Retiring, full timing and (very) early planning

3 dog nights wrote:
my Dad told me when I was 25 to read everything I could about retirement planning. To listen to people who were trained in these things. Then realize that they can only plan their own retirement not yours. I figured out everything I needed to live on and to cover the bills, doubled it. Paid off all debt and am enjoying my 1st year "out of work" this Friday. Have had some surprises. Have had to cut back on a couple of projects, but enjoyed it. As they say at Nike...Just do it!