u/ChrisAWR

Given all of our growth I think it is important we come up with a mission statement that will guide this community, both inside Reddit and out in the real world, for the rest of 2026.

I can write it up but wanted to pick your brains and hear from others first.

I think it is important that part (all?) of it be goal oriented so we can track towards accomplishing it together and hold ourselves accountable. I think we should make sure part of it is fun as well that embraces who we are. Some things off the top of my head:

• Grow this Reddit to 1.5k members
• Get 50 new unique sign holders
• Get 200 unique sign holding pictures (can be the same sign holders - still unique though)
• Have 2 in person meet ups this year (start small - start somewhere)
• Revamp the website
• etc.

All of this is something we can build off of next year as well and increase our mission goals/change them as well.

The mission statement/goals I think need to stick to our ethos (everyone deserves financial security, even if they engineer it, and everyone deserves a community to support them along the way) as well as allow people to come to our community and participate even if they don't hold a token of AWR (this is super important to scale its growth - also provides future onramps to these individuals in the future for them to become a token holder).

What are you ideas? Would love to hear! Nothing is wrong. It's a discussion. So let me know what you think.

Growth in the Reddit community continues at an exciting pace for where we were ~6 weeks ago. People are making contributions to the Reddit community by moderating, welcoming new people, and having meaningful conversations. Others are pushing the message of AWR by creating content and holding signs. Additionally people are taking action and working to understand how they can help grow AWR and serve the community first in a selfless way.

This has me so hyped!!! Grateful for this family.

Some of the greatest utility for AWR is recognizing each other with it and showing gratitude. I just wanted to shout out some people that have been consistent in their efforts for growing AWR. I sent you a little token of appreciation. 😊

Thank you r/ImpressiveFix6513, u/Bitcoin-to-the-Mars, u/Charlie_awr, u/rmn_swiss, u/SandyisBlessed, u/Loran_Lachen, u/TX_Ronin, u/Old_Stage_77, u/Infectz1337, and u/Creative-Rock-2303.

I am seeing some new people as well such as u/ElSalvadorain420 and u/Osmosisjones37. Just want to say welcome and hope you will continue to contribute to conversations and the growth of AWR.

I'm always looking to see who is active and driving change consistently. 😊

It was my choice to tip these individuals to show appreciation/gratitude. Others are free to if they would like but no tip is ever needed to show appreciation/gratitude. Is there anyone you want to shout out? Would love to hear and celebrate them as well!

I typically have just set my ratios of funds that I want to invest in for my 401k and not pay to much attention to it. I do check its progress but just kind of casually.

Given that the market is cooking I was considering maybe moving some of my funds into a stable cash fund to put back in once the market corrects some. How much it will correct 🤷‍♀️. But this is infinitely more management of my 401k that I have done before.

Does anyone else actively manage their 401k? If so why? Do others not actively manage it? If so why?

Would love to hear from you/others on what you do/don't do and what has worked well.

Just like our signs, this community is sacred.

It has brought people together to

• Discuss financial security and peoples high-level approaches to building it as well as day-to-day plans that are being executed (e.g. trading stocks/crypto)
• Evangelists of the movement and mindset (I Will Retire, We Will Retire, All Will Retire) through creating content and putting themselves out in the real world
• And have fun doing it (our signs and memes)

It is something worth holding close to you, protect, and continuing to build together.

There are people I noticed over the past week that I wanted to show appreciation for and recognize! I sent you a little AWR for your contributions to either moderation/helping people get their posts approved, content creation, and/or discussions (both posts and comments).

Thank you u/Charlie_awr u/SandyisBlessed u/ImpressiveFix6513 u/rmn_swiss u/TX_RON1N u/Old_Stage_77 u/Infectz1337

What do others think? Who do they see making contributions to this community and growing the Reddit? Would love to hear so I can keep my eyes out for them in the future as well.

Seems like good earnings from major tech players recently but it also seems like the market is leery of their massive CapEx that seems like it will expand even into next year.

When the markets do see concerns it seems like they are taking big hits such as Meta.

What are people’s thoughts? Seems like the market wants to push up as long as the status quo of the Iran ceasefire persists. Maybe I am over valuing that as well.

Anyone spreading out the portfolio more and reducing some tech holdings? Would love to hear opinions.

As I said Monday I am trying to preserve capital while there is uncertainty in the markets. Want it for one of the SpaceX, OpenAI, or Anthroptic IPOs.

Oil ripped up today on the announcement that Iran will stay blockade until there is a nuclear deal.

I’ll be looking at levels of support and seeing where their might be some good buys if we test lows again.

Other than that just been doing little DCAs here and there. DCA’ed some into tech ETFs, SPX600, AWR, and BTC.

What is everyone else’s thoughts at this point in the week? Would love to hear.

It has been amazing to be part of a community that is so welcoming of others. It feels like we are building a home for ourselves and for some many others that need one. Whether they know it or not yet.

The community grew tremendously as a result of our openness and kindness last week. Wanted to send token of my gratitude and appreciation for making this a special home for all and growing the All Will Retire family.

Thanks to (in no specific order): u/SandyisBlessed u/rmn_swiss u/Loran_Lachen u/Charlie_awr u/ImpressiveFix6513 u/Infectz1337 u/Old_Stage_77

I am sure there are others too but that is who I saw/recognize. I will keep a look out for you that are kind, welcoming, and building AWR for the future.

I also want to shout out and recognize someone who is doing it one day at a time. I'll leave it at that but you know who you are and we see you.