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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. 9 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.