The Financial Independence, Retire Early (FIRE) movement encourages rigorous saving and investment to achieve early retirement. However, as one community member discovered, it mistakenly equates financial accumulation with life fulfillment. They emphasize that money should be viewed as a tool for enhancing life rather than a goal in itself. Once financial independence is achieved, individuals may feel lost if they have not defined their true desires. Instead of chasing a magical number, it's essential to focus on crafting a fulfilling life with time and purpose, rather than merely saving for the sake of saving.
the FIRE movement gets a few key things wrong about happiness.
money is a tool to build the life you want.
If you don't answer that question early on, financial independence can feel more like a trap than a liberation.
money alone doesn't lead to a fulfilling life.
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