92. How FIRE Changed Everything - But Not the Way I Expected
From Aussie Firebug by Aussie Firebug
May 21, 2025 · 14 min
About this episode
In this episode, the host reflects on how early retirement and becoming a parent reshaped his perspective on work and life.
It’s been a decade since I started down the FIRE path, and life looks very different these days - especially since becoming a dad. In this episode, I reflect on how early retirement gave me something more valuable than money: time. But it also left me unexpectedly restless. I talk about mini-retirement, purpose, starting two businesses, and how becoming a parent reshaped my perspective on work, freedom, and what really matters. Whether you're deep into your FIRE journey or just getting starte...
People in this episode
Host: Aussie Firebug
Topics covered
- FIRE
- early retirement
- parenthood
- business
- purpose
- mini-retirement
Keywords
- FIRE
- early retirement
- mini-retirement
- parenthood
- entrepreneurship
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