Discussing a few flaws and alternatives to Financial Independence Retire Early
Tag: Musings
“Why I Choose Africa” Kingston’s Journey #73
Thoughts and reasoning on why I made the move to Africa.
“On Kindness and Weakness” Kingston’s Journey #69
It is better to start out as being harder and firmer then you would like to be and gradually soften up a bit to show that you can be kind as well, but only after establishing a solid first impression that you are willing and able to be stern
“Getting What You’re Worth” Kingston’s Journey #68
There's a difference therefore, between knowing what your worth and getting what you're worth. And that difference makes all the difference in the world. From the Michael Jordans to everyone else is akin to comparing the heights of mountains and valleys.
“Arrogant Ignorance & Humble Knowledge” Kingston’s Journey #67
When I was taken out of my element (and still am) is when I had not only learned the most paradoxically, but have had the most fulfilling experiences.
“How to Find Out” Kingston’s Journey #65
Theories and prior wisdom from others is great, but in order to ride a bike as a manner of speaking, it involves you doing your own peddling.
“The Two Types of Patience” Kingston’s Journey #64
Having that skill or achievement you want, whether food on the table or learning something new, now its a matter of how do you go about achieving it. What tools are needed? And as it will take time to get there, which type of patience is needed? How do I compensate for what I need but don't got?
“Smelling The Desperation” Kingston’s Journey #63
Take the career advice if never applying for just one job and direct it towards any interaction. Spread out your social currency so you can create options.
“Being In A Rut is Sunk Cost Fallacy” (Kingston’s Journey #62)
So often we get caught up in how we do things that we forget there are so many avenues to get to where we want to go.
“Fulfilling Responsibilities Vs. Chasing Dreams” (Kingston’s Journey #61)
Weights are heavy, therefore it takes time for you to build the muscles needed to carry bigger ones. Based on that logic, the responsibilities you carry when you are young are pebbles compared to later versions of yourself because you're not ready.
