This Saturday, was an excellent day. Sitting in the sun, having a few drinks and talking to Mustachians… What more do you want?
On the MMM forum, there are only a few Belgians. When from Belgium, check out the thread and follow what happens.
I really like to meet like minded people. When you think about it, it is kinda weird. You talk to a stranger on the internet and then decide to meet in real life for a drink. When my kids would tell me this, Red flags all over the place! 🙂
A lot of topics were discussed, here is an anthology
- Geographical arbitrage in Europe and the 5 flags principle
- Design life for happiness
- Go live close to work
- Work less to have more time to be with the people you love
- Is a legally acceptable loop hole ethically ok?
- Sabbaticals for more life joy
- Investing
- Car sharing
It is amazing how many ideas there are out there and how an idea from one person can inspire you to try something new.
My advice: go out and meet other people in the FIRE community
There is a new BENL meetup planned on June 17. This is done together with the fine Mr. Cheesy Finance.
This time, we plan to meet in Amsterdam/Utrecht area. We have our eye on a nice meeting room that can hold 35 persons. This is what we have in mind
- Meet around 10:00 for the early birds. Some meet and greet and then a speed dating so that you get to know more people. Come prepared: have a few lines about yourselves (who are you, what is your ideal life, what are your struggles, where/how do you invest, what do you want to learn)
- Lunch time: bring your own lunch. There will be water/soft drinks
- Afternoon sessions
- presentations by participants
- Group discussion
- Dinner
- Here we consider a buffet. We all bring some home made food and desserts.
- Closing drinks
The whole agenda is flexible, you can come and go when you want. There will be a small contribution (10€ we estimate) to cover for the rent of the room and the drinks we provide.
Interested to join? Want to present a topic or have an idea for a group discussion? Let us a comment. We look forward to meet you all again.
Hi! I am interested to attend. Here are some subjects I now think of for discussion: crowdfunding, earning with real estate, self-sufficiency, how to make the choice when you are “ready’ to quit your job and life after work.
LikeLike
Looking forward to it!
LikeLike
Sounds like you guys had a good time last Saturday! Let’s do that again on the 17th too 🙂
LikeLike
It’s getting close! It sounds kinda strange if you put it like that, but it’s one of the best things we did last February, meeting some random internet strangers I mean 😉
Also like the idea of having speeddates, and a bring your own share for dinner part.
LikeLike
Unfortunately I can not make your second meetup. I am landing from NYC that morning in Brussels. Another time, another chance. If presentations will be posted, let me know. Have a great meeting
LikeLike
Here is hoping no more sickness or unexpecting stuff popping up at the last moment!
LikeLike
I liked it very much last time, but unfortunately cannot make it this time.
But I am convinced there will be plenty of opportunities ahead of us to catch up again!
LikeLike
Hopefully we see you again next time
LikeLike
I will be there. Looking forward to it. Keep us informed for the exact location.greetz
LikeLike
I enjoyed the Antwerp meet-up a lot, and will come again! 🙂
LikeLike
Hi,
I am interested to come to the meetup.
LikeLike
FI is far beyond reach, but every step I take is another. I’m interested in this meeting! HJ
LikeLike
One step at the time… and withe each step, we learn a lot!
LikeLike
I’d love to attend the meetup as well! Are there still free spots?
LikeLike
Sure, I will contact you later today
LikeLike