About this episode
Doug chats with JT about practical, actionable strategies for introverts attending conferences like EconoMe, Camp FI, and others. They cover topics such as social anxiety, taking breaks, participating in structured activities, and effectively interacting with content creators. They also share tips on the types of questions to ask to keep conversations flowing, how to gracefully exit interactions, maintaining self-care during events, and the importance of not overextending oneself. This episode is brought to you by GhostBed . Doug has the GhostBed Luxe Mattress and loves it! Take the 3 minute sleep quiz to see which mattress is right for you. Save 50% site-wide on your new mattress, bed frame, pillow, and bedding over at GhostBed (coupon code: MILEHIGHFI ) Save With Mint Mobile ! ( https://milehighfi.com/mint ) New customers can get 3 months of unlimited premium wireless for $15/mo. Doug’s phone bill went from $1440/yr to $360/yr for him and his wife. It’s super easy to switch and you can use your existing phone. If you use the MHFI link, it won’t cost you extra and it helps support the show. Looking for help with your estate plan? Trust & Will provides online tools for creating, you guessed it… trusts and wills. For those who don’t have any estate planning documents in place, this could be a good option to get started. We’re affiliates so we can earn a commission if you sign up. Thanks for the support. https://milehighfi.com/trustandwill Need a fee only advisor? Nectarine is a network of financial advisors where you just pay for investing & planning advice. Advisors don’t manage your money, sell products, or earn commissions. We’re affiliates so we can earn a commission if you sign up. Thanks for the support. https://milehighfi.com/nectarine Help Doug pay for all the stickers that he’ll be handing out at EconoMe by providing support at Buy Me A Coffee . Links (*Some affiliate links so we might earn a commission if you buy something) EconoMe Conference CampFI ChooseFI Local Groups Brad Barrett/ChooseFI FinCon Camp Mustache Charles Duhigg, “Supercommunicators” Kindle Hardcover Paperback Audiobook Carl Jensen Brian Feroldi Joe Saul-Sehy/Stacking Benjamins Pete Adeney/Mr. Money Mustache ChooseFI Facebook group BiggerPockets Money Facebook group Jordan Grumet/Doc G MHFI Facebook group Doug’s site Check out Producer Chris’s blog: Epic Financial Journey — Join the Mile High FI Club – It’s the 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 Email the show: doug@milehighfi.com 0:00 Introduction 3:25 An introverted extrovert 9:01 Importance of self-care 12:44 Don’t be afraid to meet people 18:22 Take breaks & select which activities to attend 24:25 Navigating awkward conversations 28:58 Asking open-ended & deeper questions 35:52 Christmas PJs 41:29 Jumping into group conversations 45:47 Getting out of conversations 50:12 Approaching content creators 57:07 How to find others to talk to 1:04:11 Post-conference reflections 1:10:21 Soundcheck – Prepare, practice, & care less