Balancing Life's Priorities on the Path to Financial Independence

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Episode 2737:

Jillian Johnsrud offers a refreshing analogy in "How to Avoid Early Retirement Failure," comparing life to a garden where each aspect, like work or hobbies, needs balanced nurturing. She emphasizes strategic planning for financial independence, suggesting a measured approach with pruning work commitments and integrating mini-retirements to ensure a flourishing life beyond work.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.jillianjohnsrud.com/how-to-avoid-early-retirement-failure/

Quotes to ponder:

"Life is more like a garden box. We have a finite amount of time and space to grow what matters to us."

"The work plant becomes invasive, crowding out the smaller plants. It's like mint in an herb garden; left unchecked, it will take over."

"Mini-retirements are like a test run. They allow you to practice your ideal FI lifestyle, filling up your garden with new things."

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