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3365: Failing at Early Retirement by Jeremy of Go Curry Cracker on Retirement Planning

3365: Failing at Early Retirement by Jeremy of Go Curry Cracker on Retirement Planning

Update: 2025-11-25
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Episode 3365:


Jeremy challenges the notion that earning income after early retirement equals failure, sharing his own experiment with seasonal work as a UPS driver. His candid reflection reveals how flexibility, self-awareness, and reevaluating what “retirement” means can lead to greater peace of mind, without compromising your values or financial independence.


Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.gocurrycracker.com/failing-at-early-retirement/


Quotes to ponder:


"Should you feel like you failed at early retirement if you decide to do some paid work? No."


"The greatest financial benefit was that it reminded me of just how much time and energy is required to make $100."


"Try some things, no big deal. Maybe you will enjoy some work and find it brings value to your life."


Episode references:


UPS Personal Vehicle Driver Program: https://www.jobs-ups.com/personal-vehicle-drivers


Amazon Flex: https://flex.amazon.com/

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3365: Failing at Early Retirement by Jeremy of Go Curry Cracker on Retirement Planning

3365: Failing at Early Retirement by Jeremy of Go Curry Cracker on Retirement Planning

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