TallTim
Recycles dryer sheets
Today is technically my one-year RE anniversary, though I was out of the office on a regular basis for a few weeks before-hand. I've debated what date to actually use, but since July 10 was the actual date on all my documents, I guess that's the one.
No huge reflections, but v glad to have stepped off the treadmill when I did at 49.
What's gone well:
- The total portfolio is greater today than when I RE'd, despite paying a year of living expenses, taxes, one year of college tuition and buying a new car. Thank goodness for lax monetary policy, market volatility driving options premium and the wonders of small consulting projects that seem to come along well-timed.
- My tennis game, surfing and running mileage have all improved, as has my marriage (IMO) and my tan.
- Better/more constructive relationships w late teen DD and DS. Was very much hoping this would be the case, and it's been wonderful to be around as they transition to college.
- Much lower stress levels (evidenced by lower BP and other markers, not that they were poor before, but different enough that my MD mentioned them in my annual check-up)
- Qualitative side has taken some adjustment, but has ultimately been positive on a number of levels.
What could have gone better:
- Better planning on qualitative friction points of being home a lot more; just some adjustments all around and could have been better planned
- Even at only 49, its harder to spend 4 hours a day exercising than I had thought (recalled) .. so not REALLY able to do that more (or at all).
- Options trading has been (thus far) lucrative, but it is time consuming and can be a bit isolating.
- Only have read a handful (at best) of books, despite ambitious plans.
All in all, a good passage to-date. Highly recommend to any readers on the fence. It really is worth it to get out as soon as you can !
No huge reflections, but v glad to have stepped off the treadmill when I did at 49.
What's gone well:
- The total portfolio is greater today than when I RE'd, despite paying a year of living expenses, taxes, one year of college tuition and buying a new car. Thank goodness for lax monetary policy, market volatility driving options premium and the wonders of small consulting projects that seem to come along well-timed.
- My tennis game, surfing and running mileage have all improved, as has my marriage (IMO) and my tan.
- Better/more constructive relationships w late teen DD and DS. Was very much hoping this would be the case, and it's been wonderful to be around as they transition to college.
- Much lower stress levels (evidenced by lower BP and other markers, not that they were poor before, but different enough that my MD mentioned them in my annual check-up)
- Qualitative side has taken some adjustment, but has ultimately been positive on a number of levels.
What could have gone better:
- Better planning on qualitative friction points of being home a lot more; just some adjustments all around and could have been better planned
- Even at only 49, its harder to spend 4 hours a day exercising than I had thought (recalled) .. so not REALLY able to do that more (or at all).
- Options trading has been (thus far) lucrative, but it is time consuming and can be a bit isolating.
- Only have read a handful (at best) of books, despite ambitious plans.
All in all, a good passage to-date. Highly recommend to any readers on the fence. It really is worth it to get out as soon as you can !