Real talk about Financial Independence and life after corporate jobs. Carl Jensen and Doug Cunnington talk about FI, lifestyle, side hustles, health, and anythi...
Why FU Money Is Not Enough & What Else You Need - Adam Coelho | MHFI 253
Doug chats with Adam Coelho, host of the Mindful FIRE podcast, about the limitations of FU money and how a big vision can change your life. Adam shares his journey of transitioning from Google to fully embracing entrepreneurship, the importance of having a clear vision, and how mindfulness & meditation have played a pivotal role in his life. He talks about the role of FI in creating options and building a life from a place of sufficiency rather than lack and the power of neuroplasticity & affirmations in realizing one’s dreams.
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Links
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The Mindful FIRE Podcast:
Website
Adam’s resignation letter
Free Envisioning exercise
EconoMe Conference
ChooseFI
JL Collins, “Simple Path to Wealth”
Kindle
Hardcover
Paperback
Audiobook
Andrew Huberman/Huberman Lab
Peter Attia
Jordan Grumet
Jordan Grumet, “The Purpose Code”
Kindle
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Checkpoint: 4 Years Of Early Retirement - Rusty | MHFI 252
Doug chats with Colorado resident Rusty about life after achieving financial independence. Rusty shares his journey from growing up debt-averse to his career as a lawyer and then retiring at a young age. He shares challenges with securing mortgages without traditional income, tackling healthcare, and the importance of learning new skills & staying active. Rusty also describes a unique withdrawal strategy called “Buy, Borrow, Then Die”.
This episode is brought to you by GhostBed. Doug has the GhostBed Luxe Mattress and loves it! Take the 3 minute sleep quiz to see which mattress is right for you. Save 50% site-wide on your new mattress, bed frame, pillow, and bedding over at GhostBed (coupon code: MILEHIGHFI)
Save With Mint Mobile! (https://milehighfi.com/mint) New customers can get 3 months of unlimited premium wireless for $15/mo. Doug’s phone bill went from $1440/yr to $360/yr for him and his wife. It’s super easy to switch and you can use your existing phone. If you use the MHFI link, it won’t cost you extra and it helps support the show.
Looking for help with your estate plan? Trust & Will provides online tools for creating, you guessed it… trusts and wills. For those who don’t have any estate planning documents in place, this could be a good option to get started. We’re affiliates so we can earn a commission if you sign up. Thanks for the support.
https://milehighfi.com/trustandwill
Need a fee only advisor? Nectarine is a network of financial advisors where you just pay for investing & planning advice. Advisors don’t manage your money, sell products, or earn commissions. We’re affiliates so we can earn a commission if you sign up. Thanks for the support.
https://milehighfi.com/nectarine
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Links
Carl Jensen
The New York Times, “How to Retire in Your 30s With $1 Million in the Bank”
Brad Barrett/ChooseFI
Mr. Money Mustache
MHFI Facebook group
Doug’s site
Check out Producer Chris’s new blog: Epic Financial Journey
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**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.**
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Perseverance, Financial Growth, and FIRE - Neil | MHFI 251
Doug chats with Colorado resident Neil about his inspiring journey of perseverance, self-improvement, and financial growth. Neil shares his approach to budgeting, strategies for overcoming financial challenges, side hustles, rental properties, and the emotional aspects of financial stability. He also explains the 50/20/30 budgeting framework and provides advice for those just starting their FI journey.
This episode is brought to you by GhostBed. Doug has the GhostBed Luxe Mattress and loves it! Take the 3 minute sleep quiz to see which mattress is right for you. Save 50% site-wide on your new mattress, bed frame, pillow, and bedding over at GhostBed (coupon code: MILEHIGHFI)
Save With Mint Mobile! (https://milehighfi.com/mint) New customers can get 3 months of unlimited premium wireless for $15/mo. Doug’s phone bill went from $1440/yr to $360/yr for him and his wife. It’s super easy to switch and you can use your existing phone. If you use the MHFI link, it won’t cost you extra and it helps support the show.
Looking for help with your estate plan? Trust & Will provides online tools for creating, you guessed it… trusts and wills. For those who don’t have any estate planning documents in place, this could be a good option to get started. We’re affiliates so we can earn a commission if you sign up. Thanks for the support.
https://milehighfi.com/trustandwill
Need a fee only advisor? Nectarine is a network of financial advisors where you just pay for investing & planning advice. Advisors don’t manage your money, sell products, or earn commissions. We’re affiliates so we can earn a commission if you sign up. Thanks for the support.
https://milehighfi.com/nectarine
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Links
Mr. Money Mustache
ABC News, “How ‘Mr. Money Moustache’ Retired at Age 30”
Pete Adeney on MHFI episode 241
Monarch Money
MyBudgetCoach app
MMM HQ/NoCo Mustachians
MHFI Facebook group
Doug’s site
Check out Producer Chris’s new blog: Epic Financial Journey
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Join the Mile High FI Club – It’s the email list!
Get MHFi Merch – It helps support the show. Get t-shirts & 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.**
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Buy What You Love - Value-Based Spending - Jen Smith | MHFI 250
Doug chats with Jen Smith, author & co-host of the Frugal Friends podcast. Jen shares her journey of paying off $78,000 of debt, her no-spend challenge, value-based spending, addressing financial guilt, and the importance of community support. She also introduces her new book, “Buy What You Love Without Going Broke” (co-authored by podcast partner Jill Sirianni) and discusses the book-writing process along with some of the challenges.
This episode is brought to you by GhostBed. Doug has the GhostBed Luxe Mattress and loves it! Take the 3 minute sleep quiz to see which mattress is right for you. Save 50% site-wide on your new mattress, bed frame, pillow, and bedding over at GhostBed (coupon code: MILEHIGHFI)
Save With Mint Mobile! (https://milehighfi.com/mint) New customers can get 3 months of unlimited premium wireless for $15/mo. Doug’s phone bill went from $1440/yr to $360/yr for him and his wife. It’s super easy to switch and you can use your existing phone. If you use the MHFI link, it won’t cost you extra and it helps support the show.
Looking for help with your estate plan? Trust & Will provides online tools for creating, you guessed it… trusts and wills. For those who don’t have any estate planning documents in place, this could be a good option to get started. We’re affiliates so we can earn a commission if you sign up. Thanks for the support.
https://milehighfi.com/trustandwill
Need a fee only advisor? Nectarine is a network of financial advisors where you just pay for investing & planning advice. Advisors don’t manage your money, sell products, or earn commissions. We’re affiliates so we can earn a commission if you sign up. Thanks for the support.
https://milehighfi.com/nectarine
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Links
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Frugal Friends
Website
YouTube
Jill Sirianni & Jen Smith, “Buy What You Love Without Going Broke”
Money Magazine, “A Growing Number of People Are Getting Rich Selling T-shirts Online”
Jen Smith, “The No-Spend Challenge Guide”
Kindle
Paperback
Audiobook
FinCon
Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs
“Sounds Like a Cult” podcast
MHFI Facebook group
Doug’s site
Check out Producer Chris’s new blog:
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The Purpose Code - Jordan Grumet | MHFI 249
Doug chats with Jordan Grumet (Doc G) about his journey through medicine, burnout, and eventually finding Financial Independence. Jordan shares insights from his books, “Taking Stock” and “The Purpose Code”, focusing on profound lessons learned from hospice patients about money, life, and purpose. They delve into the concepts of ‘Big P’ vs ‘Little P’ purpose, how individuals can create meaningful lives without succumbing to purpose anxiety, strategies for finding purpose, and improving overall well-being and happiness.
This episode is brought to you by GhostBed. Doug has the GhostBed Luxe Mattress and loves it! Take the 3 minute sleep quiz to see which mattress is right for you. Save 50% site-wide on your new mattress, bed frame, pillow, and bedding over at GhostBed (coupon code: MILEHIGHFI)
Save With Mint Mobile! (https://milehighfi.com/mint) New customers can get 3 months of unlimited premium wireless for $15/mo. Doug’s phone bill went from $1440/yr to $360/yr for him and his wife. It’s super easy to switch and you can use your existing phone. If you use the MHFI link, it won’t cost you extra and it helps support the show.
Looking for help with your estate plan? Trust & Will provides online tools for creating, you guessed it… trusts and wills. For those who don’t have any estate planning documents in place, this could be a good option to get started. We’re affiliates so we can earn a commission if you sign up. Thanks for the support.
https://milehighfi.com/trustandwill
Need a fee only advisor? Nectarine is a network of financial advisors where you just pay for investing & planning advice. Advisors don’t manage your money, sell products, or earn commissions. We’re affiliates so we can earn a commission if you sign up. Thanks for the support.
https://milehighfi.com/nectarine
Help Doug afford a better microphone that doesn’t continuously buzz by providing support at Buy Me A Coffee.
Links
(*Some affiliate links so we might earn a commission if you buy something)
Connect with Jordan
Website
Earn & Invest podcast
Jordan Grumet, “Taking Stock”
Kindle
Paperback
Audiobook
Audio CD
Jordan Grumet, “The Purpose Code”
Kindle
Hardcover
Paula Pant/Afford Anything
MHFI Facebook group
Doug’s site
Check out Producer Chris’s new blog: Epic Financial Journey
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Join the Mile High FI Club – It’s the email list!
Real talk about Financial Independence and life after corporate jobs. Carl Jensen and Doug Cunnington talk about FI, lifestyle, side hustles, health, and anything on their minds. Plus, they interview experts and non-experts interested in the FI lifestyle. It's raw, candid, pretty much like you get to sit in on a private conversation.