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This as-told-to essay is based on conversations with Katie and Alan Donegan, who retired at 35 and 40, respectively. The couple is originally from the UK and has been nomadic since 2020. The essay has been edited for length and clarity.Katie: Alan and I retired in 2019 after running our own separate businesses for several years. We heard about financial independence, retire early, after we got married, and wanted that freedom and lifestyle for ourselves.
Katie: Our rough rule now is that it's either a hell yes or it's a no. If you fill your time with 'maybe' then you'll have a life of maybes.Alan: We've had to learn how to say no, even to big conferences, because we did not think there was room for us to make an impact and drive change.We had to focus and let go of 10 or 12 different opportunities this year because we are trying to create space for bigger impact commitments that can help more people.
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