ChooseFI · Monday, August 10, 2026
Sam, who discovered FI much earlier than Page, advocates for a "retire often" philosophy rather than just retiring early. He emphasizes that true FI allows for intentional purchases that bring value to one's life, rather than excessive spending for its own sake.
“But Sam has taken a slightly different approach and instead of just retiring early, he has more accurately retired often.”
“Well, the whole point of FI is that you can buy whatever you want. You know, I'm not going to go out and buy a $500,000 apartment here in LA. But I might buy a couch that I love or a piece of art that I love.”
“And the point is that I'm not going to have to work to pay for that couch or that piece of art. And so, yeah, there's definitely wiggle room. But it's not about going out and buying a bunch of stuff for stuff's sake. It's about buying things that bring value to your life. And I think that's a crucial distinction.”