Koolau
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First, get a lot of "means."
Sort of kidding, but, even though I'm still way more frugal than I need to be, I did a LOT of LBYM before FIRE. Now, even though LBYM is ingrained, it's not as necessary as it used to be.
I think a lot of LBYM in my case is that I need so little. I have all the clothes, cars, houses, toys, etc., that I need. I live in a high COL area, but I planned for it. Yeah, I still eat cheap, wife cuts my hair, and on and on. I really think I over planned FIRE. I don't recommend it, but it has some advantages. YMMV
Sort of kidding, but, even though I'm still way more frugal than I need to be, I did a LOT of LBYM before FIRE. Now, even though LBYM is ingrained, it's not as necessary as it used to be.
I think a lot of LBYM in my case is that I need so little. I have all the clothes, cars, houses, toys, etc., that I need. I live in a high COL area, but I planned for it. Yeah, I still eat cheap, wife cuts my hair, and on and on. I really think I over planned FIRE. I don't recommend it, but it has some advantages. YMMV