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It was 2 years ago this month that I started seriously considering earlier ER, having for many years planned to ER at 58. Once I discovered we were already FI with a good cushion, it only took a few weeks to decide to go for it.
The only time I have had any serious regrets was a few months ago when I got caught up in the idea that my value as a person was less because I was no longer w*rking. I happened upon the Zelinski book during that time and after reading the first two chapters, it knocked some sense back into my crazy head and I was immediately happy again.
The stress reduction for me has been transformational. I'm still a type A but my husband and kids assure me I'm a lot easier to live with now.
The only time I have had any serious regrets was a few months ago when I got caught up in the idea that my value as a person was less because I was no longer w*rking. I happened upon the Zelinski book during that time and after reading the first two chapters, it knocked some sense back into my crazy head and I was immediately happy again.
The stress reduction for me has been transformational. I'm still a type A but my husband and kids assure me I'm a lot easier to live with now.