Former CEO who accidentally retired at the age of 36. I share insights on FIRE, enjoying life, and personal growth at http://accidentallyretired.com
What If There Are No Rules?
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I remember watching the movie Rat Race in high school — a 2001 comedy where a Las Vegas casino tycoon pits six teams against each other in a race for a $2M prize locked in a storage locker in New Mexico. There was only one simple rule: there are no rules. I loved this movie so much, not only for the pure absurdity of the comedy, but also because of what already resonated with me about life: modern-day life is nothing more than a rat race. 99.99% of us are trained by our parents, grandparents, teachers, friends, and employers to play by the rules. One of the biggest is this— wake up early, work hard for decades, and retire at 65 so that we can “finally” live life. This is the formula sold to us by hundreds, if not thousands, of movies and tv shows. Follow the formula. Live the “American dream”. Play in the rat race. But what if there aren’t as many rules as we’ve been led to believe? That question stuck with me — especially after living through the Northridge Earthquake and losing a cousin at a young age. I already knew life was short. I just didn’t yet know what to do about it. Read the rest of the article at Accidentally Retired***** AR Recommends
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Accidentally Retired
Former CEO who accidentally retired at the age of 36. I share insights on FIRE, enjoying life, and personal growth at http://accidentallyretired.com
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