Scarcity vs Abundance Mindset & FIRE with Diania Merriam | MHFI 199

Doug and Carl chat with Diania Merriam about big events in her life in 2024 (a wedding & the EconoMe conference), struggles with scarcity mindset/shifting to an abundance mindset, and how these mindsets have influenced her approach to wedding planning. Along the way she discusses her transformative experience at the Hoffman Process retreat, especially as it relates to spending. Diania also provides a preview of EconoMe, an overview of the conference goals, and highlights the importance of community on the path to financial independence. Not planning to attend EconoMe? You can still hang out with us virtually by heading over to Buy Me A Coffee . Save 50% site-wide on your new mattress, pillow, and bedding over at GhostBed (coupon code: MILEHIGHFI ) Doug & Carl will be attending the EconoMe Conference in Cincinnati, OH on March 15-17, 2024. For those interested in attending, use the coupon code MILEHIGHFI at checkout to save 10%. https://economeconference.com/ Links EconoMe Conference EconoMe YouTube Channel Optimal Finance Daily Podcast The Summit of Greatness Skyline Chili Cincinnati DJ Natalie Jones Hoffman Process Diania at CampFI, “Unlocking the Abundance Mindset | A Paradigm Shift” Carl & Mindy on Ramit Sethi’s podcast Mr Money Mustache, “Frugal Man Buys $52,000 Car - Why?” Mad Fientist on MHFI Episode 176 Diania on Doug.Show Podcast Episode 323 The Hoffman Process discussions on Tim Ferriss podcast with Andrew Huberman & Blake Mycoskie (founder of TOMS Shoes) Mile High FI Facebook Group Doug’s site Carl’s blog: 1500 Days -- Join the Mile High FI Club – It’s our email list! Get MHFi Merch – It helps support the show. Get t-shirts & more **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. ** Brought To You By: The Doug Show, aka Affiliate Marketing & Side Hustles 1500 Days, Carl's Blog about Early Retirement Email us here: doug@milehighfi.com or carl@milehighfi.com 0:00 Introduction 1:17 Big 2024 events 6:58 Diania’s engagement story 16:16 Wedding planning & what it represents 24:47 Hoffman retreat & transition to spending money 31:55 Overcoming fear & embracing abundance 38:49 Shifting from scarcity to abundance mindset 47:23 EconoMe 2024 55:34 Soundcheck - The Hoffman Process