I discovered FIRE in October of 2012 when a google search led me to MMM:How do I retire early?I wasn't expecting much. The search was a hail mary move during a difficult part of my life. But MMM popped up in my search results and I quickly became addicted. MMM gave me a clear blueprint backed by simple math to escape a job that I wasn't happy with.I was thrilled … [Read more...] about FI Has Taken Over My Life
Physician on Fire
COVID Life, Fire, And Ice
I have a feeling that the world will shut down again soon, so we've been battening down the hatches. We bought extra computers and set up the girls with desks in their bedrooms. I've also been trying to complete remodeling projects at warp speed in case Longmont stops building inspections. I've had little time to work on this blog. So today, you get yet another lazy photo … [Read more...] about COVID Life, Fire, And Ice
FIREy Frauds
The FIRE movement has been in the news. A lot. You can't go even a day without seeing a headline about someone who is in their 30s and has enough money to leave work. There is even a movie coming out about FIRE that is debuting in the coworking space that I partially own.However, FIRE also has its share of skeptics. Many have questioned these magical people on the … [Read more...] about FIREy Frauds
Roadtrip Part 3: PoF’s Piece of Pleistocene Paradise
Ask the Readers takes a break for a final week while I’m on my trip. Instead, I’ll regale you with tales from my travels (see Part 1 and Part 2: Alepocalypse). In this week’s edition, I tell you about Physician on FIRE's (PoF) piece of Pleistocene Paradise. After a long strange trip with PoF last week, I needed some downtime. Between all of the biking and beering, relaxation … [Read more...] about Roadtrip Part 3: PoF’s Piece of Pleistocene Paradise
Friday Gratitude: Bikes and Beer
I didn't know what to expect when I started blogging. I just did it because I enjoyed writing and wanted to keep myself publicly accountable. The most fun part though has been meeting like-minded folks from all over the world. As the blog has grown, my circle of friends has grown too. And it is good. Biking and Beering Mrs. 1500 and I met up with the Penny Planters … [Read more...] about Friday Gratitude: Bikes and Beer