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Real talk about Financial Independence and life after corporate jobs. Carl Jensen and Doug Cunnington talk about FI, lifestyle, side hustles, health, and anything on their minds. Plus, they interview experts and non-experts interested in the FI lifestyle. It's raw, candid, pretty much like you get to sit in on a private conversation.
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Mindy and Carl catch up with long-time friend Brandon, the Mad Fientist, to discuss the balance between spending, saving, and maintaining happiness. Brandon details his journey from extreme frugality to spending experiments to purposeful spending/spending for happiness. He also discusses the indispensable role of personal development, the importance of experiences over possessions, and the influence of parenthood and life events in reshaping priorities.
Note: This is a rebroadcast of episode 22 of the “Mindy on Money” podcast.
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Links
“Mindy on Money” Podcast
Website
YouTube Channel
Facebook Group
“Let’s Talk About Our Appearance on the Ramit Show” podcast episode
Mad Fientist
Website/blog
Music
Financial Independence Podcast
“Ramit Sethi – I Will Teach You to Be Rich” podcast episode
“Ramit Sethi – How to Spend (and Actually Enjoy It)” podcast episode
“How to Access Retirement Funds Early” blog post
“Happiness Through Subtraction” blog post
“Best Advice” pdf
Ramit Sethi
Elizabeth on MHFI Episode 212
FinCon
J. Money
Budgets are Sexy
Bill Perkins, “Die With Zero”
Kindle
Hardcover
Paperback
Audiobook
BiggerPockets Money podcast, “Ramit Sethi’s Money Advice for Couples: Live a Rich Life, Together”
Pete Adeney/Mr. Money Mustache
Mile High FI Facebook Group
Doug’s site
Carl’s blog: 1500 Days
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Doug and Carl chat with financial educator, investing enthusiast, and author Brian Feroldi. Brian delves into early investment mishaps, his investing philosophy (focusing on high-quality, long-term businesses), the significance of understanding the stock market & personal finance, and where to find new investing ideas. The group also discusses Warren Buffett & the role of dividend investing along with AI’s impact on productivity and stock market returns.
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Links
Connect with Brian:
Facebook
Instagram
Twitter/X
LinkedIn
Brian’s YouTube Channel
Brian Feroldi, “Why Does The Stock Market Goes Up?”
Kindle
Hardcover
Paperback
Audiobook
Long-Term Mindset
The Motley Fool
EconoMe Conference
Robert Kiyosaki, “Rich Dad Poor Dad”
Kindle
Paperback
Audiobook
Books by Jim Cramer
“Jim Cramer’s Mad Money”
Kindle
Hardcover
Audiobook
Audio CD
“Jim Cramer’s Stay Mad For Life”
Kindle
Hardcover
Paperback
Audiobook
Interactive Brokers
Berkshire Hathaway
Charlie Munger, “Poor Charlie’s Almanack”
Kindle
Hardc
Carl chats with Doug and his wife Elizabeth who recently left her career and retired early. Elizabeth discusses her introduction to Financial Independence and some of the skepticism she initially had while also walking through some of the specifics about actually leaving her job (making the decision, having a solid financial plan in place, and describing her last day at work). She goes on to share insights on adjusting to retirement, staying mentally active, societal perceptions of retiring early, the importance of finding joy outside work, and the importance of having a purpose post-retirement.
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Links
Mr. Money Mustache
Bogleheads forum
Tim Ferriss podcast, “Mr. Money Mustache — Living Beautifully on $25-27K Per Year (#221)”
BiggerPockets Money podcast, Episode 153 with Bill Bengen
CampFI
EconoMe Conference
Mile High FI Facebook Group
Doug’s site
Carl’s blog: 1500 Days
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Join the Mile High FI Club – It’s our email list!
Get MHFi Merch – It helps support the show. Get t-shirts & more
**Disclaimer: The podcast is for informational purposes. Maybe entertainment but we won’t even make such a claim. You shouldn’t take the info as financial, legal, or tax advice. We aren’t certified financial planners or advisors. We’re not qualified for much. So get advice from professionals.**
Brought To You By:
The Doug Show, aka Affiliate Marketing & Side Hustles
1500 Days, Carl’s Blog about Early Retirement
Email us here: doug@milehighfi.com or carl@milehighfi.com
0:00 Introduction
1:58 Discovering FIRE
7:48 Good financial habits, tools, & practices
13:19 FIRE skepticism
18:49 Overcoming uncertainty & leaving work
23:34 Debate on the 4% rule
29:41 Working again after retirement
36:23 Pulling the trigger to actually quit
43:51 Single point of success
49:44 Last day of work & what happens next
54:48 Retirement worries
1:00:38 Telling friends & family about retirement
1:08:48 FI events & the perfect day
1:16:27 Soundcheck – Envelopes
Recorded in the hotel lobby on the last day of the EconoMe conference, Doug and Carl reflect on some of the presentations and conversations they had over the weekend while also providing their own insights & observations. They discuss various topics including: the evolution of the FIRE movement from its initial focus on accumulating wealth to its current emphasis on mental health and personal development, happiness, post-FI life challenges, and strategies for dealing with anxiety and negative thoughts.
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Links
“Mindy On Money” podcast
Doug’s Podcast Accelerator
Doug’s SEO & Marketing Podcast, “Ranking Revolution”
EconoMe Conference
JL Collins
Katie & Alan Donegan
JD Roth/foldedspace
Meteorologist Kristen
Amberly Grant
Mark Trautman
Mile High FI Facebook Group
Doug’s site
Carl’s blog: 1500 Days
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Join the Mile High FI Club – It’s our email list!
Get MHFi Merch – It helps support the show. Get t-shirts & more
**Disclaimer: The podcast is for informational purposes. Maybe entertainment but we won’t even make such a claim. You shouldn’t take the info as financial, legal, or tax advice. We aren’t certified financial planners or advisors. We’re not qualified for much. So get advice from professionals.**
Brought To You By:
The Doug Show, aka Affiliate Marketing & Side Hustles
1500 Days, Carl’s Blog about Early Retirement
Email us here: doug@milehighfi.com or carl@milehighfi.com
0:00 Introduction
1:52 Stress & anxiety
8:53 Removing the mask in retirement
12:11 Thoughts on post-retirement life
17:41 One-more-year syndrome
25:27 Happiness & confronting personal issues
29:09 Evolution of FI
34:47 Carl’s 3 tips (plus a bonus)
39:46 Podcast projects beyond MHFI
47:11 Soundcheck – Feeling tired
Doug and Carl chat with Bob Haines who is a well-known figure in the FI community due to his frequent attendance of various FI-related events such as FinCon, EconoMe, Chautauqua, and CampFI. Bob recounts his financial journey from initially finding FI through the Tim Ferriss podcast, to discovering that he was accidentally FI already, to transitioning fully into the world of early retirement almost five years ago. Bob also discusses the changes he’s seen in the FI community over the years and the power of FI events.
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Links
Connect with Bob:
Instagram
Facebook
EconoMe Conference
CampFI
FI Chautauqua
Tim Ferriss podcast, “Mr. Money Mustache — Living Beautifully on $25-27K Per Year (#221)”
Pete Adeney/Mr. Money Mustache
Mr. Money Mustache, “The Shockingly Simple Math Behind Early Retirement”
JL Collins, “Simple Path to Wealth”
Kindle
Hardcover
Paperback
Audiobook
JL Collins
Chad Carson
Gwen Merz/Fiery Millennials
FinCon
Amberly Grant/FinTalks Cruise
Amy Minkley/FI Freedom Retreats
Fioneers/Slow FI Retreat
Kevin Ha, “How an Ebike Can Be the Best Investment You Ever Make”
Kevin Ha/Financial Panther
ChooseFI Local Groups
Joel & Matt/How To Money
Early Retirement Extreme
Bill Perkins, “Die With Zero”
Kindle
Hardcover
Paperback
Audiobook
Coastal Volunteers in Medicine
Recorded in the hotel lobby from the EconoMe conference in Cincinnati, Doug and Carl catch-up on various topics including: a recap of their recent visit to the Culdesac community in Arizona, thoughts on e-bikes & electric vehicles, Doug’s battle with pink eye, updates to their fitness routines, and Carl’s unfortunate Facebook incident. Doug also shares an exciting announcement about his wife’s upcoming retirement, providing insights into her journey from skepticism to embracing financial independence.
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Couldn’t make it to EconoMe this year, but still want to hang out with others in the FI community? If so, come over to Buy Me A Coffee and hang out with us.
Links
EconoMe Conference
Pete Adeney/Mr. Money Mustache
Mr. Money Mustache & Culdesac on MHFI episode 207
Culdesac
Brad Barrett/ChooseFI
ChooseFI podcast, “Update: Healthiest Year Ever | Dean Turner | Ep 480”
UC San Diego Health, “Advent of Electric Cars Is Already Improving Health”
Lex Fridman, “417 – Kimbal Musk: The Art of Cooking, Tesla, SpaceX, Zip2, and Family”
Diania Merriam on MHFI Episode 199
Mile High FI Facebook Group
Doug’s site
Carl’s blog: 1500 Days
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Join the Mile High FI Club – It’s our email list!
Get MHFi Merch – It helps support the show. Get t-shirts & more
**Disclaimer: The podcast is for informational purposes. Maybe entertainment but we won’t even make such a claim. You shouldn’t take the info as financial, legal, or tax advice. We aren’t certified financial planners or advisors. We’re not qualified for much. So get advice from professionals.**
Brought To You By:
The Doug Show, aka Affiliate Marketing & Side Hustles
1500 Days, Carl’s Blog about Early Retirement
Email us here: doug@milehighfi.com or carl@milehighfi.com
0:00 Introduction
4:41 Impressions of Culdesac
10:29 Thoughts on e-bikes & robot cars
17:29 Doug’s courageous battle with pink eye
22:51 Carl’s new fitness routine
31:20 The Facebook incident
38:59 Elizabeth’s retirement: From Skepticism to FIRE
45:49 Carl’s haircut
49:41 Soundcheck – EconoMe opening party
Doug and Carl (along with special guest co-host Georgie the dog) explore the concept of stealth wealth. Each provides their personal money story & how much work it took to arrive at their current position, the pros & cons of sharing one’s financial status with others, and how this knowledge impacts social interactions & relationships. They also discuss giving and helping others responsibly, using wealth to support people in meaningful ways rather than in response to direct requests for money.
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Links
CampFI
Mr. Money Mustache
FinCon
EconoMe Conference
“Mindy On Money” podcast
Dan Sheeks/Sheeks Freaks
Mile High FI Facebook Group
Doug’s site
Carl’s blog: 1500 Days
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Join the Mile High FI Club – It’s our email list!
Get MHFi Merch – It helps support the show. Get t-shirts & more
**Disclaimer: The podcast is for informational purposes. Maybe entertainment but we won’t even make such a claim. You shouldn’t take the info as financial, legal, or tax advice. We aren’t certified financial planners or advisors. We’re not qualified for much. So get advice from professionals.**
Brought To You By:
The Doug Show, aka Affiliate Marketing & Side Hustles
1500 Days, Carl’s Blog about Early Retirement
Email us here: doug@milehighfi.com or carl@milehighfi.com
0:00 Introduction
3:29 Carl’s money story: From anonymity to viral fame
7:28 Doug’s money story: Staying modest & hustling hard
13:27 Sharing your financial status
19:51 FI evangelism
29:42 Impact of wealth on social interactions & relationships
34:04 Navigating the corporate world
43:24 Generosity & giving back
50:07 Soundcheck – Apple hat
Doug and Carl visit Culdesac, a unique car-free rental apartment community in Tempe, AZ that redefines the typical American neighborhood by focusing on sustainability, communal living spaces, and alternative transportation options. The guys are joined by members of the FI community (including Pete Adeney (Mr. Money Mustache), Paula Pant, Brad Barrett, and Chad Carson) to discuss Culdesac with co-founder and CEO Ryan Johnson. The group explores Culdesac’s aims, design, how it represents a potential model for future urban planning, and concludes with a discussion on the importance & challenges of creating walkable, car-free communities. Pete also shares his personal experience living in this community to include the impact of car-free living on personal finance, happiness, and building community.
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Links
Culdesac
Connect with Culdesac:
Twitter/X
Instagram
Facebook
LinkedIn
TikTok
Pete Adeney/Mr. Money Mustache
Chad Carson
Chad Carson, “The Small and Mighty Real Estate Investor”
Kindle
Paperback
Audiobook
Brad Barrett/ChooseFI
Paula Pant/Afford Anything
JD Roth/foldedspace
“The Strong Towns” Podcast
Mile High FI Facebook Group
Doug’s site
Carl’s blog: 1500 Days
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Join the Mile High FI Club – It’s our email list!
Get MHFi Merch – It helps support the show. Get t-shirts & more
**Disclaimer: The podcast is for informational purposes. Maybe entertainment but we won’t even make such a claim. You shouldn’t take the info as financial, legal, or tax advice. We aren’t certified financial planners or advisors. We’re not qualified for much. So get advice from professionals.**
Brought To You By:
The Doug Show, aka Affiliate Marketing & Side Hustles
1500 Days
In a follow-up to MHFI Episode 187 (Fitness Madness), Doug and Carl provide an update on how they’re progressing with their original fitness goals, discuss challenges they’ve faced along the way, provide dieting & workout tips, and discuss future plans. Carl speaks candidly about Attachment Disorder and the importance of mental health. Also, don’t miss out on new sponsor oFartsic by pVisor.
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New “Sponsor” oFartsic: http://milehighfi.com/ofartsic
Doug & Carl will be attending the EconoMe Conference in Cincinnati, OH on March 15-17, 2024. For those interested in attending, use the coupon code MILEHIGHFI at checkout to save 10%. https://economeconference.com/
Do you want lots of good stuff from Carl or really want that pickled asparagus? If so, come over and support us at Buy Me A Coffee.
Links
“Fitness Madness”, MHFI Episode 187
Tim Ferriss
“Mind Pump” podcast
Chris “The Indiana Jones of FI” on MHFI Episode 020
Alan Donegan
Diania Merriam & the Hoffman Process on MHFI Episode 199
Hoffman Process
“Dragon” Justin David Carl on MHFI Episode 204
EconoMe Conference
Brad Barrett/ChooseFI
Pete Adeney/Mr. Money Mustache
Mile High FI Facebook Group
Doug’s site
Carl’s blog: 1500 Days
—
Join the Mile High FI Club – It’s our email list!
Get MHFi Merch – It helps support the show. Get t-shirts & more
**Disclaimer: The podcast is for informational purposes. Maybe entertainment but we won’t even make such a claim. You shouldn’t take the info as financial, legal, or tax advice. We aren’t certified financial planners or advisors. We’re not qualified for much. So get advice from professionals.**
Brought To You By:
The Doug Show, aka Affiliate Marketing & Side Hustles
1500 Days, Carl’s Blog about Early Retirement
Email us here: doug@milehighfi.com or carl@milehighfi.com
0:00 Introduction
3:56 Recapping fitness goals & progress report
11:23 Reverse dieting
16:20 Fitness challenges
21:31 Protein tips
28:08 Importance of mental health
37:59 Future fitness goals
43:05 Weight loss vs. strength training
47:40 Workout injuri
Doug and Carl catch up on a potpourri of topics including recent purchases, frugal hacks, investments, optimization, skepticism, and recent books & TV shows each have been consuming. They discuss over-optimizing & reevaluating perceptions in the areas of health & fitness and try to provide a balance by incorporating de-optimization. Carl also introduces a new investment strategy called the “reverse index fund” or “Hot Carl”.
Are you looking for more ingenious frugal hacks such as the Culver’s coupon scam? If so, head over to Buy Me A Coffee to find out more.
Save 50% site-wide on your new mattress, pillow, and bedding over at GhostBed (coupon code: MILEHIGHFI)
Doug & Carl will be attending the EconoMe Conference in Cincinnati, OH on March 15-17, 2024. For those interested in attending, use the coupon code MILEHIGHFI at checkout to save 10%. https://economeconference.com/
Links
EconoMe Conference
The Peter Attia Drive Podcast
Huberman Lab
Huberman Lab supplements
Tim Ferriss podcast, “Peter Attia, M.D. — Fasting, Metformin, Athletic Performance, and More (#398)”
Goal Guys, “I Tried the Anti-Aging Diet for 90 Days”
Tim Ferriss 4-hour books
“The 4-Hour Workweek”
Kindle
Hardcover
Paperback
Audiobook
“The 4-Hour Body”
Kindle
Hardcover
Paperback
Audiobook
“The 4-Hour Chef”
Hardcover
Spiral-Bound
CampFI
JT on MHFI episode 110
Oliver Burkeman, “Four Thousand Weeks”
Kindle
Hardcover
Paperback
Audiobook
Michael Easter, “The Comfort Crisis”
Kindle
Doug and Carl chat with Justin David Carl, a fitness, money, and life coach also known as Dragon. Justin shares his journey from being heavily in debt and out of shape to becoming financially independent and physically fit. He discusses the dramatic career changes he made, his discovery of the financial independence movement, and how coaching & accountability played a crucial role in his success. Additionally, Justin explains his coaching philosophy, ‘Fit Rich Life’, and the importance of setting clear goals, tracking progress, and surrounding oneself with people who share similar aspirations.
Do you think our chosen spirit animals need a little work (flamingo & border collie)? If so, come help us find new ones at Buy Me A Coffee.
Save 50% site-wide on your new mattress, pillow, and bedding over at GhostBed (coupon code: MILEHIGHFI)
Doug & Carl will be attending the EconoMe Conference in Cincinnati, OH on March 15-17, 2024. For those interested in attending, use the coupon code MILEHIGHFI at checkout to save 10%. https://economeconference.com/
Links
Contact Justin:
Instagram
Threads
Twitter/X
LinkedIn
Fit Rich Life:
Website & podcast
Newsletter
Coaching
Free savings tracker
Free 4-day workout
Tim Ferriss podcast, “Mr. Money Mustache — Living Beautifully on $25-27K Per Year (#221)”
Mr. Money Mustache, “The Shockingly Simple Math Behind Early Retirement”
Tim Ferriss, “The 4-Hour Workweek”
Kindle
Hardcover
Paperback
Audiobook
Tony Robbins “Awaken the Giant Within”
Kindle
Hardcover
Paperback
Audiobook
Withings Scales
JL Collins, “The Simple Path to Wealth”
Kindle
Hardcover
Paperback</
Doug and Carl delve into the differences between being “rich” and being “wealthy”, discussing their own journeys to financial independence and the pivotal moments when they each felt rich and then wealthy. They reflect on pieces of financial advice, how to feel wealthy, reclaiming an abundance mindset from scarcity, and the importance of evaluating personal happiness. Both also share anecdotes about their life experiences, underscoring the inherent value in simplicity and their changing perceptions on spending as their net worth increased.
Are you feeling wealthy, feeling rich, or craving simplicity? If so, then simply come on over and support us at Buy Me A Coffee.
Save 50% site-wide on your new mattress, pillow, and bedding over at GhostBed (coupon code: MILEHIGHFI)
Doug & Carl will be attending the EconoMe Conference in Cincinnati, OH on March 15-17, 2024. For those interested in attending, use the coupon code MILEHIGHFI at checkout to save 10%. https://economeconference.com/
Links
Morgan Housel podcast
Books by Morgan Housel
“The Psychology of Money”
Kindle
Hardcover
Paperback
Audiobook
“Same as Ever”
Kindle
Hardcover
Paperback
Audiobook
EconoMe Conference
Empower (formerly Personal Capital)
Pete Adeney/Mr. Money Mustache
JL Collins Blog
Diania Merriam on MHFI Episode 199
CampFI
Mile High FI Facebook Group
Doug’s site
Carl’s blog: 1500 Days
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Join the Mile High FI Club – It’s our email list!
Get MHFi Merch – It helps support the show. Get t-shirts & more
**Disclaimer: The podcast is for informational purposes. Maybe entertainment but we won’t even make such a claim. You shouldn’t take the info as financial, legal, or tax advice. We aren’t certified financial planners or advisors. We’re not qualified for much. So get advice from professionals.**
Brought To You By:
The Doug Show, aka Affiliate Marketing & Side Hustles
1500 Days, Carl’s Blog about Early Retirement
Email us here: do
Doug and Carl chat with Kim Ehardt, a firefighter from Austin, Texas, who unknowingly achieved Barista FI through careful savings and an unconventional career path. Despite her financial status and ability to leave her current profession, Kim articulates a desire to shift focus from financial security alone to personal fulfillment, purpose, and happiness. Kim’s future plans include life coaching to help others achieve their goals and potentially even starting her own podcast.
Do you have a desire to help others as well? If so, come on over and support us at Buy Me A Coffee.
Save 50% site-wide on your new mattress, pillow, and bedding over at GhostBed (coupon code: MILEHIGHFI)
Doug & Carl will be attending the EconoMe Conference in Cincinnati, OH on March 15-17, 2024. For those interested in attending, use the coupon code MILEHIGHFI at checkout to save 10%. https://economeconference.com/
Links
Kim’s website
Afford Anything Podcast, “#139: How I Save Half of My Income as a Firefighter, While Living in an Expensive City — with Kim E.”
EconoMe Conference
Matthew Walker, “Why We Sleep”
Kindle
Hardcover
Paperback
Audiobook
Joe Dominguez, “Transforming Your Relationship With Money”
Paperback
Audiobook
Audio CD
Mile High FI Facebook Group
Doug’s site
Carl’s blog: 1500 Days
—
Join the Mile High FI Club – It’s our email list!
Get MHFi Merch – It helps support the show. Get t-shirts & more
**Disclaimer: The podcast is for informational purposes. Maybe entertainment but we won’t even make such a claim. You shouldn’t take the info as financial, legal, or tax advice. We aren’t certified financial planners or advisors. We’re not qualified for much. So get advice from professionals.**
Brought To You By:
The Doug Show, aka Affiliate Marketing & Side Hustles
1500 Days, Carl’s Blog about Early Retirement
Email us here: doug@milehighfi.com or carl@milehighfi.com
0:00 Introduction
6:52 BaristaFI & finding FIRE
11:14 Financial peace
16:58 Firefighting & the pursuit of FI
26:16 The drive to succeed
34:09 Defining success
42:25 Challenges to FIRE ideology
49:07 Finding purpose through coaching
Doug and Carl chat with JL Collins about the evolution of the FIRE movement, lifestyle inflation, "enough", & envy as well as how diverse the FI community is (not exclusive to any particular income level or lifestyle). JL introduces his recent book, "Pathfinders", which collects stories that demystify the process of achieving financial independence and highlights the different paths that people have taken, echoing the themes of intentional living and spending.
Have you already found your "enough"? If so, then you're welcome to share anything above & beyond with us over at Buy Me A Coffee.
Save 50% site-wide on your new mattress, pillow, and bedding over at GhostBed (coupon code: MILEHIGHFI)
Doug & Carl will be attending the EconoMe Conference in Cincinnati, OH on March 15-17, 2024. For those interested in attending, use the coupon code MILEHIGHFI at checkout to save 10%. https://economeconference.com/
Links
JL Collins Blog
JL Collins Stock Series
Books by JL Collins:
"Pathfinders"
Kindle
Hardcover
Audiobook
"The Simple Path to Wealth"
Kindle
Hardcover
Paperback
Audiobook
"How I Lost Money in Real Estate Before It Was Fashionable"
Kindle
Hardcover
Paperback
John Maynard Keynes, "The 15-Hour Week"
Morgan Housel, "Same as Ever"
Kindle
Hardcover
Paperback
Audiobook
Early Retirement Extreme
Mr. Money Mustache
FI Chautauqua
EconoMe Conference
Mile High FI Facebook Group
Doug’s site
Carl’s blog: 1500 Days
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**Disclaimer: The podcast is for informational purposes. Maybe entertainment but we won't even make such a claim. You shouldn't take the info as financial, legal, or tax advice
Doug and Carl celebrate the 200th episode of the Mile High FI podcast, reminiscing about the past while discussing future plans. Topics include: what they've learned, what they enjoy about podcasting, the many challenges they've faced, and goals & plans for 2024 and the next 100 episodes. Carl also discusses his new podcast with Mindy.
Come celebrate 200 episodes with us over at Buy Me A Coffee.
Save 50% site-wide on your new mattress, pillow, and bedding over at GhostBed (coupon code: MILEHIGHFI)
Doug & Carl will be attending the EconoMe Conference in Cincinnati, OH on March 15-17, 2024. For those interested in attending, use the coupon code MILEHIGHFI at checkout to save 10%. https://economeconference.com/
Links
“Mindy On Money” podcast
Connect with Mindy Jensen:
Email
BiggerPockets
Twitter/X
EconoMe Conference
Carl’s YouTube channel
James Clear
Derek Sivers
Mark Manson
Morgan Housel
Morgan Housel on the Tim Ferriss podcast:
“Morgan Housel — The Psychology of Money, Picking the Right Game, and the $6 Million Janitor (#576)”
“Morgan Housel — Contrarian Money and Writing Advice, Three Simple Goals to Guide Your Life, Journaling Prompts, Choosing the Right Game to Play, Must-Read Books, and More (#702)”
Pete Adeney/Mr. Money Mustache
Descript (AI-Powered Video Editor)
Mile High FI Facebook Group
Doug’s site
Carl’s blog: 1500 Days
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**Disclaimer: The podcast is for informational purposes. Maybe entertainment but we won't even make such a claim. You shouldn't take the info as financial, legal, or tax advice. We aren't certified financial planners or advisors. We're not qualified for much. So get advice from professionals.**
Brought To You By:
The Doug Show, aka Affiliate Marketing & Side Hustles
1500 Days, Carl's Blog about Early Retirement
Email us here: doug@milehighfi.com or carl@milehighfi.com
0:00 Introduction
3:18 Mindy On Money
5:58 What we’ve learned
13:25 What we like about podcasting
16:32 Future guest wishlist
23:03 Wha
Doug and Carl chat with Diania Merriam about big events in her life in 2024 (a wedding & the EconoMe conference), struggles with scarcity mindset/shifting to an abundance mindset, and how these mindsets have influenced her approach to wedding planning. Along the way she discusses her transformative experience at the Hoffman Process retreat, especially as it relates to spending. Diania also provides a preview of EconoMe, an overview of the conference goals, and highlights the importance of community on the path to financial independence.
Not planning to attend EconoMe? You can still hang out with us virtually by heading over to Buy Me A Coffee.
Save 50% site-wide on your new mattress, pillow, and bedding over at GhostBed (coupon code: MILEHIGHFI)
Doug & Carl will be attending the EconoMe Conference in Cincinnati, OH on March 15-17, 2024. For those interested in attending, use the coupon code MILEHIGHFI at checkout to save 10%. https://economeconference.com/
Links
EconoMe Conference
EconoMe YouTube Channel
Optimal Finance Daily Podcast
The Summit of Greatness
Skyline Chili
Cincinnati DJ Natalie Jones
Hoffman Process
Diania at CampFI, “Unlocking the Abundance Mindset | A Paradigm Shift”
Carl & Mindy on Ramit Sethi’s podcast
Mr Money Mustache, “Frugal Man Buys $52,000 Car - Why?”
Mad Fientist on MHFI Episode 176
Diania on Doug.Show Podcast Episode 323
The Hoffman Process discussions on Tim Ferriss podcast with Andrew Huberman & Blake Mycoskie (founder of TOMS Shoes)
Mile High FI Facebook Group
Doug’s site
Carl’s blog: 1500 Days
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The Doug Show, aka Affiliate Marketing & Side Hustles
1500 Days, Carl's Blog about Early Retirement
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Doug and Carl reflect on their paths to financial independence and discuss the advice they would have given their younger selves. Topics include college education/career paths, early savings, retirement account contributions, index fund investing, flexibility across different investments, strong work ethic, resilience, and of course... asparagus.
Do you wish that your younger self found this podcast earlier in life? Well, you can't go back to the past, but there's still time to support us over at Buy Me A Coffee.
Links
Elon Musk University
Bill Perkins, “Die With Zero”
Morgan Housel, “Psychology of Money”
Thomas J. Stanley, “The Millionaire Next Door”
Sean Mullaney on MHFI Episode 114
Mile High FI Facebook Group
Doug’s site
Carl’s blog: 1500 Days
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**Disclaimer: The podcast is for informational purposes. Maybe entertainment but we won't even make such a claim. You shouldn't take the info as financial, legal, or tax advice. We aren't certified financial planners or advisors. We're not qualified for much. So get advice from professionals.**
Brought To You By:
The Doug Show, aka Affiliate Marketing & Side Hustles
1500 Days, Carl's Blog about Early Retirement
Email us here: doug@milehighfi.com or carl@milehighfi.com
0:00 Introduction
1:17 Education & alternate career paths
6:35 Carl’s first post-college job
10:29 Doug’s early career jobs
15:51 Early investing experiences
20:19 Rich vs. wealthy
25:25 Investment strategies & lessons
33:42 Importance of work ethic
38:07 Final thoughts & advice
42:05 Soundcheck - Hangover cure
Paula Pant and J.D. Roth join Doug at FinCon 2023 to discuss their unique sabbaticals. Paula details her year-long break from 'Afford Anything' to pursue a Columbia University fellowship, while J.D. shares his experience stepping away from finance writing to pursue art and Taoism. They both open up about the challenges of their time off and future plans while also providing tips for those considering a sabbatical.
Are you currently on a sabbatical and need something to fill your time? If so, come hang out & support us over at Buy Me A Coffee.
Links
Paula Pant/Afford Anything
Afford Anything YouTube Channel
Afford Anything, “Your First Rental Property” Course
JD Roth/foldedspace
Get Rich Slowly YouTube Channel
Samuel Johnson, “The Idler”
Bertrand Russell, “In Praise of Idleness”
“Idler” magazine
Thich Nhat Hanh, “The Miracle of Mindfulness”
“Tao Te Ching”
Robert Putnam, “Bowling Alone: The Collapse and Revival of American Community”
Carl Richards
FinCon
Mile High FI Facebook Group
Doug’s site
Carl’s blog: 1500 Days
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**Disclaimer: The podcast is for informational purposes. Maybe entertainment but we won't even make such a claim. You shouldn't take the info as financial, legal, or tax advice. We aren't certified financial planners or advisors. We're not qualified for much. So get advice from professionals.**
Brought To You By:
The Doug Show, aka Affiliate Marketing & Side Hustles
1500 Days, Carl's Blog about Early Retirement
Email us here: doug@milehighfi.com or carl@milehighfi.com
0:00 Introduction
3:27 Exploring the concept of idleness
7:34 Paula's sabbatical: Pursuing education & community
10:06 J.D.'s sabbatical: Embracing idleness & self-care
12:49 Paula’s sabbatical goals
16:50 The impact of community vs. isolation
22:13 Sabbatical push-back
26:58 J.D.’s sabbatical goals
29:43 Paula’s sabbatical challenges
36:03 J.D.’s sabbatical challenges
44:00 Paula’s advice for those considering a sabbatical
49:04 J.D.’s advice for those considering a sabbatical
Money Struggles, Celebrating Success, and Potential Return to Work (in the soundcheck)
We discuss listeners' questions on their individual financial journeys. Topics covered include the struggle to attain financial independence, the guilt associated with spending large amounts, the decision to stay in a high-paying but unfulfilling job versus seeking a lower-paying but satisfying career, and the challenges of maintaining control amidst smaller and larger expenses.
Lastly, Carl shared his thoughts on possibly returning to work if a specific, exciting opportunity comes his way, and we discussed our spending habits and attitudes to managing finances.
Links:
All The Hacks (includes discussion on Mint alternatives)
Mad FIentist on Mile High FI
Mark Trautman
Money trackers:
Empower: https://www.empower.com/
Kubera: https://www.kubera.com/
Copilot: https://copilot.money/
Projection Lab: https://projectionlab.com/
Mad FIentist FI Laboratory: https://www.madfientist.com/fi-laboratory/
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**Disclaimer: The podcast is for informational purposes. Maybe entertainment but we won't even make such a claim. You shouldn't take the info as financial, legal, or tax advice. We aren't certified financial planners or advisors. We're not qualified for much. So get advice from professionals.**
Brought To You By:
The Doug Show, aka Affiliate Marketing & Side Hustles
1500 Days, Carl's Blog about Early Retirement
Email us here: doug@milehighfi.com or carl@milehighfi.com
00:01 Introduction to the Mile High Fi Podcast
00:33 Discussing Money Struggles
01:12 The Demise of Mint: A Personal Finance Tool
02:19 Alternatives to Mint
09:18 Balancing Fulfilling Work and Financial Independence
13:05 Managing Spending and Saving
30:54 Spending Money on Experiences
31:55 The Concept of Time Bucketing
33:06 Reflecting on Personal Struggles
33:11 Evolving with Money
34:58 The Impact of Compound Interest
39:15 The Joy of Acquiring New Things
43:17 The Struggle with Small Purchases
50:26 The Importance of Surrounding Yourself with Like-minded People
53:27 Considering Going Back to Work
Doug and Carl have an in-depth conversation with Barbara Zink who is a mother & wife, an entrepreneur, and a personal finance enthusiast who describes herself as a "closet FI person."
Barbara shares her FIRE journey and how cutting back on alcohol consumption has not only resulted in several health benefits, but has also contributed greatly to her financial goals - the money saved from not drinking has helped fund her children's 529 college plans, helped her start an online business, and funded a spousal IRA.
Have you also decided to cut back on alcohol, but don't know what to do with all the savings? If so, come support us over at Buy Me A Coffee.
Links
ChooseFI podcast
Mad Fientist podcast
World Health Organization (WHO), “No level of alcohol consumption is safe for our health”
Nick Loper/Side Hustle Nation
Spousal IRA
Huberman Lab, “What Alcohol Does to Your Body, Brain & Health”
Allen Carr
Mile High FI Facebook Group
Doug’s site
Carl’s blog: 1500 Days
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**Disclaimer: The podcast is for informational purposes. Maybe entertainment but we won't even make such a claim. You shouldn't take the info as financial, legal, or tax advice. We aren't certified financial planners or advisors. We're not qualified for much. So get advice from professionals.**
Brought To You By:
The Doug Show, aka Affiliate Marketing & Side Hustles
1500 Days, Carl's Blog about Early Retirement
Email us here: doug@milehighfi.com or carl@milehighfi.com
0:00 Introduction
3:29 Barbara's background & discovering FIRE
8:58 Water-saving tips
14:08 Decision to quit alcohol
19:54 Health benefits of quitting alcohol
26:09 Starting an e-commerce business
35:39 Impact of quitting alcohol
39:55 Triggers & tips to break alcohol habits
43:54 The power of community in sobriety
49:06 Soundcheck - Coffee vs. Mountain Dew