Jonathan, You were first my hero and then my friend. You were a gift to this world and epitomized “The Man in the Arena”: THE MAN IN THE ARENA "IT IS NOT THE CRITIC WHO COUNTS. NOT TRE MAN WHO POINTS OUT HOW THE STRONG MAN STUMBLES, OR WHERE THE DOER OF DEEDS COULD HAVE DONE THEM BETTER. THE CREDIT BELONGS TO THE MAN WHO IS ACTUALLY IN THE ARENA, WHOSE FACE IS MARRED BY DUST AND SWEAT AND BLOOD; WHO STRIVES VAL IANTLY; WHO ERRS, WHO COMES SHORT AGAIN AND AGAIN, BECAUSE THERE IS NO EFFORT WITHOUT ERROR AND SHORTCOMING: BUT WHO DOES ACTUALLY STRIVE TO DO THE DEEDS; WHO KNOWS GREAT ENTHUSIASMS, THE GREAT DEVOTIONS: WHO SPENDS HIMSELF IN A WORTHY CAUSE; WHO AT THE BEST KNOWS IN THE END THE TRIUMPH OF HIGH ACHIEVEMENT, AND WHO AT THE WORST, IF HE FAILS, AT LEAST FAILS WHILE DARING GREATLY, SO THAT HIS PLACE SHALL NEVER BE WITH THOSE COLD AND TIMID SOULS WHO NEITHER KNOW VICTORY NOR DEFEAT." Theodore Roosevelt You taught us how to dare greatly and live a happy, fulfilling life, using money as a tool to this end. You also taught us how to die a regret free life. You talked the talk and walked the walk. I am privileged to have met you, dined with you, and even hosted you on my podcast Catching Up to FI. When I “came out of the closet” as a late starter on the journey to financial independence, you deftly edited my prose and published my post “Saving Our Retirement” on Humble Dollar. I am forever grateful to you for your generous friendship and the personal impact you have had on my life and those of countless others. Rest in Peace. Love, Bill Yount, MD
Jonathan, Thank you for your thoughts and insights. Know that I will miss you when the time comes. You have had and continue to have a remarkable impact on my life. I felt a twinge of survivor’s guilt today. In my world of medicine, some of the cruelest things unfortunately happen to the nicest people. My wife was diagnosed and treated for breast cancer this year. So far we have fared well and she is in remission, a survivor. Your legacy is huge and will survive you for generations. Thank you for the gifts you have bestowed on me and countless others. Cheers, Bill
Another great article with transparent insights that even makes living in the dust of another remodel sound sexy. I am sorry to hear about your beck pain due to metastasis. Please let medicine do its job of helping you live your best life by diminishing the pain as much as possible. Much love, Bill
Simply beautiful. You have always led by example and are again doing so admirably in your premature final chapter. I recall Randy Pausch’s “Last Lecture”. Your blogs about your “last lap” have the makings of a book on how best to live in order to die well and peacefully. If you write it, I might call it The Final Chapter. I find it a special privilege to know you, to have shared some time together, and to be a little part of your journey.
Jonathan, In living, you have shown us how to live. In dying, you are also showing us how to live. The transparency of your journey is inspiring and informative. There is another book here!;) Bill
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Jonathan, You were first my hero and then my friend. You were a gift to this world and epitomized “The Man in the Arena”: THE MAN IN THE ARENA "IT IS NOT THE CRITIC WHO COUNTS. NOT TRE MAN WHO POINTS OUT HOW THE STRONG MAN STUMBLES, OR WHERE THE DOER OF DEEDS COULD HAVE DONE THEM BETTER. THE CREDIT BELONGS TO THE MAN WHO IS ACTUALLY IN THE ARENA, WHOSE FACE IS MARRED BY DUST AND SWEAT AND BLOOD; WHO STRIVES VAL IANTLY; WHO ERRS, WHO COMES SHORT AGAIN AND AGAIN, BECAUSE THERE IS NO EFFORT WITHOUT ERROR AND SHORTCOMING: BUT WHO DOES ACTUALLY STRIVE TO DO THE DEEDS; WHO KNOWS GREAT ENTHUSIASMS, THE GREAT DEVOTIONS: WHO SPENDS HIMSELF IN A WORTHY CAUSE; WHO AT THE BEST KNOWS IN THE END THE TRIUMPH OF HIGH ACHIEVEMENT, AND WHO AT THE WORST, IF HE FAILS, AT LEAST FAILS WHILE DARING GREATLY, SO THAT HIS PLACE SHALL NEVER BE WITH THOSE COLD AND TIMID SOULS WHO NEITHER KNOW VICTORY NOR DEFEAT." Theodore Roosevelt You taught us how to dare greatly and live a happy, fulfilling life, using money as a tool to this end. You also taught us how to die a regret free life. You talked the talk and walked the walk. I am privileged to have met you, dined with you, and even hosted you on my podcast Catching Up to FI. When I “came out of the closet” as a late starter on the journey to financial independence, you deftly edited my prose and published my post “Saving Our Retirement” on Humble Dollar. I am forever grateful to you for your generous friendship and the personal impact you have had on my life and those of countless others. Rest in Peace. Love, Bill Yount, MD
Post: Farewell Friends
Link to comment from September 23, 2025
Well said my friend. Well said. Your purpose and legacy carry us and you forward together
Post: What’s It All About?
Link to comment from February 22, 2025
Jonathan, Thank you for your thoughts and insights. Know that I will miss you when the time comes. You have had and continue to have a remarkable impact on my life. I felt a twinge of survivor’s guilt today. In my world of medicine, some of the cruelest things unfortunately happen to the nicest people. My wife was diagnosed and treated for breast cancer this year. So far we have fared well and she is in remission, a survivor. Your legacy is huge and will survive you for generations. Thank you for the gifts you have bestowed on me and countless others. Cheers, Bill
Post: Four Questions
Link to comment from December 28, 2024
Another great article with transparent insights that even makes living in the dust of another remodel sound sexy. I am sorry to hear about your beck pain due to metastasis. Please let medicine do its job of helping you live your best life by diminishing the pain as much as possible. Much love, Bill
Post: Model Behavior
Link to comment from December 21, 2024
Excellent advice for all. I sent this post to my adult children.
Post: Advice for the Kids
Link to comment from November 9, 2024
Your “I gotta go” humorous transparency is inspiring. We missed you at Bogleheads!
Post: Turned Upside Down
Link to comment from October 5, 2024
Nice post! Glad you bought the flatbed! We miss you at Bogleheads!
Post: My Spending Rules
Link to comment from September 28, 2024
Simply beautiful. You have always led by example and are again doing so admirably in your premature final chapter. I recall Randy Pausch’s “Last Lecture”. Your blogs about your “last lap” have the makings of a book on how best to live in order to die well and peacefully. If you write it, I might call it The Final Chapter. I find it a special privilege to know you, to have shared some time together, and to be a little part of your journey.
Post: No Regrets
Link to comment from September 7, 2024
The grace and peace with which you are dying is nothing short of extraordinary. Thank you for taking us on this journey with you.
Post: On the Clock
Link to comment from August 17, 2024
Jonathan, In living, you have shown us how to live. In dying, you are also showing us how to live. The transparency of your journey is inspiring and informative. There is another book here!;) Bill
Post: No Slowing Down
Link to comment from July 27, 2024