AIE 133: Retiring Early at 32 While Blind

Imagine slowly losing one of your senses. For 10 years, you know your time is limited with this sense you were born with but are destined to lose. That’s what happened (and is still happening) to Adam of the Blind Luck Project. Adam is kind enough to detail what it’s been like losing his vision. It’s an emotional conversation, but of course Lauren and Adam do talk about how Adam is making the best of it. Long term disability insurance plays a big role in this episode. It’s impossible to listen to this story then feel like you can’t accomplish your goals, especially if you have nothing standing in your way. Adam left the workforce at 32 and is making a great life for himself. You can too.

If you liked this episode, you may also like episode 91 where I talked about my car accident and the financial impacts from it. You may also like a more traditional FIRE story as told in episode 77.

About Adam:

Adam is the friendly sasquatch aka Blind Luck. He retired at age 32 from a career in Aerospace Supply Chain Management and Manufacturing R&D. Adam has a degree in Construction Management from the University of Washington that he received in 2010. His FI/RE story was born out of necessity due to a degenerative eye condition that forced him out of the work force earlier than originally planned.  Thankfully, Adam was able to think outside of the box and make a comfortable early retirement a reality. Since December 2019, he’s been living the FI/RE Dream.

Connect with Adam:

https://blindluckproject.com/

https://blindluckproject.com/news-letter

https://twitter.com/blind__luck

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XLI7HkXI-m0

To learn more about Adam: https://www.financialsamurai.com/going-blind-during-your-career/

Connect with Lauren:

https://twitter.com/AdultingIsEasy

https://www.instagram.com/adultingiseasyreal/

https://www.housemoneymedia.com/