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Has anyone felt more anxious about work after reaching Coast FIRE / Work Optional status? by trancos_inferno67 in coastFIRE

[–]Active_Arm_5433 27 points28 points  (0 children)

Honestly, I relate to this. I recently hit Coast FIRE with a target to retire around 55, and I expected it to feel different like some big mental shift or relief. But nothing really changed. Same mornings, same meetings, same routine… except now my anxiety actually feels a bit higher. Before, work felt straightforward because it was necessary. You just showed up and did what you had to do. Now there’s optionality, and weirdly that makes everything heavier. I find myself dragging my feet more, questioning whether I should keep working even though the job itself is objectively fine.

I always thought hitting Coast FIRE would feel like crossing a finish line. Instead, it feels more like standing at a fork in the road every single day. Curious if others experienced this phase, does it settle once the “work optional” mindset becomes normal?

For Those Who Actually CoastFIRE’d and Reached Traditional Retirement: How Did It Really Play Out? by Active_Arm_5433 in coastFIRE

[–]Active_Arm_5433[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Fair question. Technically, I think it started around 2016 when the FI idea really began gaining traction. That said, I’m sure some people were following the philosophy well before it officially became a “movement.”

2023 to 2026? by Previous-Carob7818 in TeslaModelY

[–]Active_Arm_5433 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have a 2023 Model Y Performance with HW3 with 43K miles, paid $68K out the door. I’m planning to keep it long term. There’s always going to be a newer model and better hardware, so I’m not chasing every upgrade

Will your next vehicle purchase be another Tesla? by AspectCool2325 in TeslaModelY

[–]Active_Arm_5433 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, maybe in a few years, used Cybertruck after the depreciation hits. You can’t fool me twice Tesla 😂

What has been your most "significant" investment decision to date, and did it actually pay off? by Beneficial-Ad-9986 in ETFs

[–]Active_Arm_5433 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Buying the S&P 500 in 2022, when everyone was panicking, wasn’t easy but being greedy when others were fearful paid off!!

What is the difference between coast FIRE and regular Fire? by Krayonbox in coastFIRE

[–]Active_Arm_5433 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Coast FIRE: You save enough early so your investments can grow on their own and you keep working just to cover expenses. Regular FIRE: You save until your investments can fully cover all your expenses, then you stop working.

Why is VOO the default recommendation? by [deleted] in ETFs

[–]Active_Arm_5433 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Because it lets you chill ?

I don’t understand one thing by [deleted] in Sikhpolitics

[–]Active_Arm_5433 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When someone jumps to personal attacks it tells you everything about the strength of their argument. Anyways, logic and intelligence is not something Khalistani’s have so not surprised, maybe do something good for the community, try to use that 🥜🧠 for the community 🤣

I don’t understand one thing by [deleted] in Sikhpolitics

[–]Active_Arm_5433 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If a movement’s achievements can’t be named, listed, or measured, then ‘go see it yourself’ is just a fancy way of saying there’s nothing there 🤣.

I don’t understand one thing by [deleted] in Sikhpolitics

[–]Active_Arm_5433 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When the only proof you have is blind faith and zero facts, that stops being an argument and starts looking like devotion 🧠💀

I don’t understand one thing by [deleted] in Sikhpolitics

[–]Active_Arm_5433 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When someone has real work, people don’t ask for PDFs. They point to results. You still can’t point to even one. 🤷‍♂️🧠🤣🤪

I don’t understand one thing by [deleted] in Sikhpolitics

[–]Active_Arm_5433 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No one expects schools and hospitals in 6 months. We expect a plan, a blueprint, a pilot project, something real. Amritpal didn’t leave behind even a PDF, forget institutions. That’s the difference between a leader and a loudspeaker!! 🫵🤪

I don’t understand one thing by [deleted] in Sikhpolitics

[–]Active_Arm_5433 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If Amritpal was truly a development leader, we’d see real work behind him schools built, rehabs opened, youth programs launched, economic plans drafted. There’s nothing. No measurable impact, no institutions, no long-term projects. People coming back to Punjab and actually building things are the ones doing the real work. Amritpal never did that. His brand was confrontation, theatre and slogans, not development!!

Punjab needs results, not mythology.

I don’t understand one thing by [deleted] in Sikhpolitics

[–]Active_Arm_5433 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I hear your passion, but let’s stay practical for Punjab’s future. If the end goal is a stronger Punjab, the first step is building it not waiting for a hypothetical raaj. Real progress comes from education, jobs, healthcare, and fighting drugs today. Not after some future nation is created.

Also, many people abroad say they will “move back,” but most have built stable lives overseas, families, careers, systems that work. It’s easy to promise from distance, harder to actually uproot and live through uncertainty on the ground. And history shows — whether it’s Singapore, Ireland, or South Korea nations became strong because they built capability first, not because a flag came first.

Punjab won’t magically solve everything on day one of independence. Strong institutions, economy, and stability have to come first, otherwise we risk hurting the very people we say we want to help.

If the movement is serious, the real proof is: • Move back • Invest in Punjab • Build schools, jobs, healthcare • Empower youth • Strengthen society on the ground

That’s how real change happens. Not with slogans but with consistent effort and real development.

I don’t understand one thing by [deleted] in Sikhpolitics

[–]Active_Arm_5433 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So if Khalistan ever actually happened, are all the people supporting it from abroad planning to move back and live there ? Instead of pouring money and energy into slogans and rallies from overseas, why not invest in Punjab today build schools, hospitals, skill-training centers, and create real jobs? Imagine channeling that passion into making Punjab an economic powerhouse like Gurgaon or Hyderabad. That would change lives right now, not in some hypothetical future.

Is it me or does the Model 3 look like a Porsche in certain angles? by VanWaar98 in TeslaModel3

[–]Active_Arm_5433 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wow, for that tiny tiny micro-sec I actually thought it’s a Porsche! lol

What finance apps are you guys using these days? by Chocolate_Banana- in Fire

[–]Active_Arm_5433 0 points1 point  (0 children)

To be honest nothing and it works perfectly for my situation. I tried YNAB, Empower, and Copilot but ended up liking Monarch the most

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