Doug and Mr. Money Mustache discuss choosing a place to retire, comparing Colorado’s costs and lifestyle with other locations. They also discuss geographic arbitrage and ways to explore potential places to live.

I put together the MMM episode guide: Mr. Money Mustache Episode Guide & Index

Links

• Pete Adeney/Mr. Money Mustache

• (00:00:00) - intro
• (00:02:28) - How State Taxes Affect Retirement
• (00:08:06) - Moving to Colorado and Finding Home
• (00:10:42) - Geo-Arbitrage: Finding an Affordable Place to Live
• (00:15:10) - Test-Drive a Town Before Moving
• (00:17:13) - Find Community Wherever You Go
• (00:19:58) - Wrap-Up and Listener Questions

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Carl and I discuss Stoicism and how we respond to criticism. I talk a little more about the Lazy Book (again). This is a partial highlight episode.

I took some of the best parts from a 2023 episode. Don't worry, there is new stuff, plus you probably forgot the episode. I know I did!

• (00:00:09) - Stoicism and the Art of Taking Life Slower
• (00:04:17) - Time Wealth: Making Room for What Matters
• (00:05:49) - A Book About Laziness and Anti-Productivity
• (00:07:53) - Reaching Stoicism Overload
• (00:10:12) - Turning Insults Into Compliments
• (00:12:44) - Emotional Detachment and Stoic Practice
• (00:16:52) - Responding to Criticism With Curiosity
• (00:21:07) - Finding the Useful Truth in Criticism
• (00:23:41) - Anxiety, Busyness, and Leaving Earlier
• (00:27:15) - Letting Go of What You Can’t Control
• (00:29:07) - Insignificance, Happiness, and Freedom
• (00:30:50) - External Validation and Creative Work
• (00:34:32) - Planning a Writer’s Retreat
• (00:35:54) - Writing in Focused Bursts and Taking Breaks
• (00:38:36) - Creativity, Cannabis, and the Book Retreat

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Just a few updates for Oct. Send your questions for an upcoming show. doug@milehighfi.com

And I talk about fitness & fitness trackers.

• (00:00:00) - Intro
• (00:01:15) - Send Your Questions
• (00:02:23) - Xero Shoes Update
• (00:06:08) - Fitness Tracking Changes
• (00:12:29) - Quitting Optimization Podcasts
• (00:14:02) - Retirement Shoutout
• (00:14:25) - Wrap Up

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