What Resonated with Me I am particularly interested in the insights and lessons learned from early retirement. The emphasis on financial management, especially closely monitoring spending and maintaining a flexible budget, resonates with me. I value the discussion on mental health and relationships, understanding that the transition to retirement brings significant emotional changes and challenges….
I have a consistent routine of reading every morning. It’s something I am becoming very proud of because I’m pretty sure I’ve read more books during this career break compared to all the books I have read in the last 5 years combined. This article was inspired from reading Cal Newport’s book on slow productivity….
The “Buy Term, Invest the Rest” (BTIR) strategy is often touted as a superior financial approach. By purchasing term life insurance and investing the savings from the lower premiums, individuals can potentially achieve better financial outcomes compared to buying whole life insurance. However, despite its apparent benefits, BTIR is not universally adopted. This article explores…
Ramen eggs are one of my favourites because they are so tasty and easy to make that there’s no need to buy store-bought ones at all. Just make some at night and let the magic happen in the fridge overnight. The next day, you can enjoy it with your favourite Asian carbohydrate.
Last week, I got on the train in the morning on a weekday to meet a friend for breakfast. Once I stepped into the train, I could remember vividly the morning rush hour when I hated when I was in full-time employment. Packed like sardines in the train, I would find myself listening to podcasts,…
After returning from a month-long trip from China, my morning routines have returned to the norm–going for morning walks followed by a 1-hour breakfasts and spending some time reading a book. I probably read more books this year, compared to the 2 years combined (and that’s not many books). These books offered me fresh perspectives…