I think this is a great approach to FI. If you love playing music and it costs money to do so then why not continue to save money and delay FI. I think too many people race to the finish line rather than figuring out how to balance their desire for enjoyment with the need to make money. Kudos for stepping back and figuring out how to balance your desires.

On some weekends, I have nothing to do because I don’t want to spend money and I don’t know how to entertain myself. If this is what my post FI life will look like, that would be so terrifying.

Playing music is time consuming, expensive, and not lucrative. It’s like a FI killer. But guess what? However painful my job is, not being able to enjoy free time is even more painful.

So I decided to delay my FI and play music.

Thank you for such a lovely comment. I often think that Type A personalities tend to pursue FI. It’s a tough task and only those who are truly driven will put in the hard work all the way through to the end. I’m not particularly worried about being bored although I see how some people can be afraid of that. I worry more about not using my time to the best of my ability. Wouldn’t it be a shame to have so much free time available and squander it doing nothing other than running errands and completing menial tasks? It sounds like you are the type of person who enjoys tackling goals. I am the exact same way. I need to define new goals for myself. They don’t have to be life changing right off the bat, but eventually I hope they enable me to become a better version of myself. I’m glad to know there are others on the path to FI who feel the same way I do. Thanks for the comment!

I’m someone who always has to be on the go. Deciding to pursue FI has been wonderful for me, because it gives me a goal that is keeping me constantly busy. But my fiance has pointed out multiple times that he is concerned I may drive myself nuts once I’ve actually reached FI.

That being said, I think awareness ahead of time is key. Knowing my personality, we’re constantly brainstorming our plans for once we reach FI. Hopefully, by the time I get there, we’ll have a concrete plan. The good news is that I’ve got many years before that happens! 🙂 Thanks for your wisdom!

Elise

Oh I love this comment. I don’t think FI has made me feel happier but it certainly has made me feel more content. When you reach your goal the possibilities become endless, which provides amazing opportunities for personal growth.

Will I continue the side hustle’s (I assume I will)

Will I try new hobbies?

New business ventures?

There’s always something that comes next, just have no idea what that will be.

I don’t think hitting FI will make us any happier, but possibly a lot less stressed.

Nice read.

Cheers,

-Chris