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...
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...
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...
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...
*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...
Welcome to “Thank God I’m FI” Friday, Volume #32! Here are some things I really like and that you might too. Finance Articles Marriage, Mental Health, and Money: Protect Your Most Valuable Assets (Can I Retire Yet?) – “We...
It’s no secret that America depends on a consumer culture. And boy do we have one. Regular readers of my blog know I largely bucked this trend throughout my life which was a huge factor in helping me reach financial...
Last week while lifting weights I had 70 pounds on a barbell. If you have weights at home, go and pick up 70 pounds. It’s a lot of weight. I have some female friends who barely weigh 25 pounds more...
Welcome to “Thank God I’m FI” Friday, Volume #31! Here are some things I really like and that you might too. Finance Articles Are You Too Frugal? (Retire By 40) – “Is it possible to be too frugal?” Low...
Vice Admiral James Stockdale spent seven years of the Vietnam War being tortured in a Hanoi prison. Author Jim Collins interviewed Stockdale for his book “Good To Great”, and Stockdale had some intriguing insight. Collins asked him who didn’t make...
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2025 Activity Tracker
Cycling: 500 Miles
Running: 76 Miles
Hiking: 18 Miles
Paddling: 0 Miles
Climbing Days: 1
2024 Activity Tracker
Cycling: 5209 Miles
Running: 330 Miles
Hiking: 46 Miles
Paddling: 86 Miles
Climbing Days: 1
2023 Activity Tracker
Cycling: 5400 Miles
Running: 472 Miles
Hiking: 37 Miles
Paddling: 96 Miles
Climbing Days: 6
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