Life Options in a Post-FI World

25/07/2025 18 min Episodio 109
Life Options in a Post-FI World

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Episode Synopsis

In this episode, Michael shares what life really looks like after reaching Financial Independence. Spoiler: it's not all hammocks and golf rounds.
From repainting rental properties and managing guilt over working less, to the emotional weight of holding a full time job post-FI, this episode explores the unexpected complexities that come once you hit your FI number - and why "freedom" sometimes brings more questions than answers.
Michael unpacks:


The emotional cost of being a “nice guy” landlord


Delegating property tasks and embracing manual labour


Feeling out of sync with the 9-5 life (even when it’s “flexible”)


The surprise guilt of working less - and still feeling overcommitted


The temptation and reality of buying a holiday home


Lessons learned from an entrepreneurial brother-in-law


Why retirement isn't the answer - and FIRE is more about framework than finality


Show Notes

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