FIRE Syndrome — Why Early Retirement Doesn't Feel Like Freedom

He saved 60% of his income for ten years to retire at 35. Hit the number — and three months later didn't know who he was without a job. This video breaks down the psychology of the FIRE movement: where the 4% rule came from, why "one more year syndrome" keeps pushing people to delay their exit, and why money solves the financial problem but not the meaning problem. You'll learn: — How to actually calculate your FIRE number — What Coast FIRE and Barista FIRE are — Why so many people who hit FIRE go back to work (un-retirement) — A 5-point checklist to run before you quit Not financial advice, not an individual investment recommendation. Subscribe for more breakdowns of the psychology of money. #FIRE #financialindependence #earlyretirement #moneypsychology #investing #passiveincome #personalfinance #coastfire #burnout #financialliteracy

Added 20 Aug 2026