Throughout my journey to achieve a balance between life and medicine, I’ve been drawn to the principles of the Financial Independence Retire Early (FIRE) movement and the many options that financial independence unlocks. As a physician, retiring early may not be your priority. After all, you’ve dedicated a substantial amount of time and money to train for this profession, and no doubt, it’s a calling. To me, it’s the option that matters, which is why I call it FIORE: Financial Independence with the Option to Retire Early. Options are liberating. They free us to live and practice medicine with purpose and passion.