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ChooseFI | Financial Independence Podcast

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ChooseFI | Financial Independence Podcast

Jonathan Mendonsa & Brad Barrett | Choose FI Media, Inc

Business, Investing, Careers

4.85.2K Ratings

🗓️ 6 September 2019

⏱️ 52 minutes

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Summary

Andrew Luck walked away from a $58 million contract at age 29 — what does that say about prioritizing health over money? Jonathan and Brad unpack the NFL quarterback's stunning retirement decision, connecting it to broader questions about values and financial independence. They also tackle investment strategies during market swings, the real-world benefits of college co-op programs, and listener wins that include negotiating rent and building wealth through simple habits. [00:02:10] Community Events The New York premiere of Playing With Fire sparked valuable connections with listeners who are taking action on their financial independence journeys. Meeting community members reinforces how shared goals create momentum. Key Quote: "Connecting with our listeners ignites action." [00:07:22] Andrew Luck's Retirement Luck's decision to retire demonstrates the importance of prioritizing personal health and values over external pressures and financial incentives. His choice raises questions about what truly matters when making major life decisions. [00:14:46] Investment Strategies During Volatility Stick to your investment policy statement rather than making emotional decisions during market dips. Volatility creates buying opportunities for those who maintain long-term perspective. [00:19:40] Avoiding Get-Rich-Quick Schemes Focus on simple, sound financial principles instead of chasing unrealistic returns. The mathematics of consistent, long-term investing beat speculative strategies. [00:39:34] Co-op Programs in College Co-op programs provide students with paid work experience, practical skills, and competitive advantages in the job market. These structured programs can lead to higher employment rates even during economic downturns. [00:42:11] Community Wins Listeners share practical financial wins including rent negotiation successes and habit-building strategies that compound over time. Key Quote: "Be ruthlessly honest with your finances for true progress." [00:36:16] Chapters [00:00:04] Introduction [00:02:10] Community Events [00:07:22] Andrew Luck's Retirement [00:14:46] Investment Strategies During Volatility [00:39:34] Co-op Programs in College [00:42:11] Community Wins [00:49:11] Conclusion Resources Playing With Fire Documentary: playingwithfiremovie.com

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0:00.0

Welcome to the ultimate crowd sourced personal financial. This is your Friday Roundup.

0:06.0

You're listening to Choose Applied Radio.

0:10.0

The blueprint for financial independence lives here.

0:21.0

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

0:26.0

you're in the right place.

0:28.0

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

0:33.0

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

0:37.0

Choose FI, your home for financial independence online.

0:41.0

All right excited to talk a little bit about market volatility and also thank Brad

0:56.0

because when you got back the first thing you did was give me back my atomic habits book.

1:01.0

Yeah, it only took Shea Ming-Lora in front of maybe a couple hundred thousand people.

1:06.0

She's like, here's the book, give it back to Jonathan and it's back the very first morning.

1:11.0

I want to hear about this again.

1:13.0

Quite literally. I had to take her bookmark out. It was very sad.

1:16.0

No, she didn't finish it.

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Tell me.

1:20.0

Well actually, you know, I am grateful for that.

1:22.0

But really, I wanted to say welcome back, man. I know you got back from New York,

1:25.0

safe travels back and glad to have you. How was it?

1:28.0

Yeah, it was great.

1:29.0

This ends my month. I guess the red X month.

1:32.0

It's Vincent Pagliese called it. We take August off.

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