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November 22, 2025 Mindset, Strategy

FIRE is useless if you don't know how to spend your time

Reaching Financial Independence is just step one. Step two is not losing your mind (or your time) to the void. Here is why fake work is the new enemy.

The FIRE Paradox: Why Reaching Financial Independence Feels Like Losing Everything You Worked For

You've spent 20 years saying no to everything. Now you've reached FIRE at 50, and suddenly you're supposed to say yes. But your brain doesn't know how to stop saving—and that's the real challenge.

Choose your FIRE (before you choose your investments)

Figure out what kind of FIRE you're chasing before you start chasing returns. Your future self will thank you.