Mile High FI Podcast

Carl and I discuss Stoicism and how we respond to criticism. I talk a little more about the Lazy Book (again). This is a partial highlight episode.

I took some of the best parts from a 2023 episode. Don't worry, there is new stuff, plus you probably forgot the episode. I know I did! 

Chapters

(00:00:09) - Stoicism and the Art of Taking Life Slower
(00:04:17) - Time Wealth: Making Room for What Matters
(00:05:49) - A Book About Laziness and Anti-Productivity
(00:07:53) - Reaching Stoicism Overload
(00:10:12) - Turning Insults Into Compliments
(00:12:44) - Emotional Detachment and Stoic Practice
(00:16:52) - Responding to Criticism With Curiosity
(00:21:07) - Finding the Useful Truth in Criticism
(00:23:41) - Anxiety, Busyness, and Leaving Earlier
(00:27:15) - Letting Go of What You Can’t Control
(00:29:07) - Insignificance, Happiness, and Freedom
(00:30:50) - External Validation and Creative Work
(00:34:32) - Planning a Writer’s Retreat
(00:35:54) - Writing in Focused Bursts and Taking Breaks
(00:38:36) - Creativity, Cannabis, and the Book Retreat
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Just a few updates for Oct. Send your questions for an upcoming show. doug@milehighfi.com 

And I talk about fitness & fitness trackers.

Chapters

(00:00:00) - Intro
(00:01:15) - Send Your Questions
(00:02:23) - Xero Shoes Update
(00:06:08) - Fitness Tracking Changes
(00:12:29) - Quitting Optimization Podcasts
(00:14:02) - Retirement Shoutout
(00:14:25) - Wrap Up
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A listener asks about stepping back from work and how a 6.25% withdrawal rate might impact his family's lives. Rusty joins me to discuss the lifestyle implications, how a 6.25% withdrawal rate, and 50% success rate might be a really good move. It's not financial, legal, or tax advice...it's just our thoughts.

Chapters

(00:00:05) - Welcome
(00:01:07) - A Listener’s Early Retirement Dilemma
(00:02:34) - Anton’s Family, Finances, and FIRE Plans
(00:05:07) - Time with Kids Versus Financial Certainty
(00:09:39) - What Is Financial Independence For?
(00:10:29) - Summer Break in the Mountains
(00:13:44) - Rethinking Failure in Early Retirement
(00:22:07) - FU Money and Returning to Work
(00:31:28) - What a “Failed” Retirement Really Means
(00:34:43) - What Retirement Calculators Leave Out
(00:44:20) - Accessing Retirement Accounts Early
(00:50:23) - Housing, Family Pressure, and Personal Values
(00:53:40) - Choosing Your Own Path
(00:57:52) - Prioritizing Life Over Success Rates
(00:59:38) - Doug’s Blu-ray Player Purchase
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Doug and MMM answer a voicemail. A listener wants to know "what is enough?" He's 41, net worth of about $3.2M, paid off house, $1.75 million in retirement accounts, $200K in cash, and $750K in stocks in a brokerage account. Expenses are around $60,000 per year.

Chapters

(00:00:13) - Disclaimer and Episode Setup
(00:01:46) - What Is Enough?
(00:06:11) - Rob’s Financial Picture
(00:08:16) - Safe But Still Working
(00:13:40) - Why Goalposts Move
(00:20:51) - Lumpy Expenses Explained
(00:25:33) - Other People’s Expectations
(00:28:30) - Sunk Costs and RSUs
(00:32:37) - Life After Work
(00:37:54) - Quit the Wrong Job
(00:39:38) - Camp Fi and Fear Talk
(00:42:32) - Road Trip Reflections
(00:43:58) - Bogleheads and New Ventures
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Laziness has a branding problem. Justin Peters and Doug talk about idleness, anti-productivity, and intentionally doing less stuff.

FI Minded – Financial Independence Without the Extremes

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Chapters

(00:00:00) - Intro
(00:02:08) - Why Anti Productivity
(00:03:22) - Lazy vs Anti Productivity
(00:06:58) - FI Mindset Shift
(00:09:01) - Fears Behind Overwork
(00:13:42) - Status and Scaling Trap
(00:17:47) - Optimizing Hobbies
(00:28:39) - Practicing Doing Nothing
(00:42:19) - Wrap Up and Where to Listen
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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.**