Debt and Income
Debt and Income Having my own podcast gives me the tremendous opportunity to interview people whom I respect and trust without pretense. Paul and I recorded our twenty fifth episode yesterday (we are releasing...
DiverseFI Personal Finance with a Twist
Income Identity
Income Identity I have been thinking a lot about career and life transitions lately. Transitioning to part time work or half retirement has been relatively seamless. But, I have to admit that there was...
Slow Down or Speed Up?
Slow Down or Speed Up? It is the quintessential question of early retirement (or half retirement in my case). For once in your life, you have the freedom to decide how the daily schedule...
Financial Independence Angst
Financial Independence Angst I could feel the anxiety welling up in me. Not exactly panic, but a sense that something was wrong. I took a deep breath as I turned the page. There were...
The Maintenance Phase
The Maintenance Phase The financial independence community does not speak with a single voice. It is a varied population with many nuances involved when it comes to such concepts as enough and early retirement....
Is Financial Independence Selfish?
Is Financial Independence Selfish? Reaching financial independence is no small feat. One has to turn inward and explore personal habits, goals, and re balance value systems. These are rather introspective topics. Indeed, they require...
What’s Up Next Podcast: Episode 14
What’s Up Next? Paul Thompson and I are proud to release episode 14 of the The What’s Up Next Podcast. This podcast is an exploration of financial independence and taking the conversation to the...
The American Dream Script
The American Dream Script We have all heard of it. We have all lived it to some extent. There is a narrative that runs throughout our culture about wealth and happiness. The American dream...
Privilege and Failure
Privilege and Failure I have mentioned in the past that I grew up in a privileged childhood. I really never lacked for anything. Thus I think there is a benefit of a middle to...
The Creation Consumption Divide
The Creation Consumption Divide I never remember reading that many medical blogs. Back in the early two thousands, I entered the community mainly as a creator. As sad sad as it sounds, I didn’t...
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