Funding the Adventurous Life
After seven years, and with a heavy heart, I’m here to say that life’s path is leading elsewhere. And I feel it’s best to follow that intuition. I can’t say for sure, but this will probably be my last post. Listen to the Podcast I’ll begin with a secret: I never cared much about the Continue reading "Time Marches On" The post Time Marches On appeared first on CLIPPING CHAINS .
From a market perspective, history has always favored the unfazed, the patient, the forgetful. Drastic action in times of great uncertainty is almost always the wrong move. Time and again—just like now—people convinced themselves of imminent disaster. And in nearly all cases, they were wrong. Financial writers and hardened optimists are right to remind us: Continue reading "Is This Time…
Recently, I sent a mini-post to my newsletter subscribers about reclaiming financial independence as a tool for deeper engagement—using it to connect, create, and contribute instead of opting out. Today, I’m reflecting on your feedback. Listen to the Podcast I want to thank everyone who reached out last week to my newsletter mini-post. I like Continue reading " I Quit Is the Wrong Legacy (And Here…
We chase financial independence and early retirement, believing these achievements will provide a better life. But what if the pursuit of such goals is actually trapping us? Listen to the Podcast I’ve drifted in and out of the meritocracy trap over the years, but mostly, I’ve stayed stuck in its sticky web. I quickly learned Continue reading "A Midlife Crisis Without the Sports Car" The post A…
Australia’s Victoria coast along the Great Ocean Road is advertised as one of the world’s most scenic drives. Instead, we found fierce winds, ship-devouring waves, and a hefty dose of humility. This is part 2 in a series. Read part 1 here. Listen to the Podcast My wife and I stood at the edge of Continue reading "Under Gray Skies on a Shipwrecked Coast" The post Under Gray Skies on a Shipwrecked…
My wife and I spent September in Australia. This essay, the first in a series, recounts our sun-drenched start before things took a turn for the worst. Listen to the Podcast Australians, it seems, are utterly smitten with coffee. The beverage of choice appears to be the flat white, a silky yet buttoned-down cousin to Continue reading "The Flat White Chronicles" The post The Flat White Chronicles…
Our dog, Maggie, died suddenly but not unexpectedly at our home on May 25th, 2024. This is a story of our lives together, and why losing a pet can cut so deeply in today’s world. Listen to the Podcast They say that grief comes on like a tsunami, a wave of incredible power and uncontrollable Continue reading "Yonder Goes Little Maggie" The post Yonder Goes Little Maggie appeared first on CLIPPING…
David Champion retired early at 53. In his own words, the first five years were magnificent, with endless opportunities for climbing and adventure. However, he knows the next five won’t come so easily. Introduction Retirement is often an ideal detached from reality. When overwhelmed by daily routines, it s easy to imagine retirement as a stress-free Continue reading "David Champion: The…
Cory Richards shocked the world when he abruptly ended his climbing career at the foot of Dhaulagiri in 2021. He is ready to tell his story. Introduction Perhaps no one has quit their job like my guest today, Cory Richards. Richards, still a world-renowned photographer, abruptly ended his career as an elite mountaineer in April Continue reading "Cory Richards: The Color of Everything" The post…
Escaping the grind is wonderful and often needed. But life is long and money scarcity motivates us to do hard things that make life rewarding. Listen to the Podcast Recently, I’ve been increasingly conflicted by several dueling experiences and sensations: What the Wrong Job Looks Like When I worked in the SCOE, I rose around Continue reading "Life Without Money Scarcity Might Just Make You Lazy"…