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Self Worth, Validation and Gold Stars in My Post-Career Life

Ms. ONL

It’s nothing new to say that our collective digital life has made many of us focus too much on signs of external digital validation such as likes and comments. I’ve so far been okay at avoiding that trap, but after we leave our careers, the work I do will be more digital than ever. And given my gold star-seeking tendencies, how can I redefine my self worth post-career without falling into the digital stats trap? Continue reading Self Worth, Validation and Gold Stars in My Post-Career Life

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Financial Independence Is a Good Goal, But a Bad Goalpost

Ms. ONL

Almost a year ago, we realized that we’d reached financial independence. And reaching it hasn’t been anything like what we might have expected. Our FI life is still life, with all the usual ups and downs. Some things are better, but most things are the same. This year has taught us: Financial independence is a good goal, but a bad goalpost. Continue reading Financial Independence Is a Good Goal, But a Bad Goalpost