Would you like to retire early? It might sound like a lofty dream, but it’s one of the foundational components of the FIRE movement (Financial Independence Retire Early).

Perhaps you favor a Jaime Lannister approach and would rather work than sit on an Iron Throne. Or maybe your style is a bit more Cersei Lannister and you dream of creating chaos from afar. A FIRE lifestyle is a bit like a choose-your-own-adventure approach to life.

In any case, the FIRE movement has gained traction in recent years, especially among younger generations. Older generations might have been happy working until the prime age of 65 or beyond, but more people are starting to say, “No, thank you,” Olenna Tyrell style.

By following a few simple principles, it is possible for you to build a large enough nest egg to retire early and live a comfortable lifestyle, though it does take effort. The Lannisters didn’t build their fortune overnight either.

In this article, I’ll tell you the benefits of retiring early, how you can use the FIRE formula to plan an early retirement and ways you can be more successful with your FIRE goals.

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Creating SMART Goals for Your Career

You’ve probably set goals in your job, potentially even SMART goals, but have you ever considered setting SMART goals for your career?

Now before you roll your eyes and move on to more entertaining topics on social media, hear me out. 

Undoubtedly it’s a giant pain in the you-know-what to set goals for your job. You might even dread it every year (I did). Despite how you may feel about setting goals, your career can seriously benefit if you put actionable goals in place for yourself.

In this article, I’m going to tell you 6 reasons why you should start setting SMART goals for your career, plus 7 simple ways you can get started today.

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In today’s rapidly changing world, it’s more important than ever to take charge of your own career development. 

With the rise of automation and artificial intelligence, many traditional jobs are disappearing, and new ones are being created all the time. In order to stay ahead of the curve, it’s a good idea to frequently learn and adapt your skills.

Career development is the process of planning and managing your professional life. When reflecting on your career development plan, you set goals, identify your strengths and weaknesses, and develop strategies to help you achieve your goals. 

In this article, I’ll tell you the 7 key benefits of a career development plan, plus 11 simple ways you can get started.

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If you dream of achieving a FIRE lifestyle, as in Financial Independence and Retire Early, you’ll need to wisely save for FIRE.

The idea of retiring early is appealing to many people. After all, who wouldn’t want to have more time to travel, spend time with family and friends, or pursue hobbies? 

It may be appealing, but it isn’t easy. Retiring early can be a challenge, especially if you don’t have a large nest egg saved up.

In this article, I’ll give you 8 easy-to-follow methods to amp your goals as you save for FIRE.

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You’ve honed in your resume 5, 10, or 50 times, yet you’re still not getting the attention you deserve from corporate recruiters, which is why you need these 10 resume tips.

Want a killer resume that will slay corporate recruiters like a corporate-style Buffy the Vampire Slayer… without the actual killing?

Read on and use these 10 resume tips to slay, -er attract recruiters:

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Have you ever wondered if it’s time for you to take a career break? If you’ve been in your career for a while (or even if you haven’t), a career break can have numerous benefits.

In this article, I’ll give you the 5 signs it’s time to consider taking a career break, plus the 10 benefits a career break can have for you.

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The world of work is constantly changing, and with it, the most popular career fields. In today’s economy, there are a variety of in-demand jobs that offer good pay, benefits, and opportunities for advancement.

Here are the 50 most popular career fields today:

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Are you ready to make a massive impact towards achieving your FIRE lifestyle? On my own journey, I’ve found a number of books that have seriously added fire to my goals (pun intended). Check out this list to add FIRE to YOURS.

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In today’s ever-changing job market, it is more important than ever to set career goals and have a career plan. A career plan is a roadmap to help you achieve your career goals. 

A career plan can help you identify your skills and interests, research different careers, understand which careers may be well suited for you, and create a method to achieve your goals.

In this post, I’ll tell you 8 key reasons why should set your career goals, plus I’ll give you 7 easy ways you can get started today.

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