in considering the decision to RE?
3. What was your biggest fear going into RE BESIDES having enough $?
4. Looking back, was that fear realistic? If not, what took you by surprise that may be of value to those aspiring to take the leap?
Thanks!!
For those of you who retired early and looking back/advice for those who aspire:
1. What is the sweet spot in terms of age to balance freedom and the conventional need for meaning/purpose that comes from a career? Did you hit it or would you have triggered RE sooner/later?
2. What's your biggest regret in considering the decision to RE?
3. What was your biggest fear going into RE BESIDES having enough $?
4. Looking back, was that fear realistic? If not, what took you by surprise that may be of value to those aspiring to take the leap?
Thanks!!