I might have a date

 So in one of my mental exercise, I worked through the reality of what early retirement would look like in terms of timing. And when I reached the end of the exercise, it felt really good!

Dare I be as bold as a Purple Life and declare it publicly??

Yes! 

I'm just feeling really good and somewhat confident. This could very well be a reality. It quickly came into focus and caused some angst but brain dumping seemed to help as I have the bones of a plan. And that always feels good. 

I already spaced out and started thinking about something else. 

So journaling isn't as beneficial to me as it once was because my thoughts don't take over. I mostly just want to act or bury my head in the sand.

But yeah. 

I'm happy about having a final end date - and this time for retirement not life itself.

So even on a day like today when I don't feel like working or when I think about next year and how that will likely be a year of tough projects, having that last date HELPS tremendously.

Onwards.

I was just in a conversation with a colleague and re-affirmed how much my strength lies in short term goals. In these situations, I'm happy to go full out or at least keep swimming. 

I don't want to think of what happens if I don't make my number, so I won't. Isn't that easy?!