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Thoughts on reinvention, clarity, work, money, and the quiet decisions that shape a life.
New essays each week as we explore what it means to build a life with intention.
🌵 From the River to the Corner Office — And Back Again
Your career has seasons. They don't follow a calendar and they don't care how old you are. Here's what I wish someone had told me about each one — from the river to the corner office and back again.
🌵 Fresh Tracks: What a Glacier Taught Me About the Second Half of Life
What a glacier at 7,000 feet taught me about the second half of life — and why the best tracks are the ones nobody's made yet.
🌵 The Harder Trail: Why FINE Is the Adventure Worth Taking
Financial Independence, Next Endeavor (FINE) — offers a third path beyond traditional retirement and FIRE. This post breaks down the math, the mindset, and the real stories behind choosing meaningful work over full stop retirement.
🌵 How FI Led Me to FINE: A New Way to Think About the Second Half of Life
For years, I chased FI as an escape plan—freedom from work, stress, and the version of myself I didn’t want to be anymore. But somewhere along the way, the pursuit of independence led me somewhere unexpected: toward work I actually enjoy, a life that feels lighter, and a new idea I now call FINE. This is the story of how FI opened a door I didn’t know I needed.
🌵 Your Financial Road Map: 10 Signposts to a Rich, Meaningful Life
Most people build their financial plan on assumptions that don’t match their real life. This is the road map I learned the hard way—simple, honest steps that bring clarity, reduce stress, and help you build a life that actually fits.
🌵 7 Principles That Can Help You Build a Rich, Balanced Life
Seven principles that help you build a rich, balanced, intentional life. These are the rhythms that create clarity, energy, and meaning in midlife — without burnout or chaos.