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How do you retire early? [Diania Merriam]

The Examined Life

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Prioritize Freedom Over Status

When faced with a work environment lacking genuine intent for improvement and experiencing unfair treatment, it is crucial to reconsider your personal standards and financial readiness. Achieving traditional financial independence metrics may not be necessary; instead, focus on having sufficient resources to avoid tolerating an unsatisfactory situation. This reframing encourages valuing personal freedom and well-being over merely reaching societal financial benchmarks.

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