Book · 2004 · Religion
Playing with Fire
Preaching Work as Kindling Art
Playing with Fire by David J. Schlafer has been mentioned in 2 episodes across 1 podcast (1 episode recommends it and 1 episode discusses it), through . Most frequently brought up by Brad Barrett (1 episode) on ChooseFI (2 episodes).
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I loved that book and since reading it, I've heard Vicki on many podcasts and enjoyed seeing her in Playing with Fire, a great documentary that you should all check out.
The best things said about it
So after reading a few books hoopla recommended playing with fire which led me to you guys.
Why people recommend it
Playing with Fire by David J. Schlafer is a personal finance and lifestyle book that chronicles a family's journey toward financial independence and early retirement. The book was discussed on the ChooseFI podcast by various guests and hosts exploring alternative paths to financial freedom. Ginger mentioned the title while talking about Vicki Robin, explaining that after reading the book, she frequently encountered Robin on various podcasts and enjoyed seeing her featured in the Playing with Fire documentary, which she recommended to the audience. In a separate episode, a listener named Cameron shared his personal journey with the podcast hosts via email, revealing that discovering Playing with Fire through the Hoopla platform ultimately led him to find and follow the ChooseFI show. Both mentions emphasized how the book and its associated media serve as an inspiring entry point for individuals seeking to rethink their relationship with money, consumerism, and traditional career trajectories in pursuit of long-term personal autonomy and sustainable wealth building.
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Brad Barrett so after reading a few books hoopla recommended playing with fire which led me to you guys 1
“so after reading a few books hoopla recommended playing with fire which led me to you guys”
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“I loved that book and since reading it, I've heard Vicki on many podcasts and enjoyed seeing her in Playing with Fire, a great documentary that you should all check out.”