So, we’re back from the breakaway. What a week! This retirement life has got the goods. However, as promised earlier, we’re not immune to understanding that we have to keep pedaling the cycle just a little. As we mentioned, retirement for us is a state of mind that means we’ve got back the clock. It’s … Continue reading
It’s been a week since the retirement announcement and since receiving the watch. The watch is much appreciated. It’s a really nice gift. Thanks for the sign of affection. Yet wondering, why a watch? So far, the only real use has been to tell how much time has passed since the announcement. Is this what’s … Continue reading
Can one choose retirement from day one of adulthood? Sure. After many years of taking part in the Banker’s pursuit for the golden parachute and taking part in the Banker’s chase for the brass ring, it is far more obvious now that there was really little reason to chase these things. You can have everything … Continue reading
Just a few hours into retirement and already have a nagging feeling that I should’ve done this sooner. I don’t mean by sooner that I should’ve announced retirement and started posting photos for the grandkids. I mean that I should’ve looked at what was keeping me from exploring even the idea of retiring sooner rather … Continue reading
I read the parable below and it got me to thinking, maybe, we’ve missed the boat? An American investment banker was taking a much-needed vacation in a small coastal Costa Rican village when a small boat with just one fisherman docked. The boat had several large, fresh fish in it. The investment banker was impressed … Continue reading
You know what I’ve come to recognize is the truest goal of my entire working life? My truest goal is to retire and take it easier. Isn’t that strange? I work to retire. Why not just retire? Seriously, why don’t we just retire? It is like standing one foot away from the door of the … Continue reading
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