You signed up for my email list or have stumbled into my blog, thinking that some early-retired guy has things figured out. You come here for financial advice — maybe even life advice. You must value my opinion, or perhaps something I write inspires you from time to time. You thought I had it all… Continue reading The Myth of ‘Having It All Figured Out’
Author: Accidentally Retired
What Happened When We Finally Opened Our $100 Bottle of Wine
On our 10th anniversary, my wife and I went to Napa Valley, where we tasted, sampled, and bought several bottles of excellent wine. We drank most of them in the first year or so after that trip, but saved a couple for “special” occasions. Fast forward seven years — and those premium bottles were still… Continue reading What Happened When We Finally Opened Our $100 Bottle of Wine
Celebrating 5 Years of Early Retirement
Today, I celebrate my 5-year anniversary of leaving my CEO gig to retire early!!! Wow. Nuts. Insane. Just a few words that come to mind. Of course, my early retirement at times hasn’t FELT like retirement…especially during the many times when I’ve managed to overextend myself with side hustles. But then I go on a… Continue reading Celebrating 5 Years of Early Retirement
Are You Lucky, or Just Paying Attention?
After a long, refreshing four-week vacation, I am back in action! I did my best to fully unplug from all my hobbies, side hustles, and worries. And honestly, I just feel incredibly lucky to even be in a position to take a four-week vacation. It got me thinking about luck….How did I get so lucky?… Continue reading Are You Lucky, or Just Paying Attention?
Are The Joneses Having More Fun?
Seriously….are they? Sometimes I do wonder… Especially when I see the family down the street pack up their RV to head out for a long weekend. Seeing that always makes me a bit jealous, even though I know that owning an RV would be a headache — not to mention that my family just went… Continue reading Are The Joneses Having More Fun?