“Delegation” - a manager approaching 50 years old who reached his initial FIRE number of $2 million at age 40. Instead of retiring, he adopted a “quiet quitting” mentality in his mid-level management position a decade ago. He stopped being overly invested in work, delegated extensively, pushed back on unrealistic deadlines, ceased after-hours work, and transformed his demanding role into a manageable one. Surprisingly, this approach led to increased trust from his team and recognition from upper management as leadership material. Over the past ten years, he received four major promotions and now holds the #3 or #4 position in his company. His net worth (98th percentile for his age) has surged from $2 million to nearly $10 million, with an additional $7-9 million in stock options that could vest when the company sells in the next 1-5 years. His wife, a dedicated teacher, encouraged him to “take it easy” rather than fully retire, advice that proved financially transformative.