This recent reader email struck a chord: I’m a software engineer trying to plan my plunge [into freedom]. I’m young, so I figured I would grind it out, save a lot, and retire early. But after a health scare, I realize mini-retirements might trump early retirements, and I want to achieve a lifestyle similar to yours. It’s difficult to figure out what I should be prioritizing, however. Side hustles, remote work, rentals, starting a business? Oohhh!! I love this email. On the surface, it’s a tactical “how-to” inquiry: Should I launch a business? Buy a rental property? But under the surface, this reader hints at a deeper question: What’s the optimal lifestyle? Mini-retirements? Early retirement? Something[…]
