July 13, 2023
Hello. I’m Steve Jangs who the author of Stable Freedom. Stability and freedom may seem like opposite values, but they are two concepts that go hand in hand, albeit to different degrees. I retired from a 31-year career in finance. It was a life of stability, but that’s not necessarily the case. I did a lot of personally challenging work during my career, and I spent a lot of time out in the field supporting a sales management role that required a lot of travel.
I categorize my life into four phases. Stage 1: Growing up. This is when you are mostly living with your parents, growing physically, and learning how to navigate the world. Stage 2: Working life. This is when you enter the workforce and start earning money. But earning money isn’t easy – you’ll face competition, success, and failure. Stage 3: Maturity. When you’re in your 50s, it’s less about new challenges and more about inner maturity. It’s a time for service and giving back to society while you’re still physically and mentally fit. Stage 4: Preparing for the end of your life. This is the time when you may lose your health or develop dementia. You may need to rely on others to help you move around.
I am now in the third stage of my life, and while I don’t know how long it will last, I have chosen the path of a writer to share what I have learned and experienced with the world. I am a South Korean. I have successfully completed 31 years of professional life and have a stable family. Now I want to live a life of sharing my talents rather than trying to get more. When I look back on my life, it was shorter than I thought it would be, and the rest of my life will be the same.
And one day, when I’m on my deathbed, I hope to close my eyes with a quiet smile. This is my first article. It is my hope that my experience will be shared with friends around the world. Thank You.
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