Mindful FIRE : Life Design for Financial Independence

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141 : Two Years After FIRE: 8 Lessons from Early Retirement with Maggie Tucker Aug 20, 2024

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In this episode: Financial independence, Early retirement, Mindset shifts, Lessons learned, Parenting challenges with Maggie Tucker
Episode Summary
In this episode of the Mindful Fire podcast, host Adam Coelho welcomes back Maggie Tucker to discuss her journey towards financial independence and early retirement. Maggie shares her experiences and insights gained over two years since leaving her corporate job. The conversation delves into the mindset shifts necessary for embracing a new lifestyle, the challenges of parenting during this transition, and the importance of being patient and kind to oneself throughout the process.
Guest Bio
Maggie Tucker is a financial independence enthusiast who retired early at the age of 41. Along with her husband, she has embarked on a journey to live a more meaningful and engaged life with her blended family of three daughters. Maggie also hosts the Inside Out Money podcast, where she shares insights on financial independence and personal growth.
Resources & Books Mentioned
- What Got You Here Won't Get You There by Marshall Goldsmith
Guest Contract Information
Email: maggie.tucker@gmail.com
Key Takeaways
- Embracing financial independence can lead to unexpected abundance and opportunities.
- The journey to early retirement involves overcoming fears and adopting a growth mindset.
- It's essential to be patient with oneself as you adjust to a new lifestyle after leaving a corporate job.
- Mindfulness and self-awareness play a crucial role in navigating the transition from work to retirement.
- Parenting during this phase can present unique challenges, but prioritizing family is key.
- Experimenting and pivoting in life allows for continuous growth and adaptation.

140 : Meditation : Finding a Space of Refuge in This Moment Aug 13, 2024

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In this episode: 12 minute guided meditation to find peace, ease and a space of refuge in this moment.
Today’s meditation is a practice of creating space in our lives. We practice cultivating a space of refuge in our busy lives amidst all the challenging and difficult things happening in our world (war, layoffs, the economy, etc).
In this space of refuge we can just leave everything at the door and just be with ourselves in this moment.
We begin this meditation by intentionally leaving everything at the door and we connect with how you are feeling in this moment in your body, mind and heart.
After some time resting in this space of refuge we transition into some loving kindness, compassion practice for ourselves and then extend it out to all beings everywhere.
I hope you enjoy this practice.

139 : Entrepreneurship As a Spiritual Practice with Colm Dolan Aug 06, 2024

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In this episode: mindfulness, entrepreneurship, financial independence, personal growth with Colm Dolan
Episode Summary
In this episode of the Mindful Fire Podcast, host Adam Coelho sits down with Colin Dolan, a former Googler and the founder of Pub Lift. They discuss Colin's entrepreneurial journey, the intersection of mindfulness and business, and the importance of creating a positive company culture. Colin shares insights on how meditation and mindfulness practices have influenced his life and work, as well as his thoughts on financial independence and self-improvement.
Guest Bio
Colin Dolan is the founder of Pub Lift, an ad tech business that supports online publishers in building sustainable revenue streams. With a background in ad operations and a passion for self-improvement, Colin combines his entrepreneurial spirit with mindfulness practices to create a thriving business environment.
Guest Contract Information
Colin Dolan, [Colin's email/contact info]
Key Takeaways

Entrepreneurship can be a spiritual journey filled with personal growth and learning.
Building a structured approach to daily life enhances mindfulness and productivity.
Creating a positive company culture fosters employee growth and satisfaction.
Financial independence is not the only goal; making a meaningful impact matters more.
Self-improvement is a continuous journey that influences both personal and professional life.
The importance of surrounding oneself with like-minded individuals to foster growth and motivation.

138 : Meditation : Let This Breath Be Enough Jul 30, 2024

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Today's meditation explores the question: What is enough?
This is one of the core questions that drove me to create this podcast.
So many of us in the financial independence retire early community are trying to grow our wealth so we can reach some arbitrary number, assuming that once we get there, we will achieve freedom and everything will change.
But the question is, what is enough?
So often, when people reach their desired number, they think they need more or just a little more time, what’s often called "one more year" syndrome.
Today we explore this question of what is enough in a meditation, where we practice allowing each breath to be enough, just as it is.
I hope you enjoy this meditation.

137 : Being BOLD On The Path to Financial Independence with Jenny Wood Jul 23, 2024

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On today's episode of the podcast I'm joined again by my new friend, Jenny Wood.
Jenny Wood is the founder of Google's Own Your Career program, which helps Google employees increase their impact and influence in their current role and or land their next role.
In just a few months, the program scaled from 153 users to tens of thousands of users across Google's global offices & continues to grow like a rocket ship.
In today's conversation we discuss:

Jenny’s FLIP model for knowing when it’s time to change jobs
How Adam might be failing the FLIP test
Weighing comfort vs being bold on the path to financial independence
The 3 benefits of getting a new job
Jenny’s PAVE model for building thought leadership

Connect with Jenny Wood
LinkedIn : Jenny Wood
Website: ItsJennyWood.com

136 : The Meditation Practice That Saved My Career at Google Jul 16, 2024

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9 months into my dream job I get called into my boss' office
He says my team is going away and I have a few months to find a new job or leave Google
30 days before the deadline...👇
I have a grand total of ZERO job offers
This is rock bottom.
If was to survive, something needed to change
My mindset needed to change
At rock bottom, I CHOSE two NEW MINDSETS
1. The world is abundant with opportunity.
2. I don't worry about doing things right or wrong. I take action, which leads to learning, progress and growth
Everyday, I began to PRACTICE these new mindsets with this simple affirmations practice
1. State the new mindset out loud
2. Envision in your mind when this was true in the PAST
3. Envision in your mind how this is true in the PRESENT
3. Envision in your mind how this is will be true in the FUTURE.
Incredible things started to happen:
- Job opportunities came from everywhere
- I took tons of creative action like emailing the CEO of a startup
I ended that 30 days with two job offers:
- one internal at Google
- one external at a startup.
That's right.
Thanks to envisioning, I overcame this challenging situation and Im coming up on 14 years at Google, where I've explored and built skills that led to this podcast and my FIRE Starter small group coaching program.
Here's the thing though:
- It's NOT magic.
- It IS using the power of your predicting brain 🧠
- It IS planting & watering the seeds (ie. affirmations) of the future you want to create 🌱
🧠 Each of us has the power to create our own reality by cultivating our mindset intentionally
🧠 What new mindset are you choosing?
If you'd like to learn more about choosing your own mindset affirmations I suggest you start with my free envisioning exercise (link below).

135 : Retiring early at 41 with Maggie Tucker Jul 09, 2024

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Podcast Show Notes In this episode: Early Retirement, FIRE, Financial Independence, Mindfulness, with Guest Maggie Tucker
Episode Summary: In this episode, Adam Coelho interviews Maggie Tucker, who retired early at the age of 41. They discuss Maggie's journey to financial independence and the steps she took to achieve early retirement. The episode is divided into two parts, with this episode focusing on Maggie's experience eight months after retiring.
Guest Bio: Maggie Tucker is a retired corporate professional and a mother of three. After spending 20 years in corporate America, she decided to pursue early retirement and financial independence. Maggie is also the host of the Inside Out Money podcast, where she shares insights on financial independence and personal finance topics.
Resources & Books Mentioned:
• The Simple Path to Wealth by J.L. Collins
Guest Contract Information:

Key Takeaways:

Maggie and her husband achieved early retirement by avoiding lifestyle inflation and spending less than they earned.
Maggie's journey to early retirement was a slow build, with several years of aggressive saving and investing.
Maggie emphasizes the importance of tracking expenses and net worth to stay on top of financial goals.
They maximized their participation in deferred compensation plans and maximized their contributions to 401k accounts.
Maggie highlights the benefits of open and honest conversations about money, which helped her and her husband make better financial decision.
The decision to retire early required careful planning and overcoming fears associated with leaving a stable job.

134 : Meditation : Visualizing Your Ideal Day and Listening for Unhelpful Stories Jul 02, 2024

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I’m excited to bring you an all new meditation that helps you explore your BIG vision by visualizing your ideal day.

Your stories create your reality.

The practice of visualization helps you plant seeds of the new stories you want to cultivate in your life.

Are the stories you're telling yourself helping you get where you want to go?

Mindfulness helps you become AWARE of your stories - helpful or unhelpful.

This guided meditation helps you get in touch with the stories you're telling yourself.

I hope you enjoy this guided meditation. - Adam Coelho

133 : Don't Wait To Live Your Post-FI Life with Morgan Bricca Jun 25, 2024

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In this episode: Mindfulness, Financial Independence, Painting Murals, Aligning Money with Values, Living in Integrity with Finances
Episode Summary
In this episode, Adam interviews Morgan Bricca, a professional mural artist, about her journey to financial independence and how she aligns her money with her values. Morgan shares her story of saving and investing early in life, and how her passion for painting murals led to a successful career. She emphasizes the importance of living in integrity with your finances and finding joy in the present while working towards financial independence.
Guest Morgan Bricca
• Website: morganmurals.com
Guest Bio
Morgan Bricca is a renowned mural artist who has created beautiful murals, including the one at the Google Community Space in San Francisco. With a background in financial independence and a passion for mindfulness, Morgan combines her artistic talent with her knowledge of personal finance to inspire and empower others.
Resources & Books Mentioned
• "Your Money or Your Life" by Vicki Robin and Joe Dominguez
• "The Millionaire Mind" by T. Harv Eker
Key Takeaways

Financial independence is not just about retiring early, but also about aligning your money with your values and finding joy in the present.
Living in integrity with your finances means being intentional about how you spend your money and aligning it with your values.
Setting percentage goals can help you allocate your money wisely and prioritize what matters most to you.
Donating a portion of your income can bring a sense of purpose and fulfillment to your financial journey.
Mindfulness plays a crucial role in finding joy and abundance in the present moment, even while working towards financial independence.
Balancing frugality with enjoying life is a personal journey, and it's important to find the right balance that aligns with your values and brings you happiness.

132 : Meditation : Create Space To Invest In Yourself Jun 18, 2024

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Today's guided meditation is focused on creating space within your busy life to invest in yourself.
When we slow down, sit down, and turn our attention inward, something powerful happens. It's like a snow globe being set down on a table; our mind and body settle, and we can start to see more clearly what's going on inside.
I hope you enjoy the meditation.

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