Two years back, after selling my company, I hit an 8-figure cash event. Now, I’m sitting on a decent pile of cash and investing about 300-350k a month across various assets. I still work a bit with my old company and bring in an extra ~200k a year in net-dividends. Technically, I’m financially free—but here’s the kicker: it doesn’t feel as fulfilling as I thought it would.
Honestly, the whole idea of wealth when you’re working toward it is way more exciting than the reality once you’re there. So my advice? Don’t rush. Enjoy the path toward your goals, because those moments are probably the most rewarding part.
Honestly, the whole idea of wealth when you’re working toward it is way more exciting than the reality once you’re there. So my advice? Don’t rush. Enjoy the path toward your goals, because those moments are probably the most rewarding part.
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@deAes Thank you for your report - if it can be believed on this platform 😉.
You're right, as soon as you arrive at your destination, it looks different than you thought. And the problem is that the goal is then gone! You either have a new one or a problem.
A question out of interest: what do you do with all the money you don't need? Investing only pushes the problem into the future.
You're right, as soon as you arrive at your destination, it looks different than you thought. And the problem is that the goal is then gone! You either have a new one or a problem.
A question out of interest: what do you do with all the money you don't need? Investing only pushes the problem into the future.
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•@Epi correct, first impulse to diversify and protect your money from inflation. Being in my late 30s, married but no kids yet, I could see myself supporting a few NPOs down the line. Still living in the same rental apartment, just added a vacation spot in Spain, and we travel a lot. But honestly without the need to grind daily, it’s not so easy to find meaningful purpose again.
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