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Doug and Carl chat with Air Force veteran & physician B.J., who shares his journey toward Financial Independence and life beyond material success. B.J. discusses how military benefits like pensions & healthcare can pave the way to financial success, the personal growth he experienced after achieving FI, and the pursuit of deeper happiness beyond owning dream items such as a Lamborghini. Post-military retirement, B.J. emphasizes the importance of giving back to the community and explores his decision to continue working, motivated by a desire to serve others.
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Bill Perkins, “Die With Zero”
Elizabeth on MHFI Episode 212)
Jordan Grumet, “Taking Stock”
Bronnie Ware, “Top Five Regrets of the Dying”
David Brooks, “The Second Mountain”
Bill Yount & Jackie Cummings Koski/Catching Up To FI)
Doug Nordman/Military Financial Independence)
Doug Nordman, “The Military Guide to Financial Independence and Retirement”
Jackie Cummings Koski/FInomenal Woman)
Kiersten Saunders/rich & REGULAR)
Carl’s blog: 1500 Days)
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0:00 Introduction
5:18 Overcoming sunk cost fallacy
13:01 Military benefits
22:21 Living life & financial reflections
28:41 Community, connection, & finding fulfillment
32:41 The dream purchase
42:46 Reflecting on achievements & what truly matters
53:34 Additional military benefits
58:58 Financial literacy & education
1:04:55 Creating a life you want to live
1:14:39 Working on self, making a difference & squishy stuff
1:21:38 The perfect day
1:30:02 Soundcheck – Workouts