Dear Sam: Advice on retiring early

Dear Sam: Advice on retiring early

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Epilogue: Dear Trent
Finally we get to hear from Sam, the guy who inspired this newsletter, with how he's been testing the early retirement ideas—from healthspan to…
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In conclusion...
Ha! You thought I was writing this early retirement advice for Sam (and you), but I tricked you! I was writing it for myself the whole time!
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Ask Me Anything
Ten Questions, Ten Answers. Musings on StrengthsFinders, the value of therapy, feeling obliged to pay, courses I've completed, an approach to valuing…
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May 2025

Spend Your Money
Most of the time, money is a good thing. Sure, money might not buy happiness beyond a certain point. But just because money can’t buy happiness doesn’t…
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A Word on Startup Investing
I love investing in early-stage startups. But boy I've made some mistakes. It's definitely not for the faint-hearted.
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Manage Your Wealth
Research. Make a plan. Monitor your financial health.
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Savour Life's Joys
Rediscover life’s “greatest hits” while embracing new experiences. Find joy in small daily pleasures, exciting plans, and the awe of exploration.
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Give Back
In the words of Michael Lewis, “Above all, recognise that if you have had success, you have also had luck—and with luck comes obligation. You owe a…
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April 2025

Spend More Time With the Kids
“There are two things children should get from their parents: roots and wings” - Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
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Join a Club
I am lucky to have an abundance of friendships, many of them decades in the making. But expanding my social circle beyond my existing friends is good…
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Pursue Hospitality
Practising hospitality is a surprisingly powerful way to strengthen social connections. Inviting others into your space and breaking bread together…
Be Deliberate About Spending Time With Friends
We readily accept that a regular exercise is required to maintain a healthy body, but for some reason we assume that our relationships will maintain…
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