The Blue Collar Work Ethic
My arms were starting to go numb and the sweat poured off my chin. My boss Joe kept throwing 40 pound bags of fertilizer onto the pile from the top of the rack, and expected me to move them off...
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Grease The Groove To Financial Independence
When it comes to sports and working out, I’m an endurance and cardio guy. In a typical week I ride my bike or run 6 days and lift weights one day. I dread weight day. But I also know the...
T.G.I.F. Friday: Volume 35
Welcome to “Thank God I’m FI” Friday, Volume #35! Here are some things I really like and that you might too. Finance Articles Saving Money Through Routine (The Three Year Experiment) – “Routine is necessary for maximum efficiency in...
What I Spent In 2020
I’ve never had a budget. Ever. I’m not against them and I actually think they’re probably necessary for those who overspend or who have a bad relationship with debt and money. But I wasn’t one of those folks thankfully. If...
More Adventures In Upcycling
I reached financial independence and semi-retired in my mid 40’s. By any subjective measure I lead a pretty sweet life. Sure, I followed the basic formula to reach FI – spend way less than you earn, invest the difference, and...
T.G.I.F. Friday: Volume 34
Welcome to “Thank God I’m FI” Friday, Volume #34! Here are some things I really like and that you might too. Finance Articles Barista FIRE: Not Quite Financial Independence, But Pretty Close (Financial Panther) – “For me, the idea...
Optimize Your Money And Health By Becoming A Robot
Last week I posted about the stellar year my business had in 2020. This post is about how I became a robot in the same year. When COVID plowed into our lives and most states instituted some level of stay...
2020, The Year My Business Grew Up
For those not familiar with my story, I’m financially independent and semi-retired to 20 hours a week at my main job. I’ve been working hard on what started as a side hustle and now is a full-fledged business since late...
T.G.I.F. Friday: Volume 33
HAPPY NEW YEAR!! Welcome to “Thank God I’m FI” Friday, Volume #33! Here are some things I really like and that you might too. Finance Articles Reflecting on Financial Mistakes (One Frugal Girl) – “None of these financial mistakes...
A Letter To Modern Times
*I wrote this recently while on a blissful backpacking trip in the wilderness, away from the sounds, distractions, and cacophony of modernity. I hope you can relate… Hey Modern Times, it’s me Dave. Can I just call you “MT”, I’m...
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