For a long time my life goal was pretty straight forward – put enough money in the bank to retire by 40. Somehow, I actually accomplished that. I was an entrepreneur that started several businesses. That activity in itself is full of risk. I did some smart things and caught a few breaks when I needed it and I crossed the finish line. I retired early. That was 4 years ago.
I don’t want to go back to starting a company because of the risk involved. It’s not worth it to me financially to go down that road with my own capital. I’ve thought about raising money to go do something else, but that would risk my own capital as well because equity partners won’t get involved if I have no skin in the game and I’d probably have to give up control.
I have tried volunteering. I’ve tried side/seasonal work. Some of the work I have done is rewarding but not so much on the financial level. The volunteering is interesting, but not necessarily fulfilling. Most people my age are working full time, so some days can be pretty boring. In addition, those that are close to me don’t understand why I wouldn’t just start another company or just get a job. It’s hard to explain to someone who hasn’t put their neck on the table.
I find myself in an interesting conundrum. The largest goal I had, I have accomplished. I now need to find a fulfilling way to spend my time without risking my nest egg. It’s been 4 years and I still haven’t found my groove. I’m certainly not complaining about my situation, but it is a bit tough for me to figure out.
Have any of you experienced something similar? If so, what did you do about it?
Thanks in advance for any response.
I don’t want to go back to starting a company because of the risk involved. It’s not worth it to me financially to go down that road with my own capital. I’ve thought about raising money to go do something else, but that would risk my own capital as well because equity partners won’t get involved if I have no skin in the game and I’d probably have to give up control.
I have tried volunteering. I’ve tried side/seasonal work. Some of the work I have done is rewarding but not so much on the financial level. The volunteering is interesting, but not necessarily fulfilling. Most people my age are working full time, so some days can be pretty boring. In addition, those that are close to me don’t understand why I wouldn’t just start another company or just get a job. It’s hard to explain to someone who hasn’t put their neck on the table.
I find myself in an interesting conundrum. The largest goal I had, I have accomplished. I now need to find a fulfilling way to spend my time without risking my nest egg. It’s been 4 years and I still haven’t found my groove. I’m certainly not complaining about my situation, but it is a bit tough for me to figure out.
Have any of you experienced something similar? If so, what did you do about it?
Thanks in advance for any response.