I've been writing here for almost 10 years now. For most of that time, I'm never at a loss for inspiration. My crazy brain is always throwing ideas at me. But lately, I haven't been feeling it. I ask my brain for ideas and it's like:Perhaps it's the feeling of malaise regarding world events. Inflation is bonkers. So is war.Or, maybe this experiment/ project/ blog has … [Read more...] about Inspiration Stagnation/ Road Trip!
Something Completely Different
Unlimited Upside
I've made a lot of investing mistakes. I bought into the dot-com bubble and rode some stocks to great highs and then quickly down to zero. Whoops. It was a great time to learn because my portfolio was minuscule. I lost around $5,000, but it may have been the best $5,000 I ever lost. Life lessons are best learned when you have lots of life left and little money to … [Read more...] about Unlimited Upside
Nashville And Longmont Fun
Hello friends! I'm in Nashville for Podcast Movement. I'm tagging along with Mindy whose podcast is waaaay bigger than mine. But that's neither here nor there.Nashville is a fun place with pseudo-Greek artifacts:Lots and lots of parties, even ones that roll down the middle of the street:And funky hangouts:If you're in town or going to Podcast Movement and … [Read more...] about Nashville And Longmont Fun
Introducing The FIRE Olympics
I have something amazing to tell you about today. After more than two years of planning, I'm thrilled to be the first to let you know about an incredible event that will take place this summer:Longmont Colorado, arguably the epicenter of the FIRE movement, will host the first-ever, FIRE Olympics! Contestants will participate in events designed to challenge the body and … [Read more...] about Introducing The FIRE Olympics
Meet Me At EconoMe!
Want to know one of the best life tips for living a rewarding life? Here it is:Commit to projects that scare the shit out of you and make you deeply uncomfortable.Why? Growth doesn't happen when you stay safe in your comfort zone. Think about it. Extraordinary accomplishments require extraordinary effort and discomfort:Want to become a physician? You better study … [Read more...] about Meet Me At EconoMe!