"Resilience" - A 29-year-old defense industry analyst in New London, CT, earning $70,000 (plus overtime), lives frugally with her boyfriend and his family paying just $350/mo for groceries and WiFi. Assets ($150,000) are split: $58K in crypto, $84K in retirement accounts, $9K in physical silver (emergency fund), and $700 in gold. Her net worth is 77th percentile for her age. No student debt thanks to a scholarship and parent help. Health eats a big chunk: $500/mo for out-of-network naturopathic care for Hashimoto’s, which she feels is worth it for her well-being. She invests aggressively, saves, and works to balance risks after burning out from holding three jobs during COVID to chase FIRE. Most daily expenses are low with help from parental and boyfriend support. Though she feels guilt about subsidized living, she’s grateful, reflects on pacing herself, and invests heavily in health and happiness.