Mile High FI Podcast

Checking in and updating on our fitness goals. We talk about accountability partners, pull-ups, watching our proteins, and just generally checking in to track our progress. We hope this inspires you to get out there and make positive changes! ____

Doug and Carl host another mailbag episode. An innocent conversation about investing devolved into lots of butt talk … Doug doesn’t contribute to tax-advantaged accounts. Is he wrong? Is it ever too late to switch over to Vanguard and index funds? What is the draw-down process like in retirement? Finally, Doug and Carl talk about recent purchases including a bidet … ____ ____ Links https://radicalpersonalfinance.libsyn.com/314-how-you-can-get-more-money-for-early-retirement-by-using-an-ira-or-401k-even-if-you-have-to-pay-the-10-penalty The Podcast for Location Independent Entrepreneurs The DC: Global Events & Meetups for Location Independent Entrepreneurs BitLift ⚡️ Your Wingman Down The Crypto Rabbit Hole

Doug and Carl talk about how much money is needed to quit. How Carl got his number way wrong The purpose of the 4% rule Bad sequence returns early in retirement aren’t the end of the world Doug and Carl discuss what they’re up to Links FIRE and The 4% Rule | MHFi 003 cFIREsim ____ ____

Doug and Carl interview Diane Hirschorn, a former money manager to the rich and famous. Financial goals of the rich The sad story about the lady who died with infinite wealth, but no friends How you can live on Pebble Beach in a massive estate with a 4,000 square foot personal gym on your property, and still be jealous of your neighbors Diane meets Jack Bogle Links Home | My Site 1 Diane Hirschhorn Bogleheads Investing Advice and Info ____ ____

Doug and Carl talk about what it means to be a “satisficer” – that’s not a typo! – versus an optimizer or maximizer. What does “satisficer” mean? What are the benefits of being either one? How do we identify? Is one better than the other? What we strive for ____ ____

Carl interviews Doug Cunnington. Brace yourselves, Carl probes deep! Young Doug Money – Money teachings & Biggest money mistake – Frugal? Professional – Lawn care business – University – Doug’s life now Deep thoughts – Finding beauty in daily existence – Inspiration – A perfect day ____ ____

Doug and Carl talk about the differences between achieving goals through motivation, discipline, and habits. Should you wait around for motivation to hit? How fickle motivation is How to create good habits and get “back on the wagon” after you deviate Start with something easy and take the pressure off yourself The power of just showing up ____

Doug and Carl bring back Eddie and Travis, fee-only financial advisors from Downshift Financial to discuss recent market upheaval. Volatility in 2022! How to get your mind right in a downturn Carl’s Tesla shares Portfolio Theory Sequence of Returns How to behave in a correction Links Financial Advisor for Early Retirement – Downshift Financial   ____

Doug and Carl complain about not complaining. Kind of. Tim Ferriss’s no-complaint experiment Complainy Carl How Doug trained himself the art of not complaining How to deal with complainy people Links Real Mind Control: The 21-Day No-Complaint Experiment ____

Doug and Carl talk to Vivi Ton who made bold moves in life including quitting a lucrative engineering job. Vivi’s toxic work environment Leaving an engineering job to become a freelancer Unhappy parents Why aren’t engineers happy at work? Therapy The FIRE community Links Vivi on Instagram Personal Finance Club The Personal Finance Club Course: BUILD WEALTH BY INVESTING IN INDEX FUNDS (affiliate link! thanks for the support. It’s a great gift.) EconoMe Conference ____