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There is a lot of intentionality in the FIRE movement.
Here is an example of someone who hit FIRE without really trying.
I wish I could tell people how to FIRE as I did, but honestly it was all just luck
Next year will be my 10 year FIRE anniversary. I did it totally by accident. Didnt even coast fire on purpose, just thought it was a bridge to my next job.
Got a college degree because it was an interesting field. I got headhunted into a company that paid well, set up the employee stock purchase program and forgot about it as the stock went to the moon. Lived below my means but that was easy with a high salary and little free time. Fell for a girl while in high school who turned out to be a frugal adult. Then fell into coast fire for a decade.
She made intentional sacrifices to save and brought as much to the table as I did. But I didn't struggle like that. The only thing I did was:
I cant take any credit for FIRE. About the only thing I did really intentionally was live cheaply when I didnt have money to spend. Lots of people do as much or more effort and end up still struggling. I wish I could show people how to do what I did, but the honest truth is I was lucky, and that's it. I hope you all get lucky, too.
Here is an example of someone who hit FIRE without really trying.
I wish I could tell people how to FIRE as I did, but honestly it was all just luck
Next year will be my 10 year FIRE anniversary. I did it totally by accident. Didnt even coast fire on purpose, just thought it was a bridge to my next job.
Got a college degree because it was an interesting field. I got headhunted into a company that paid well, set up the employee stock purchase program and forgot about it as the stock went to the moon. Lived below my means but that was easy with a high salary and little free time. Fell for a girl while in high school who turned out to be a frugal adult. Then fell into coast fire for a decade.
She made intentional sacrifices to save and brought as much to the table as I did. But I didn't struggle like that. The only thing I did was:
- not be a slacker in school or work,
- setup automatic investments
- stay below my means after leaving my job
- plan a low expenses lifestyle in the future
I cant take any credit for FIRE. About the only thing I did really intentionally was live cheaply when I didnt have money to spend. Lots of people do as much or more effort and end up still struggling. I wish I could show people how to do what I did, but the honest truth is I was lucky, and that's it. I hope you all get lucky, too.