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Some of the top themes for this year were growing closer with friends, knee surgery & recovery, loss, Hardcover and f...

Written by Adam on January 1, 2023. 7 comments.

What would you like to accomplish in your next 10 years? Here’s a look at what I’m thinking about for my 40s.

Written by Adam on June 4, 2022. 20 comments.

My yearly recap of everything that happened during the previous year.

Written by Adam on March 1, 2022. 5 comments.

A look into what’s stood out from 3 years of early retirement life.

Written by Adam on December 30, 2021. 23 comments.

We set out to hike 100 miles across the mountains of Utah at altitudes above 10,000ft. What happened next wasn’t plan...

Written by Adam on October 24, 2021. 5 comments.

How do you explain what you want to do after you stop working at your current job. My explanation? Startup FIRE.

Written by Adam on September 11, 2021. 14 comments.

Travel, goals, Hardcover and eveything else I’ve been up to lately.

Written by Adam on July 4, 2021. 17 comments.

Money mistakes are one of the most personal. It’s easy to hide in shame. How do you learn from the experience and gro...

Written by Adam on May 5, 2021. 2 comments.

There are few more nostalgic experiences than a road trip. It can bring us back to childhood, connect people with the...

Written by Adam on April 28, 2021.

I’ve been reading about happiness lately and one thing stood out: there’s a reason why we feel tired.

Written by Adam on April 25, 2021. 12 comments.

When it comes to anything in life, you don’t want to pay more for anything if you don’t have to. Keeping your expense...

Written by Adam on April 21, 2021. 1 comment.

Your FIRE number is often calculated by multiplying your expenses by 25. That’s the amount of after-tax money you nee...

Written by Adam on April 18, 2021. 17 comments.

It’s rough to get started, but once you know the best practices and questions to ask you’ll be on track to invest con...

Written by Adam on April 11, 2021. 9 comments.

This year is shaping up to be so much better than 2020. Here’s a rundown of what I’ve been up to, what I’m working on...

Written by Adam on April 4, 2021. 11 comments.

For this week I’m publishing an article by my friend Matt Caranante from Value Nomad (which is a cool site name btw)....

Written by Adam on April 2, 2021.

Are you one of the millions of Americans who are currently rethinking their finances? If you want to reset and reeval...

Written by Adam on March 28, 2021. 8 comments.

Love it or hate it, Facebook is large enough to be its own country. If you’re trying to make money online, you’ll eve...

Written by Adam on March 26, 2021.

Rather than relying on others to create tools to track your finances – create your own! Here’s a look at what I track...

Written by Adam on March 21, 2021. 32 comments.

Housing costs are almost without fail the largest expenses single expenses for most people. These are some of the pla...

Written by Adam on March 19, 2021.

Investing for retirement means having a diversified portfolio in many different sectors of the stock market. This req...

Written by Adam on March 14, 2021.

Whether you call is journaling, mindfulness or just scheduling, spending a few minutes to create a plan for your week...

Written by Adam on March 7, 2021. 11 comments.

Where cryptocurrencies were once the reserve of tech nerds, these days, they’ve become so mainstream that your parent...

Written by Adam on March 3, 2021.

In 2020 I set a new theme for each month. Each day I’d reflect on that theme and let it influence what I spend and me...

Written by Adam on February 28, 2021. 9 comments.

There are hundreds of online groups dedicated to FIRE. Find the right one for you – whether that’s a local groups, a ...

Written by Adam on February 24, 2021. 5 comments.

Whether physical, symbolic or digital, a garden helps you focus on one thing: growth.

Written by Adam on February 21, 2021. 6 comments.

Every new year there is an increase in timeshare owners looking to end their timeshare contract as yearly maintenance...

Written by Adam on January 11, 2021.

The themes for this year included COVID-19, the presidential election, working on Minafi and experimenting with other...

Written by Adam on December 31, 2020. 4 comments.

Rather than setting lofty goals in new areas of my life, I’m focusing on setting goals that are the “next step” in di...

Written by Adam on December 27, 2020. 6 comments.

After two years of early retirement I’m still figuring things out. Here are a few ways this year has been… unique.

Written by Adam on December 16, 2020. 31 comments.

To round out 2020 I’m switching from a productivity focused to enjoyment focused theme.

Written by Adam on December 1, 2020. 5 comments.

An interactive guide to figuring out which accounts you should use, and how much to invest in each, for retirement.

Written by Adam on September 21, 2020. 9 comments.

Some people claim they’d be bored if they retired. Others have enough activities to be content for a lifetime. What h...

Written by Adam on September 7, 2020. 10 comments.

For this month my theme is empty. Empty my mind of current ideas and projects in order to make room for new things to...

Written by Adam on August 9, 2020. 2 comments.

During this crazy year it can be difficult to keep hope alive. By creating a local bucket list you can inspire hope a...

Written by Adam on July 27, 2020. 9 comments.

In the same way you can optimize your money you can optimize your mindset for life.

Written by Adam on July 20, 2020. 6 comments.

Change can happen in two ways: by accident or by action. A vision for the future helps to organize action and inspire...

Written by Adam on July 5, 2020. 2 comments.

Accessing a 401(k), IRA or Roth IRA early can lead to a 10% early withdrawal penalty. With a little planning you can ...

Written by Adam on June 29, 2020. 11 comments.

For this month my theme is explore. Explore new ideas, new places, and take on new development challenges.

Written by Adam on June 2, 2020. 8 comments.

For this month I’m focusing on doing hard things I don’t naturally want to do. I’ll break through blockers and build ...

Written by Adam on May 1, 2020. 12 comments.

The FIRE movement isn’t based on a consistently rising market. For most it’s based on long-term trends, personal flex...

Written by Adam on April 13, 2020. 24 comments.

The theme for this month is to focus on creating – programming, writing, cooking, making, designing and learning.

Written by Adam on April 1, 2020. 9 comments.

At home and looking for something to do? Try one of these 21 journaling activities to help fill the time and learn a ...

Written by Adam on March 23, 2020. 8 comments.

Trying to stay calm or happy in the face of major news events is struggle. Here’s a look at how I handle new anxiety ...

Written by Adam on March 16, 2020. 5 comments.

My theme for this month is to concentrate on creating sustained, enjoyable routines with well-earned relaxation and r...

Written by Adam on March 1, 2020. 6 comments.

The FIRE Matrix is a way of mapping your progress to Financial Independence taking into account your savings rate and...

Written by Adam on February 17, 2020. 13 comments.

My theme for this month is to concentrate on finishing things. Taking projects to completion or making the decision t...

Written by Adam on February 1, 2020. 5 comments.

In 2019 I read a total of 130 – most of them listened to while running, hiking and walking my dog. Here’s a look at s...

Written by Adam on January 20, 2020. 9 comments.

My monthly theme for this month is to focus. This includes doing one thing at a time, avoiding time-wasting activitie...

Written by Adam on January 1, 2020. 4 comments.

This was an amazing year! In my first year since leaving my job, I focused on working on creative projects, exploring...

Written by Adam on December 31, 2019. 11 comments.

A look at what’s worked, what hasn’t and what I’d do differently from my first year retired.

Written by Adam on December 14, 2019. 27 comments.