Category: Blog

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. 3 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. 9 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. 23 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. 7 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. 11 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. 26 comments.

With the rise of free trades on more and more online brokerages comes a new batch of investors learning the ropes. Th...

Written by Adam on October 29, 2019. 2 comments.

For the last three months, my main focuses have been getting outside to enjoy Utah, running a half-marathon, taking a...

Written by Adam on October 21, 2019. 8 comments.

Methods that focus on clearing out your possessions as fast as possible are efficient, but emotionally taxing. I take...

Written by Adam on October 7, 2019. 12 comments.