Mile High FI Podcast

Doug and Carl discuss what they would do if they had 6 months of free time with no obligations. The show has an exciting new sponsor!

Live from CampFi Southeast, Doug and Maggie Tucker talk to several guests. We did mini-interviews with a number of CampFi Southeast attendees and learned about their journeys to FI and got some pretty good insights. Here are a few highlights: Why going to vocational school can be a fantastic choice Living for the present and not the future Getting a spouse on board with FI Living full time on the road The psychology of the first six months after leaving a job Links: friends on FIRE – Podcast on Financial Independence Retire Early Camp FI

This is the tale of The Day That Carl Forgot His Phone. Here are a few highlights: He had to ask for directions! Mindy got mad at him! But, at the same time, he realized how much he hates phones! Would he do it again strategically?

Doug and Carl talk to “Lewis” and “Clark,” a couple on the verge of early retirement. In this first-ever case study, they discuss how to successfully transition and live the FIRE life. Here are a few highlights of our discussion: Setting priorities Finding purpose The value of routines Why you shouldn’t tell your friends about FIRE How to manage relationships Finding identity ____   Links Financial Advisor for Early Retirement – Downshift Financial The Margin Loan: How to Make a $400,000 Impulse Purchase Ratcheting The Safe Withdrawal Rate For Income Upside Camp FI

We talked about our own morning routines, what works for us, and what doesn’t. Here are a few highlights: Wake-up time Working out in the morning Do we meditate? Will making the bed in the morning change your life? Is there one perfect morning routine for everybody? ____ ____ Links Doug.Show Podcast 1500 Days to Freedom – Think different and escape the rat race.

We had a great sit-down with Diania and Maggie at Camp FI and fielded some fun and off-the-wall questions from the audience. Here are a few highlights: What pursuits have been most fulfilling for you? What is your side-hustle exit plan? Getting started on YouTube Getting started with a podcast and overcoming the fear of being one of many Do you believe in the four-percent rule? What do you know now that you wish you knew ten years ago? What equipment do you use? How much liquid cash is too much? Decompressing after leaving work Keep an eye and ear open for the other episode from Camp FI coming out in a couple of weeks. Links: Friends on FIRE – Podcast on Financial Independence Retire Early EconoMe Conference – March 2023 Optimal Finance Daily Podcast ____ ____

Carl traveled to wonderful Austin, TX for the Tesla factory opening. Doug asks him all about it. They welcome in a NEW sponsor! Carl’s Cyber Rodeo YouTube Video Cyber Rodeo Blog Post on 1500 Days ____ ____

Doug and Carl talk to Brian Feroldi about growth investing, volatility, and Brian’s new book. Investing – What advice would you give to a 22-year-old? – Brian’s investments – Great investors including the OG of FIRE – Growth investing: qualitative versus quantitative measures Brian’s book – Why write a book? – Another investing book? Why this one is different. – Who should read this? Closing – Brian’s perfect day – Why walking is so good ____ Links https://www.brianferoldi.com/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCs60_Z83HU76uygzHRQl0kA https://twitter.com/BrianFeroldi https://www.amazon.com/Why-Does-Stock-Market-Everything-ebook/dp/B09NQQKZ9G/ https://economeconference.com/

Carl and Doug talk about what car they would get if they had to buy something. It’s just a thought experiment since neither of them plan on getting a car in the near term.   ____  

Doug and Carl talk to Brittany Dunn about exercise, diet, accountability, and finding inner peace at Sam’s Club. How Brittany’s 4-hour commute triggered a 7-year move to Beijing Body composition (why BMI is evil!) Carl’s fitness routine H.I.I.T. versus steady-state cardio How to stay fit for life Links Brittany’s Site Brittany on Instagram Ben Greenfield Life – Diet, Fat Loss and Performance Advice ____