Mile High FI Podcast

We talk about F.U. money, why it might make you better at your job, and the power of having enough money to leave a job. Jake Simon joins Doug as the co-host since Carl was out on PTO. - Join the Mile High FI Club – It’s our email list! Get MHFi Merch – It helps support the show. Get t-shorts & more **Disclaimer: The podcast is for informational purposes. Maybe entertainment but we won't even make such a claim. You shouldn't take the info as financial, legal, or tax advice. We aren't certified financial planners or advisors. We're not qualified for much. So get advice from professionals.** Brought To You By: The Doug Show, aka Affiliate Marketing & Side Hustles 1500 Days, Carl's Blog about Early Retirement Email us here: doug@milehighfi.com or carl@milehighfi.com

Doug and Carl talk to Leif Dahleen (aka the Physician On FIRE) about medical school, sunk cost, Fat FIRE, and cave men. Carl talks about meeting Leif for the first time Identity Sunk costs Discovering FIRE Last day of work FIRE life Where is the FIRE movement going? Giving back Links: Inception: When an Idea Takes Hold - Physician on FIRE fatFIRE | Facebook https://www.rootofgood.com retireby40.org - Join the Mile High FI Club – It’s our email list! Get MHFi Merch – It helps support the show. Get t-shorts & more **Disclaimer: The podcast is for informational purposes. Maybe entertainment but we won't even make such a claim. You shouldn't take the info as financial, legal, or tax advice. We aren't certified financial planners or advisors. We're not qualified for much. So get advice from professionals.** Brought To You By: The Doug Show, aka Affiliate Marketing & Side Hustles 1500 Days, Carl's Blog about Early Retirement Email us here: doug@milehighfi.com or carl@milehighfi.com

In this episode, Doug and Carl interview Mindy Jensen, Carl's wife! Mindy and Carl talk about their first date, Carl's unhealthy obsession with coupons, how to find a FIREy spouse, venereal diseases, and much more. Check out Mindy's new book, First Time Home Buyer (co-written with Scott Trench). Or her other book, How to Sell Your Home. Connect with Mindy Jensen Instagram Twitter Bengen and the Trinity Study Further explanation of how 4% Rule is the Worst Case Scenario! Recent Bengen comment on the 4% Rule - Join the Mile High FI Club – It’s our email list! Get MHFi Merch – It helps support the show. Get t-shorts & more **Disclaimer: The podcast is for informational purposes. Maybe entertainment but we won't even make such a claim. You shouldn't take the info as financial, legal, or tax advice. We aren't certified financial planners or advisors. We're not qualified for much. So get advice from professionals.** Brought To You By: The Doug Show, aka Affiliate Marketing & Side Hustles 1500 Days, Carl's Blog about Early Retirement Email us here: doug@milehighfi.com or carl@milehighfi.com

Doug and Carl talk to a long-time friend of the show, JT. JT's education Striking gold in Big Tech Discovering FI and getting the partner on board Grocery store comparison shopping A very expensive trip Parents' influence Fitness Carl's hatred of running Links Mile High FI Collection The Earn & Invest Podcast Mad Fientist - Financial Independence and Early Retirement Franklin Barbecue | Austin, Texas Mindy and Carl's Budget Series - Join the Mile High FI Club – It’s our email list! Get MHFi Merch – It helps support the show. Get t-shorts & more **Disclaimer: The podcast is for informational purposes. Maybe entertainment but we won't even make such a claim. You shouldn't take the info as financial, legal, or tax advice. We aren't certified financial planners or advisors. We're not qualified for much. So get advice from professionals.** Brought To You By: The Doug Show, aka Affiliate Marketing & Side Hustles 1500 Days, Carl's Blog about Early Retirement Email us here: doug@milehighfi.com or carl@milehighfi.com

We talk about some of our recent DIY projects, and Doug makes the case that he isn't as lazy as he might sometimes seem. Doug's Projects: Recharged Car AC Refrigerant Xeriscaping Carl's Projects: Too many to list ... rebuilding entire houses

Doug and Carl discuss fashion, starting with The Collared Shirt Incident. School fashion High-end trash Workwear Typical outfit Why dressing up is horrible Are nudist camps the answer? Links Doug's fancy hoodies: Melanzana Outdoor Clothing made in Leadville Carl's ubiquitous shirt: 32 Degrees Men's Air Mesh Tee 4-pack Mile High FI merch: Mile High FI Collection

Sometimes, purchases make us super happy! We talk about some of the best purchasing decisions we've made that actually had a tangible effect on our lives. Guest host Carla Cash from our network podcast Pennies and Popcorn stopped by for this one! Pennies and Popcorn Links: Sex and The City - Can The Rule of 37 Change Your Life? Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory - Childhood Jobs and The Value of a Lifetime Supply of Chocolate - Join the Mile High FI Club – It’s our email list! Get MHFi Merch – It helps support the show. Get t-shorts & more **Disclaimer: The podcast is for informational purposes. Maybe entertainment but we won't even make such a claim. You shouldn't take the info as financial, legal, or tax advice. We aren't certified financial planners or advisors. We're not qualified for much. So get advice from professionals.** Brought To You By: The Doug Show, aka Affiliate Marketing & Side Hustles 1500 Days, Carl's Blog about Early Retirement Email us here: doug@milehighfi.com or carl@milehighfi.com

Doug and Carl talk to Katie and Alan Donegan about limiting beliefs. Show Notes What is Rebel Finance School? Why JL Collins thinks Rebel Finance School is the worst business model ever The top 4 limiting beliefs people have about money Why you aren't what you think How to overcome limiting beliefs Links Parrilla Don Julio Alan Donegan's Blog The Donegans

Guest host Carla Cash stopped by to talk about the book Bullshit Jobs by David Graeber. This book has resonated with so many people who have struggled with finding meaning in their work. We go through the different categories of BS jobs and talked about our own personal experiences with them. Links: Mary Poppins: Finding Joy in Money and Work

This hilarious episode is full of our typical shenanigans, but also some nuggets of wisdom! Carl and Doug were joined by Carl's wife, Mindy Jensen from Bigger Pockets, and Rachel from Money Honey. The four of us fielded questions from the Rocky Mountain CampFI audience. A few highlights: How to chase FI with small children How to transition from being a small landlord to a big one Side hustles and self promotion Whether to take out a mortgage Investing in syndications Paying off students early versus investing How hard is the real estate license test Working towards FI or an interesting career Links: Bigger Pockets Money Honey