There’s a common problem that hits many people in retirement. After years of saving in order to achieve their retirement dreams, many retirees have a hard time breaking old habits. […]
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Tag: Just Do It
Getting The Courage To Jump
When I was in college, I jumped out of an airplane. It wasn’t my idea. A friend talked me into it. He gave me the courage to jump, and I’ve […]
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Retirement Is Like A Game of Poker
I had a revelation the other day. Retirement is like a game of poker. You don’t play poker? That’s irrelevant for today’s post. Heck, I haven’t played a hand in […]
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How I Spend My Time in Retirement
I’ve had many of you ask how I spend my time in retirement, and when I realized I spend only 0.23% of my time managing our money, it made me […]
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The Pursuit of Childhood Joy
What did you enjoy doing as a child? As a hyperactive kid in Michigan, most of my fondest memories involve outdoor activities. Swimming, riding my bike, hiking through the nearby […]
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Our 2021 RV Adventure is Underway!
News Flash: August is hot in Georgia. Really. Hot. Fortunately, we’re retired, and with that comes to Freedom to do the “Reverse Snowbird” routine of spending the hottest time of […]
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Inside The Mind of a Reader
A blogger’s life is interesting. We spend hours writing, but feedback is rare. One of our biggest questions is what’s it REALLY like inside the mind of a reader when […]
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“You Can Do Anything You Put Your Mind To”
My first week in college was one of the most challenging weeks of my life. At the beginning of the week, I thought I would become a Doctor. By the […]
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A Tour of my Woodworking Shop
Retirement. A time to pursue your dreams. To create. To live. I’ve recently discovered a new hobby, woodworking, which has become a part of my retirement dream. I’ve been enjoying […]
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Reinventing The Wheel
Early in my career, I was often criticized by the “veterans” for attempting to reinvent the wheel. Later in my career, I often criticized the “youngsters” of the same offense. […]
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