In the summer of 2014, when I turned 41, I set myself the goal of retiring from paid-work by the age of 52. This blog charts my own strategy and progress, and explores different theories of financial independence and 'extreme early retirement'. It also provides the odd tip on how you might also retire early!
5 Jul 2024 1 minute read 0 comments RealSociology
This week's Battle Mage rule set challenge was Melee Mayhem in which melee monsters can attack from any position! Melee Mayhem general strategy.... You have a choice over whether youb play more melee or not.... my strategy is to play GOOD melee monst...
30 Jun 2024 1 minute read 0 comments RealSociology
This week's Battle Mage rule set challenge was Maneuvers in which every monster gains the reach ability. Reach only applies to Melee Monsters, and with it a second placed monster gains an attack! Maneuvers general strategy.... This is one of those wh...
23 Jun 2024 1 minute read 0 comments RealSociology
This week's Battle Mage rule set challenge was Lost Magic in which magic attack cards may not be used! Lost Magic general strategy.... This is a relatively easy ruleset to play as you know your opponent cannot play magic, so you have much less choice...
9 Jun 2024 1 minute read 0 comments RealSociology
This week's Battle Mage rule set challenge was Little League in which you can only select monsters for battle with 4 mana or less. Little League general strategy.... For starters you often have to know which low mana cards are the bestest! This is on...
31 May 2024 2 minute read 0 comments RealSociology
This Week's Splinterlands Social Media Challenge invited us to reflect back on 6 Epic Years of Splinterlands, specifically looking at our journeys into and through the ecosystem to this present day... This is quite a nice counter to the salty Discord...
26 May 2024 1 minute read 0 comments RealSociology
This week's Battle Mage rule set challenge was Holy Protection in which every monster gains Divine Shield at the beginning of the battle... Divine Shield means the first attack on each monster does zero damage! Holy Protection general strategy.... Th...
19 May 2024 1 minute read 0 comments RealSociology
This week's Battle Mage rule set challenge was Heavy Hitters in which every monster gains the Knock Out Ability, which does double damage to stunned monsters! Heavy Hitters general strategy.... There is one basic rule for this strategy, IF you are go...
10 May 2024 1 minute read 0 comments RealSociology
This week's Battle Mage rule set challenge was Healed Out in which every monster gains the return fire ability at the beginning of the battle... Healed Out general strategy.... If you want to play this defensively, the only option you've got left is...
28 Apr 2024 1 minute read 0 comments RealSociology
This week's Battle Mage rule set challenge was Fury in which every monster gains the Fury ability. This means every monster does double damage against taunting monsters! Fury general strategy.... Well there's not too much to say, other than AVOID any...
20 Apr 2024 1 minute read 0 comments RealSociology
This week's Battle Mage rule set challenge was Fog of War in which monsters lose the sneak, snipe and opportunity abilities.... It's almost as if you can relax a bit more with this ruleset! Fog of War general strategy.... You're basically left with o...
