Financial Independence

Financial Freedom Book Review – A Guide to Retiring Early

Written by Adam on February 4, 2019. Updated January 8, 2023.
6 min read. Financial Independence, Blog, Minafi, Canonical. 1 Comment

This book covers the math, mindset and career-hacking needed to reach financial freedom as quickly as possible. It may not be a quick path or full of easy steps, but Grants advice could help speed up your journey.[Read more...] about Financial Freedom Book Review – A Guide to Retiring Early

7 Things Learned in My First Month of Early Retirement

Written by Adam on January 28, 2019. Updated January 8, 2023.
7 min read. Personal, Financial Independence, Blog, Minafi, Canonical. 16 Comments

On December 14, 2018 I left my job to retire. Now that I've been out of work for a month, let's look back and see what lessons I've learned from this transition.[Read more...] about 7 Things Learned in My First Month of Early Retirement

Do You Need Luck to Reach Financial Independence and Retire Early?

Written by Adam on January 14, 2019. Updated January 8, 2023.
12 min read. Blog, Minafi, Canonical, Personal, Mindfulness, Financial Independence. 2 Comments

The idea of "luck" when it comes to financials is a complicated topic. I do believe it has a role, but it's important to differentiate luck from action.[Read more...] about Do You Need Luck to Reach Financial Independence and Retire Early?

It’s Official: I’m Leaving My Job. What’s Next?

Written by Adam on December 3, 2018. Updated January 8, 2023.
9 min read. Personal, Financial Independence, Blog. 72 Comments

December 14, 2018 was my last day working at my job of 8 years. Here's a look at why I left and what I'm planning do do with my time.[Read more...] about It’s Official: I’m Leaving My Job. What’s Next?

Is FIRE A Hero’s Journey?

Written by Adam on November 26, 2018. Updated January 8, 2023.
4 min read. Mindfulness, Financial Independence, Blog, Minafi, Canonical. 4 Comments

The "Call to Adventure" to pursue FIRE matches the first step on the classic "hero's journey". The following steps match up miraculously well to a tale we've all ready a hundred times.[Read more...] about Is FIRE A Hero’s Journey?

The Shockingly Scary Difference Between Healthy FIRE and Unhealthy FIRE

Written by Adam on November 7, 2018. Updated January 8, 2023.
5 min read. Financial Independence, Blog, Minafi, Canonical, Personal. 19 Comments

How do you know if you're spending too much time thinking about money? A certain amount of financial literacy is important, but it's also possible to stress yourself out way too much.[Read more...] about The Shockingly Scary Difference Between Healthy FIRE and Unhealthy FIRE