How do you want to retire?
I knew in my 30s that I wanted to retire early. I enjoyed my work, but it was getting in the way of my life. I had stuff to do I still do.
So I had to prepare and live my life accordingly by these principles. Now I’m the king of retirement. I love waking up, knowing I don’t have meetings, email, texts, presentations or travel for business. Everything is paid off, and I can enjoy life more.
My mom told me she taught each of her kids financial independence, saving and spending. The rest of them are broke or died broke.
I respect people who love to work. I had a lot of other things to do in life also. I’m taking care of that now.
Delusions of Adequacy 
Did 24 in the USN, retired from that, then taught at the university for 16 years and retired from that when I was vested at 65.
Nice to have 2 retirements plus Social Security, MediCare, & TriCare.
Biggest decision of the day now is what I’m gonna eat and what to wear.
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