What we’re about
Update 7/15/23
Building on the great work of the predecessors of this group, I’ve taken over as temporary owner and caretaker/organizer/servant leader (read: paid the fee). Here’s what I am offering - I’ll host or co-host monthly meetings for 6-12 months. If it goes well, maybe I’ll continue, or maybe I’ll pass the baton. Hit me up if you have ideas, comments, questions, requests. More soon.
~ Mike Phillips
@folkefire
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Are you pursuing the radical path of financial independence and early retirement (FIRE) through frugality and simple living? Let's get together to discuss our philosophy of money and how it relates to living a more meaningful life. Whether you're already financially independent, on your way, or curious about how to get started, we'd love to have you.
Resources:
Your Money or Your Life by Vicki Robin
jlcollinsnh Stock Series
Mr Money Mustache
This meetup is not for solicitation of services. Please come to discuss your personal journeys, but leave your sales pitch at home.
Our main rules are
> 1. show up for any meetings you organize,
> 2. be nice and encourage genuine conversation,
> 3. prevent sales pitches/selling by hosts or attendees.
We are not here to sell products or services to one another. We expect FIRE hosts to respect this rule themselves and politely explain this to the group if anyone seems to be crossing that line.
Other than that, you're welcome to organize a FIRE meet up. Message me to be set up as an event organizer.
Upcoming events (1)
See all- Getting Out From Behind the SpreadsheetDick's Primal Burger, Portland, OR
Ramit Sethi is a great thought leader for the contemporary FIRE Movement. Right? Let's discuss!
"Stop pinching pennies and design the life you’ve always imagined. Spend confidently on the things you love, and cut back mercilessly on the things you don’t." www.iwillteachyoutoberich.com
Ramit approaches personal finance from a psychology perspective. While he thinks folks need to sit down and look at the math, he also encourages people to get out from behind the spreadsheet and live their rich life. His brand is all about offering the tools to do so.
At this Meetup we'll have our own therapy session of sorts. Are you having trouble getting out from behind the spreadsheet? What are your tactics for doing so? Do you know what your rich life is? If so, how may your pursuit of FI may enhance that vision? If not, where are you stuck?
Agenda.
1. Introductions (7 p.m.)
Note: if more than 10 people, we'll skip the introductions as it takes too long
- Name
- Moment that inspired you down the FIRE path
- What type of FIRE you're pursuing (i.e. Slow, Lean, Fat, Barista, etc)
- What you're most interested in learning more/networking about
2. Topic Discussion - Getting Out from Behind The Spreadsheet
- Discussion topic intro (Organizer)
- Share thoughts, insights, critiques (open)
- What is meant by a rich life?
- How can personal finance support a robust life?
- Are there other ideas, thought leaders teaching this value?
3. Networking (8 p.m.)
4. END (8:45 p.m.)** Meeting the 2nd Monday of each month at Dick's Primal Burger on Woodstock
