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I recently attended the Global Leadership Summit. The Global Leadership Summit focuses on growing leadership in non-profit organizations and churches. I participated in this event as part of the Hope for Haiti’s Children team. When first invited, I was dubious… Continue Reading →
We now arrive at my 3rd entry on the subject of early retirement. To date, we have discussed the required planning and preparation necessary to not only retire early but to retire anytime. When buying a big-ticket item, I have… Continue Reading →
This my second blog entry about early retirement. In the first installment, I discussed the importance of saving and limiting debt. What do I mean by early retirement? The classic definition is retiring from work before a statutory age. Implied… Continue Reading →
One of my retirement hobbies is selling “stuff” on ebay. I have noticed as I have accumulated a bit of age is that I have also accumulated a bit of “stuff.’ Well, a lot of “stuff.” Some of it I… Continue Reading →
I read a lot of books. Most of what I read is entertaining for a while but forgettable in the long run. There are a few profound books that changed my life when I first read them, and they continue… Continue Reading →
It is coming up on 5 years since I took early retirement from Hewlett Packard. While I worked as a minister for 3 of those 5 years, my 25 years at HP defined my work life. I am currently not… Continue Reading →
I have always liked the idea of sailing on a boat. The picture of me traveling over water with the wind as the source of power is peaceful and invigorating. There are technical aspects of sailing I also find interesting…. Continue Reading →