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too fast for love
20 pagine del libro Shut Up and Wait di Vishal Khandelwal.
The root of the problem is that too many people hate their jobs.
They tell themselves that they will only be happy once they are retired. Before they get there, they will never be happy. They constantly remind themselves how miserable their life is and how wonderful their life will be once they are free from their 9-5 job. So, they constantly look forward to that retirement day so they can give their employers the middle finger and tell their coworkers to get lost.
This video is a perfect example of this endless vicious cycle of going nowhere and believing that buying things will lead to happiness.
Connecting life problems to not having money, financial independence, or retire early is simply incorrect and fallacious.
Reaching financial independence and retire early does not automatically mean that you have crossed the finish line and that automatically makes you happy.
Practice gratitude every day and be appreciative that you are still alive at this very moment. Enjoy the present moment, because you can’t be certain that you will be alive tomorrow. Stop worrying about things in the past because they are already done.
Stress is just an imaginary thing that we invented. The things you are stressing out about, you don’t have control over. So why stress over them?
Rather than focus on early retirement, the mainstream media articles should focus on financial independence instead. Become financially independent so one has the option to decide whether to continue to work or to do something that they are truly passionate about, whether that brings in income or not.
My story may inspire others to save. But I hope it also makes them realize that they also need to enjoy life. I’ve had extreme savings habits from an early age because I’ve always been somewhat anxious. I’ve long wanted enough saved in case bad things happen. I struggle with just going with the flow. Like many people, I feel the need to be in control. But as I’ve discovered, money is not an elixir. Sure, ample cash and high retirement account balances provide financial security. But they will not bring peace and joy. My advice: Try to strike a balance, preparing financially for the long run—but also living in the moment.