inspiration Archives - FIRE Your Career

18Mar

#161: 11 FIRE Movement Websites to Fuel Your FIRE Journey –

by angelalmtipton career planning, earn extra income, financial freedom, FIRE, FIRE Lifestyle, increase earnings, investing, mindset, net worth, purpose and planning, recommendations, strengths finder, tips for success, work-life balance

When you’re on your journey to FIRE (financial independence, retire early), access to resources (like FIRE movement websites) is essential.

The internet is a treasure trove of information, but it can be hard to find what you need when you need it (unless you know exactly what you’re looking for).

Along my journey, I’ve come across a number of FIRE movement websites (and books). Many offer a wealth of knowledge and inspiration to support your journey to financial freedom.

These platforms provide valuable insights, tools, community support, and actionable strategies to help you achieve your FIRE goals sooner.

I’ve taken concepts from these resources where they helped me and learned to ignore anything that didn’t fit in with my personal circumstances. I encourage you to do the same.

In this brief article, I’m going to tell you about a few of my favorite FIRE movement websites.

21Jan

#153: How to Build a Growth Mindset for Success –

by angelalmtipton career, career planning, financial freedom, FIRE, FIRE Lifestyle, health and wellness, mindset, purpose and planning, simple steps for success, strengths finder, tips for success, work-life balance

A growth mindset is a powerful tool that can propel you towards your goals.

This mindset provides you with the belief that your abilities and intelligence can be developed through dedication and hard work.

By cultivating a growth mindset, you can overcome challenges,embrace failures as learning opportunities, and achieve remarkable success.

In previous articles, I’ve discussed how a growth mindset can support your goals for the upcoming year. We’ve also explored how your money mindset can shape your financial freedom journey. Last but certainly not least, we’ve explored how to cultivate a mindset for financial freedom.

But how do you cultivate a growth mindset that will allow you to achieve your most ambitious goals day by day?

Like your physical health, a growth mindset needs to be exercised routinely. In this article, I’ll tell you exactly how to “exercise” and develop a growth mindset to help you achieve your most ambitious goals, day by day, month by month, and year by year.

7Jan

#151: Tools for Success: Driving Growth with Your 2025 Goals –

by angelalmtipton career, career planning, financial freedom, FIRE, FIRE Lifestyle, health and wellness, increase earnings, mindset, net worth, purpose and planning, simple steps for success, strengths finder, tips for success, work-life balance

The new year is a great time to set ambitious goals, but don’t forget to incorporate tools for success that chart a path to achievement.

Good intentions provide a solid foundation, but to ensure your journey is successful you’ll also need a mindset that is focused, resilient, and driven.

How do you build a mindset for success? With repeated, deliberate action.

Your mindset for success will empower you to achieve your most ambitious goals throughout the next year and beyond. Your tools for success will make them achievable even sooner.

In this article, we’ll explore how a mindset for success can empower your journey, and we’ll explore some valuable tools that will propel your goals forward into the next year, and beyond.

10Dec

#149: Holiday Hustle: 10 Ways to Boost Your Finances –

by angelalmtipton budget, buying decisions, earn extra income, financial choices, financial freedom, FIRE, FIRE Lifestyle, health and wellness, hobbies, increase earnings, mindset, passion project, purpose and planning, savings, savings strategies, side hustles, tips for success

The holiday season is a time of joy, cheer, and the busy holiday hustle.

Covering unexpected expenses this holiday season might be challenging, but the holiday hustle doesn’t have to drain your wallet.

You can enjoy the festivities without compromising your financial goals with a little planning and creativity.

Ideally, the holiday season is a time for you to enjoy more time with loved ones, the magic of the season, and look forward to a bright new year to come.

It might be a stressful time of year, but there are ways you can strategize and plan to make it a wonderful time of year for yourself and your loved ones.

This article is designed to help you holiday hustle your way to financial success. So if you’re ready, here are 10 tips to support your financial future this holiday season.

3Dec

#148: A Holiday Guide for FIRE: Tools for Financial Freedom –

by angelalmtipton buying decisions, financial freedom, FIRE, FIRE Lifestyle, health and wellness, mindset, recommendations, strengths finder, work-life balance

The holiday season is quickly approaching, and while you’re busy buying gifts for loved ones, a holiday guide for FIRE may be a great gift for yourself. Or perhaps it may inspire other gift ideas for your loved ones.

The holidays bring fun and a season of magic, but these times can also be stressful. With frequent activities and a shopping list that seems to never end, you might feel overwhelmed.

If you find yourself frequently feeling overwhelmed this time of year, take time for self-care. Perhaps you want to reassess where you stand on your FIRE goals, or maybe you’d rather relax and enjoy the holiday season with a new FIRE resource.

Regardless of where you stand this holiday season with goals or self-care, this holiday guide for FIRE will give you a list of valuable resources and tools to explore. Use this upcoming holiday guide to help you stay on track with your FIRE journey, or to help a loved one as they begin to explore a similar path.

In this article, I’ll share a list of some of my favorite FIRE tools and resources. This list includes books, courses, software, communities, and other valuable tools to support a FIRE journey.

26Nov

#147: Grateful for FIRE: My 2024 Gratitude List –

by angelalmtipton career, financial freedom, FIRE, FIRE Lifestyle, health and wellness, hobbies, mindset, passion project, personal brand, purpose and planning, work-life balance

While we’re getting ready to kick off the holiday season with Thanksgiving, I thought it fitting to reflect on the many things I’m grateful for.

It’s been a while since I put together a gratitude list, though I’m working to get better at it. After all, there are so many blessings in life, and my mindset is better off when I remember that.

By cultivating a sense of gratitude, you can foster happiness, resilience, and a deeper appreciation for the things that truly matter.

I’ve talked about how your mindset can empower or hinder you on your journey to financial freedom (or when you’re working toward just about any goal).

When you incorporate mindfulness practices like a gratitude list, you can help cultivate a “growth mindset.” A growth mindset can help you achieve your most ambitious goals, FIRE / financial freedom, or anything else.

In this article, I’ll share my gratitude list for 2024. Perhaps it will inspire you as you reflect on your journey to achieve your most ambitious goals – with FIRE, in your career, for your lifestyle, or otherwise.

22Oct

#142: Work Less, Live More: How to Cultivate a Mindset for Financial Freedom –

by angelalmtipton financial freedom, FIRE, FIRE Lifestyle, health and wellness, mindset, purpose and planning, simple steps for success, tips for success, work-life balance

Most of us want to work less, live more, but did you know that a lot of your success comes down to your mindset?

The path to financial freedom is not solely about numbers and strategies but also about building a mindset supporting success.

You might be surprised at how your beliefs and attitudes can influence your (often unconscious) financial behaviors. Ultimately, this impacts your ability to achieve financial independence.

By cultivating a positive and empowering money mindset, you can pave the way for a more fulfilling and financially secure future.

In this article, I’ll tell you everything you need to know to build a money mindset that will empower you to achieve your financial goals, FIRE, financial freedom, or otherwise.

15Oct

#141: Top 10 Tax Secrets to Fuel Financial Freedom: Legal Loopholes –

by angelalmtipton budget, financial freedom, FIRE, FIRE Lifestyle, increase earnings, net worth, purpose and planning, savings, savings strategies, tips for success

Navigating the complex world of taxes can feel overwhelming (and sometimes aggravating), but did you know that some well-kept tax secrets can improve your financial bottom line?

Taking advantage of legal loopholes and tax deductions can reduce your tax burden and accelerate your journey towards your FIRE goals (financial independence, retire early).

If you’re ready to learn and understand how these legal loopholes can support your financial situation (regardless of your financial goals), keep reading on and get the top 10 (totally legal) tax secrets.

8Oct

#140: Is Financial Freedom Possible When You Have a Disability? –

by angelalmtipton budget, chronic illness, disability, financial freedom, FIRE, FIRE Lifestyle, health and wellness, mindset, purpose and planning, savings strategies, tips for success, work-life balance

If you’ve ever struggled with a disability, whether it’s a physical limitation, chronic illness, or something else, then you’re living life in “hard” mode (as if life wasn’t already hard enough, right?).

Hard mode or not, you still have hopes and dreams and deserve the chance to achieve them.

Your hopes and dreams might even include achieving financial freedom, but it might feel impossible (like many things in life).

The pursuit of financial freedom is an aspiration for many, but when you have a disability, you’re faced with unique challenges.

The additional costs associated with healthcare, assistive technology, and potential limitations on earning potential can make the journey to financial freedom more complex.

So, is it possible to achieve financial freedom when you have a disability?

I’ll quickly skip to the ending by answering. Yes, financial freedom is achievable, regardless of disability. That said, it doesn’t come easy (disability or not).

If you’ve landed on this page, you might want to know how or why financial freedom is possible when you have a disability, especially when just living can seem hard enough.

If this describes you, then you’re in luck. In this article, I’ll tell you everything you need to know so that you can understand how and why it’s possible to achieve financial freedom, even with a disability.

17Sep

#137: How to Work Less and Let Financial Freedom Work Magic in Your Life –

by angelalmtipton budget, career planning, financial freedom, FIRE, FIRE Lifestyle, health and wellness, hobbies, increase earnings, investing, mindset, passion project, purpose and planning, savings, savings strategies, tips for success, work-life balance

Do you dream of the opportunity to escape the relentless grind and work less?

Would you like more freedom to choose how you spend your time? It may seem like a distant fantasy, but it’s achievable with the right mindset and strategies.

FIRE & Financial Freedom: The Key to Work Less

The opportunity to work less lies in achieving financial freedom. This is where the FIRE movement – Financial Independence, Retire Early – comes into play.

While the name suggests early retirement, the core principle is gaining control over your financial life. It’s about reaching a point where your investments generate enough income to cover your living expenses.

The beauty of financial freedom is that it doesn’t dictate a specific lifestyle. You might choose to retire early, or you might opt to reduce your work hours, pursue a passion project, or start your own business.

The power lies in having the flexibility to choose.

In this article, we’ll explore how financial freedom can empower you to work less. In so doing, you can achieve a lifestyle that grants you more freedom to spend more time doing what you love.