The Four Pillars of FIRE 🔥

About the Series… When the topic of money management comes up, discussions often focus on tactics. Sometimes, the conversation will shift to strategy, but a critical component is typically overlooked—a broader perspective on enhancing our thinking and decision-making skills. In this series, I aim to introduce first principles thinking into discussions about money. Welcome to … Read more

The Four Pillars of FIRE 🔥

About the Series… When the topic of money management comes up, discussions often focus on tactics. Sometimes, the conversation will shift to strategy, but a critical component is typically overlooked—a broader perspective on enhancing our thinking and decision-making skills. In this series, I aim to introduce first principles thinking into discussions about money. Welcome to … Read more

How Much is Enough?

The essence of financial independence is that your passive income—usually generated through investments—is sufficient to sustain your lifestyle. But how do we define “enough”? Enough for what exactly? Many people instinctively quantify “enough” based on their current lifestyle. For example, a couple in their late twenties with a child might say, “We live in San … Read more

How Badly Do You Really Want It?

About the Series… When the topic of money management arises, conversations often revolve around tactics. Occasionally, the focus shifts to strategies, but what’s frequently missing in both discussions is a broader approach to enhancing our thinking and decision-making capabilities. This series aims to incorporate first principles thinking into conversations about money. Welcome to the first … Read more

Are We Facing a Recession?

About the Series… When people discuss money management, they often focus on tactics. Sometimes, the conversation elevates to strategy, but what’s often overlooked is a broader perspective on how to enhance our thinking and decision-making skills. This series aims to incorporate first principles thinking into discussions about money. Welcome to the first post! In this … Read more

The Bull Market: Are We Ready for a Reality Check?

We’ve grown accustomed to an upward-trending market. Since 2009, this bullish run faced a brief hiccup in March 2020, but it quickly regained momentum. Overall, the past 15 years have largely favored stock increases. Are we perhaps getting too comfortable with these positive trends? Is there a possibility we’re deluding ourselves into thinking this growth … Read more