I Retired at 55—6 Signs Work Was Taking Too Much From Me

Early Retirement Roadmap · Jul 20, 2026 · 17m

Working too much can quietly drain your time, energy, health, and relationships. After retiring at 55, I saw how burnout, work-life balance, and early retirement are more connected than I realized.

In this episode, I share six signs that work may be taking more from your life than you realize—including the most dangerous one, because it can sound completely responsible. I also walk through the five-part off-ramp I would build if I were still working today: defining what “enough” means, reducing the amount your paycheck must support, creating a financial bridge, building a meaningful life…