FIRE or freedom now?

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Hey Freaking Nomads,

I'm sure most of you have heard before of the concept of FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early). It's a concept that was super popular in the blogosphere and the early Millennial days, and Mister Money Mustache was the idle many people aspired to be like.

But today, I'm here to actually "retire" FIRE because I believe it's an outdated concept for us modern remote workers and nomadic travelers.

We're already living a life that most people only dream of. We're not tied to a 9-to-5, a specific location, or even a traditional career path. We can work from anywhere, travel the world, and design our lives to fit our passions.

So, do we really need to chase FIRE when we're already living a life that many envy?

I've pondered this a lot lately. While FIRE might sound appealing (who doesn't want to stop working?), it often comes with a heavy focus on saving aggressively and sacrificing experiences in the present. Isn't the whole point of life to live life to the fullest now?

I know, I know, you don't pay the bills with location independence, that's true. But let's not lose sight of the incredible freedom we have as nomads. We're not just working towards a distant goal. We're living our dream every single day.

Sure, some of us might still want to pursue FIRE, and that's totally valid. But for others, maybe it's time to reframe our perspective. Instead of obsessing over financial independence, what if we focused on maximizing our current freedom?

What if we prioritized experiences over excessive saving, adventure over aggressive frugality?

Isn't flexibility and spontaneity that the FIRE promises basically our nomadic lifestyle, after all?

FIRE to me is a big reminder that a lot of people out there are aiming to explore new places, connect with diverse cultures, and build a life that truly fulfills them, while we are already doing it.

We're not just working to live, we're living to work on our own terms. And that, my friends, is a freedom worth celebrating.

Keep on enjoying this dream life,

Luca

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