Imagine calling it quits at 41, free from the 9-5 routine. That was Alex Trias’s reality. Earning well as a tax attorney, he took deliberate steps to save, from hopping on buses to shopping smart.
But amongst his savings tactics, there was a learning curve:
1. The Relentless Pursuit of Being ‘Exceptionally Original’
While originality is often celebrated, Trias soon learned it’s not always the best path. The emphasis on always wanting to reinvent and stand out sometimes overshadowed the value of just being effective and reliable in what was already proven.
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