How do you create a life where work is optional? Are you interested in early retirement but not a fan of super frugality? On today’s podcast, I have Tanja Hester, creator of the Our Next Blog, who retired early at the age of 38 to talk about her new book, Work Optional, where she answers those questions and more.   In this episode we discuss: The three stages of work optional living; full early retirement, semi-retirement & career intermission The concept of Hedonic Adaptation and how it impacts the way we spend money Why we should all have a money mission statement Tanja’s genetic disability and how it impacts her drive to live her best life Different options for health care coverage for early retirees plus so much more I’m also excited because I’m giving away a copy of Tanja’s new book, Work Optional, to lucky listeners of the podcast. You can enter to win by clicking here. Join the Journeyer Launch Club for more tips, tools and resources to help you on your journey to Financial Freedom!   Other related blog posts/links mentioned in this episode: Get the book Work Optional Download the Work Optional Questionnaire Early Retirement Now Blog Join The Journeyer Launch Club Join The Weekly Newsletter List Leave me a voicemail– Leave me a question on the Journey To Launch voicemail and have it answered on the podcast! Watch me on News12  Watch my latest segments on News12 YNAB –  Start managing your money and budgeting so that you can reach your financial dreams. Sign up for a free 2 month trial of YNAB, my go-to budgeting app by using my referral link. Connect with Tanja: Instagram: @our_nextlife Twitter: @our_nextlife Facebook: OurNextLife Connect with me: Instagram: @journeytolaunch Twitter: @JourneyToLaunch Facebook: Journey To Launch Join the private Facebook Group Become a member of the Journeyer Launch Club