events calendarabout us
- we pursue fi(re) in pursuit of a greater goal; mindfully designing our path. to us, fi(re) is a journey driven by purpose.
- we believe fi(re) exists on a leveled spectrum: as such, we focus less on numbers and spreadsheets and more on bigger picture life-building.
- we're scrappy and tend to start out leanfi/coastfi but recognize that there are many pathways to fatfi once you reach those initial starter levels.
- we invest in index funds and we also invest in ourselves and our businesses.
- we're non-judgmental. we don't care what your fire number is. we accept and respect you if you're leanfi, fatfi, coastfi, flamingofi, baristafi and everything in between.
- we value freedom over safety. we're less focused on "retiring" and more focused on building a life we want to "retire" to.
- as such, our definition of "retired" is very lax. we prefer "relax early" to "retire early." we understand that work can be quite meaningful and fulfilling and we're not into poopooing your hustle.
- we lean towards "retire from your day job" and building a life where you profit from your art, app, small business etc.
- we understand that we only live once.
about you
- creative of sorts: you might not live the most traditional life. you likely freelance or have a side gig or two.
- you most likely sit in the front of the class.
- high agency: you have a vision for the type of life you want to build. you know what kind of life you want and you don't need someone else to describe it to you.
- you likely are well-familiarized with r/financialindependence, mr. money mustache, choosefi, etc.
- you understand that information is ubiquitous and cheap. what you're looking for is like-minded community and meaning-making.
- this isn't a group *for* beginners but if you're the nerdy, agentic type and you're just getting started on your fire journey, we welcome you to join us.
- you believe in yourself (almost to the point of delusion).
- you're driven by self-fulfillment and discovery, not by status.
- you value freedom and the pursuit of your curiosities.
our mission
in today's digital age, genuine community spaces for meaning-making are becoming increasingly rare. our mission is to create a vibrant and trustful "fourth space" for like-minded fi(re) (financial independence/retire early) creatives who share our values and aspirations. creatives on fi(re) was created in recognition of the gap between classic fi(re) values—freedom, alternative-living, pursuing curiosities and passions—and the growing fi(re) cohort of traditional high earners focused exclusively on maximizing saving and investment of surplus income. so creatives on fi(re) was born. we recognize that fi(re) isn't just about numbers and spreadsheets—it's about crafting a life of purpose, fulfillment, and financial stability is a means to that end. our community serves as a brain-trust, where creatives and alternative thinkers can discuss and take inspiration from unconventional paths to financial independence.
events
upcoming events
- nov: creatives on fi(re) x aftershoot: building with ai as a non-technical creative
- stay tuned for regular meetups via luma
past events
- sep 20: join us for an official and fun creatives on fi(re) kick-off party 🤠
- sep 14: creatives on fi(re) x SideQuest: Britney Spears themed workathon
- aug 30: creatives on fi(re) governors island bike ride (no bike required) + drinky drinks
- july 21: "join or die" documentary screening, q&a, + drinky drinks