Two Sides of FI

This has long felt like a conversation I wish my friends and I were having. I think the recent emphasis on ‘what to retire to’ is as important as all the content on planning that got me interested in the first place. If you are new to this podcast, it is worth checking the YouTube channel as well, for the design aesthetics if nothing else. Wishing Eric and Laura well as they enter retirement/next endeavor. As an academic, I am very curious to hear how Laura’s transition goes. (Although this is very personal and perhaps won’t be shared.) I’ve seen academics struggle or not with retiring. Earlier semi-retirement seems better. Later retirees (mid-70s and beyond) seem to completely lose purpose or to have waited until health pushed them out. The job can become what people define themselves as, perhaps more so than the typical career.

Love the balance of technical and behavioral aspects of FI. Great show!

Eric and Jason have been fun to watch throughout their journey as recent retirees. Eric just crossed that threshold in 2025, so I’m looking forward to seeing how he adjusts. The conversations they have with each other are thoughtful and frank, and they mirror closely the types of conversations my husband and I have. It’s so comforting to know that others are experiencing the same giddy excitement, mild concern and doubt that we are. It’s always a great listen. They don’t have many guests, but when they do it’s always a valuable discussion. Thanks for letting us listen in on your thoughts!

I really enjoy the candid conversation on not only FI, but also the various stages along the way