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Episode 3142:

Jaime of KeepThrifty challenges the conventional pursuit of early retirement by unpacking the emotional and physical burnout that can come with chasing FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early). Rather than idolizing the hustle or rigid savings goals, Jaime encourages a return to values-driven living, where balance, intention, and fulfillment matter more than arbitrary financial milestones.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.keepthrifty.com/dont-get-burned-by-FIRE/

Quotes to ponder:

"It was never about the money, it was about living by his values."

"The more we worked, the more we made, the sooner we could retire. But as time went on, we found ourselves burning out again."

"What if we didn’t focus on early retirement, but on living a fulfilling life now and in the future?"

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