One Year After F.I.R.E.: Stories and Lessons Learned in Early Retirement

I wrote this book to share my early retirement experience. It is a short memoir recounting my year since retiring in 2021 at 44. It is honest, sometimes funny, and other times vulnerable.

What were the defining moments that led to my early retirement? How did I initially imagine early retirement would be? One year into it, is it what I imagined?

In One Year After Fire, I take readers on a journey with me as I recount the time leading up to my retirement, pivotal moments, and memorable stories. I explore the feelings lurking just beneath the surface of each experience, from euphoria to fear, uncertainty, and even loneliness.

What are the “aha moments” that have left a mark? If I had to do it all over again, would I still retire early?

By the time you get to the end of this book, I hope you find some of the stories relatable and perhaps even discover a few thought-provoking moments.