***Updated May 19, 2026*** When I first joined my company as employee #3, we had pipe dreams for the future of our business: Boy, were we dreqaming! Absolutely none of that happened. As an entrepreneur, it’s very easy to dream up a rosy future. Your imagination runs wild, and you dream of building something bigger… Continue reading The Power of Time: What 5 Years Can Accomplish
Author: Accidentally Retired
If You Don’t Ask, You Don’t Get
Updated: May 4, 2026 It’s that simple. For nearly everything in life, getting what you want is as simple as asking. Will the answer always be “yes?” Certainly not. But how do you know if you don’t try? Nearly everything big in my life has come from asking And I mean big! “If you don’t… Continue reading If You Don’t Ask, You Don’t Get
You Don’t Need Multiple Income Streams to Build Wealth
You Only Need One Income Stream. Just ONE. **Updated April 24, 2026** Yep that’s right. I said it. You only need the ONE. And don’t get me wrong. I’m not against multiple income streams. In fact, I built my entire career with a side hustle that grew into a full-time job, followed by another side… Continue reading You Don’t Need Multiple Income Streams to Build Wealth
The Mansion Next Door
Our neighborhood is fairly new…it’s one of those built by a national homebuilder with multiple price points in mind. There are entry-level homes, mid-tier homes, upper-tier homes, and mansions…yes, mansions. Each type has its own subdivision within the development, and it was clearly developed with buyers from all walks of life in mind. I was… Continue reading The Mansion Next Door
Cash Management in Early Retirement
**Updated April 10th, 2026** Cash management in early retirement has turned out to be a rather stressful endeavor. When I first negotiated my severance and left corporate America, it was easy to know that I still had money coming in for a while. But eventually, the gravy train runs dry, and then I was left… Continue reading Cash Management in Early Retirement