Mile High FI Podcast

It’s a mailbag episode! We check in with what’s been going on with both of us, and then field questions: Would FIRE be impossible if most people weren’t working and consuming at a high level? Should I give up a low-paying job I love to go for a higher-paying job and chase FIRE more quickly? What job would we take if we had to work again? What non-financial advice would you give to your younger self? Do we think hobbies like learning an instrument or a language are “non productive”? Is it difficult to make friends post-retirement? Our e-mails: [email protected] [email protected]

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Mark Trautman of Mark’s Money Mind stopped by for an interview to talk about his journey to FI and how to start a podcast. Mark started his career on Wall Street and fell into the high-end lifestyle (and how he later broke free) Mark’s luck with purchasing his primary residences Balancing frugality and joy to have no regrets How Mark got into teaching personal finance (for free!) Finally, we got into the nitty gritty of all the mechanics of starting a podcast or YouTube channel Links: Mark’s Money Mind Mark posted the videos for the course, watch here Mark’s Twitter Mark (and his daughter’s) CampFI Talk Pennies and Popcorn Podcast General 5 — Amberly Grant – Finance

J.D. Roth joins the Mile High FI podcast for a bit. Doug and J.D. talk about Get Rich Slowly, upcoming projects, writing, Taylor Swift, some philosophical ideas, and much more! J.D. is filling in for Carl occasionally — How long? How often? We’re not sure, but we’re excited to bring you some great conversations. J.D.’s Personal blog: Foldedspace Get Rich Slowly for J.D.’s writing on financial topics: Get Rich Slowly – Personal finance that makes sense

This episode is full of hilarity and pearls of wisdom. Diania Merriam, the founder of the EconoMe Conference, stopped by to talk about all things personal finance and how to build your dream community. How she started the EconoMe conference. How EconoMe differs from CampFI. Taking on the “75 Hard” challenge. How the FIRE community can change your life. What do people actually talk about at FI events? A Skyline Chili debate that got … a little out of control. The value of making things. Check out the Econome Conference – Save money using our coupon code MILEHIGHFI. Carl and Doug will be there, so come and hang out! – Join the Mile High FI Club – It’s our email list! Get MHFi Merch – It helps support the show. Get t-shorts & 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: [email protected] or [email protected]

Carl met Alan and Katie Donegan in Ecuador at one of JL Collins’s Chautauquas in 2016. They’ve been friends ever since. In this interview, we discuss: Alan’s childhood struggles How to build confidence Family trauma Rebel Business School Discovering FIRE Real estate Becoming digital nomads The Donegans’ perfect day Links The Extraordinary Course Rebel Entrepreneur Podcast – Join the Mile High FI Club – It’s our email list! Support the show and get exclusive content. We use Buy Me a Coffee which is like Patreon. You can donate each month which helps a ton, or make a one-time donation. Get MHFi Merch – It helps support the show. Get t-shorts & 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: [email protected] or [email protected]

At FinCon, Carl and Doug chatted with Maya Corbic, a CPA who teaches children all about money. We talked to Maya about how she got started in this area, her experience in a corporate accounting firm, and some of the most common mistakes she sees families making when teaching children about money. Links: Wealthy Kids Investment Club Maya’s Instagram   – Join the Mile High FI Club – It’s our email list! Get MHFi Merch – It helps support the show. Get t-shorts & 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: [email protected] or [email protected]

Doug and Carl interview Chris, the “Indiana Jones” of the FI community. The Financial Independence community has been sorely lacking in treasure hunters and archeologists … until now! Chris, who blogs over at lifeoutsidethemaze.com is someone who gives careful thought to what he wants out of life. After working in the start-up world for most of his career, he and his wife had saved up enough to feel comfortable working for happiness instead of financial gain. Chris worked in the startup world before leaving to pursue a series of bucket-list adventures including: An archeological dig for a dinosaur Diving for treasure in the Florida keys Learning Muay Thai kickboxing Writing a screenplay Recording an album Check out some of Chris’s most recent blog posts about his battle with cancer here: Um…I Have Cancer – Life Outside The Maze Fighting Cancer While Accepting Humility – Life Outside The Maze And check out Alan Donegan’s free course to get you set up for an amazing 2023: Extraordinary Course  

Jeremy, the founder of Personal Finance Club, stopped by to talk about investments and how he became interested in finances. His background as a runner How Jeremy’s dad got him interested in investing Why Jeremy turned down a job at Microsoft The first company Jeremy started How much he sold that first company for Facing an existential crisis after leaving work How Jeremy built 50,000 followers on Instagram in just over a year Ten Principles of Personal Finance Use coupon code MILEHIGHFI which is good for 20% of any Personal Finance Club products – individual courses or the bundle. Links: Personal Finance Club Courses Personal Finance Club on Instagram Personal Finance Club on YouTube – Join the Mile High FI Club – It’s our email list! Get MHFi Merch – It helps support the show. Get t-shorts & 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: [email protected] or [email protected]

Doug and Carl talk to “Lewis” and “Clark,” a couple on the verge of early retirement. It’s a rebroadcast from earlier this year, and one of the most popular episodes. This first-ever case study discusses how to successfully transition and live the FIRE life. Here are a few highlights of our discussion: Setting priorities Finding purpose The value of routines Why you shouldn’t tell your friends about FIRE How to manage relationships Finding identity ____   Links Financial Advisor for Early Retirement – Downshift Financial The Margin Loan: How to Make a $400,000 Impulse Purchase Ratcheting The Safe Withdrawal Rate For Income Upside Camp FI

26-year-old Cody Berman stopped by to talk about how he’s built 19 streams of income and how the Tim Ferris book The Four-Hour Workweek inspired him to get started on his entrepreneurial journey: Why he left his only “real” job after 7 months How a $50k cushion he saved helped him on his entrepreneurial journey His real-estate investing strategy How he discovered FIRE His Podcast The FI Show Will he ever stop working? What is Cody’s perfect day? Cody’s Podcast: The FI Show Cody’s Instagram Cody’s Printables Business (affiliate link)

Guest host Jake Simon stopped by to talk about hacking credit cards to get as many points as possible. We talked about how we use travel points, upcoming trips, and what cards we like. – Join the Mile High FI Club – It’s our email list! Get MHFi Merch – It helps support the show. Get t-shorts & 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: [email protected] or [email protected]

Inflation is bonkers! Doug and Carl discuss their best tips for frugal living. Time versus money To beer or not to beer… Bike or walk; just don’t drive Instant Pot beef brisket: fact or fiction? DIY FTW! Travel on the cheap? Of friends and pizza ovens… Links Throw us a bone: Mile High FI Collection MMM HQ: HQ Beer and your brain: What Alcohol Does to Your Body, Brain & Health | Huberman Lab Podcast #86 – Join the Mile High FI Club – It’s our email list! Get MHFi Merch – It helps support the show. Get t-shorts & 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: [email protected] or [email protected]

Guest host Jake Simon stopped by to talk about the golden handcuffs. We discussed the different types of golden handcuffs (like stock options that don’t vest until after a certain time has passed) and how to avoid getting caught in the mental trap of working forever even if you’re already FI.

Doc G (Jordan Grumet) stopped by the MMM HQ to talk about the launch of his book, Taking Stock. We talk about how money is just a tool and actually the easier part of the early retirement equation. We also discussed how to think about the other tools available to you when you’re just starting out on a journey to FI, and how to find your identity outside of a profession.   Check Out Jordan’s Book!  

We catch up with 3 people from Get Smart with Money (on Netflix) about the documentary, why they did it, and what they learned. MMM HQ in Longmont, CO #mmmhq NoCo Mustachians Meet Up (Longmont, CO)   Mr Money Mustache | Pete Adeney Appearances Mr. Money Mustache, Alan Donegan, Carl Jensen LIVE Q&A MHFi 075 Mr. Money Mustache Loves Hot Sauces | MHFi 042 (Hot Ones Inspired…) JL Collins Interviews JL Collins Live Q&A @ Mr Money Mustache HQ JL Collins and The Simple Path to Wealth | MHFi 002 How I Lost Money in Real Estate Before It Was Fashionable Paula Pant on Inflation Inflation & How It Impacts FI | MHFI 044 Mad Fientist on Life After FI – Join the Mile High FI Club – It’s our email list! Get MHFi Merch – It helps support the show. Get t-shorts & 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: [email protected] or [email protected] Time Stamps: 0:00 Intro 0:29 Important Episode Details 1:55 Start Interview with John & Kim 2:19 How John & Kim Applied For the Doc 4:18 How their Families Reacted 5:38 Producer Goals & Money Stigmas 6:10 Carl’s BIG Money Mistake 7:49 What Did Mr. Money Mustache Teach Them? 9:38 Why Did Mr. Money Mustache Do the Doc? 11:00 Carl Jensen on Community

Doug and Carl interview CPA Sean Mullaney. They talk about IRAs, 401(k)s, and Hawaii. IRAs, 401(k)s, oh my! – How Sean met his wife twice – An overview of IRAs and 401(k)s – What is a solo 401(k)? – SEP IRA versus solo 401(k) – Solo 401(k) mistakes More about Sean – Mullaney Financial – Sean’s new book – Sean’s best day Links Financial Planning | Mullaney Financial & Tax | United States Solo 401(k) Book Support Us!: Mile High FI Collection Disclaimer: The discussion is intended to be for general educational purposes and is not tax, legal, or investment advice for any individual. Carl, Doug, and Mile High FI do not endorse Sean Mullaney, Mullaney Financial & Tax, Inc., or their services. – Join the Mile High FI Club – It’s our email list! Get MHFi Merch – It helps support the show. Get t-shorts & more Brought To You By: The Doug Show, aka Affiliate Marketing & Side Hustles 1500 Days, Carl’s Blog about Early Retirement Email us here: [email protected] or [email protected]

We talk about F.U. money, why it might make you better at your job, and the power of having enough money to leave a job. Jake Simon joins Doug as the co-host since Carl was out on PTO. – Join the Mile High FI Club – It’s our email list! Get MHFi Merch – It helps support the show. Get t-shorts & 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: [email protected] or [email protected]

Doug and Carl talk to Leif Dahleen (aka the Physician On FIRE) about medical school, sunk cost, Fat FIRE, and cave men. Carl talks about meeting Leif for the first time Identity Sunk costs Discovering FIRE Last day of work FIRE life Where is the FIRE movement going? Giving back Links: Inception: When an Idea Takes Hold – Physician on FIRE fatFIRE | Facebook https://www.rootofgood.com retireby40.org – Join the Mile High FI Club – It’s our email list! Get MHFi Merch – It helps support the show. Get t-shorts & 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: [email protected] or [email protected]

In this episode, Doug and Carl interview Mindy Jensen, Carl’s wife! Mindy and Carl talk about their first date, Carl’s unhealthy obsession with coupons, how to find a FIREy spouse, venereal diseases, and much more. Check out Mindy’s new book, First Time Home Buyer (co-written with Scott Trench). Or her other book, How to Sell Your Home. Connect with Mindy Jensen Instagram Twitter Bengen and the Trinity Study Further explanation of how 4% Rule is the Worst Case Scenario! Recent Bengen comment on the 4% Rule – Join the Mile High FI Club – It’s our email list! Get MHFi Merch – It helps support the show. Get t-shorts & 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: [email protected] or [email protected]

Doug and Carl talk to a long-time friend of the show, JT. JT’s education Striking gold in Big Tech Discovering FI and getting the partner on board Grocery store comparison shopping A very expensive trip Parents’ influence Fitness Carl’s hatred of running Links Mile High FI Collection The Earn & Invest Podcast Mad Fientist – Financial Independence and Early Retirement Franklin Barbecue | Austin, Texas Mindy and Carl’s Budget Series – Join the Mile High FI Club – It’s our email list! Get MHFi Merch – It helps support the show. Get t-shorts & 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: [email protected] or [email protected]

We talk about some of our recent DIY projects, and Doug makes the case that he isn’t as lazy as he might sometimes seem. Doug’s Projects: Recharged Car AC Refrigerant Xeriscaping Carl’s Projects: Too many to list … rebuilding entire houses - Join the Mile High FI Club – It’s our email list! Get MHFi Merch – It helps support the show. Get t-shorts & 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: [email protected] or [email protected]

Doug and Carl discuss fashion, starting with The Collared Shirt Incident. School fashion High-end trash Workwear Typical outfit Why dressing up is horrible Are nudist camps the answer? Links Doug’s fancy hoodies: Melanzana Outdoor Clothing made in Leadville Carl’s ubiquitous shirt: 32 Degrees Men’s Air Mesh Tee 4-pack Mile High FI merch: Mile High FI Collection - Join the Mile High FI Club – It’s our email list! Get MHFi Merch – It helps support the show. Get t-shorts & 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: [email protected] or [email protected]

Sometimes, purchases make us super happy! We talk about some of the best purchasing decisions we’ve made that actually had a tangible effect on our lives. Guest host Carla Cash from our network podcast Pennies and Popcorn stopped by for this one! Pennies and Popcorn Links: Sex and The City – Can The Rule of 37 Change Your Life? Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory – Childhood Jobs and The Value of a Lifetime Supply of Chocolate – Join the Mile High FI Club – It’s our email list! Get MHFi Merch – It helps support the show. Get t-shorts & 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: [email protected] or [email protected]

Doug and Carl talk to Katie and Alan Donegan about limiting beliefs. Show Notes What is Rebel Finance School? Why JL Collins thinks Rebel Finance School is the worst business model ever The top 4 limiting beliefs people have about money Why you aren’t what you think How to overcome limiting beliefs Links Parrilla Don Julio Alan Donegan’s Blog The Donegans - Join the Mile High FI Club – It’s our email list! Get MHFi Merch – It helps support the show. Get t-shorts & 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: [email protected] or [email protected]

Guest host Carla Cash stopped by to talk about the book Bullshit Jobs by David Graeber. This book has resonated with so many people who have struggled with finding meaning in their work. We go through the different categories of BS jobs and talked about our own personal experiences with them. Links: Mary Poppins: Finding Joy in Money and Work - Join the Mile High FI Club – It’s our email list! Get MHFi Merch – It helps support the show. Get t-shorts & 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: [email protected] or [email protected]

This hilarious episode is full of our typical shenanigans, but also some nuggets of wisdom! Carl and Doug were joined by Carl’s wife, Mindy Jensen from Bigger Pockets, and Rachel from Money Honey. The four of us fielded questions from the Rocky Mountain CampFI audience. A few highlights: How to chase FI with small children How to transition from being a small landlord to a big one Side hustles and self promotion Whether to take out a mortgage Investing in syndications Paying off students early versus investing How hard is the real estate license test Working towards FI or an interesting career Links: Bigger Pockets Money Honey - Join the Mile High FI Club – It’s our email list! Get MHFi Merch – It helps support the show. Get t-shorts & 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: [email protected] or [email protected]

Doug and Carl talk about doing scary things and getting outside your comfort zone. Doug started dance lessons with his wife! And he found that terrifying. - Join the Mile High FI Club – It’s our email list! Get MHFi Merch – It helps support the show. Get t-shorts & 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: [email protected] or [email protected]

Carl discusses what he’s learned in 5 years of early retirement The urge to make money Retire is a bad word The value of community Why planning is bad Redefining yourself The role of money Why FIRE is the best insurance policy Don’t wait to live Links: 1500 Days to Freedom – Think different and escape the rat race. - Join the Mile High FI Club – It’s our email list! Get MHFi Merch – It helps support the show. Get t-shorts & 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: [email protected] or [email protected]

Doug and guest host, Carla Cash, talk about the day they discovered FI. We talk about if it was a light bulb moment or a gradual shift in thinking. Carl was out on PTO — out sick or at the beach or something… Check out Pennies and Popcorn. (you can get to all the episodes here) - Join the Mile High FI Club – It’s our email list! Get MHFi Merch – It helps support the show. Get t-shorts & 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: [email protected] or [email protected]

Doug and Carl interview Jenn and Scott about their first year of early retirement. COVID car trip How long does it take to decompress? New sleep habits Inflation Discovering FIRE Links: Home Life after Financial Independence – Post FI Life 42 Changes We Made After Discovering FI Afford Anything Choose FI Mr. Money Mustache

Inflation is going crazy, so are we doing anything different? Carl was out sick, and he’s nearly out of PTO days… Anyway, Carla from Pennies and Popcorn filled in. (you can get to all the episodes here)

In this episode, we talk to Steve, who recruited us to chime in on whether he is ready to retire. His net worth sits at about $1.7 million, including $30k in a college fund, $760k in brokerage accounts, $1.4 million in real estate, with about $900k in equity. He has eight rental properties that cash flow about $1,000 a month. Is he ready to pull the trigger? We go through his concerns and all the details.

We explored a few things we get super frugal about, and discussed the limits of what we’ll buy used and what we won’t.

Joe Saul-Sehy from the Stacking Benjamins Podcast stopped by to promote his new book: Stacked, Your Super-Serious Guide to Modern Money Management. Here are a few highlights of our discussion: Dopamine and consumerism What makes Joe’s book unique in the FI space Why money is just the first step What is Joe’s perfect day? Why the FI space is actually NOT saturated Why Joe wrote the book Check Out Joe’s Book! Joe’s Podcast: Stacking Benjamins

Doug has a theory about how to make travel more enjoyable. Why vacations tire us out Dopamine overload? Stacking rewards Jocko Podcast 332: Andrew Huberman. Influence/ Ownership Over Your Physiological Psychological Being Huberman Lab

Doug and Carl interview hospice physician Jordan Grumet about what we can learn from the dying. How Jordan learned about FIRE How a Camp FI changed Jordan’s life Jordan’s journey from Physician to Communicator What is YOUR true identity? What we can learn from the dying The Earn & Invest Podcast Taking Stock by Jordan Grumet Available 8/02 Ulysses Press: Official Book Trailer https://www.whitecoatinvestor.com/

The market is down over 21% so far this year, so it seems like a good time to talk about how we track our net worth! We also talk tracking expenses and nerd out about spreadsheets. The Jensen Family Spending Spreadsheet

Doug and Carl discuss recent travels to San Diego and Germany. Carl’s trip to Germany Would you like to touch my monkey? Mutant asparagus and sauerkraut madness Efficiency Doug goes to San Diego The “no car” experiment The local beer scene Doug and Carl want to live in San Diego Links sprockets germany’s most disturbing videos https://www.instagram.com/braeugier/ All You Need To Know for Financial Independence (FI) – Fiology

We check in on our fitness goals! Carl’s recent 5K How vacation affects your fitness goals Carl loves bread Getting back on track   Episode About Carl’s Home Purchase

Doug and Carl talk to local FIREy friend Arik Peterson, the Grim Reaper of Mutual Funds. Arik’s job working for the Dark Side (AKA: why mutual funds suck!) How Arik discovered FIRE Why a big pile of cash will empower you Why some people don’t have one true calling SEPP basics and planning Links Live long Live often Animal Spirits Podcast Mile High FI — A Financial Independence and Lifestyle Podcast Network Mile High FI Podcast

Guest host Amberly Grant stopped by to talk about her journaling practice. We discussed travel journals, finance journals, and tips for people to get started journaling.

Will a life of FIRE lead to happiness? Maybe. But it’s not what you think. In this episode, Carl and Doug talk about what makes humans happy, how FIRE will (or will not lead to happiness), and the tumultuous tale of an early retiree.

It’s officially college week here at the Mile High FI pod. After last Tuesday’s episode with Amberly Grant about whether college is worth it, this week we’re kicking around whether we’d go back to school as adults. Guest host Carla Cash of the Pennies and Popcorn podcast stopped by to discuss. A few highlights of our discussion include: What did Doug and Carla like or dislike about college? What considerations would we think about in deciding whether to go back? The stigma of not going to college Our advice for young people considering college Checking with your employer for help paying for school Links: Pennies and Popcorn: Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory – Childhood Jobs and the Value of a Lifetime Supply of Chocolate Pennies and Popcorn: Crazy Ex-Girlfriend – Finance Trackers are the Best Decision Ever, But … Is Law School The Worst?

Guest host Amberly Grant stopped by to talk about academia and whether college is still worth it today. Here are a few highlights of our discussion: Doug’s and Amberly’s college experiences The cost of college today Americans’ emotional attachment to the “college experience” How much student loan debt is reasonable to graduate with Life without college Whether college will cost less if classes go virtual

The FIRE Movement is fraught with misunderstanding and confusion. In this episode, Carl and Doug talk about some of the misconceptions around FIRE.

Doug and Carl interview FIoneer Jessica about the slow path to retirement. How Jessica got on board with FIRE Is Coast FIRE the right way? The way we work is changing Designing a life you don’t to retire from Why the journey should be as remarkable as the destination Links The Fioneers Avoid the “Death March” to Financial Independence thefioneers https://www.instagram.com/thefioneers/

Doug talks to Carl about a big and somewhat spontaneous purchase: another house! How Carl found a good deal in a crazy market What Carl is going to do with the house Why Carl isn’t going to fix this one up himself Are you in the area and want to help? Leave a comment on YouTube or send Carl an email: [email protected] Links Mile High FI Podcast Mile High FI — A Financial Independence and Lifestyle Podcast Network

In this mailbag episode, we tackle: Owning blue-chip stocks Owning tech stocks Rental real estate and why Doug shies away from it Carl’s experience with a rowing machine Much more! Links: The Simple Path to Wealth | JL Collins | MHFi 002 JL Collins Live Q&A @ Mr. Money Mustache HQ | MHFi 040 When Real Estate Investing Goes Terribly Wrong with JL Collins | MHFi 032 Freakonomics on Real-Estate Agents

What were our goals with the podcast? Has Carl accomplished his? What about Doug? Is Mile High FI the best use of our time?