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.
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Links

Elon Musk University
Bill Perkins, “Die With Zero”
Morgan Housel, “Psychology of Money”
Thomas J. Stanley, “The Millionaire Next Door”
Sean Mullaney on MHFI Episode 114
Mile High FI Facebook Group
Doug’s site
Carl’s blog: 1500 Days

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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