Doug continues his conversation with Josh Epley (9 to FI podcast) about life after early retirement. Josh discusses how he spends his time, the challenges & surprises of early retirement, and the importance of having hobbies & goals. He also shares his experiences with managing his workload, the benefits of being flexible, starting new activities like running, and the launch of his new podcast “9 to FI”.

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Links

• 9 to FI podcast
• Stuck In Beta podcast
• EconoMe Conference
• Cal Newport, “Slow Productivity”
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  • Paperback
  • Audiobook
• Cal Newport, “Deep Work”
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• Cal Newport
• ChooseFI local groups
• CampFI
• FinCon
• MHFI Facebook group
• Doug’s site
• Check out Producer Chris’s blog: Epic Financial Journey

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0:00 Introduction

6:15 Balancing structure vs. free time

14:15 Pressure to make money in retirement

21:08 Desi...

Doug chats with Josh Epley (9 to FI podcast) about his journey from $240K in debt to early retirement. Josh discusses how he and his wife managed to turn their financial lives around including challenges they faced along the way and successful strategies they implemented such as real estate investing & rigorous budgeting. Josh also shares insights into his recent post-retirement life from navigating personal challenges to the role of intentional living.

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Links

• 9 to FI podcast
• Budgets Are Sexy
• ChooseFI local groups
• Derek Sivers
• Tim Ferriss, “The 4-Hour Workweek”
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  • Audiobook
• EconoMe Conference
• MHFI Facebook group
• Doug’s site
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0:00 Introduction

4:35 Overcoming financial struggles

11:41 Climbing out of debt & making changes

17:17 Dealing with professional identity

22:04 Catching the real estate bug

31:10 Real estate disaster stories

37:20 Future real estate plans

44:17 Thoughts on college

52:05 A rich mindset & financial stages

59:24 Current expenses

1:04:32 9 to FI podcast

1:09:55 Soundcheck – HOAs

Doug chats with Brad Finley who is on the cusp of early retirement. Brad discusses the decision to leave his W-2 job, steps he’s taking to prepare for the transition, the emotional journey that accompanies such a significant life change, and his plans to maintain a balanced & fulfilling lifestyle post-retirement. Brad also shares his transformative experience at the Hoffman Process and how it helped him work through personal issues and redefine his identity beyond his career.

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Links

• Brad Finley Instagram
• EconoMe Conference
• Diania Merriam on MHFI episode 199
• Hoffman Process
• Thomas Stanley & William Danko, “Millionaire Next Door”
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  • Audiobook
• Jillian Johnsrud, Retire Often
• VICE, “The Superhuman World of Wim Hof: The Iceman”
• MHFI Facebook group
• Doug’s site
• Check out Producer Chris’s blog: Epic Financial Journey

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0:00 Introduction

1:29 Brad’s journey to early retirement

7:30 Discovering the FIRE movement

12:54 Identity crisis & keeping busy

19:03 Stand-up comedy

22:46 The Hoffman Process

27:42 Planning for life after retirement

34:39 Finding structure & hobbies

41:33 Building social connections

46:35 Identity &...