Optimal Finance Daily · Tuesday, September 1, 2026
Mr. 1500 Days suggests that sequence of returns risk, a concern in early retirement, is overrated, particularly if individuals are willing to return to work. He highlights that having relevant skills, a network, and experience makes re-entry feasible.
“If a stock market anomaly happens shortly after you quit, that's the best time to go back to work.”
“You still have your skills, your network. And if you retired youth.”