Freedom in 50s, Happiness
5 Fun Things about Turning 55
Aging has its perks, and turning 55 offers a moment of reflection. Here are 5 fun things about turning 55. It’s time to celebrate!
December 1, 2018-
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Freedom in 50s, HappinessMonth 7 of Freedom: The Irony of Self-Confinement
Here’s my 7 month report of life beyond the office. I’ve created a dysfunctional approach to entrepreneurship that demands a redesign.
November 9, 2018 -
Financial Independence, Freedom in 50s, Happiness6 Personal Finance Lessons from Mr. Rogers
Mr. Rogers’ lifelong goal was to spread kindness. So what could he possibly contribute to the world of personal finance? It turns out that Mr. Rogers’ advice might just be the key to adopting a more simple and honest lifestyle.
July 23, 2018 -
Financial Independence, Freedom in 50s, Happiness, Uncategorized3 Months Post-Fired: Can’t Stop the Happiness!
Three months after being fired, I’ve experienced a new “high.” Not only has my net worth increased, I’ve created a new business that I am passionate about and have experienced unprecedented levels of freedom and happiness.
July 14, 2018 -
Financial Independence, Freedom in 50s, Happiness, Healthy LifestyleThe Secret Relationship Between Time and Happiness
Time management tools, the science of timing, and understanding the tradeoff between time and money can lead to real happiness.
June 30, 2018 -
Financial Independence, Freedom in 50s, Happiness5 Things I Didn’t Expect after Being Fired
Being fired isn’t so horrible if you’ve reached a stage of financial security. But 5 things in particular have surprised me.
June 23, 2018 -
Freedom in 50s, Happiness, Inner PeaceHow a Fictional Character Saved my Life
Suicide rates in America are at record levels. I came close to being among the statistics. But I clung to a sliver of hope and created a fictional character that helped me escape into a better world.
June 16, 2018 -
Financial Independence, Freedom in 50s, HappinessHello, this is the Universe Speaking…Take a Chance!
How do you deal with big changes in your life? You can learn a lot from the Change Cycle. And stop and listen to the Universe…it might have the answers you’ve been seeking!
May 15, 2018 -
Freedom in 50s, Happiness, MeditationAnd the Word of the Day Is … Discombobulated
Sudden semi-retirement and living alone has thrown me for a loop! Discombobulated sums up my current state of mind. So I’ll be taking steps to stay connected socially and to bring routine back into my life.
May 9, 2018 -
Financial Independence, Freedom in 50s, Happiness, Healthy LifestyleSurprise! Early Retirement is Here…Kinda…Sorta
What happens when you lose your job in your 50s? If you’ve prepared well, you can enter the world of S-FIRE (Semi-Financially Independent and Retired Early).
April 14, 2018 -
30-Day Challenges, Happiness, Inner PeaceIs Kindness for Suckers? An Historical Snapshot of Kindness in America
A snapshot of American history from 1873 to 2018 shows the duality of kindness. No good deed goes unpunished. Kindness is rewarded. Kindness kills. You can never be too kind. So is kindness for suckers?
January 18, 2018 -
30-Day Challenges, Financial Independence, Happiness, Inner PeaceHow a Month of Vacation Led me to 30-Day Challenges
For the first time ever, I took a full month of vacation. Surprisingly, a bit of despair set in as I returned to the office. So I created 30-Day Challenges to perk up my life, instill better habits, and inspire others.
November 2, 2017 -
HappinessMonthly Journeys: September 2017 was AWESOME!
September 2017 was AWESOME! I can’t believe how quickly the month flew by. For the first time ever, I am taking four solid weeks of vacation.
October 1, 2017 -
Happiness, HobbiesCreating Art from Wood: Five Days of Learning and Creating
I just spent the last five days learning to carve, burn, dye, and paint wood. What a great but tiring week! Each day was filled with new lessons and new skills.
September 29, 2017 -
Financial Independence, Happiness, HobbiesPursuing your Passion: Is it Worth the Risks and Sacrifices?
The last few days have got me thinking about passion. And how the pursuit of passion can have costs, but also produce more rewards than one ever dreamed possible.
August 27, 2017 -
Happiness, HobbiesHow to Make an Awesome Children’s Rocking Chair
Happiness comes in many forms. For me, moments spent with a paint brush in my hand are happy times.
July 23, 2017 -
HappinessHow I Found Happiness
Are you happy? Do you want to be happy? I don’t mean happy ALL THE TIME, but are you generally happy, and dare we say content, with your current life? The good news is that happiness can be achieved!
July 23, 2017
