5 insider secrets every first-time solo traveler should know

5 insider secrets every first-time solo traveler should know5 insider secrets every first-time solo traveler should knowWelcome to paradise, solo travel wannabe. Youre gonna love it. Were so excited youre diving into an adventure on your own. Here are five secrets to solo travel that all first-timers should know.1. Research a lot, plan a littleIf youre like us, you want answers to every question before the questions even come to mind. So read everything you can about your destination. Maybe even look at some maps to orient yourself in the place (or places) youll be. Familiarize yourself with the currency and the most popular tourist spots.Follow Ladders on FlipboardFollow Ladders magazines on Flipboard covering Happiness, Productivity, Job Satisfaction, Neuroscience, and moreBut youll want to leave room to discover what you like when theres no one else dictating a schedule. When traveling with your family or friends, their tastes and preferences obviously factor into your travel styl e. But on your own, you might discover you have a completely different pace than youd previously thought. Leave room in your itinerary for change.2. Do exactly what you wantYou are the only person going on this adventure. That means you get to choose exactly what you want to do. Forget about what other people do when they go places, what the must-dos are and what everyone on Instagram seems to deutsche bundespost about most. Do what calls to you. If the Eiffel Tower isnt your thing, skip it.3. Be honest about your needsIf you burn easily, this is not the time to skimp on sunscreen (even though theres no one around to remind you to apply it). Travel brings out a lot of qualities you didnt know you had, but it wont change how quickly your skin turns red.Dont worry, youll get a tan just by being out and about.The same thing goes for your tendency to get hungover- if only that condition paused for vacation- or any allergies. If you have long-term injuries, dont push yourself too far. Thatll only slow you down on your days of exploring.However, dont underestimate your fitness level. Your energy somehow magnifies when youre the only one who picked the hike/swim/trek. Just bring an extra snack bar to keep your calorie levels matching your travel-induced endorphins.4. Bring half the things on your packing listWe promise you do not need four colors of lipstick - cross our hearts. You also dont need three sundresses and two pairs of sandals. One backup charger is plenty and you can always buy more shampoo if you run out (you really dont need to pack that in your suitcase).We know, you want to be prepared. But unless youre heading deep into the outback, you wont be out of civilization to pick up some necessities while traveling. Keep your luggage light and your body will thank you when theres no one else to carry it on and off the airplane.But to play devils advocate, if four shades of lipstick make you happy, theyre easy to shove in a bag. This trip is all about livi ng your dream. You do you.5. Make friends with other travelersTraveling solo is a great way to get some alone time with yourself to recharge and reorganize your thoughts, but it also gives you the opportunity to make new friends along the way. Some parts of travel are just more fun when youre meeting new people so dont be shy and exchange numbers with that friendly stranger that you honigwein on the plane - you have nothing to lose just as long as youre meeting up with them in a public place. Apps likeCouchSurfingmake meeting new friends easier by safely connecting you with locals that offer lodging and tips about what to do and see in the area.This article originally appeared on Swirled.You might also enjoyNew neuroscience reveals 4 rituals that will make you happyStrangers know your social class in the first seven words you say, study finds10 lessons from Benjamin Franklins daily schedule that will double your productivityThe worst mistakes you can make in an interview, according to 12 CEOs10 habits of mentally strong people

Nanotechnology Aids the Cancer Fight

Nanotechnology Aids the Cancer Fight Nanotechnology Aids the Cancer Fight Nanotechnology Aids the Cancer FightThe Nanotechnology Startup Challenge in Cancer is a gelegenheit for ideas to find a homeand hopefully a chance to ultimately save lives.The mission for what we do is to identify breakthrough innovations and help them reach commercial potential, explains Jonathan Lui, managing director of The Center for Advancing Innovation. We found there is this subset of these technologies that havent been commercialized but have a lot of taxpayer dollars put into research and are very good inventions. A competition can possibly help them move forward. There are many projects that have potential but they just fall by the wayside. This is a way to bring them back into play.The Challenge, which had to partner with the National Institute of Health (NIH), was an opportunity to sift through patented nanotechnology cancer inventions in the National Cancer Institute patent portfolios and get teams to compete in order to carry them to fruition, he says. This is really like a startup accelerator model to get these technologies out into the market, he adds.The requirements for a team involved what certain participants brought to the table. We require them to have someone with a geschftlicher umgang background, a legal background, and a scientific background, all important skills to help in moving forward, says Lui, who has a bachelors degree in operations research and industrial engineering from Cornell University. Teams picked one of the available technologies and developed their best form of a business model for it.Whitney Grither (right) of Washington University in St. Louis receives her teams award. Image The Center for Advancing InnovationEvery technology in the program will have five to ten teams developing their best business practices, he says. There are different stages evaluation stages to weed some teams out an elevator pitch executive summary they will have to deliv er a full business plan ten-page pitch deck twenty-minute live pitch session and financial models. Were trying to select the best team and best model for every invention put in the program.There were five finalists and five winners in the fruchtwein recent competition, with the latter receiving a cash prize of $2,000, likely to be used for costs ahead, such as possible incorporation.Looking back, one of the standout technologies in the competition to Lui was a novel lipid base nanoparticle for releasing on demand for cancer treatment, utilizing infrared light and allowing for a very local release to avoid certain negative effects. But there were others that were also strong, he says. It just shows you what might be at your fingertips.Gaining Valuable KnowledgeAnother payment, beyond the cash prize, are the lessons learned.This can be a training ground that they can use to get future work off the ground, understanding that you may have to execute how to make it viable financially, no t just have a product thats interesting. Lui says presently some who were involved in the contest are progressing at different rates but there is reason for optimism.The hope is one day well look back and see some of this work having changed lives, he says. Sometimes something just needs a jumpstart. Hopefully this has done that.Eric Butterman is an independent writer. For Further DiscussionThe hope is one day well look back and see some of this work having changed livesJonathan Lui, The Center for Advancing Innovation

All About Being a Digital Forensic Examiner

All About Being a Digital Forensic ExaminerAll About Being a Digital Forensic ExaminerTheres little question that technology has significantly changed the way police do business. Just as true is the notion that ur ever-advancing technology is changing the type of crimes that police detectives investigate altogether, hence the rise in digital forensics jobs. Cyberspace is increasingly becoming a high crime neighborhood, and the need for a police presence is readily apparent. Thats where the field of digital and multimedia sciences and people like John Irvine come in. One of the pioneers of the digital forensics field, John welches conducting computer investigations before most people knew there welches such a thing. Currently, he serves as the Chief Product Officer for CyFir, which offers a remote digital forensics and incident response platform. John is also an adjunct hochschulprofessor of digital forensics at George Mason University, where he teaches Legal and Ethical Issues in Com puter Forensics. He holds a Master of Science degree inInformation Systems and a graduate certificate in software systems engineering. Hes been working in computer forensics since 1997 in both the public and private sector, including work with the FBI, the DEA, and numerous private consulting firms. He also volunteers with the Arcola Volunteer Fire Department. As busy as he is, he found the time to answer some questions for us about the rapidly growing field of digital forensics and what its like to work in the industry. Interview With Digital Forensics Expert John Irvine Tim Roufa You have years of experience in digital forensics, to the point that youve established yourself as a recognized expert in the field.It obviously takes a lot of hard work and education to achieve what youve been able to, but how did you get your start? John Irvine Completely by accidentLike most stories of great careers, I fell into it because of happenstance, not planning.Ive always had a great intere st in technology.As a kid, I put together the first PC clone on the block.Also, from the age of about five, I knew I wanted to be an FBI agent.Eventually, the two interests dovetailed. While sitting in my schreibstube working in software project management one day, the urge struck me to finally reach out to the FBI.This was before the Internet was, well, the INTERNET, so I couldnt easily get information online.I called my local FBI field office, left my name and address on the answering machine for interested candidates, and answered yes to the question asked about having computer skills. I received what I call the So You Want to be a Special Agent? package a few weeks later.I opened the brochure, and the first page blew away my lifelong dream in one sentence. My career as an FBI agent ended before it started with the requirement for 20/40 uncorrected vision or better.In a time before the wonders of LASIK, I was about 20/2000. In the back of the packet was what looked like a 17th ge neration, schwimmbadly skewed, almost illegible copy of a job posting for a computer specialist that had apparently been included because of my stated ability with computers.I thought, Well, maybe I can fix printers or something for the FBI.At least that will get me in the door. I sent my resume to the HR rolle listed on the job description, and I received a call about a week later from one of the program managers at the FBIs Computer Analysis Response Team.He said, Your resume was routed to me because you said you were a computer generalist in your cover letter.What do you know about computer forensics? Nothing, I replied.He said, Great. Come in for an interview. TR How did you first become interested in digital forensics? JI In the interview, the people with whom I met told me that I could be a geek with bad eyesight and still help catch the bad guys.Apparently my generalist abilities- meaning I could effectively use different operating systems and had pretty good knowledge of bot h hardware internals and major applications- would be a great fit on their team. That was really all I needed to hear.I thought I had been playing with Linux and Mac operating systems in addition to Windows just for fun I didnt realize it was all setting the stage for a future career. TR Besides your forensics experience, youve spent a lot of time working for the federal government. Did that experience help prepare you for your current career? JI Before working for the FBI, I had spent quite a lot of time as a government contractor.In fact, during my senior year of high school, I would leave when the bell rang and would drive up the street to a defense contractor where I worked as an assistant to the directors of HR and Special Security.Later on, I worked for a software company that had a number of government customers. In addition to already having a security clearance at a very young age, that experience helped me by exposing me to a number of different hardware platforms, softwar e applications, and- most importantly- different types of people in the government and professional world.Regardless of how it looks, computer forensics is as much about the people who use the computers you analyze as it is about the hardware itself. In the second part of our interview with digital forensics professor and expert John Irvine, we learn about some of the pitfalls of the profession and he explains why this job isnt for everyone. The Digital Forensics Career Path and Pitfalls TR Between your bachelors degree in management, your software engineering certificate and your masters degree in information systems, how well do you feel your degrees prepared you for your career path? JI Each of those programs brought something to the table for me working in computer forensics.First, I think its important to say that computer forensics is NOT a computer science discipline.Its as much an investigative function as it is a technical challenge.If either skill set is missing, one w ill have a much harder time working successfully in the field. The MS in Information Systems helped by giving me a better understanding of operating systems, file systems, and computer mechanics.However, my BS in Management was equally helpful with my coursework in psychology, sociology, management, and accounting.I cant really give an edge to one degree over the other for usefulness in the field. That said, I want to make sure I say a few things.Computer forensics is an apprenticeship discipline.More programs have come about in recent years- the one in which I teach at George Mason University included- that offer excellent coursework in computer forensics.However, you really learn the trade once youre in a seat working on real cases alongside a senior examiner. Also, you do NOT need to have a programming background to work successfully in the field.In fact, Ive had significantly better luck training investigators in the technical details of the job than Ive had in teaching programm ers methods of investigation and art of the hunch.If one doesnt have a technical background in school, that is NOT a deterrent to getting into the field. TR Youve worked in both the private and public sectors, performing much of the saatkorn work. How would you describe the difference between the two? JI The largest differences between working in public and private sectors are generally procedure and speed.In the federal world, ones procedures are generally (but not always) heavily prescribed, and speed of production is generally less critical (with some notable exceptions). In the commercial world, procedures are largely driven by personal experience or your employers preferences, and the speed of production is much higher.Id spent four months on a single hard drive once with a federal employer because of the amount of data it contained, but in the commercial world, you usually aim for a turnaround time of days or weeks at most. TR What is a typical workday like for a digital foren sics analyst or examiner? JI The workday for a digital forensics professional is anything but typical.Depending on the organization for whom youre working, you might be working a steady stream of child pornography cases, or you might be analyzing subjects so high profile that youre watching them on CNN while youre doing the work. However, you can often expect to be in an overly hot office (because of the number of computers at your desk overpowering typical office air conditioning), and youll get very good at piecing together one working component from a bunch of non-functioning ones. Much of your day will be spent on documentation.You might be writing a report of analysis, peer reviewing another examiners report, or noting everything you did when performing an exam.The best examination in the world is useless if you cant communicate clearly in a written report that can be easily understood by an agent, officer, lawyer, or jury.Plus, if your written report is poor, it will naturally call into question your technical abilities by those who try to read it. Depending on where you work, testifying in court is a potential part of performing digital forensic analysis.If youre working in a law enforcement environment, its almost guaranteed, but even corporate forensics personnel might have to testify during an unfair termination lawsuit or to support subsequent law enforcement action from tracking an intrusion.Some examiners Ive known are great behind the keyboard and can write fantastic reports, but they fall apart when called to testify in court. TR You wrote an article titled The Darker Side of Digital Forensics. Can you tell us a little bit about some of the pitfalls of the job? JI Youre actually referencing a blog post I wrote an eon ago that was picked up by a few digital forensics outlets and has been reposted time and time again.I had no idea it would have such legs when I wrote it I was just amazed that people who wanted to get into the field still had no id ea what it really entailed. Computer forensics has been a fantastic career for me, but there are definitely pitfalls.In fact, the first two class sessions that I teach are centered around the realities of the job, and Im shocked every time when I find out that Im the first person that has told my students what the work is really like after theyve chosen it as their degree field. I dont have scientific numbers, but Id estimate about 70 to 80 percent of computer forensics cases worldwide are related to child pornography.The closer you get to state and local law enforcement, the higher that number goes. Even if youre concentrating on computer intrusions and incident response, youll often find child pornography as a purpose or result of the intrusion (or simply existing on the computers you examine from the regular user of the machine). Exposure to child pornography, particularly for eight hours a day, 40 hours a week, 52 weeks a year, takes its toll.Its not just looking at still pictur es.Youre watching the videos, too, and youre seeing and hearing everything. If you can keep doing it, youll most likely develop a very dark, graveyard sense of humor to combat it.I also volunteer with a fire and rescue squad, and you see much of the same humor there its a coping mechanism developed by people who work in the mora grim areas of life. Also, depending on the work youre doing, youll be exposed to graphic images and text of murder, torture, rape, terrorism, and just about any crime, depravity, pornography, or deviance you can imagine. Computers are excellent tools for good, and theyre also excellent tools for committing crimes and spreading hate.As a computer forensic examiner, youll be exposed to all of it, day in and day out.In one group we had a joke that riffed on a commercial at the time talking about people who surfed to the bottom of the Internet.We added, and then our team gets a shovel and starts digging. Because of the work and the content to which an examiner i s subjected, many people who enter the field dont last.On average, Id say about 50 percent of the people who get into it leave within about two years.That seems to be the mark when an examiner has had enough cases under his or her belt to become either weighed down by (or immune to) the exposure.If you can make it past the two-year mark, you generally have a long career ahead of you in computer forensics. A Changing Discipline TR With such rapid advancements in computing technology over the past decade, how has the field of digital forensics changed over your career? JI Computer forensics has changed tremendously from when I started in the 90s.Back then, you looked at every file on a hard drive (because you could), and mobile devices werent even a thought.Floppy disks would come in by the hundreds, but now, you never see them. Today, the amount of data is so vast that you have to be much more pinpoint in your searches, and mobile devices are an equal- if not more important- subj ect of examination. Additionally, the depth of tools has changed significantly.In the early days, most tools were written by cops who had taken a few programming classes or who were self-taught.We had dozens of single-use utilities that we would cobble together to do an examination. Now, the tools are much more professional and multi-purpose.A good examiner will still have a large toolbox from which to work, but he or she has much better base platform options for performing the overall examination.The industry is always trying to move to the magic find all evidence button, and some tools are edging close to that for certain types of cases. Politically, the types of cases have shifted tremendously.Originally, computer forensics was mostly used by law enforcement for criminal cases.After 9/11, much of the work shifted toward counterterrorism.Now, computer intrusions are the hot topic, and many careers have moved toward incident response.The field changes tremendously with the times. T R Currently you serve as Vice President for Technology Development at CyTech Services. If you can share them with us, what sorts of innovations have you been able to have a hand in over your career? JI Making the move to CyTech Services has been a fantastic one for me.In my position, I not only am able to use my computer forensics experience, but I can also use my background in software project management.CyTech produces CyFIR Enterprise (CyTech Forensics and Incident Response) for performing enterprise computer forensic investigations. My contribution here is further development of the tool with a practitioners eye.For example, CyFIRs architecture allows investigators to search every node on an enterprise network at once for forensic data- without requiring users to stop work for a lengthy imaging process. If theres a malicious code outbreak in an organization, CyFIR has the ability to locate all affected machines within minutes instead of days or weeks.This is huge when performing incident response, e-discovery, or internal investigations on a large enterprise network or when responding to a multi-store point-of-sale compromise that is stealing credit card data from checkout lanes.The old thinking of image everything and sort through it later just doesnt fly anymore in an enterprise context. While not an innovation per se, with my management background, I have been exceptionally lucky identifying candidates who make outstanding forensic examiners. Resume inflation is, unfortunately, a large problem in our industry, and someone who looks great on paper might have only a buzzword-level knowledge of actually performing an exam.Through an interview process Ive developed over time, Ive been extremely successful in finding the right candidates with the skills necessary for the position. On the educational side, Ive been able to reisepass my knowledge and- more importantlymy experience to future generations of forensic examiners.During those first two days of class that I mentioned, I find that one or two people each semester will tell me that they didnt realize what they had bargained for when they started the program and thank me for letting them know what the job was like, because they didnt feel comfortable performing that kind of work. At that point, I am able to guide them into a computer security program that wont have the same kinds of content issues waiting for them in the future.Likewise, I can pretty quickly identify the students who really seem to have the knack, and I can help point them in the right direction to start their careers. In the final portion of our interview with digital forensics expert John Irvine, we learn why the field is so important, what aspiring examiners can earn, and what you can do to get started in a career as a digital forensic expert. Why Digital Forensics Is so Important, and How You Can Get Started TR Why is the field of digital forensics so valuable to governments and corporations? JI Digital for ensics is valuable to both governments and corporations for exactly the same reason- information.Whether that information is evidence for a federal criminal case or knowledge of an insider stealing corporate intellectual property for a competitor, digital forensics professionals provide data that the customers otherwise do not have available. In very simple terms, one could liken the job of a digital forensic examiner to that of a photo developer.For example, if I have an undeveloped roll of film in my hands, thats almost useless to me as any kind of evidence.However, if someone develops that film into pictures (or recovers data from a hard drive in our case), that content can provide everything the prosecutor, HR manager, or corporate security officer needs. Now that I think about it, I need to come up with a new analogy for the future.Kids in school today probably dont even know what a roll of film is anymore TR What do you enjoy most about your job, and why do you continue to do it? JI Digital forensics appeals to me on a number of levels.First and foremost, it allows me to make meaningful contributions to the safety and security of people without being restricted by the physical limitations of eyesight or age.I might not be the agent chasing someone down an alley, but I might give that agent the data from the subjects cell phone that seals the case and opens three more. Next, digital forensics deeply appeals to me because its a kreuzung of my love of law enforcement and intelligence (my TiVo is filled with cop and spy shows) and my inner geek.If you watch those shows, youre even seeing an evolution of those characters on screen.Fifteen years ago, they were the ber-nerds with broken glasses and awkward social graces.Now, the computer forensic examiner usually has a dry sense of humor and a great sense of style TR What does it take to be successful as a digital forensics examiner or analyst? JI Primarily, it takes a sincere passion for justice (and Im using that in an all-encompassing term) with a love of things technical.If you have those two items, youre well on your way. Formal educational programs are available now which didnt exist just a few years ago, and its well worth taking the time to investigate them to see what each has to offer.Additionally, many of the forensics tools out there have classes (using the tool sold by the company, my own included) that can get you started. As I tell my students, the field requires a very strong sense of personal responsibility.You need to be willing to put your name and reputation on the line with each case you analyze because you could very well end up in court based on the contents of your report.If you lack conviction, grace under pressure, or candor, this is absolutely NOT the career field for you. Lastly, being successful is helped tremendously by finding a good mentor in the field and working shoulder-to-shoulder with that person while you learn the trade.Schools can give you a great f oundation, but case experience helps you put people behind bars. TR How much should your average digital forensics examiner expect to earn, and how much might they earn if they become reputable and/or go to a private firm? JI Digital forensic salaries vary widely, and as of recently due to sequestration and market saturation of people trying to advertise themselves as computer forensic examiners who arent, salaries are starting to come down.(Much of the responsibility there rests with bad hiring managers who cant determine a candidates true skill set.) However, in general, a person with talent should be able to find positions between $60-$80,000 at a junior level, $80-$120,000 at a mid-level, and up to and over $150,000 at a senior level.That said, Ive known some amazing examiners who were in positions paying only $50,000 per year as local police officers, and Ive known lousy examiners who made more than $250,000 per year because they marketed their name well. In very general terms, forensic examiners make the most in defense litigation cases or in e-discovery if they can run a large number of cases at once (and bill multiple clients).Those salary levels are typically followed by federal government contractors, federal government employees, state government employees, military, and finally local government examiners, respectively. Commercial salaries run the gamut depending on experience, size of the company, and corporate interest in forensics (either because of proactivity or public embarrassment). TR What advice do you have for someone who is trying to decide whether or not they want to work as a digital forensics examiner, or for someone just starting out in the field? JI Read this articleSeriously, I would spend a little time on LinkedIn and reach out to people in digital forensics to ask them many of the same questions youve asked me. Find people who work for the organizations or companies you want to work for and let them tell you about the day-to-day g rind.I field one or two inquiries a week through either my LinkedIn or school email addresses, and Im happy to offer my advice depending on their individual situations. If you have a little money to spend, Id suggest signing up for one of the training classes offered by the large computer forensic tool manufacturers to get a feel for whats involved with the work and the ways in which its done. If the class holds your interest, Id look into the excellent programs in some universities at either the BS or MS levels (like the Masters of Computer Forensics available from George Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia, where I teach). TR If you have anything else youd like to add about your career or the field in general, please feel free to share it. JI Computer forensics definitely isnt for everyone, and thats OK.Before spending a lot of time or money, find a digital forensics professional in your area, offer to buy him or her a cup of coffee, and pick their brains for an hour.fruchtwein of us are more than willing to share our knowledge, as thats how we came up ourselves. Digital forensics is a growth field (lets face it, computers arent going away anytime soon), and theres plenty of work for everyone.However, if you dont value truth and arent able to stand up for your work in the face of adversity, you wont last long in this business where reputations are everything. I may not know a given forensic examiner personally, but I can guarantee you that Im one phone call away from someone who does, and those unofficial hall files get passed around between examiners quickly.One instance of poor candor or lack of responsibility can end a career in its tracks. All that said, its been a fantastic field for me, and Im grateful to everyone Ive worked with in the past for the lessons theyve taught me and the experiences that theyve imparted.Its been a wild ride.

Early Retirement - People Who Retire Early - The Muse

Early Retirement - People Who Retire Early - The MuseEarly Retirement - People Who Retire EarlyPeople who retire early seem to have it all figured out. They can do what they want- completely free of financial constraints. How did they do it? Is therbeie some wisdom that can be gleaned from their success?Maybe. And though you might not be able to follow in their footsteps just yet, heres what we can all learn from those lucky (lets not pretend that luck doesnt play some small role) folks. 1. Patrick PichetteLesson Dont let ambition get in the way of life.Patrick Pichette was most recently in the news for his stunning retirement from his punkt as Googles CFO. Despite his impressive career, Pichette chose to retire to spend more time with his family rather than let life get away from him as he chased his ambition.As he states in his retirement announcement In the end, life is wonderful, but nonetheless a series of trade offs, especially between business/professional endeavors and family /community. And thankfully, I feel Im at a point in my life where I no longer have to have to make such tough choices anymore. While you might not be able to choose yur family over your salary just yet, its important to remember not to get carried away with your career and forget why youre doing it all in the first place. 2. Greta GarboLesson You dont owe anyone anything.Greta Garbo, an incredibly popular actress in the 20s and 30s, surprised the world when she unexpectedly retired from acting in 1941. In fact, she essentially dropped out the Hollywood scene altogether and didnt even go pick up her Oscar in 1954 when she was awarded an Academy Honorary Award for her luminous and unforgettable screen performances.And while Garbo did sign up for a few additional projects, all of which she quickly dropped out of, she more or less made the decision to be done with acting and stuck with it- for completely personal reasons. She didnt quit for family (she never married and had no children) , and, had she wanted, she could have easily continued to act. But, she didnt want to and therefore didnt- and that is totally fine.While easier in theory than in practice, in the end, you dont have to do anything you dont want to do in your career- and that includes continuing it.3. Michael JordanLesson You can change your mind.Im not going to write an introduction to Michael Jordan, because who doesnt know who Michael Jordan is? Jordan was frequently in the news, not only for his numerous athletic triumphs, but also the numerous times he went in and out of retirement. Despite his indecision regarding where to end his athletic career, none of his mini retirements hindered his success. Jordan reminds us that no matter how big of a decision youre facing, even if its retirement, you can always change your mind. Consequences are a real thing, but many times theyre an inconvenience more than a serious detriment. Retirement, like most things, doesnt have to be permanent. 4. Mr. Money Mus tacheLesson You dont have to be rich or famous.And, the most hopeful lesson of all, even normal people can retire early. Mr. Money Mustache is an engineer named Pete in Colorado who, along with his wife, retired when he was 35 and writes a blog on how he managed it all. With some frugal living and smart investments, he and his young family are completely financially independent- and therefore, in their mind, retired. In an interview for MarketWatch, he explained, I realized that you can generally count on your nest egg to deliver a 4% return over most of a lifetime, with a good chance of it never running out. In other words, you need about 25 times your annual spending to retire. So we tracked our spending and our net worth, and when we hit the magic number, we declared ourselves retired.Sadly, Im not retiring any time soon, but its a nice reminder that the possibility is out there. Perhaps, with a clear plan like Mr. Money Mustache, an understanding that there are things more impor tant than my career la Pichette, and the realization that I dont need permission from anyone (thank you, Garbo), we can all aspire for some form of early retirement- and then change our minds once weve achieved it. Photo of eye courtesy of Shutterstock.

Top Programmer Resume Examples Tips!

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