I think this was implied in one of your points, but I’d add: seize the big chance when it comes up. There aren’t going to be that many in life, so if you see a big opportunity, for god’s sake, go for it.
The problem I’m thinking about now is how to stay open to seeing that big chance, especially when you’re no longer actively in pursuit. I know that it this more laid-back retirement life I’m living, I’m not running into the kind of opportunities that feel generative. But I think that’s a problem I can address.
Have you ever heard of Modern Elder Academy? I thought it sounded interesting (read their stuff, listened to their talks), but got the impression I was a bit young for the community.
Other random thought of course more about me… one thing that’s helped me (at least, for now) is NOT aiming for big opportunities. A year ago, I wanted one badly to appear, but it largely made anxious not having in one. So instead, I’ve kinda settled into this “permanent wanderer” role. Like, I’m now an explorer following my curiosities wherever they go (and however trivial). Maybe I’ll settle down somewhere someday, or maybe I’m just an explorer now! Similarly, Mike Karnjanaprakorn calls himself a “professional hobbyist” which I like.
In fact, just today I was asking ChatGPT about ideas for increasing my wandering… then went down a rabbit hole of different people living this kind of life.
Anyways, I just say this because I was severely limiting myself with conventional ideas and “what I should be”, when these weird/esoteric options are possible.
Your approach sounds a lot like mine. Checking out the Modern Elder Academy … though I find that when people start to think about themselves as “elders” things get a little stodgy. I don’t think I’m there yet.
I would amend to say 25X your annual cash burn when you’re only doing things you actually want to do
I think this was implied in one of your points, but I’d add: seize the big chance when it comes up. There aren’t going to be that many in life, so if you see a big opportunity, for god’s sake, go for it.
Yup, that pretty much explains my path. What's the saying... "you only need to get rich once."
Plus, it's relationship advice too when meeting your future spouse!
The problem I’m thinking about now is how to stay open to seeing that big chance, especially when you’re no longer actively in pursuit. I know that it this more laid-back retirement life I’m living, I’m not running into the kind of opportunities that feel generative. But I think that’s a problem I can address.
Yeah, I hear you there…
Have you ever heard of Modern Elder Academy? I thought it sounded interesting (read their stuff, listened to their talks), but got the impression I was a bit young for the community.
Other random thought of course more about me… one thing that’s helped me (at least, for now) is NOT aiming for big opportunities. A year ago, I wanted one badly to appear, but it largely made anxious not having in one. So instead, I’ve kinda settled into this “permanent wanderer” role. Like, I’m now an explorer following my curiosities wherever they go (and however trivial). Maybe I’ll settle down somewhere someday, or maybe I’m just an explorer now! Similarly, Mike Karnjanaprakorn calls himself a “professional hobbyist” which I like.
In fact, just today I was asking ChatGPT about ideas for increasing my wandering… then went down a rabbit hole of different people living this kind of life.
Anyways, I just say this because I was severely limiting myself with conventional ideas and “what I should be”, when these weird/esoteric options are possible.
Your approach sounds a lot like mine. Checking out the Modern Elder Academy … though I find that when people start to think about themselves as “elders” things get a little stodgy. I don’t think I’m there yet.