Episode · ChooseFI · 2025-12-21
Books mentioned on Year End Wins 2025
Watching someone hit Coast FI mid-career changes everything about how they view work. Brad and Ginger read listener wins from the past year, celebrating community members who maxed out retirement accounts, switched careers, helped family through financial crises, and redefined what success means to them.
Books mentioned, in the order they came up
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The Simple Path to Wealth
The Simple Path to Wealth by J.
Discussed“We then started reading through the simple path to wealth together and it has been a special time for both of us.”
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Outlive
Outlive by Peter Attia and Bill Gifford is a comprehensive guide focused on longevity, health span, and physical optimization.
Recommended“Number two, after reading the book Outlive by Dr. Peter, we got some specific blood work done to look at genetic markers, hormones, and more and did a very thorough gut health test so we have more control over our health journey.”
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How I Lost Money in Real Estate Before It Was Fashionable
How I Lost Money in Real Estate Before It Was Fashionable by JL Collins is a financial cautionary tale that examines the risks and realities of property investment.
Recommended“JL Collins lesserknown book, How I Lost Money in Real Estate Before It Was Fashionable, is a great quick read that solidified for both of us that owning a house is a lifestyle choice more than an investment.”
