I haven't been paying attention to this blog much because I've had a lot going on. Summer is almost here and we've already had loads of visitors come through town. One of the great things about living in Colorado is that there are always fun and interesting people around, locals and visitors alike. And there always seems to be a party.But it isn't all parades and … [Read more...] about 8 Years of FIRE: Lessons Learned
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Thankful To Be Thankful
Oh crap, not another crappy-happy-sappy Thanksgiving post.Stay with me friends; this won't be too mushy.It's been over 5 years since I quit my job and I still haven't quite adjusted to FI life. I was considering this the other day after cursing out the fingerprint reader on my phone. Fingerprint readers have been pretty much useless to me lately. It's because I've … [Read more...] about Thankful To Be Thankful
5 Years Of FIRE Life
I'm typing this early in the morning at the coworking space that I co-own. I like coming down here before anyone else has arrived. I begin my day by finding a quiet spot and meditating.Five years ago when I left work, I never would have anticipated what life would bring:Mindy and I moved from the home we thought our kids would live in until … [Read more...] about 5 Years Of FIRE Life
Early Retirement Withdrawal Strategies When It All Goes To Hell
Before we begin, here are some ways you can help victims of the Russian invasion:Save The ChildrenUnicefDoctors Without BorderscareRed CrossIFAWNot Yet...Mindy and I are fortunate in that we still have income. Mindy's day job at BiggerPockets and side-gig as a real estate agent pay all of our bills and more. Plus, this blog spits out some spare change. We're so … [Read more...] about Early Retirement Withdrawal Strategies When It All Goes To Hell
Hey Kids, Look At My Job! Or Not…
I had a friend that I'll call "Jason." Out of college, Jason hitched his boat to the right startup. He was an early employee and the company eventually become very successful and went public. Jason is probably the wealthiest person I've met. He's younger than me but has a very healthy 8 figure net worth north.I was talking to Jason a couple of years ago when he mentioned he … [Read more...] about Hey Kids, Look At My Job! Or Not…