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mattmcc · 07-28-2007, 09:23 PM

I'm following the program outlined in the book "Your Money or Your Life."

Currently I'm working as a software developer but am living frugally and investing 25% of my paycheque. I've calculated that I can retire in 5-10 years. Once I'm earning enough income from my investments I want to go to Africa and teach youth entrepreneurship and financial skills to promote sustainability among the upcoming generations.

The beauty I see in this model is that if I have enough income coming in from my investments I can choose to do whatever I want. I need not be concerned if it makes money or not. If I want to write for a year I'll be able to do that. If I want to take 6 months off to study Buddhism I can do that.

07-28-2007, 09:23 PM	#8 (permalink)
mattmcc Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 51	I'm following the program outlined in the book "Your Money or Your Life." Currently I'm working as a software developer but am living frugally and investing 25% of my paycheque. I've calculated that I can retire in 5-10 years. Once I'm earning enough income from my investments I want to go to Africa and teach youth entrepreneurship and financial skills to promote sustainability among the upcoming generations. The beauty I see in this model is that if I have enough income coming in from my investments I can choose to do whatever I want. I need not be concerned if it makes money or not. If I want to write for a year I'll be able to do that. If I want to take 6 months off to study Buddhism I can do that.