The False Easy Button
The False Easy Button Proof of concept is important because accountability is a tenuous thing. One can pretty much say whatever they want on the internet. They can boast. Spin half truths. Tell a...
Category: Financial Independence
Overcoming Better
Overcoming Better We are recording two podcast episodes today. And inevitably something will go wrong. Someone won’t show up. Or the audio will be sketchy. Maybe I will forget what I want to ask,...
Physical and Financial Fitness
Physical and Financial Fitness I have been stumbling over this idea for a long time. Although it seems fairly intuitive, I struggle with the ability to tie these concepts together in a satisfying manner....
The Relative Passivity Scale
The Relative Passivity Scale I think the goal of most of the people in this community is to reach W2 independence. We want to escape the indentured servitude of the 9 to 5 and...
You Must Expand
You Must Expand I returned from vacation to what should not have been a great surprise. This was my first vacation since starting half retirement. My schedule is better. My stress is almost gone....
You’re Doing It All Wrong
You’re Doing It All Wrong I new immediately. I lost him. I could see it as his eyes glazed over. The conversation had started innocently. He made an off hand comment about saving enough...
What’s Up Next Podcast: Episode 10
What’s Up Next? Paul Thompson and I are proud to release of episode 10 of the The What’s Up Next Podcast. This podcast is an exploration of financial independence and taking the conversation to...
Almost Famous, Definitely Broke
Almost Famous, Definitely Broke You wouldn’t have known it by looking, but Viktor had once been on several modestly successful television shows. He lived for acting. It brought him joy and purpose. So much...
External to Internal Motivation
External to Internal Motivation I got a text this morning. A colleague had been asked for referrals to take over a medical directorship at a local assisted living. He wanted to pass my name...
Limiting Beliefs or Excuses?
Limiting Beliefs or Excuses Listen. I know that it sounds easy to accumulate wealth when you are a doctor. I know that growing up middle class doesn’t hurt either. There is no question that...
