About this episode
Doug and Carl work through a case study from listener Frank and also answer questions from the Facebook mailbag. Frank – Has a stressful, yet well paying job. Should he stay at his current job, which he doesn’t like so much, or move on to something else that he’s been contemplating for a while? Rich What does a typical daily meal and snack look like? If you had to change it up, what would you do to make it more ideal? What are a couple of key takeaways that you have learned by chatting with other FIRE folks that you are trying to instill in your life? If you had a second home, what city or state would it be in and why? Paddy – Carl has built an Allan Block retaining wall; would he do this again or hire out? If so, any tips? John – Who wins in a footrace – Doug or Carl? Save 50% site-wide on your new mattress, pillow, and bedding over at GhostBed (coupon code: MILEHIGHFI ) Want to support our new business venture, the Meat Oatmeal Food Truck? If so, head over to Buy Me A Coffee . Links Mile High FI Facebook Group Doug’s Podcast Accelerator Tim Ferriss Pete Adeney/Mr. Money Mustache David Baughier on MHFI episode 138 CampFI EconoMe Conference Bill Perkins, “Die With Zero” Kindle Hardcover Paperback Audiobook Mark’s Money Mind Podcast Jason’s Podcast, “Digital Downshift” Amberly Grant’s Podcast, “Jump In Feet First” Brad Barrett/ChooseFI Jordan Grumet/Earn & Invest podcast JL Collins Hoffman Process 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 2:02 Frank’s case study summary 8:35 Leaving the job vs. phoning it in 15:56 Contract work or entrepreneurship 21:43 Question – What is a typical daily meal or snack? 30:13 Vacation eating & summer plans 36:13 Question – Key takeaways from other FIRE folks? 45:48 Question – Location of a second home? 50:07 Question – Tips for building a retaining wall 53:29 Question – Who wins in a footrace? 58:58 Soundcheck – Hoffman Process incident