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#RI-6aacb8b9·6 months ago·
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Lookback: 5 years

Chose a stable career over early retirement

Friends retired early, brother is independently wealthy, I'm stuck working long hours

What I wish I knew
"Plan for early retirement and diversify investments"
If I could tell you one thing
"Don't be afraid to take risks and pursue alternative paths"
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10/10
High, persistent regret.
Has not decreased significantly with time.
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