Module · ML-06
Mission Log
The permanent operational history of Mission: Early Retirement — every flight, decision, evidence item, and lesson.
Mission Age
142days
▲ +1 day
Flights Completed
7 / 8
■ F-08 in progress
Evidence Items
21files
▲ +4 this month
Mission Confidence
87%
▲ +3.2 vs. last review
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Category
01 · Chronicle
Mission Timeline
JUNE 20262 entries
MAY 20262 entries
APRIL 20262 entries
MARCH 20261 entries
FEBRUARY 20262 entries
02 · Flight Recorder
Flight History
Checklist
- Map vest + benefits cliffs
- Draft notice and handoff plan
- Identify successor
- Final approval
Notes
Targeting Q1 2028 exit window.
Supporting Documents
- Exit Timeline v1.pdf
- Severance Analysis.xlsx
Related Decisions
Q1 2028 Exit Window
03 · Archive
Decision Archive
| Decision | Date | Status | Confidence | Impact | Evidence | Flight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retire March 2028 | 2026-02-26 | LOCKED | 92% | High | 6 items | F-01 |
| Adopt $112,400 baseline budget | 2026-03-20 | LOCKED | 88% | High | 4 items | F-02 |
| Choose ACA Coverage | 2026-04-12 | LOCKED | 84% | High | 5 items | F-03 |
| Keep Mortgage | 2026-04-30 | LOCKED | 90% | Medium | 3 items | F-04 |
| Delay Social Security | 2026-05-14 | LOCKED | 86% | High | 4 items | F-05 |
| Adopt Guardrails Strategy | 2026-05-28 | LOCKED | 89% | High | 7 items | F-06 |
| Part-Time Consulting | 2026-06-10 | ACTIVE | 76% | Medium | 2 items | F-07 |
| Q1 2028 Exit Window | 2026-06-22 | DRAFT | 81% | High | 3 items | F-08 |
04 · Insight
Lessons Learned
F-01FINANCIALVALUE · HIGH
Running multiple retirement scenarios reduced uncertainty significantly.
F-02FINANCIALVALUE · HIGH
Tiering the budget (Lean / Base / Aspirational) turned a single number into a decision tool.
F-03HEALTHVALUE · HIGH
ACA premium math is dominated by MAGI control, not plan selection.
F-04FINANCIALVALUE · MEDIUM
Low fixed-rate debt is an asset in a rising-rate retirement.
F-05FINANCIALVALUE · HIGH
Delaying Social Security is insurance against longevity, not a return play.
F-06FINANCIALVALUE · HIGH
Guardrail withdrawals beat fixed-percentage in 91% of failed-sequence simulations.
F-07MINDSETVALUE · MEDIUM
Identity anchors matter more than activity lists in early retirement.
F-08CAREERVALUE · HIGH
Stacking exit against vesting cliffs added ~$74k to net position.
05 · Vault
Mission Evidence Vault
F-01
Retirement Projection
Model · 2026-02-24
2 decisions linkedCONF 92%
F-03
Healthcare Comparison
Analysis · 2026-04-10
1 decisions linkedCONF 84%
F-04
Mortgage Analysis
Spreadsheet · 2026-04-28
1 decisions linkedCONF 90%
F-06
Investment Summary
Statement · 2026-05-22
3 decisions linkedCONF 88%
F-05
Social Security Estimates
SSA Doc · 2026-05-08
1 decisions linkedCONF 86%
F-06
Tax Projections
Model · 2026-05-25
2 decisions linkedCONF 82%
F-07
Lifestyle Budget
Spreadsheet · 2026-06-08
1 decisions linkedCONF 78%
06 · Milestones
Mission Milestones
- 01Retirement Date EstablishedF-01· CRITICALAnchors every downstream flight2026-02-266 EVIDENCE
- 02Budget ApprovedF-02· CRITICALDefines required portfolio size2026-03-204 EVIDENCE
- 03Healthcare Strategy SelectedF-03· HIGHRemoves biggest pre-65 risk2026-04-125 EVIDENCE
- 04Withdrawal Strategy CompletedF-06· CRITICALDefines income mechanics in retirement2026-05-287 EVIDENCE
- 05Exit Timeline CreatedF-08· HIGHOperationalizes the transition2026-06-223 EVIDENCE