Our top 5 learnings after 1 year of early retirement (FIRE)

We recently completed 1 year of our early retirement after achieving FIRE. We were prepared well but still stumbled and learned a few things along the way. In this video we share the top 5 lessons and learnings from the last one year.

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In this video, you will find:

0:00 – Introduction
1:28 – 1st Lesson (Time)
6:33 – 2nd Lesson (Network)
8:36 – 3rd Lesson (Life Partner)
10:23 – 4th Lesson (Finances)
13:04 – 5th Lesson (Sense of Purpose)
15:51 – Summary

[nirmalyaster]

I am so happy to know how you are enjoying and escape the work slavery, god bless you both. I am tired of interacting with unnecessary people all of them are having some agenda, yet this is mandated as being social and "team bonding" bs in corporate world. I am at best when I am alone, and I dont need any namesake friend, I am happy to stay near my parents and enjoy the most quality time. I have done work for last 17 years in IT industry and happy to see you speaking the truth. Please remain like "raw truth".. I dont care for any degree or promotion or BS pat on the back.. all part of slavery.. If I can help my old parents that would be my biggest achievement, not a promotion or career. No more illusion

[bobbyboombeck]

Hey Yogi, I just found your channel. My wife and I retired 3 years ago at age 47 (me) and 42 (her). We're enjoying our life and our 13 year old daughter to the fullest. We travel as much as we can as a family and individually as well. So happy to see your journey hear and to watch another couple on this incredible journey. I still pinch myself daily as I feel like we've truly unlocked a massive life goal. Once we we FIRE'd life just opened up and now we have time to enjoy and pursue deeper states of being mentally, physically and it feels so incredible. Keep up the great work!

[anupchettri]

Hi Yogi & Seema,
This is Anup and am your subscriber since last few months, wanted to take a moment to express my gratitude for the invaluable tips and lessons you both are sharing on regular basis through your channel .Your experience & insights in each content/episode are really helping us to move our life from “fast lane” and take informed decisions.
Keep up the good work!
Thank you both & best wishes
Anup

[TravelWithSravan]

Thanks for sharing this information and your experiences.

Would like to see the videos on there below


1. A normal day or week in your life
2. Top 10 things you missed before FIRE
3. Average monthly expenses
4. FIRE myths vs Reality
5. Introduce hashtag #askthefiredcouple and answer them weekly or monthly Q&A based in the comments
6. Your video making equipment and Editing information
7. Video from your Dear ones what is their opinion about your Decision and how are they reacting now
8. Live Sessions

[Lillylim]

Great advises. I am always running and my mind always wanting to learn and doing something. Now I am fighting to sit still and meditate, calm my mind.

[vijayak]

Thanks for a practical summary. I’m in a similar situation—considering retirement to care for my parents, yet still drawn to the appeal of corporate life. Tough to strike balance between enjoying your work while taking care of personal priorities. Also, the first learning prepares one to set realistic expectations post retirement. It is okay to do nothing despite peer pressure 🙂

[KapilKataria-gdkh]

Very informative video. Good to hear what goes on in the background when someone retires. Reveals about corporate was highlight. Thanks for all the videos

[natarajanravi]

Excellent . Brought out very well. It’s 4 years since I retired and am in full agreement.

[ashokgupta]

Most important aspect of having a enjoyable retired life is your partner. Rest all is bonus. We are enjoying my post retirement life due to our sharing and caring for each other.

[rekhanatarajan]

Very nicely put together without giving advice. I learnt a few from your sharing. Good luck and happy years ahead.

[jovial]

We are in our 4th year of FIRE, presently I am 56 years. We follow Rob Berger's 4 bucket strategy, which concept wise is similar to yours. We also focus on not to dwindle our corpus but for bucket 1 which is our 5 year cost of living. We are also influenced to a great extent by Bill Perkin's : Die with Zero. Hence touch our other buckets sometimes to buy the experiences in our go go years.
We started liking your content: relevant, precise and professional production. Wish you all the best

[sgkrish]

Fantastic I am in the phase of early retirement planning your real time experience gives comfort to decide and meeting the sense of purpose

[KA-rynz]

Thanks for your great service to help others. I am still working and makes me consider my options. Well done and best wishes.

[alokmathur]

Well said friend. Just lovely. 5 key takeaways are just too good.

[HS-lbkv]

absolute gems of advice! a must for everyone who retires no matter when!

[MarcD-zeyt]

Great video! I left work 9 months ago and my greatest fear was losing my sense of purpose. I was ready financially to retire early, but I had serious concerns with losing my sense of purpose. As you said in the video, that is bs and 9 months in, I realize my fears were unfounded...

[sandeepbihani]

What a gem of advice!! Needed to see this 🥰🥰

[mahuatarafdarsrivastava]

Great learning from The Fired Couple 😊👍

[mahaleem]

Very good explanation and presentation informing about the early retirement, which also applies to all types of retirement.

[SECONDINNINGCACSRAJESHSHARMA]

Very motivating video..
I am also on the way to get retired.
Thanks for sharing your practical experience and approach.