Comments on: Working One Day a Week Can Be Worth $100,000

By: Zach @ Four Pillar Freedom

Zach @ Four Pillar Freedom — Thu, 07 Dec 2017 23:06:31 +0000

Couldn’t agree more! It always pays to be nice to those around you – you never know when you’ll need a favor or a helping hand from them. Aside from that, being nice is just the right thing to do.

By: freddy smidlap

freddy smidlap — Thu, 07 Dec 2017 20:47:59 +0000

all these speak to a point i have been meaning to do as an article. BE NICE. i mean be decent towards the others at the dog park or the cafe that you frequent and the store where you buy your wine or beer or organic whatever. you ought to do it just because it’s the right and decent thing to do. also, if you’re living mostly local then take an interest in the lives of the people in the places you frequent. they know when you are genuine and it is much easier to find these little side work things if you’ve treated people well. and don’t forget to smile, grumps.

By: Zach @ Four Pillar Freedom

Zach @ Four Pillar Freedom — Sat, 02 Dec 2017 14:05:51 +0000

In reply to Financial Shaper.

I think that’s the end goal – not to stop working, but to be in a position where you don’t have to work to put food on the table. Just having the financial flexibility to quit a job can make that job much more enjoyable knowing you don’t need it to survive.

By: Financial Shaper

Financial Shaper — Sat, 02 Dec 2017 08:29:38 +0000

Hey Zach
Great read, thanks for sharing. Couldn’t agree more, in order to do what you want in life and find purpose, having options is key. I’ve always loved to work (and will quite certainly continue to do so even after having reached FI) but I never wanted to RELY ON A JOB. A relatively high savings rate and a solid investment process put me into a position, where I am no more “at the mercy of somebody”. Just BEING ABLE TO QUIT a job if you’re not satisfied anymore to do something else you like more and not having to care too much how much you’re getting paid is tremendously liberating.
Cheers

By: Zach @ Four Pillar Freedom

Zach @ Four Pillar Freedom — Fri, 01 Dec 2017 13:22:24 +0000

In reply to Cubert. Thanks so much, Cubert! Cash flow is indeed the name of the game. A high net worth is great, but what you actually need is cash flow to cover your expenses. That's when you're financially free. Thanks for commenting and stay in touch!

By: Zach @ Four Pillar Freedom

Zach @ Four Pillar Freedom — Fri, 01 Dec 2017 13:21:19 +0000

In reply to Cory.

Thanks, Cory! Completely agree with you – look at people like Charlie Munger, still working everyday past the age of 90 because he does work he LOVES and it keeps him sharp. Work can indeed make us better people. Thanks for your thoughts 🙂

By: Zach @ Four Pillar Freedom

Zach @ Four Pillar Freedom — Fri, 01 Dec 2017 13:17:09 +0000

In reply to WealthyDoc.

Thanks WealthyDoc! What’s interesting to me is that the type of people who can actually achieve FI quickly are often hard-working people by nature. So it only makes sense to work whether or not you’re FI. I agree with you – part-time work can help most people achieve a version of FIRE much quicker than they may think.

Thanks for the feedback 🙂

By: Zach @ Four Pillar Freedom

Zach @ Four Pillar Freedom — Fri, 01 Dec 2017 13:14:59 +0000

In reply to Jason@WinningPersonalFinance. Agreed! In fact, the true metric of success is happiness. You can have that with or without FI. In fact, you can be FI and also unhappy. The real goal to pursue is to work on YOUR terms, no matter what that work looks like. If you find satisfaction in a 9-5 job that's perfectly fine. If you find that satisfaction in working for yourself, that's great too. Once you conquer your finances you give yourself the option to choose a work situation you love.

By: Zach @ Four Pillar Freedom

Zach @ Four Pillar Freedom — Fri, 01 Dec 2017 13:09:46 +0000

In reply to Mr Mofi.

I love that view – using free time to spend with family and build businesses. That’s essentially what life is all about. Relationships and meaningful work. Cheers to that lifestyle 🙂

By: Zach @ Four Pillar Freedom

Zach @ Four Pillar Freedom — Fri, 01 Dec 2017 13:08:25 +0000

In reply to Dave.

I love that – “After you reach FI, life is a blank canvas for you to paint a picture of the life that you want”. I couldn’t agree more. Once we stop viewing work as inherently evil we open our eyes and see that some work can actually be a huge joy and happiness booster.