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Episode 2808:

Lisa Harrison of MadMoneyMonster.com shares how turning 40 has reshaped her views on the FIRE movement. Emphasizing family, health, and enjoying the moment, she explains why the sacrifices required for early retirement no longer appeal to her, highlighting a shift from her youthful optimism to a more balanced, realistic approach to life.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://madmoneymonster.com/2019/06/17/how-my-perspective-of-the-fire-movement-changed-after-turning-40/

Quotes to ponder:

"After hitting 40, I started to realize there are 3 categories topping the list of important things in my life: Family, My health, and Enjoying the moment."

"Although I’ve always been and thought of myself as healthy as a horse, I realized that I was aging, despite my identification with the younger crowd."

"It took me more time to graduate from college than normal because I went part-time."

Episode references:

The Simple Path to Wealth: https://www.amazon.com/Simple-Path-Wealth-financial-independence/dp/1533667926

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