One of the most common questions to ask someone when you first meet is “So, what do you for a living?” In some cultures, this might seem too forward or a bit awkward. But in America, “what you do for … Read More
Have you ever thought, while reading one of your favorite blogs, “I bet I could write something like that” or “How did this blogger get started and become so big?” It’s actually not that hard to start a blog. You … Read More
You may think retiring early is a magic pill that will automatically solve all your problems and make your life amazing and wonderful. Perhaps you envision a happy-go-lucky life filled with sunshine, white sand beaches, rainbows, and butterflies. On the … Read More
My wife, Allison, and I just returned from a two week adventure in China (and I’m still getting over the jet lag). When we weren’t flying, driving, floating down a river, or careening along the countryside on a high-speed train, … Read More
Do you worry that your life will become boring when you retire? Perhaps you already feel like your life is boring. Let me guess, your life goes something like this (give or take): Get up in the morning, eat breakfast, … Read More
What is an “accomplished life,” and how do you create such a life for yourself? In short, it’s a life that makes you feel proud, fulfilled, content, and inspired. When you’re on your deathbed, you’ll be able to look … Read More
I retired at 43 so that I could enjoy life as much as possible while I’m still alive and kicking on this planet. Fortunately, in my first 43 years I picked up a few life skills to help make retirement … Read More
If you had to boil down the most important things that matter in life, what would they be? Would you include material wealth, like money, a nice house, or a high-paying job? Would you opt for traits like power, influence, … Read More
I totally get that retiring early isn’t for everyone. Some people really do love their jobs, or at least key aspects of their jobs. Perhaps you’re working on something ground-breaking like curing a disease, or you’re a founding member of … Read More
If you’ve ever thought about retiring, it probably goes something like this: “Retirement sounds wonderful, but what would I do with myself? Won’t I get bored sitting around all day?” Well, I’m here to tell you that you will … Read More