Behavioral scientists Brad, Steve, and Katy Milkman discuss goal-setting in the new year. They cover open vs. specific goals, big vs. small goals, the what the hell effect, mindset shifts, and metaphors for goal setting. They also explore the impact of confidence, unrealistic expectations, and the benefits of setting ambitious goals with a little bit of slack. A mini masterclass on goal setting is included.

Brad, who recently inspired the Detroit Tigers with a talk on peak performance, dives into ten core principles essential for sustainable excellence. He emphasizes continuous improvement over perfection, sharing how small steps lead to mastery. The conversation navigates the challenges of comparison and the importance of self-compassion in building resilience. Additionally, Brad highlights the power of community in fostering growth and outlines actionable strategies for maintaining focus on personal benchmarks in our pursuit of excellence.

Brad, a property management expert, shares insights on boosting profit margins by increasing revenue, managing expenses, and implementing creative fee structures. He emphasizes the importance of providing exceptional service, retaining clients, and avoiding common pitfalls in the industry. Learn valuable strategies for revenue growth and cost reduction to achieve long-term success in property management.

In this episode, Brad, author of Master of Change, discusses his new book and its ties to Growth Equation principles. They delve into topics such as embracing change, developing a new model called allostasis, exploring identity and self-complexity, balancing multiple areas of focus, cyclical time and diversifying goals, the process of writing a book, and the power of routine and primary reporting.

Brad shares how he iterated out of failure to a online business success and how you can too! The skills learned, even from ‘failures’: ability to create websites, The value of personal relationships, even in an online world. The value of being a “real” person and how people relate to that Aligning your incentives with your audience to create a successful site and a win-win Turning an online website into a “real” business Resources mentioned in show https://www.choosefi.com/blog https://www.choosefi.com/disney https://www.choosefi.com/travel  

Explore the concept of tragic optimism as a balanced mindset, finding the middle ground between toxic positivity and hopelessness. Embrace life's challenges while maintaining hope and positivity. Learn how to navigate personal growth, relationship dynamics, and societal challenges with a mindset of tragic optimism.

100 | Brad and Jonathan look back at the ChooseFI’s growth during the past 100 episodes and hit the highlights of financial independence for new community members and recap their own financial independence journeys.   Jonathan considers himself a reluctant frugalist, but the idea of not having to work won him over. Brad and his wife were natural savers, but chose to move from Long Island, NY, so that they could save more and work toward financial independence. If you want to take back your years and have the option to stop working before your 60s, you’re going to have to live differently and make different choices. The key to long term freedom is saving money. The benefits of pursuing financial independence are felt long before reaching FI. Jonathan put himself in a position to leave his pharmacy job when it stopped working for him and his family. A huge quantity of life’s stresses can go away if you’ve got some money in the bank. What you earn minus what you spend = the gap. The goal of the ChooseFI community is to help you grow the gap, and pursue what you’re most interested in. ChooseFI isn’t about the money, it’s a life optimization strategy. Small sacrifices add up in the long term. What is a talent stack, and how did it change Brad’s life? Starting with current income is the wrong place to start calculating the number you need for retirement. FI number = 25 x annual expenses (4% rule of thumb) If you’re only saving 1%, it’ll take you 100 years to replace on year of expenses. Getting as close to possible to a 50% savings rate is when things really start to move quickly. Being rich isn’t watches and cars – it’s money saved and pursuing what’s more important to you in life. What major decisions put Brad on the path to FI?   Links: Mr. Money Mustache www.choosefi.com/start

In this engaging discussion, Brad shares his insights on the art of building effective routines. He emphasizes that there's no one-size-fits-all approach, encouraging listeners to tailor their daily habits to their unique needs. Brad offers five essential tips for creating personalized routines, focusing on the power of embracing flexibility. He highlights the importance of aligning tasks with one's energy levels and creating an optimal work environment. Plus, he discusses how proper routines can bolster productivity while maintaining vital social connections.

Sandra and Brad return for Part 2 as they invest their entire net worth of $1,000,000 in one oil operation. They discuss the risk involved and the $20k monthly payout. The episode also covers topics like creating a conscious spending plan, maximizing contributions and handling returns, building wealth through compound interest, and exploring options for increasing income.

Conan chats with miner Brad about mine design, Conan burying himself deep, and mining positions. They discuss efficient mining, depth challenges, and Conan's potential in the mining industry.