The Mindful FIRE Podcast

This guided meditation is all about creating space for possibility in the face of challenging situations in your life.While we all have challenging situations in life, I created this meditation for my 12,000 Google colleagues who were laid off last Friday and the thousands of other people affected by layoffs in the tech sector. I am grateful to still have my job but so many of my friends do not. Friday was a wake up call - a reminder of why it's so important to be intentional about your life and to build financial resilience to overcome challenging times. Overview of the practiceWe begin by finding a comfortable and alert position, then taking three deep breaths to notice the breath sensation in our body. We are practicing mindfulness and observing our thoughts in a kind and curious way.Then we zoom out on our life a bit and bring to mind a challenging situation we are dealing with - a layoff, a divorce, death of a family member or pet.We observe this situation with mindfulness, which is simply a kind, curious awareness Then we shift to exploring what possibility might exist, however small, in this challenging situation.I sincerely hope this meditation is useful to you as you process the challenges you face and shift into embracing the possibilities life is presenting to you.Wishing you all the best on your journey. AdamPS: Introducing the… 🔥 FIRE Starter Group Coaching Program Connect with your big vision for the next chapter of your life and start living it in 10 weeks or less using envisioning and the power of your mind. Interested? Let's chat.​ 🔥 WHO I'm creating this for: I'm creating this for YOU if you are feeling stuck & frustrated after saving and investing for years to create "financial freedom" only to find yourself: Unclear or unsure about what you want Overwhelmed by all the options created by financial freedom Not sure how to move forward to start living the next chapter of your life 🔥 WHAT we’ll do together over 10 weeks: In this small group coaching program, you will: Finally answer “What do I actually want?” Come up with a BIG vision for your next chapter of life Learn what envisioning is and the brain science that makes it work Learn how to use your mind to start living your new vision right away 🔥 Sound interesting? If you’re ready to start living the life you’ve saved for all these years, grab one of the few remaining spots for a no-pressure curiosity call with me to learn more.

In this podcast episode, Adam Coelho and Ashanti Branch talk about Ashanti's move from engineering to teaching. Ashanti explains the moment he made the decision to switch and how he had to keep himself from constantly thinking about the money he could have made if he had stayed in engineering. They also discuss the five F’s and strategizing for success and how it can help us achieve our goals.Key Takeaways:Ashanti Branch is an educator who left engineering to pursue teaching.He saw a news report about a project he was working on in San Jose, California, catching fire, and this was a sign for him to leave engineering.He had to make a financial sacrifice in order to pursue his passion.He works hard not to compare himself to his friends who are still in engineering and have been promoted to VP roles.He is satisfied with the passion and purpose of his work, even if the financial side of things does not always make sense.He uses a system with his men's team called the five F's (fitness, family, fun, finances, and finish it) to set goals.It would have been helpful to have someone to strategize with when he was making the transition to teaching.Ashanti is thankful for the work he is able to do.He encourages others to ask themselves what it would take to feel satisfied in every area of their life.He encourages others to make decisions based on their passion and purpose, not just the numbers.Guest Bio:Ashanti Branch is an engineer-turned-teacher and founder of the Ever Forward Club, an organization that works to help young men of color reach their full potential. He has a passion for helping others find success and fulfillment through education and personal growth. Guest Contact Information: Get in touch with Ashanti and bring him to speak or lead the “Taking Off The Mask” workshop for your team.Website: everforwardclub.orgInstagram: @everforwardclubAshanti's Talk@Google on YouTubePS: Introducing the… 🔥 FIRE Starter Group Coaching Program Connect with your big vision for the next chapter of your life and start living it in 10 weeks or less using envisioning and the power of your mind. Interested? Let's chat.​ 🔥 WHO I'm creating this for: I'm creating this for YOU if you are feeling stuck & frustrated after saving and investing for years to create "financial freedom" only to find yourself: Unclear or unsure about what you want Overwhelmed by all the options created by financial freedom Not sure how to move forward to start living the next chapter of your life 🔥 WHAT we’ll do together over 10 weeks: In this small group coaching program, you will: Finally answer “What do I actually want?” Come up with a BIG vision for your next chapter of life Learn what envisioning is and the brain science that makes it work Learn how to use your mind to start living your new vision right away 🔥 Sound interesting? If you’re ready to start living the life you’ve saved for all these years, grab one of the few remaining spots for a no-pressure curiosity call with me to learn more.

Today’s guided meditation is all about cultivating and sharing kindness.We’ll begin by checking in with ourselves and observing our breath.Then, we'll take some time to gather and multiply kindness within ourselves.Then we will practicing sending kindness out to others.Finally, we open to receiving kindness from others.I hope you enjoy this practicePS: Introducing the… 🔥 FIRE Starter Group Coaching Program Connect with your big vision for the next chapter of your life and start living it in 10 weeks or less using envisioning and the power of your mind. Interested? Let's chat.​ 🔥 WHO I'm creating this for: I'm creating this for YOU if you are feeling stuck & frustrated after saving and investing for years to create "financial freedom" only to find yourself: Unclear or unsure about what you want Overwhelmed by all the options created by financial freedom Not sure how to move forward to start living the next chapter of your life 🔥 WHAT we’ll do together over 10 weeks: In this small group coaching program, you will: Finally answer “What do I actually want?” Come up with a BIG vision for your next chapter of life Learn what envisioning is and the brain science that makes it work Learn how to use your mind to start living your new vision right away 🔥 Sound interesting? If you’re ready to start living the life you’ve saved for all these years, grab one of the few remaining spots for a no-pressure curiosity call with me to learn more.

On today's episode, Adam Coelho is joined by his good friend Susie Ade. Susie works as a global program manager for driving mental health and wellbeing programs for Google's data centers and is a certified professional coactive coach. Together, they discuss the FIRE movement, designing your life and career in a way as if you've already reached financial independence.Key TakeawaysDeveloping a FIRE mindset can help you change your lifeDesign your life and career in a way as if you've already reached financial independencePull in from the future what you think you want and bring it into your life right nowLive every day and align with what's most important and brings you the most joy and connection.Find joy in maximizing your savings rate by optimizing for what brings you the most joy.Guest BioSusie Ade joined Google eight and a half years ago and has had a career across sales, marketing, trust and safety, and learning and development. She is currently working towards becoming a certified professional coactive coach and coaches people at Google and outside of Google. She is also a facilitator for Search Inside Yourself, a leadership and emotional intelligence course that teaches emotional intelligence through mindfulness. Susie and her husband are working towards achieving financial independence through a mixed strategy of taking high risks and investing in low cost index funds.Resources & Books MentionedYour Money or Your LifeThe Simple Path to WealthConnect with SusieSusie Ade on LinkedInPS: Introducing the… 🔥 FIRE Starter Group Coaching Program Connect with your big vision for the next chapter of your life and start living it in 10 weeks or less using envisioning and the power of your mind. Interested? Let's chat.​ 🔥 WHO I'm creating this for: I'm creating this for YOU if you are feeling stuck & frustrated after saving and investing for years to create "financial freedom" only to find yourself: Unclear or unsure about what you want Overwhelmed by all the options created by financial freedom Not sure how to move forward to start living the next chapter of your life 🔥 WHAT we’ll do together over 10 weeks: In this small group coaching program, you will: Finally answer “What do I actually want?” Come up with a BIG vision for your next chapter of life Learn what envisioning is and the brain science that makes it work Learn how to use your mind to start living your new vision right away 🔥 Sound interesting? If you’re ready to start living the life you’ve saved for all these years, grab one of the few remaining spots for a no-pressure curiosity call with me to learn more.

9 months into my dream job I get called into my boss' officeHe says my team is going away and I have a few months to find a new job or leave Google30 days before the deadline...👇 I have a grand total of ZERO job offersThis is rock bottom.If was to survive, something needed to changeMy mindset needed to changeAt rock bottom, I CHOOSE two NEW MINDSETS1. The world is abundant with opportunity.2. I don't worry about doing things right or wrong. I take action, which leads to learning, progress and growthEveryday, I began to PRACTICE these new mindsets with this simple affirmations practice1. State the new mindset outloud2. Envision in your mind when this was true in the PAST3. Envision in your mind how this is true in the PRESENT3. Envision in your mind how this is will be true in the FUTURE🎧 Link to Affirmations Meditation  in comments 🎧Incredible things started to happen:- Job opportunities came from everywhere- I took tons of creative action like emailing the CEO of a startupI ended that 30 days with two job offers:- one internal at Google- one external at a startup (yep, that one)Check out my profile (+ follow me) to see which one I chose 😉 That's right. Thanks to envisioning, I'm about to celebrate 12 years GoogleHeres the thing though:- It's NOT magic. - It IS using the power of your predicting brain 🧠- It IS planting & watering the seeds (ie. affirmations) of the future you want to create 🌱 🧠 Each of us has the power to create our own reality by cultivating our mindset intentionally🧠 What new mindset are you choosing for 2023?      🔥 Join the conversation - Connect with me on LinkedIn🎧 Practice your new mindset with this affirmations meditationMore Inspiring Interviews : https://bit.ly/3FOqqAkMore Guided Meditations : https://bit.ly/3t4hO0VPS: Introducing the… 🔥 FIRE Starter Group Coaching Program Connect with your big vision for the next chapter of your life and start living it in 10 weeks or less using envisioning and the power of your mind. Interested? Let's chat.​ 🔥 WHO I'm creating this for: I'm creating this for YOU if you are feeling stuck & frustrated after saving and investing for years to create "financial freedom" only to find yourself: Unclear or unsure about what you want Overwhelmed by all the options created by financial freedom Not sure how to move forward to start living the next chapter of your life 🔥 WHAT we’ll do together over 10 weeks: In this small group coaching program, you will: Finally answer “What do I actually want?” Come up with a BIG vision for your next chapter of life Learn what envisioning is and the brain science that makes it work Learn how to use your mind to start living your new vision right away 🔥 Sound interesting? If you’re ready to start living the life you’ve saved for all these years, grab one of the few remaining spots for a no-pressure curiosity call with me to learn more.

Listen to Full Episode : mindfulFIRE.org/78What does it mean to live your life in concentric circles?Jonathan Reynolds joined me on the podcast.He shared his “3 Ps” approach to living and working mindfully.Jonathan’s 3 Ps are:PersonalProfessionalPeopleLet’s dive a bit deeper.Jonathan said:“I reserve a time each day where I'm aloneSometimes that’s reading, sometimes that's meditation, sometimes that's yogaMost days it's all 3My practice ripples out on my family and my community & ultimately the worldAs this ripples out I have my family and my communityAnd then to my culture and my worldIf the core isn't strong, if the core isn't nourished and resourced, then the ripple isn't going to actually have maximum, length, distance or impact.So the focus is making sure that the core is strong, which means that your practice is strong.“🔥 What practice are you investing in to impact your ripple?  Connect & DM me on LinkedInGetting in Touch with Jonathan: Connect with Jonathan Reynolds on LinkedInMindful Life, Mindful Work's WebsitePS: Introducing the… 🔥 FIRE Starter Group Coaching Program Connect with your big vision for the next chapter of your life and start living it in 10 weeks or less using envisioning and the power of your mind. Interested? Let's chat.​ 🔥 WHO I'm creating this for: I'm creating this for YOU if you are feeling stuck & frustrated after saving and investing for years to create "financial freedom" only to find yourself: Unclear or unsure about what you want Overwhelmed by all the options created by financial freedom Not sure how to move forward to start living the next chapter of your life 🔥 WHAT we’ll do together over 10 weeks: In this small group coaching program, you will: Finally answer “What do I actually want?” Come up with a BIG vision for your next chapter of life Learn what envisioning is and the brain science that makes it work Learn how to use your mind to start living your new vision right away 🔥 Sound interesting? If you’re ready to start living the life you’ve saved for all these years, grab one of the few remaining spots for a no-pressure curiosity call with me to learn more.

Listen to Full Episode : mindfulFIRE.org/78How does building the skill of mindfulness help you become a more effective negotiator? Jonathan Reynolds & I dive into this topic, which he uses everyday as CEO of Mindful Life, Mindful Work. 🔥 What's your favorite negotiation tactic? Connect & DM me on LinkedInPS: Introducing the… 🔥 FIRE Starter Group Coaching Program Connect with your big vision for the next chapter of your life and start living it in 10 weeks or less using envisioning and the power of your mind. Interested? Let's chat.​ 🔥 WHO I'm creating this for: I'm creating this for YOU if you are feeling stuck & frustrated after saving and investing for years to create "financial freedom" only to find yourself: Unclear or unsure about what you want Overwhelmed by all the options created by financial freedom Not sure how to move forward to start living the next chapter of your life 🔥 WHAT we’ll do together over 10 weeks: In this small group coaching program, you will: Finally answer “What do I actually want?” Come up with a BIG vision for your next chapter of life Learn what envisioning is and the brain science that makes it work Learn how to use your mind to start living your new vision right away 🔥 Sound interesting? If you’re ready to start living the life you’ve saved for all these years, grab one of the few remaining spots for a no-pressure curiosity call with me to learn more.

Listen to Full Episode : mindfulFIRE.org/78PS: Introducing the… 🔥 FIRE Starter Group Coaching Program Connect with your big vision for the next chapter of your life and start living it in 10 weeks or less using envisioning and the power of your mind. Interested? Let's chat.​ 🔥 WHO I'm creating this for: I'm creating this for YOU if you are feeling stuck & frustrated after saving and investing for years to create "financial freedom" only to find yourself: Unclear or unsure about what you want Overwhelmed by all the options created by financial freedom Not sure how to move forward to start living the next chapter of your life 🔥 WHAT we’ll do together over 10 weeks: In this small group coaching program, you will: Finally answer “What do I actually want?” Come up with a BIG vision for your next chapter of life Learn what envisioning is and the brain science that makes it work Learn how to use your mind to start living your new vision right away 🔥 Sound interesting? If you’re ready to start living the life you’ve saved for all these years, grab one of the few remaining spots for a no-pressure curiosity call with me to learn more.

Welcome to the Mindful FIRE Podcast, a show about crafting a life you love and making work optional, using the tools of mindfulness envisioning and financial independence.Today we explore what it means to live and work mindfully with my new friend Jonathan Reynolds. I'm your host, Adam Coelho (Connect & DM me on LinkedIn) and I'm so glad you're here. On today's episode of the podcast, I'm joined by my new friend, Jonathan Reynolds. Jonathan Reynolds is the founder and CEO of mindful life mindful work, Inc. A San Francisco based leadership development company, providing services that address the intersection of self-awareness and team performance. Since 1997, Jonathan has trained extensively in the discipline of mindfulness and his work with leaders emphasizes simple and practical ways to improve performance efficiency and workplace cultures by integrating mindfulness sensibilities.  In this conversation, Jonathan and I explore what it means to live and work mindfully. And I have to say it was one of my favorite episodes to not only record, but also to edit. And I listened to it a few more times so I know it's going to have a lot of value for you, and I'm really excited to share it. Connect & DM me on LinkedInGetting in Touch with Jonathan: Connect with Jonathan Reynolds on LinkedInMindful Life, Mindful Work's WebsitePS: Introducing the… 🔥 FIRE Starter Group Coaching Program Connect with your big vision for the next chapter of your life and start living it in 10 weeks or less using envisioning and the power of your mind. Interested? Let's chat.​ 🔥 WHO I'm creating this for: I'm creating this for YOU if you are feeling stuck & frustrated after saving and investing for years to create "financial freedom" only to find yourself: Unclear or unsure about what you want Overwhelmed by all the options created by financial freedom Not sure how to move forward to start living the next chapter of your life 🔥 WHAT we’ll do together over 10 weeks: In this small group coaching program, you will: Finally answer “What do I actually want?” Come up with a BIG vision for your next chapter of life Learn what envisioning is and the brain science that makes it work Learn how to use your mind to start living your new vision right away 🔥 Sound interesting? If you’re ready to start living the life you’ve saved for all these years, grab one of the few remaining spots for a no-pressure curiosity call with me to learn more.

Listen to Full Episode : mindfulFIRE.org/78What in heck is “networking without asking”?Jonathan Reynolds has had 6000 calls in the last 15 years. On today’s “SPARK” episode, he shares his approach to networking without ever asking for anything. Link in comments.Here’s what Jonathan said👇Jonathan’s approach:“Vision is where it starts and then everything flows from there.Ultimately we wanna get to executing on managing this vision and manifesting it.A lot of that is around networking and relationship building. Talking to people.Many people don't like networking because they feel like they're always asking for something.So I actually do something I call networking without asking.You never have to ask for anything.You should just be sharing your vision and what you care about.When there's alignment, the conversation continues onWhen there's not alignment, you cordially thank each other and then move on.I see relationships as the whole driver of all of this.“🔥 What’s your top networking tip? 🤝Connect & DM me on LinkedInGetting in Touch with Jonathan: Connect with Jonathan Reynolds on LinkedInMindful Life, Mindful Work's WebsitePS: Introducing the… 🔥 FIRE Starter Group Coaching Program Connect with your big vision for the next chapter of your life and start living it in 10 weeks or less using envisioning and the power of your mind. Interested? Let's chat.​ 🔥 WHO I'm creating this for: I'm creating this for YOU if you are feeling stuck & frustrated after saving and investing for years to create "financial freedom" only to find yourself: Unclear or unsure about what you want Overwhelmed by all the options created by financial freedom Not sure how to move forward to start living the next chapter of your life 🔥 WHAT we’ll do together over 10 weeks: In this small group coaching program, you will: Finally answer “What do I actually want?” Come up with a BIG vision for your next chapter of life Learn what envisioning is and the brain science that makes it work Learn how to use your mind to start living your new vision right away 🔥 Sound interesting? If you’re ready to start living the life you’ve saved for all these years, grab one of the few remaining spots for a no-pressure curiosity call with me to learn more.