3142: Don't Get Burned by FIRE by Jaime of Keep Thrifty on How to Find Balance with Living and Saving Money
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Episode 3142:
Jaime of KeepThrifty challenges the conventional pursuit of early retirement by unpacking the emotional and physical burnout that can come with chasing FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early). Rather than idolizing the hustle or rigid savings goals, Jaime encourages a return to values-driven living, where balance, intention, and fulfillment matter more than arbitrary financial milestones.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.keepthrifty.com/dont-get-burned-by-FIRE/
Quotes to ponder:
"It was never about the money, it was about living by his values."
"The more we worked, the more we made, the sooner we could retire. But as time went on, we found ourselves burning out again."
"What if we didn’t focus on early retirement, but on living a fulfilling life now and in the future?"
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3141: Craft a Better Life Than Your Parents by Craig Stephens of Retire Before Dad on Intentional Living
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Episode 3141:
Craig Stephens reflects on the transformative power of parenthood, showing how it can awaken a deeper sense of purpose and drive to improve upon the life paths laid by previous generations. By redefining what a "better life" truly means, beyond wealth or early retirement, he encourages us to live with intention, model lasting values for our children, and pursue personal growth over generational comparison.
Quotes to ponder:
"To honor their sacrifices, we’re compelled to pursue the life our parents dreamed for us."
"Living a meaningful life is about personal progress, happiness, and having a positive impact on your community and the people you meet."
"Strive to be the person you want your child to become, teach by example and never stop improving upon the person you were yesterday."
Episode references:
Enlightenment Now: https://www.amazon.com/Enlightenment-Now-Science-Humanism-Progress/dp/0525427570
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3140: A Different Way of Looking at Spending by J. Money of Budgets Are Sexy on Mindful Consumption
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Episode 3140:
J. Money invites readers to transform everyday spending into acts of conscious support by reframing expenses as contributions to the people, businesses, and causes we value. This mindset shift turns ordinary transactions into opportunities for connection, empowerment, and gratitude, making each dollar feel more intentional and meaningful.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.budgetsaresexy.com/supporting-vs-spending-money/
Quotes to ponder:
"To them, it wasn’t about the 'cost', but more about the love of the hobby and wanting to support it however they can."
"It’s spending, but it’s also very much supporting."
"Think about everyone you’re supporting with each transaction you make, and see if it changes anything."
Episode references:
516 Project: https://516project.org
The Sundara Fund: https://www.sundarafund.org
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3139: Want to Be a Better Investor? Stop Staring at Your Portfolio by Vitaliy Katsenelson on Building Wealth
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Episode 3139:
Vitaliy Katsenelson argues that obsessively monitoring your portfolio can lead to emotional decision-making and worse investment outcomes. Instead, he urges investors to zoom out, think long term, and treat investing more like watching paint dry, boring, but ultimately rewarding.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://contrarianedge.com/want-to-be-a-better-investor-stop-staring-at-your-portfolio/
Quotes to ponder:
"Most of the mistakes I’ve made as an investor happened when I got too close to the action."
"Stocks are not pieces of paper that wiggle up and down on a computer screen. They are partial ownerships of businesses."
"Watching your portfolio too closely is like watching paint dry, it makes time slow down and tempts you to act when you shouldn’t."
Episode references:
Fooled by Randomness: https://www.amazon.com/Fooled-Randomness-Hidden-Chance-Markets/dp/0812975219
Meditations: https://www.amazon.com/Meditations-New-Translation-Marcus-Aurelius/dp/0812968255
The Intelligent Investor: https://www.amazon.com/Intelligent-Investor-Definitive-Value-Investing/dp/0060555661
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3138: Giving Up the Lottery Fantasy by Chris Guillebeau on How to Build A Life Rooted in Purpose and Autonomy
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Episode 3138:
Chris Guillebeau reflects on the allure of the lottery fantasy and shares why he’s chosen to let it go for good. Instead of hoping for sudden wealth, he champions the satisfaction of building a life rooted in purpose, autonomy, and earned success, an empowering reminder to create the life we want, rather than wish for it.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://chrisguillebeau.com/giving-up-the-lottery-fantasy/
Quotes to ponder:
"I am thrilled with the life I am building. I do not want the state of Washington, or any other government entity, to give me my ticket to happiness. I want to earn it."
"My decision is that I don’t want the money-for-nothing; I want to create my own happiness and my own amazing life."
"What if life was what you want it to be because you made it that way? What would you do then?"
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