Shownotes Transcript
Doug and Carl reflect on their paths to financial independence and discuss the advice they would have given their younger selves. Topics include college education/career paths, early savings, retirement account contributions, index fund investing, flexibility across different investments, strong work ethic, resilience, and of course... asparagus.
Do you wish that your younger self found this podcast earlier in life? Well, you can't go back to the past, but there's still time to support us over at Buy Me A Coffee).
Links
- [Elon Musk University](https://www.texastribune.org/2023/12/13/elon-musk-austin-texas-university/))
- [Bill Perkins, “Die With Zero”](https://www.diewithzerobook.com/welcome))
- [Morgan Housel, “Psychology of Money”](https://www.amazon.com/Psychology-Money-Timeless-lessons-happiness/dp/0857197681))
- [Thomas J. Stanley, “The Millionaire Next Door”](https://themillionairenextdoor.com/))
- [Sean Mullaney on MHFI Episode 114](https://milehighfi.com/podcast/114-sean-mullaney/))
- [Mile High FI Facebook Group](https://www.facebook.com/groups/milehighfi))
- [Doug’s site](https://dougcunnington.com/))
- Carl’s blog: [1500 Days](https://www.1500days.com/))
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0:00 Introduction
1:17 Education & alternate career paths
6:35 Carl’s first post-college job
10:29 Doug’s early career jobs
15:51 Early investing experiences
20:19 Rich vs. wealthy
25:25 Investment strategies & lessons
33:42 Importance of work ethic
38:07 Final thoughts & advice
42:05 Soundcheck - Hangover cure