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ChooseFI | Financial Independence Podcast

Finding Your Locus of Control | Stereo Live Q&A

ChooseFI | Financial Independence Podcast

Jonathan Mendonsa & Brad Barrett | Choose FI Media, Inc

Investing, Careers, Business

4.85.2K Ratings

🗓️ 19 March 2021

⏱️ 73 minutes

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Summary

You wake up every morning, drink coffee, check your bank balance, and feel fine. But what if "fine" is costing you years of your life? In this pandemic-era interactive session, Brad and Jonathan tackle listener questions on everything from sneaky recurring charges to the surprising connection between health and wealth. They reveal why reviewing your subscriptions isn't just about saving money—it's about reclaiming time and energy you didn't know you were losing. Key Topics Discussed [00:04:30] Transition to Healthy Habits: Brad shares personal experiences adjusting his diet by increasing fruit and vegetable intake for better energy. [00:06:25] Impact of Health on Financial Decisions: How health and energy levels relate to making sound financial choices. [00:09:12] Managing Recurring Charges: Tips for reviewing credit card bills and identifying unnecessary subscriptions. [00:14:13] The Psychology of Investments: Understanding the balance between emotional reactions and rational decisions in investment strategies. [00:22:00] Listener Voicemail Discussion on Financial Independence: Engaging with listeners' queries about how to evaluate financial security and realistic long-term care costs. [00:31:17] Importance of Time: The hosts highlight time as a critical resource and how making healthier lifestyle choices can extend quality years. Action Items Review Monthly Subscriptions: Periodically assess and cancel subscriptions that no longer serve you. [02:10] Healthy Eating Changes: Incorporate more fruits and vegetables into your diet to improve energy and overall health. [05:09] Reassess Investment Strategies: Consider your long-term financial goals and evaluate recurring payments against them. [24:01] Notable Quotes [00:10:03] "Having money gives us power, allowing effortless financial decisions, showcasing the strength of savings." [00:14:13] "Investing relies on math and psychology—know the value of your funds before spending." [00:31:17] "Cherish your time; it's the most valuable resource you possess." Resources ChooseFI Challenge - A free bite-sized course designed to jumpstart your journey toward financial independence. Everyday Courage Podcast - Another show by ChooseFI focusing on personal growth and resilience. Rude and Rebel Entrepreneur Podcast - Exploring entrepreneurial journeys with a twist.

Transcript

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0:00.0

You're listening to Choose FI Radio.

0:09.7

The blueprint for financial independence lives here.

0:20.5

If you're looking to unlock the secrets to financial independence and early retirement,

0:25.5

you're in the right place.

0:27.4

Stay tuned and join a community of like-minded people who are getting off the answer.

0:32.3

And taking control of their lives in the pursuit of financial independence.

0:36.5

Choose FI, your home for financial independence online.

0:41.2

All right, you're going live with Choose FI.

0:54.4

We've been going live on stereo for the last couple weeks.

0:56.4

I think this is our third edition of this kind of interactive Q&A format.

1:01.3

It's been pretty cool.

1:02.3

We really appreciate those of you that have kind of followed us on this and participated.

1:06.6

It is intended to be interactive.

1:08.2

So we have a couple topics in mind, but we also are perfectly happy to go take this conversation

1:14.4

anywhere.

1:15.4

You guys want to take it.

1:16.4

So please feel free to submit a voicemail question, feedback, comment, and we'll do our

1:21.4

best to get to as many of your questions as possible.

1:26.6

I will just add for those of you that maybe are listening to the podcast when it comes

1:31.2

out over the next week or so.

1:33.1

If you want to participate in this, we're going to be doing these stereo live events for

1:36.5

about the next seven or eight weeks at least.

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