Mile High FI Podcast

Why FU Money Is Not Enough & What Else You Need - Adam Coelho | MHFI 253

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Feb 4, 2025
Adam Coelho, the host of the Mindful FIRE podcast and former Google employee, shares his inspiring transition to entrepreneurship. He discusses the limitations of simply having 'FU money' and emphasizes the vital role of a clear vision and mindfulness in achieving a meaningful life. Coelho highlights how personal values and affirmations, informed by the science of neuroplasticity, can transform self-perception. He also reflects on the importance of building a life founded on sufficiency rather than mere financial independence.
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ANECDOTE

Adam's Career Journey

  • Adam Coelho transitioned from a startup to Google, leveraging his experience to land a role in AdSense.
  • He later became a facilitator for Search Inside Yourself, a mindfulness program, training 3500 Googlers.
INSIGHT

FI for Entrepreneurship

  • Financial independence (FI) can empower individuals to pursue entrepreneurship from a place of sufficiency, not scarcity.
  • Adam's friend introduced him to the FIRE movement around 2015, sparking his interest in optimizing financial strategies.
ANECDOTE

FU Money Limitations

  • Adam had a negative experience with a manager at Google despite having FU money.
  • This experience highlighted the limitations of FU money without a clear vision.
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