Doug chats with Chris Rusin, “The Indiana Jones of FI”, about his journey after reaching FI, the transition from a corporate career to personal passion projects, and the challenges associated with leaving a professional identity behind.  Chris shares his experiences in tackling a bucket list, the fear of failure, and his battle with cancer, which reshaped his perspective on life goals.  He also dives into his latest venture — recording a music album!

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Links

• Connect with Chris
  
  
  
  • Chris Rusin Music
  
  
  • Chris Rusin YouTube
  
  
  • Life Outside the Maze
  
  
  
  


• Chris Rusin on MHFI episode 020


• Bucketlist.com


• Ernest Becker, “The Denial of Death”
  
  
  
  • Kindle
  
  
  • Hardcover
  
  
  • Paperback
  
  
  • Audiobook
  
  
  
  


• Duff McKagan, “It’s So Easy”
  
  
  
  • Kindle
  
  
  • Hardcover
  
  
  • Paperback
  
  
  • Audiobook
  
  
  
  


• MHFI Facebook group


• Doug’s site


• Check out Producer Chris’s new blog: Epic Financial Journey

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0:00 Introduction

2:28 Bucket lists & facing fears

8:02 Reflections on mortality & life’s priorities

16:13 Musical endeavors

22:15 Personal growth

28:17 The creative process & finding identity

36:56 Transitioning to new roles & challenges

45:21 Teaching & unplugging

52:43 Joy of collaboration

57:43 Soundcheck – Music

1:03:44 Chris Rusin, Cinders