Dad on FIRE

As I alluded to cryptically in my most recent monthly update, I've spent the past few weeks being very reflective on my position, my work situation and my FIRE plan. 

   Last week of Unpaid Parental Leave for the year, and a lads annual trip away, this time to Berlin!

A personal introduction to Stoicism, the four virtues and why the two philosophies (FIRE is a philosophy right!?) have so much in common.

  Back to routine after 6 weeks off. Back to school and back to work.

Welcome to the third iteration in my ‘Reel Freedom’ FIRE-related film series. It’s been a while since my previous ones but I'm back with a corker! Previously I explored consumerism in Fight Club and money vs meaning in A Christmas Carol.

I’ve been thinking a lot recently about something that comes up occasionally in FIRE circles, but I don’t think we put nearly enough value on... the faff factor in different asset classes.

Summer holidays 2026 was a blast! Using 6 weeks of my UPL across the summer meant I didn't work a single day in August, essentially swapping a month's salary for a month's worth of family time.

  Feels like only yesterday I was writing last month's update, this summer is absolutely flying by! Having to consciously get this update out this week as we're off to France for two weeks from tomorrow, and it'll be September when we get back so time for the next month's post!

Very busy month, quite possibly the busiest I've ever been! I turned 40, lots of trips out, too many side quests from school(!) and an ISO audit at work! Phew...strap in! Also, apologies for the late posting of this, it was a bit of a beast to write and also July has continued with the business!

Bit more of a chilled out May compared to the previous month that kinda took it out me.