What’s the meaning of life before FIRE and after FIRE?

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Wow, sorry for my ignorance! Thanks!

Before FIRE the meaning of life is to be faithful to the ideals that you have chosen as your guiding principles, while diligently setting aside some portion of your earnings for the future. And then after FIRE the meaning of life is to be faithful to the ideals that you have chosen as your guiding principles, except no longer worrying about money.

My take: achieve FIRE + enjoy life pre-FIRE; try new things + enjoy a different life game post-FIRE.

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