biznerd
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Comment · 5 years ago
How this got 6 upvotes and posted to Ask HN while my stuff never sticks is beyond me.
Comment · 5 years ago
If you want to retire in 10 years, you'll need to save 65% of your income.
https://www.mrmoneymustache.com/2012/01/13/the-shockingly-si...
It's going to take a huge change in habits.
If you're determined, I would say don't listen to the haters. I've been a member of FIRE since college, downshifted and it's amazing. I never really enjoyed working (actually, hated it) so I get to spend my time on this earth doing what I want to do (read classic books right now.)
Comment · 6 years ago
If you want to use the roads to Rome example, I'm sure there are some roads that have lots of pot holes. I guess you technically still get there, but there are easier roads that are quicker and safer.