Early Retirement – What Fire Is Absolutely Not About

Hi HN, I wrote the linked post.

Many of us in tech hear "FIRE" and think of early retirement and extreme frugality. But I've found that focusing on "Retire Early" misses the true power of the FIRE movement.

This post dives into a my perspective on what FIRE is really all about: gaining power, control, and freedom over your career and life — much sooner than you'd expect. Simply put, it's about having options.

I cover how you can use your tech income to get there.

Read the full post:

What are your thoughts on "retirement" and "financial independence" in a tech career? Let's discuss in the comments!