2808: [Part 1] How My Perspective of the Fire Movement Changed After Turning 40 by Lisa Harrison of Mad Money Monster

Published: July 26, 2024, 7 a.m.

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com.\nEpisode 2808:\nLisa 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.\nRead along with the original article(s) here: https://madmoneymonster.com/2019/06/17/how-my-perspective-of-the-fire-movement-changed-after-turning-40/\nQuotes to ponder:\n"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."\n"Although I\u2019ve always been and thought of myself as healthy as a horse, I realized that I was aging, despite my identification with the younger crowd."\n"It took me more time to graduate from college than normal because I went part-time."\nEpisode references:\nThe Simple Path to Wealth: https://www.amazon.com/Simple-Path-Wealth-financial-independence/dp/1533667926\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices