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!
1 May 2023 9 minute read 0 comments RealSociology
I’ve been reading The Internet of Money by Andreas Antonopoulos recently. You can buy the book here, it’s based on his lectures from a few years ago now! https://aantonop.com/ Below I’ve selected a few quotes from chapter three which is on Bitcoin i...
28 Apr 2023 1 minute read 0 comments RealSociology
This week's Battle Mage rule set challenge was Magic Reflect in which all monsters get the REFLECT ability, meaning magic attacks get an automatic penalty! Reflect general strategy.... There are a few basics to get right I think, not necessarily in t...
17 Apr 2023 2 minute read 0 comments RealSociology
I actually ask myself this question every time I fill up the car on the garage forecourt: would it be worth paying slightly more for the premium fuel compared to the cheaper option which is what I usually go for. So I was interested to listen to this...
15 Apr 2023 2 minute read 0 comments RealSociology
This week's Battle Mage rule set challenge was Broken Arrows in which no ranged monsters of any kind are permitted, not even those with two types of attack! Broken Arrows general strategy.... There are a few basics to get right I think, not necessari...
13 Apr 2023 2 minute read 1 comment RealSociology
The UK only currently generates 4% of its electricity supply from solar, and only a fraction of that is from domestic sources (basically panels on roofs). The capacity to generate a certain amount of KWH varies depending on where you live in the U.K,...
11 Apr 2023 4 minute read 0 comments RealSociology
’ve been reading The Internet of Money by Andreas Antonopoulos recently. You can by the book here, it’s based on his lectures from a few years ago now! https://aantonop.com/ Below I’ve selected a few quotes from chapter two which is on Bitcoin in th...
9 Apr 2023 2 minute read 0 comments RealSociology
This week's Battle Mage rule set challenge was Biarheart in which all Monsters gain thorns, which immediately screams 'don't use melee'! All monsters have thorns general strategy.... There are a few basics to get right I think, not necessarily in thi...
8 Apr 2023 5 minute read 0 comments RealSociology
I’ve been reading The Internet of Money by Andreas Antonopoulos recently. You can by the book here, it’s based on his lectures from a few years ago now! https://aantonop.com/ It’s designed as a book for families to be able to understand Bitcoin, and...
18 Feb 2023 1 minute read 0 comments RealSociology
This week's Splinterlands Challenge of the Week was to showcase the most excellent Magi Necrosi of the Death Splinter. This is one of the best Death splinter cards, and you get a lot for your six mana at level one - two damage, high speed, OK health...
13 Feb 2023 1 minute read 0 comments RealSociology
This week's Splinterlands Challenge of the Week was to showcase Dax Paragon from the Life Splinter. This is pretty loveable and useful card, low mana and one magic damage, with three health. The battle below features a Level 1 Dax although he d...
