Not a question, just an observation. I work in technical sales and have a team of guys that report to me.

Some of the sales guys are your typical kind of sales guy. Make a lot. Spend a lot. Big house. Luxury cars. Extravagant vacations. Country club. Etc.

But here’s what’s interesting. A few of these guys, I’ve known for 10 years or so, used to be VERY conscious of their spend, completely focused on living at a reasonable level and investing the rest in order to get out early. But I’ve seen over the years, even some of the most self-professed FIRE guys can’t resist the temptation to expand their lifestyles in ways that no doubt will affect their FIRE date.

It’s just an interesting observation I thought. Very few actually are capable of sticking to the plan long term. Possibly their priorities change and FIRE becomes second fiddle to the things they desire.…