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Doug and Carl chat with Adrian Brambila and Dr. Brad Klontz about their new book “Start Thinking Rich”, which is geared toward helping individuals achieve Financial Independence and wealth. They discuss wealth-building strategies, financial habits, challenges of the “DIY mindset”, common misconceptions surrounding wealth creation, and spending for happiness.
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0:00 Introduction
3:56 DIY mindset vs. outsourcing
10:37 How to get comfortable spending
15:03 Spending for happiness
20:03 Pickleball
27:47 Harsh truths that could be flipped
34:19 Die With Zero
38:14 Thoughts on social media
44:03 Brad & Adrian’s book writing process
50:21 Start Thinking Rich
54:26 Soundcheck – Colonoscopies
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