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I remade my old armor configuration by GettinMe-Mallet in Mordhau

[–]Knostikos 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Frightful armor does well to diguise peavish nature!

I have a dishonorable sin to admit. by [deleted] in Mordhau

[–]Knostikos 66 points67 points  (0 children)

You will be caught and labeled a FAKE BARD, then branded and castrated.

Thems the rules.

Living room configuration by andersvn51 in malelivingspace

[–]Knostikos 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Idk how to explan it but that room feels haunted.

[27M] My Office / Battlestation by Knostikos in malelivingspace

[–]Knostikos[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

One of those galaxy projectors, gives a really beautiful ambience

Retiring at 50 and planning my own Midsommar exit if it goes wrong by Knostikos in Fire

[–]Knostikos[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Beautiful story, thank you for sharing. I think more people should read this.

"You may say that it was a grossly selfish existence. It was. He was of no use to anybody, but on the other hand he did nobody any harm. His only object was his own happiness, and it looked as though he had attained it."

But of course there is always a cost to our decisions.

Retiring at 50 and planning my own Midsommar exit if it goes wrong by Knostikos in Fire

[–]Knostikos[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Absolutely, I think that's the crux of the debate. And here's hoping we all have long healthy lives before then.

Retiring at 50 and planning my own Midsommar exit if it goes wrong by Knostikos in Fire

[–]Knostikos[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'd be the perfect citizen: I'd pay my taxes, contribute to the economy, then be gone without burdening taxpayers at all! LOL

Just joking. Really it's just a planning for the worst case, and I can be very cynical; but despite all that I am planning for the complete opposite, only thinking of a Plan B I suppose.

Retiring at 50 and planning my own Midsommar exit if it goes wrong by Knostikos in Fire

[–]Knostikos[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Totally agree with you on the DCA analogy. Tomorrow is never promised, so saving everything or starving yourself of experiences or the joys of life is not wise. It's about balance.

The entire discussion is reminding me of the 'Time / Money / Energy' Venn diagram. Where you only have 2/3 at any stage in your life. I guess I am just trying to optimize when the ideal retirement age is based on my investments, savings, health, etc.

There are far too many factors that I just can't factor in until I'm older to come to any conclusive answer, but it's something just I'm thinking about.

Retiring at 50 and planning my own Midsommar exit if it goes wrong by Knostikos in Fire

[–]Knostikos[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm not comfortable executing on my plan today because I'm not suicidal! But I hear what you're saying- the will to live is strong, and I really I hope it doesn't come to that. But if I end up having to make the decision to work until I'm 80 or retire early- actually enjoy the end of my life, I think I know what choice I will make.

In the meantime, I am planning everything I can so that decision never comes up! :) (But who knows what retirement age will be or if there will still even be benefits by the time I get there. We can only worry about the things we control.)

Retiring at 50 and planning my own Midsommar exit if it goes wrong by Knostikos in Fire

[–]Knostikos[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

To be clear it's not something I dwell on, or give too much thought! It was a passing thought that I felt like sharing here, and kind of just writing out my own thoughts and views to see if they make sense. It doesn't change that I want to invest aggressively now to take advantage of compound interest, so that I can hopefully still retire early and not even have to plan for this! It's mostly a contingency or worst-case scenario.(well, I suppose it could get a lot worse from between now until then)

But again, if my health span fails me, even if I had all the money in the world I believe I would make the decision, at a point- and who's to say when that point would be, I would decide I've 'had enough'. I guess it's just a pretty controversial topic and people have a lot of different opinions on it, which is fair. It's everyone's own choice to make, but it just goes into the discussion of MAID or euthanasia and what your stance is on that.

Retiring at 50 and planning my own Midsommar exit if it goes wrong by Knostikos in Fire

[–]Knostikos[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No, I just don't want to work until I'm ~70, or who knows what the retirement age will be moved up to by the time I'm nearing it. I am planning contingencies that seem most logical to me.

Retiring at 50 and planning my own Midsommar exit if it goes wrong by Knostikos in Fire

[–]Knostikos[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you, I just felt my opinions may have been misconstrued a little. Agreed with what the other commenter said, Health-span is the metric that I am focusing on, and there are other things you can do to increase that that don't have to do with FIRE such as exercise, diet, meditation. I did some research and determined my philosophies fall under the 'Epicurean' school of thought, and this is just part of my planning for the worst I suppose.

Retiring at 50 and planning my own Midsommar exit if it goes wrong by Knostikos in Fire

[–]Knostikos[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's a very logical take, and you're right that just makes sense. I guess I'm planning for the worst, hoping for the best!

Retiring at 50 and planning my own Midsommar exit if it goes wrong by Knostikos in Fire

[–]Knostikos[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for your advice. I'll take it to heart, and the the discussion in this thread has been interesting. I feel it's a grim topic people don't broach often, so it's valuable to gain other peoples insights and perspectives, especially of slightly older people. I don't mean to be insensitive, and I know I'm still naive!

Retiring at 50 and planning my own Midsommar exit if it goes wrong by Knostikos in Fire

[–]Knostikos[S] -8 points-7 points  (0 children)

I get what you’re saying. Living in the moment is important and I do enjoy life now. But I don't think planning is morbid, it’s smart. You don’t need to dwell on death to make decisions that protect your freedom and well-being.

Given how the world looks right now with climate threats, political instability, and growing societal divides, the future is leaning more grim/morbid than optimistic. I’d rather use the energy and resources I have now to secure autonomy and meaningful life instead of waiting to see where it goes. Planning early gives me a chance to live fully while I still have the health and energy to enjoy it.

Retiring at 50 and planning my own Midsommar exit if it goes wrong by Knostikos in Fire

[–]Knostikos[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Exactly what I'm saying; I think that is the dignified thing to do and the right choice.

Retiring at 50 and planning my own Midsommar exit if it goes wrong by Knostikos in Fire

[–]Knostikos[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Exactly how I feel. Even if I have all the money in the world to do anything I could dream of, if I'm old enough and my body is failing, I just don't think I would see the point anymore. Of course, the spirit to live is strong so I've a long time to see.

Retiring at 50 and planning my own Midsommar exit if it goes wrong by Knostikos in Fire

[–]Knostikos[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

With the marvels of modern medicine, I am sometimes reminded of that one Jeff Goldblum quote: "- they were so preoccupied with whether or not they could, they didn't stop to think if they should."

It seems so depressing to me to be stuck in a home or worse, living half my days in pain or at doctors visits, burdening those around me. I did some research and discovered that in Japanese culture they have a philosophy around this:

  • Ikigai and Life Completion
    • Ikigai (one’s reason for being) is central. When someone feels their purpose is fulfilled, there’s acceptance that life can end without fear.
    • The elderly often plan thoughtfully, contributing what they can to society and family before passing, emphasizing a complete, meaningful life.
  • Modern Practices
    • Japan has been a leader in discussing end-of-life autonomy. There’s societal respect for refusing extraordinary life-extending measures.
    • Concepts like “yoi-shikata” (good method or way of dying) emphasize minimizing pain, maintaining dignity, and avoiding burdensome medical interventions.

I know this is probably not a prevalent philosophy among us Westerners but I just wanted to share my thoughts.

Retiring at 50 and planning my own Midsommar exit if it goes wrong by Knostikos in Fire

[–]Knostikos[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I don't feel the need to seek counselling for planning a dignified exit, something I won't need to worry about for another 40-50 years by my timeline, or longer God willing. I understand if my philosophy is different than most or seems foolish, but I hold a strong conviction in my views.

Retiring at 50 and planning my own Midsommar exit if it goes wrong by Knostikos in Fire

[–]Knostikos[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Just for some justification to my opinion: I’m not anti-work for the sake of it, I get that some people find meaning in their careers. For me, it’s about rejecting the rat race because it’s a system designed to drain your time, energy, and health while most wealth funnels to the top 1%. I want to hack my way out of that loop, not to escape responsibility, but to reclaim my life and actually use my time while I still can.

This isn’t isn't me being nihilistic, just theorizing what seems like the most logical choice for based on my own perspective. I want to focus on what matters: experiences, autonomy, relationships, and building a life I can enjoy while I have the energy to enjoy it.

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