Compounding Project

Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 02:05 - Matthew's Story 06:16 - Overcoming Adversity 10:29 - Becoming a Writer 15:03 - Matthew's Goal-Setting Process 18:00 - Incrementalism 22:59 - Setting Realistic Goals 27:43 - Consistency and Small Steps 34:08 - Mindset and Positive Self-Talk 39:24 - Progress Over Perfection 47:25 - Productivity in Work and Leisure 55:43 - Maximizing Every Minute 57:47 - The Importance of Sleep ------------- In this 7th episode of the Compounding Project podcast, we have bestselling author and productivity expert Matthew Dicks in conversation with Sathish Gajula. Matthew shares his inspiring story of resilience, revealing how he overcame procrastination and became relentless in pursuing his goals. The discussion highlights the power of incrementalism—taking small, consistent steps to achieve big results—and emphasizes the importance of goal-setting, accountability, and mindset. Matthew also offers practical tips on positive self-talk, time management, and balancing productivity between work and leisure. ------------- 3 Key Takeaways: - Consistency and small steps drive personal growth and success. - Progress matters more than perfection—small actions lead to big outcomes. - Making the most of every minute, including prioritizing sleep, enhances productivity and fulfillment. ------------- Books Mentioned: "Made to Stick" by Chip and Dan Heath https://a.co/d/7L18JeZ "On Writing" by Stephen King https://a.co/d/4ReilgB "Meditations" by Marcus Aurelius https://a.co/d/6GYCoFV ------------- To watch such insightful conversations, subscribe to our channel now! Follow Matthew Dicks On Social Media: ⤵︎ 📷 Instagram: / https://www.instagram.com/matthewdicks 📱 YouTube: / https://www.youtube.com/@matthewjohndicks ----------- To Know More, Follow Sathish Gajula On Social Media: ⤵︎ 📷 Instagram: / https://www.instagram.com/compoundingproject 📱 YouTube: / https://www.youtube.com/@compoundingproject • • • #podcast #compoundingproject #sathishgajula #mindset #habits #freedom

Timestamps: 0:00 Intro to Gwen Merz 3:00 Discovering Financial Independence 6:04 Building a Financial Foundation 11:57 Maximizing Retirement Contributions 19:02 Employer-Matched Contributions 25:21 Investing in an HSA 31:09 Key Takeaways 32:51 Balancing Retirement & Medium-Term Goals 34:06 The 4% Rule & 25x Expenses 40:01 Power of Compounding & Dual Incomes 50:33 Fiery Millennials: Gwen's Blog Journey --------- In the 6th episode of the compounding project podcast, Gwen Merz shares how she went from growing up with little financial knowledge to achieving financial independence by 30. At 22, she discovered the concept of financial independence through MrMoneyMustache.com and began saving and investing aggressively, with a savings rate of 60-80%. Gwen explains how she maxed out her 401(k), contributed to a Roth IRA, and invested in an HSA, while stressing the importance of employer-matched contributions. She also talks about balancing long-term retirement savings with medium-term goals, using the 4% rule and the 25x rule. Gwen’s blog, Fiery Millennials, offers a fresh perspective on financial independence, and in this episode, she shares key strategies and tips for anyone looking to take control of their finances. --------------- Follow Gwen Merz On Social Media: ⤵︎ 📷 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/fierymillennials ---------------- To Know More, Follow Sathish Gajula On Social Media: ⤵︎ 📷 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/compoundingproject 📱 YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@compoundingproject ------------------------- #FinancialIndependence #FIRE #GwenMerz #CompoundingProject #Podcast #PersonalFinance #WealthBuilding #RetirementPlanning #FieryMillennials

Chapters 00:00 Promo 01:00 Swati's Intro 04:39 The Importance of Weight Training for Women 08:19 The Mental Health Benefits of Exercise 13:25 Debunking the Myth: Weightlifting and Bulky Women 16:17 Strength Training for Women Over 40 21:17 Genetics and Fitness 26:27 Finding Time for Fitness as a Busy Mother 33:44 The Pitfalls of Diets 34:09 Understanding the Fundamentals of Weight Loss 39:30 Eating Healthy vs. Calorie Deficit 45:24 Common Fitness Problems 49:37 Actionable Advice 51:39 Weightlifting for Beginners 55:20 A Day in Swati's Life 58:02 Hotseat Questions ------- Excited to have Swati Sodhi (@fitandfabwithswati) on the @CompoundingProject podcast! Swati is a certified fat loss expert, and in this episode, we dive into all things women’s health and why it’s crucial to prioritize your own well-being. 💪✨ Swati shares her personal transformation journey and busts common myths, including the fear of becoming bulky from weightlifting. She explains the importance of resistance training for women, particularly those over 40, and sheds light on how genetics influence obesity and fitness. Throughout the episode, Swati stresses that consistency is the key to long-term success, not perfection. She offers actionable tips, such as understanding the role of a calorie deficit, making small, sustainable changes, adding protein to every meal, and staying active daily. 🥗🚶‍♀️ If you're ready to ditch fad diets and embrace a balanced, sustainable approach to fitness and health, this conversation is packed with practical advice and insights to help you achieve your goals. Listen now and start building healthier habits today! Connect with Swati Sodhi (@FitandFabSwati) to learn more about weight loss, women's health, and building healthy habits! -------- Follow Swati Sodhi on Social Media: 📷 Instagram: / FitandFabSwati Follow Sathish (Compounding Project) on Social Media: 📷 Instagram: / compoundingproject 📱 YouTube: / compoundingproject --------- #WomensHealth #FitnessJourney #FatLoss #StrengthTraining #HealthyHabits #SustainableFitness #Podcast #CompoundingProject #FitandFatwithSwati

Matt Karamazov, an avid reader and content creator, shares his inspiring journey from working as a security guard to reading over 1,300 books in ten years. He discusses how to prioritize reading and his unique note-taking process using Google Docs, incorporating techniques like spaced repetition for better retention. Matt also introduces the '10% rule' for knowing when to quit a book and shares tips on making reading a daily habit. Plus, he reveals his motivation for starting his Instagram page and the perseverance needed to build an online presence.

Chapters: 00:00 Introduction and Background 03:36 Money Mindset and Childhood Experiences 06:40 The Importance of Money and Wealth 09:42 Getting Started with Personal Finance 12:22 Health Insurance 14:52 Life Insurance 17:10 Emergency Funds 20:22 Setting Goals for Wealth Building 27:34 Investing Early 30:42 Investing in Mutual Funds 35:40 Understanding Fixed Income Investing 41:12 Hotseat Questions ------- In this episode, finance expert Kirtan Shah (@kirtanshahcfp) shares the 7 steps anyone can take to become financially free. He emphasizes the importance of starting early and not overcomplicating investments. He covers key topics such as: (1) Insurance (2) Emergency funds (3) Goal setting (4) Starting early with investments, and (5) Importance of investing in stocks Kirtan also recommends books on personal finance and investing, while emphasizing the need to take action and start investing as soon as possible. Connect with Kirtan Shah (@kirtanshahcfp) to learn more about personal finance and investing! Follow Kirtan Shah on Social Media: 📷 Instagram: / kirtanshahcfp 📱 YouTube: / kirtanshahcfp Follow Sathish (Compounding Project) on Social Media: 📷 Instagram: / compoundingproject 📱 YouTube: / compoundingproject #podcast #compoundingproject #compoundingprojectpodcast #kirtanshahcfp #healthinsurance #lifeinsurance #contingencyplanning #wealthbuilding #insurance #emergencyfund #goalsetting #investing #equities #stock #fixedincome

In this enlightening chat, fitness coach Lalit Gulati, who has transformed over 1,000 lives, shares his journey from rejection to becoming a fitness expert. He breaks down the four pillars of fitness: nutrition, strength training, sleep, and hydration. Lalit offers practical advice on starting a fitness journey, such as adding protein to meals and improving sleep quality. He also busts common fitness myths, like the truth about rice at night and why women should lift weights. Practical tips abound for anyone seeking lasting health changes!

Nick Hutchison, founder of BookThinkers and author of 'Rise of the Reader,' shares his inspiring journey from non-reader to avid bibliophile. He dives into practical strategies for finding time to read, emphasizing the importance of replacing screen time with literature. Nick discusses SMART goals for reading, how to stay engaged with books, and the benefits of varying formats. He also highlights the transformative power of reading on personal development and shares his top book recommendations for improving health, wealth, and wisdom.