Why retire early in under 100 words

[@leeellis8343]

John, all I can say is thank you. I am 55 years old, been in the fire service for 32 years and my last shift is December 18th. I’ve been watching/ listening to you for over a year now and have “packed my parachute” a thousand times. As I get ready to jump out of the plane, I do it with confidence and excitement for my next chapter. You sir helped me greatly with that upcoming transition. A Heartfelt thank you to. you.

[@leeellis8343]

Sorry auto correct joe lol

[@joekuhnlovesretirement]

Wonderful. Congratulations!!!!!

[@silverdale3207]

Have you thought about becoming a volunteer firefighter once you retire, you could still have the enjoyment of helping others without the compulsion of having to do it, I've been a firefighter for nearly 34 years now (currently Chief) as a Volunteer. When I retire I don't want to give up everything so will stay on as a volunteer as I enjoy the friendships I've made in the Brigade and enjoy the work.

[@johngarceau541]

Did the same IAFF thing in February. You will enjoy retirement

[@jayhay1237]

I can name that tune with only one word! Control. Control over your life's choices. Control over your priorities! 1) personal health 2) friends and family 3) industry.

[@dking1362]

4.) time

[@Greenapul]

Early retirement frees up my time to pursue diverse experiences.

[@rangerwhite5165]

Having retired at 51, I'll sum it up in two words. Fxxking Amazing. I've not been bored once. I often wondered how I worked now.

[@acornsucks2111]

It's so amazing you can't stand it.

[@CG92965]

So Will said and you even did it in under 100 words! I am saving this one so that I can listen to it over and over again to help inoculate me from my current “one more year” syndrome!

[@brianmcg321]

This was excellent. Just recently quit my “career” (20+ years in manufacturing) and the mental load that I can now use for other things is something I wasn’t expecting. You put into words exactly how I have felt the past month.

[@davidandreasen9010]

Well said! For me is doing what I want to do instead of what I have to do.

[@nawalpandey9732]

This this the best summary I have come across. Thanks

[@robertgregory1927]

Retired at 55 and loving life. My toughest daily decision is what or where to get lunch.

[@warrentrout]

Keep working. Those of us who retired early need you to keep the system working

[@7SideWays]

Love it! I find myself speaking to many recent retirees and early retirees like myself. We all agree👍

[@sirdino6967]

I retired at 52 ,, and this was music to my ears Joe , thanks for this vlog ...

[@Socrates-jz3oo]

It is about doing what I want to do, when I want to do it and feeling good about it. (If you can find a full-time or part-time work where you can do the same, then go for it).

[@CalmerThanYouAre1]

Well said! 💯 Worth noting that all of those things can be accomplished through partial or semi retirement as well. Most of us don’t need to quit working entirely to live a better life.

[@401KDexters]

A very good summary, Joe. I'm headed out to do a little bird dog training on Wednesday morning to prepare for a Pointing Dog field trial this coming weekend! I feel for the folks that have the means to retire, but are afraid to jump and embrace it. Have a great week, all!!

[@energyzar5072]

Simple and beautiful.

[@martybabitz9590]

Love it, Joe! Ideal summary. Joe 2.0!

[@paulc1352]

Well said....

[@rickstephan6707]

Future video suggestion(s): What ifs? (related to enablement). Note: I am spouseless, so the decisions are all mine. 1) What if you find out your adult child has significant credit card debt. Do you bail them out? (been there done that - $2500) 2) What if your grandchild(ren) are living in an apartment in a sketchy hood? Would you assist financially to get them into something better/safer? (been there done that - $90k down payment to get affordable monthly payment w/o PMI, $40K of which I could have used towards Roth conversion taxes). 3) What if increases in both property taxes and insurance increase the above payment significantly? (there now)

[@joekuhnlovesretirement]

I hear you. I’m trying to focus on my direct experience vs speculation of challenges of others. You’re far more qualified to speak on these than me

[@jimcarleton]

Bailouts of adult children can easily become lifestyles for them. And I'd bet it didn't just start as an adult. When I was going to college, I could only afford half a double in a very sketchy hood. Like fist and gunfights in the streets during the summer after the folks got all drunked up. No bailouts, just motivation to continue my path towards not making that my forever home. As we age, we mellow and know if we have the means to help, we want to. It's human nature, but I think doing it can subvert valuable life lessons about hard work to work yourself up and out of an area you don't want to have your family in (I'm talking about the children/grands) to an area more like where they may have grown up. My personal opinion, and yes, I speak with personal experience. I've chosen to NOT intervene, but be there to help fix something, guide how an issue should be taken up and handled with the landlord, etc. Maybe I'm too old fashioned, but in my opinion, we need more of that than handouts. Please don't take personal.......

[@vamsiallada8855]

Very well said 😊

[@DionTalkFinancialFreedom]

Love it.

[@mattcramer9187]

Love this!

[@Holmart524]

Well said

[@conureron3792]

Nice succinct summation

[@gregt301]

That's awesome!

[@woodsparker7902]

Here's to Joe. 2.0. Hey, it even rhymes!

[@scottfromsouthcarolina3185]

I can boil it down to seven letters "Freedom". Also Joe, happiness and longer life might fit in the elevator speech.

[@fvvfvbbbb]

I can do it in two words.... working sucks....enough said. 😅

[@oldnatty61]

Freedom.

[@heymoe1179]

54 is late...my brother retired at 45. "Early" is subjective.

[@steveandrews512]

Are you retired ?

[@heymoe1179]

@@steveandrews512 Yep. Anyone can retire at any age. It's totally up to the individual.

[@jaredyoung5353]

I hope to retire early also. 55 ish

[@darinkizer1231]

Amen

[@Outdoorsy368]

Time

[@johnkarapita437]

Joe, how about a slightly edgier 100-word elevator type pitch on why the rest of us should retire early? (You did a video on this a few months ago as I recall!) Stop putting it off! You're not that important or indispensable! Waiting for that big 15 or 20-year work milestone? Just one more year? Get real. Nobody cares and you shouldn't either. Sometimes people need to be shaken up a bit with a frank, blunt message - just in time for the holidays, too!

[@johnkarapita437]

I really was inspired by your tough talk video back in September and pulled the trigger on giving notice last month. So, thank you for that! Here's my take on the 100-word pitch, Joe. Hey, are you thinking about when you’re going to retire? If you are and you’re financially ready to retire, you really should move on it sooner than you think. I know, it’s not an easy decision. In fact, it’s very difficult. It’s a major life change. But don’t fall into this trap: “I need to work for just one more year and we’ll be better off or, in two years, I will mark 20 years with the company.” These are the best years of the rest of your life. Stop worrying about work. When you retire, it just won’t matter.

[@user-ty2uz4gb7v]

I also plan to retire under 100

[@markmiller3145]

We need some new content....new subjects covered would be great.

[@EJJ-EvArms]

BOOM!!!!!

[@anthonybrincefield2812]

Tired of the company BS.

[@djshark123]

Well said