A five-year reflection on a post about corporate burnout, this follow-up explores how reframing a 9-5 job as an "investment" led to a happier life, 2 promotions, paying off student debt, buying a rental and primary properties, and getting on track to FIRE, even as the big questions about a "soul calling" remain.

A personal reflection on Ben Renshaw’s "Purpose." Discover how major life events - from early independence to navigating blended families - shape core values like transparency, self-reliance, and trust.