Mile High FI Podcast

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 ____

Doug and Carl talk about black swans. (The unpredictable event; not the animal!) The Marshall Fire What is a black swan? How to prepare What Carl and Doug did with their investments during the Great Recession Doug’s upcoming speaking engagement Links: CampFI Southeast ____

Doug and Carl interview Chris and Deb from the Go Bucket Yourself podcast and blog. Recent adventures including pooping in the woods Why Chris and Deb started Go Bucket Yourself How to help others live their best life Limiting beliefs versus adventure How challenges make us better Out of state real estate investing Connection, growth, and adventure A perfect day Links Go Bucket Yourself Bigger Pockets Money Chris on Instagram Debbie on Instagram The Other Side of Perfect Obstacle is the Way Rich Dad, Poor Dad ____ ____

Doug interviews Carl. It was originally recorded in early 2020 for Doug’s podcast. So you’ll get to hear one of the first long conversations they ever had. ____ ____

Doug and Carl talk to Bill and Jon from The Fire Guild about health care for early retirees. Medical options for early retirees: COBRA, ACA, geo-arbitrage, health care sharing Health care sharing defined Health care sharing versus insurance Is health care sharing good for society? ____ Links: The Fire Guild: Home Homepage – RIP Medical Debt Transparency regulations: Health Plan Price Transparency | CMS No Surprises Act: No Surprises Act | CMS