When I was a kid, I remember lusting after sports cars. I'm sure I had a poster of a Lamborghini Countach on my wall. I remember even dreaming about cars as a kid and young adult. I thought it would so cool to own one.But I was always a saver, even as a kid. This continued on to adulthood where Mindy and I have lived a frugal life. I've always fixed my own stuff, taken … [Read more...] about A New Vantage Point
Happiness
Happiness Part 3: Deep Contentment Is The Goal
Here in the FIRE community we spend a lot of time talking about index funds. We also worry too much about withdrawal rates. We forget the goal of The Game. It's pretty simple:Live a good life.And some of us let FIRE get in the way of that very important goal. I'm raising my hand because I'm completely guilty. More on that later.So we spend all of our time thinking … [Read more...] about Happiness Part 3: Deep Contentment Is The Goal
Happiness Isn’t About Experiences Either
We all know that happiness isn't about stuff. Big houses and fancy cars may make you temporarily happy, but then you get used to them and all you have left is a supersized payment and more to worry about. Most of us can agree on this. Let's move on. But Wait, What About Experiences? It has become popular to say this:It's about experiences! That is what life and … [Read more...] about Happiness Isn’t About Experiences Either
Are You Happy?
Note: I originally sent this content to my email list last week. I received such a positive response, I decided to publish it here. This version is slightly longer.What I write about in this post is the most important thing I learned in my journey to financial independence. Hell, it's one of the most important things I've ever learned. Only took me 4 decades! Better late … [Read more...] about Are You Happy?
10 Questions with The Happy Philosopher
This is the 75th edition of our guest post series called 10 Questions. It also will be one of the last. Everything must come to an end and 10 Questions will say ‘”Good bye!” near the end of 2016. If you’ve already sent me your answers or told me that you’re going to be doing so, don’t worry; I’m still going to publish you.Today's 10 Questions comes from the Happy … [Read more...] about 10 Questions with The Happy Philosopher