[keiferski]

FIRE is really only a good idea if you're twenty-something, don't mind being ultrafrugal, and pull $100K+ plus benefits from an industry with low entry requirements (i.e. programming and not law.)

In virtually all other situations, it's a fool's errand. Instead, figure out why you want to retire early.

Imagine you're retiring tomorrow. What are you going to do with your time now? For most people, the answer is either unclear or it's something that you can do at 50-90% while doing a regular job.