Mile High FI Podcast

Has Doug changed his mind on crypto? It’s complicated. Why Doug didn’t like crypto Doug’s change of heart Why Carl almost bought Bitcoin in 2012 Links #231 – Alex Gladstein: Bitcoin, Authoritarianism, and Human Rights | Lex Fridman Podcast TMBA422: Crypto: What’s It All About? – Tropical MBA Podcast Coinbase – Buy and Sell Bitcoin, Ethereum, and more with trust Understanding the Global Rise of Authoritarianism ____ ____

Doug and Carl talk with Scott Rieckens, the creator behind the popular Playing with Fire Documentary. A few highlights from our discussion:  How Scott found FI and how he got his wife on board Identifying the top ten things that make you happy (and the ten that make you miserable) Even Happier by Tal-Ben Shahar How FIRE lets you focus on the good things in life (and why you don’t actually need to be financially independent to do that) Scott’s experiences with negative attitudes towards FIRE Scott’s perfect day Scott’s new project: the online school Hello Compound, where Scott and his partner, Rob, help others to get their financial lives in order. Playing with FIRE on Amazon Be sure to check out all Scott’s endeavors and you can follow him on Twitter to see what he’s up to next! ____

In this episode, Doug and Carl interview blogging legend J$, founder of Budgets Are Sexy, Rockstar Finance, and Love Drop. Here are a few highlights of our discussion:  J$ discusses how an innocent apartment search turned into a disastrous home purchase. Housing The great “buy versus rent” debate Why humans sometimes buy homes when they shouldn’t Budgets Are Sexy The origin story Publishing stories that no one else would touch The joy and pain of publicly sharing net worth Selling the site Giving back Creating good in the world with Love Drop (giving away $90,000!) Why do some people hate everything? How Doug gives back Links All-Star Money Budgets Are Sexy My Money Blog Side Hustle Series: I’m a “Phone Actress” The Love Drop “Highlights” Video! Nate St. Pierre’s Projects That Change the World ____

Doug and Carl talk about how 2021 went and their goals for 2022. They also talk about asparagus. Opening Carl comments on Doug’s new hoodie which makes him look exactly like Clifford the big red dog. Or should we say, Clifford the big red Doug. Mile High FI Did the podcast live up to expectations? Wait, what were the expectations? Doug and Carl talk about 2021 Doug worked less, abandoned a project, went to 3 personal finance events, and took off big chunks of time Carl worked way too much, stopped exercising, and pretty much said Yes! to everything Doug and Carl share their resolutions for each other Carl should do less, but also meditate and journal Doug should play a live gig and stop obsessing over asparagus Links EconoMe Conference – Nov 13th & 14th, 2021 Bitches Get Riches Melanzana Outdoor Clothing made in Leadville San Joaquin Asparagus Festival | Visit Stockton ____ ____

Doug and Carl talk to Jillian Johnsrud, author, blogger, podcaster, and life coach, about her book, Fire the Haters: Finding Courage to Create Online in a Critical World. Jillian lives in Montana with her husband and five children. She reached financial independence at the age of 32, and now she helps coach others on their journey to FI, as well as helping people through career transitions and supporting them as they launch or seek to grow businesses. In her podcast, Everyday Courage, Jillian talks to guests about FIRE, investing, career trajectories, and how to design a happy and successful life. Here are a few highlights from our discussion with Jillian: Expectations vs reality as a content creator How to decouple your self from your work Trying to make everyone happy is never interesting or engaging How to get helpful feedback but tune out the trolls Imposter syndrome Preparation as a form of procrastination (Did we bully Carl into launching a project he’s been sitting on for years? Maybe!) Jillian’s perfect day/week How to reach out to a high-profile person (without being creepy) ____ ____

Doug and Carl talk about the EconoMe conference, bunking together, Skyline Chili, and dutch ovens. Here are a few highlights of their discussion: Doug discusses a trip to buy an $80 hoodie (the beloved Melanzana) Carl discusses his recent trip to Butt Rock EconoMe overview Doug’s snoring and Carl’s dutch oven Stacking Benjamins show Is EconoMe about education, entertainment, community, or all of the above? Breakout sessions: women personal finance and socially responsible investing “Hell yeah!!” or “No!” (Derek Sivers) There is no middle ground. Carl discusses his big talk Thoughts on Cincinnati and Skyline Chili Return to EconoMe in 2023? Other Links Bitches Get Riches ____ ____

Doug and Carl talk to Kristen Rainey about a topic that matters to everyone: sleep! Kristen Rainey is the founder of Northstar Sleep School, and she takes good sleep seriously. On her podcast, Northstar Unplugged, she talks to fascinating people about health, wellness, and (of course) sleep. Kristen has accomplished so much in her life. She attended Princeton University and has had multiple successful careers, including working with Google in the food arena to ensure all employees had access to delicious, healthy foods. Now she has turned her keen eye to the realm of sleep and helps train people to build and maintain excellent sleeping habits and feel better in their lives. To receive 10 tips for better sleep, go here. Here are a few highlights of our discussion: High-stress jobs and how to sleep well even if you have one Why do we sleep? How much sleep we need How to take the perfect nap Best sleep practices Building a sleep routine Dealing with jet lag Sleep supplements and how other substances affect sleep Sleep trackers The ideal sleep environment, including mattress and cooling pad recommendation We are ready to get a great night’s sleep every night after talking to Kristen, and hope you can pick up some helpful tips from her to help you live a well-rested life! ____ ____

JL Collins joins Carl and Doug to talk about a terrible investment experience with Real Estate. JL tells the story in his new book, How I Lost Money in Real Estate Before It Was Fashionable: A Cautionary Tale. You probably recognize JL from our other talk with him, or more likely the Google Talk, or his first book, The Simple Path to Wealth. JL is amazing! 🔥 Check out his new book on Amazon [Affiliate Link so we get a commission if you buy it. thanks!] 🔥 How I Lost Money in Real Estate Before It Was Fashionable ____ ____

In this episode, Doug and Carl interview “Purple” from the blog, A Purple Life. Purple worked for nine years in the marketing industry and then retired early at age 30 to relax and enjoy life in her prime. Here are a few highlights from our discussion. – Purple’s work situation – Quitting work in your prime – Going back to work? – Learning about FI – Life in retirement – Travel – Calming down – Purple’s perfect day ____

Doug and Carl interview Michael Quan from Financially Alert. Michael blogs over at Financially Alert, and recently published a book The F.I.R.E. Planner, which you can find on Amazon or at Barnes and Noble! Special Note! Leave a YouTube comment or join our email list for a chance to win Michael’s book: Join the MILE HIGH FI CLUB Opening: Michael talks about some childhood experiences with fire, the bad kind! Discussion Growing up with awesome financial role models Financially Alert blog: Michael’s “why” and the decision to share his net worth Starting and selling a business Real estate: long and short-term rentals The FIRE Planner, Michael’s new book Why write a book? Income versus growth investing The incredible value of resourcefulness Finding good people to spend your time with Luxury cars? Are early retirees who work truly retired? ____