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The advice I would have given myself had I been aware enough is the same advice I give myself daily now: wallowing in regret about the past or dwelling on anxiety of the future robs one of life, which necessarily happens right now. Be mindful of goals and make the best of each moment as it arrives ...

@Clarice - I love your viewpoint on using all strategies we can to make it work for ourselves. Everyone has different influences and situations in their lives, but ERE strategies along with the desire to accomplish YOUR OWN goal is what this is all about. I anticipate that some on this forum will ...

IlliniDave - It sounds like you went through quite a lot in the last 11 years, and it’s inspiring that you are on track for retirement in 2019 in that relatively short amount of time. We’ll have three kids at home for another 10 years, and then one at home for two more years, so I’m going to have to ...

2Birds1Stone - Thanks for your encouragement. I'm definitely excited about implementing strategies as a result of a new mindset. I just looked at your journal and I can only hope to have the focus and drive that you've had since pursuing ERE!

Smashter - Thank you! Thats just what I was looking for ...

Hi everyone! Glad to be here from the Midwest.

I’ve been admiring your journals for awhile, and although I haven’t started my own yet, I’m on my way to journaling my path to FI. Introducing myself here seems like the most logical “first step”. I’m not anywhere close to FI at this point, but this ...