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Rethink the Rat Race – Emily and James | MHFi 074 May 10, 2022

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Doug and Carl talk to Emily and James from Rethink The Rat Race. The conversation starts when James and Carl remember the time they were accosted in Washington DC …

James’ difficult childood
Owning 5 cars. Simultaneously.
How James discovered FI and then brought Emily onboard
Why FI people may be healthier
James’ and Emily’s new book: “The Dog Food Diet”
Long versus short-term rentals
The fast road to FI
Why FI evangelism doesn’t work
James’ and Emily’s perfect day

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Rethink the Rat Race

https://www.instagram.com/rethinktheratrace/

Home – Peter Attia

Camp FI Confessions Of A Frugal Millionaire – Root of Good

What would you do with 6 months of free time? | MHFi 073 May 06, 2022

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Doug and Carl discuss what they would do if they had 6 months of free time with no obligations. The show has an exciting new sponsor!

CAMP FI Southeast LIVE Panel with Maggie Tucker | MHFi 072 May 03, 2022

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Live from CampFi Southeast, Doug and Maggie Tucker talk to several guests. We did mini-interviews with a number of CampFi Southeast attendees and learned about their journeys to FI and got some pretty good insights. Here are a few highlights:

Why going to vocational school can be a fantastic choice
Living for the present and not the future
Getting a spouse on board with FI
Living full time on the road
The psychology of the first six months after leaving a job

Links: friends on FIRE – Podcast on Financial Independence Retire Early Camp FI

Leaving Your Phone Behind | MHFI 071 Apr 29, 2022

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This is the tale of The Day That Carl Forgot His Phone. Here are a few highlights:

He had to ask for directions!
Mindy got mad at him!
But, at the same time, he realized how much he hates phones!
Would he do it again strategically?

We Retire in 5 Months & We Have Questions | MHFi 070 Apr 26, 2022

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Doug and Carl talk to “Lewis” and “Clark,” a couple on the verge of early retirement. In this first-ever case study, they discuss how to successfully transition and live the FIRE life. Here are a few highlights of our discussion:

Setting priorities
Finding purpose
The value of routines
Why you shouldn’t tell your friends about FIRE
How to manage relationships
Finding identity

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Links

Financial Advisor for Early Retirement – Downshift Financial The Margin Loan: How to Make a $400,000 Impulse Purchase Ratcheting The Safe Withdrawal Rate For Income Upside Camp FI

What’s Your Morning Routine? | MHFi 069 Apr 22, 2022

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We talked about our own morning routines, what works for us, and what doesn’t. Here are a few highlights:

Wake-up time
Working out in the morning
Do we meditate?
Will making the bed in the morning change your life?
Is there one perfect morning routine for everybody?

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Links

Doug.Show Podcast 1500 Days to Freedom – Think different and escape the rat race.

Live Q&A with Diania Merriam & Maggie Tucker at Camp FI Southeast | MHFi 068 Apr 19, 2022

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We had a great sit-down with Diania and Maggie at Camp FI and fielded some fun and off-the-wall questions from the audience. Here are a few highlights:

What pursuits have been most fulfilling for you?
What is your side-hustle exit plan?
Getting started on YouTube
Getting started with a podcast and overcoming the fear of being one of many
Do you believe in the four-percent rule?
What do you know now that you wish you knew ten years ago?
What equipment do you use?
How much liquid cash is too much?
Decompressing after leaving work

Keep an eye and ear open for the other episode from Camp FI coming out in a couple of weeks.

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Carl at Tesla for the Cyber Rodeo | MHFi 067 Apr 15, 2022

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Carl traveled to wonderful Austin, TX for the Tesla factory opening. Doug asks him all about it. They welcome in a NEW sponsor!

Carl’s Cyber Rodeo YouTube Video

Cyber Rodeo Blog Post on 1500 Days

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Brian Feroldi: Stocks! | MHFi 066 Apr 12, 2022

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Doug and Carl talk to Brian Feroldi about growth investing, volatility, and Brian’s new book.

Investing – What advice would you give to a 22-year-old? – Brian’s investments – Great investors including the OG of FIRE – Growth investing: qualitative versus quantitative measures

Brian Feroldi is the creator of Stock Simplifier (https://stocksimplifier.com/), a tool that walks you through analyzing any stock step by step.

Brian’s book – Why write a book? – Another investing book? Why this one is different. – Who should read this?

Closing – Brian’s perfect day – Why walking is so good

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What Car Would You Get…? Thought experiment | MHFi 065 Apr 08, 2022

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Carl and Doug talk about what car they would get if they had to buy something. It’s just a thought experiment since neither of them plan on getting a car in the near term.

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