3208: What If I Don’t Go Back To Work by Craig Stephens of Retire Before Dad on Financial Responsibility and Freedom

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3208: Craig Stephens reflects on the tension between staying self-employed and returning to full-time work, balancing financial responsibility with the desire for autonomy. His honest exploration of fears, healthcare costs, shrinking savings, and the limits of side income contrasts with the freedom and fulfillment he’s found in family time and entrepreneurial efforts. His story offers clarity and comfort to anyone questioning the traditional 9-to-5 path. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.retirebeforedad.com/dont-go-back-to-work/ Quotes to ponder: "I'm home every day. I make breakfast for the kids and take them to school. I go to the gym when I feel like it." "Going back to full-time work, in a way, says that I can’t make enough money as an entrepreneur." "But the most painful aspect of full-time work is the loss of control of my time." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices