This has been my goal ever since I started working. I finally achieved it after working as an employee for almost 16 years. Of course, there are many people out there who have reached this milestone much earlier – your super high flying bankers, lawyers, doctors, entrepreneurs etc.
My purpose is not to compare but rather to be a source of motivation for normal folks out there with regular paying jobs. There is no secret – it’s about living below your means, saving and investing. It’s really about making good decisions.
My aim is FIRE. I used to think I will just relax at home while the rest of the world is at work. But after going through an involuntary three months of “early retirement” when I spent my time doing the things I enjoy – going to the gym, swimming, reading, travelling etc, it really does get a little bit lonely and boring after a while. Now, I think it’s better to have some purpose and interaction with people even when you can truly afford to stop working for $. I guess this is why I started my FIRE notes.
I hope to share my experience on how to make this mission POSSIBLE. It is not easy but it is also not IMPOSSIBLE.