Podcast: ChooseFI

Episode: 452 | This is Not a Dress Rehearsal | August Roundup with Katie (Published on August 28, 2023)

It reminds me that I read the book 4,000 Weeks by Oliver Burkeman, which is so good! It’s fantastic.

Brad recalls reading '4,000 Weeks' by Oliver Burkeman and praises it as 'so good'. The mention relates to their discussion on the finite nature of time.

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Episode: 415 | Four Thousand Weeks | ChooseFI Book Club (Published on December 30, 2022)

It was just the coolest thing ever and one of her ideas was to start a book club focused on '4,000 Weeks'.

Guest Ginger suggested starting a book club centered around the book '4,000 Weeks', which highlights the origins of the episode's theme.

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Episode: 415 | Four Thousand Weeks | ChooseFI Book Club (Published on December 30, 2022)

That's interesting; it's funny because I suspect this actually ties into Berkman's book here that we're discussing, '4,000 Weeks'.

The host mentions that the podcast discussion is centered around the book '4,000 Weeks', authored by Oliver Burkeman, indicating a connection between the book's themes and their conversation.

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Episode: 415 | Four Thousand Weeks | ChooseFI Book Club (Published on December 30, 2022)

It’s a trap we fall into, and it makes me think about the book's title '4,000 Weeks'—when you roughly calculate an 80-year life, multiplied by 52 weeks a year, you get just a little more than 4,000 weeks.

The host discusses the book titled '4,000 Weeks' and elaborates on how the concept of having just over 4,000 weeks in an average 80-year lifespan is a central theme of the book.

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Episode: 415 | Four Thousand Weeks | ChooseFI Book Club (Published on December 30, 2022)

Berkman had a quote early in the book that said, 'The world is bursting with wonder, and yet it’s the rare productivity guru who seems to have considered the possibility that the ultimate point of all our frenetic doing might be to experience more of that wonder.'

The host quotes Oliver Burkeman to emphasize a significant idea about the importance of embracing life’s experiences over mere productivity.

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Episode: 415 | Four Thousand Weeks | ChooseFI Book Club (Published on December 30, 2022)

We do—we talk about these life hacks, and it’s funny because then the next note I have here is that Berkman hates life hacks.

During the discussion, the host refers to a theme from Oliver Burkeman's book, highlighting that Berkman has a dislike for the concept of 'life hacks'.

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Episode: 415 | Four Thousand Weeks | ChooseFI Book Club (Published on December 30, 2022)

I loved this book and I recommend it to everyone, so thanks for choosing it for the Choose FI Book Club. I found especially helpful Oliver Berkman’s advice to choose something to neglect on purpose.

A listener expresses their appreciation for the book '4,000 Weeks: Time Management for Mortals' by Oliver Berkman, highlighting how his advice on choosing something to neglect has been particularly helpful.

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Episode: 415 | Four Thousand Weeks | ChooseFI Book Club (Published on December 30, 2022)

It dawned on me while reading Berkman’s book that even though I long ago outgrew my childhood ideal that I would someday do that, I was still trying to get as close as possible.

A listener shares a personal realization sparked by reading Oliver Burkeman's book, highlighting its influence on their perspective about life and time management.

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Episode: 415 | Four Thousand Weeks | ChooseFI Book Club (Published on December 30, 2022)

This is Shelly from Port Townsend, Washington. I found that 4,000 Weeks was one of the most impactful books I’ve read this year.

A listener from Port Townsend, Washington, shares that "4,000 Weeks" was one of the most impactful books she has read this year.

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Episode: 415 | Four Thousand Weeks | ChooseFI Book Club (Published on December 30, 2022)

Berkman said, 'As with money, it’s good to have plenty of time, all else being equal, but having all the time in the world isn’t much use if you’re forced to experience it all on your own.'

In this segment, Berkman shares a thought-provoking quote from his book, emphasizing the significance of shared moments and how they relate to the philosophy of financial independence.

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Episode: 415 | Four Thousand Weeks | ChooseFI Book Club (Published on December 30, 2022)

He talked about the same section in the book where Brooklyn describes how having too much time of your own can be overwhelming.

In this segment, the discussion centers around a section of the book where the author elaborates on the challenges that come with having excessive free time, highlighting how this situation can become overwhelming.

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Episode: 415 | Four Thousand Weeks | ChooseFI Book Club (Published on December 30, 2022)

Berkman discusses this a few ways, stating that in a world geared for hurry, the capacity to resist the urge to hurry and allow things to take the time they need is a way to make an impact on the world.

The host highlights a point from Oliver Burkeman's book about our fast-paced society and emphasizes the importance of being present.

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Episode: 415 | Four Thousand Weeks | ChooseFI Book Club (Published on December 30, 2022)

In your example, Berkman mentions Rod Stewart building model trains, which I found interesting; he said he's not great at it, but he's been doing it for decades, and it has become a craft for him.

During the discussion, a particular example from Oliver Burkeman's book was referenced, highlighting Rod Stewart's passion for building model trains, which he has practiced for many years despite not considering himself exceptionally skilled at it.

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Episode: 415 | Four Thousand Weeks | ChooseFI Book Club (Published on December 30, 2022)

Speaking of perspectives, let's hear from a voicemail we received from Gail, who did not appreciate this book.

The host introduces a segment featuring a listener named Gail, who expresses her discontent with the book '4,000 Weeks: Time Management for Mortals'.

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Episode: 415 | Four Thousand Weeks | ChooseFI Book Club (Published on December 30, 2022)

He says, "I just finished reading 4,000 weeks, and to say it was transformational for me is an understatement."

A listener reflects on how transformative and impactful the book ‘4,000 Weeks: Time Management for Mortals’ was for them.

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Episode: How Kyle and Jamie Got Back to Basics and Found Balance on the Path to FI (Published on November 25, 2024)

I know James Clear talks about that significantly in Atomic Habits. It’s about making it easy. The more barriers you can cut, whether you have a home gym—no matter how simple or complex it is—it’s right there and easy.

In this segment, Brad refers to 'Atomic Habits' by James Clear, discussing the concept of simplifying processes to reduce obstacles in achieving goals.

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Episode: Visualizing Your Domino Effect | Devon (Published on August 12, 2024)

For books, one of the first ones I read this year was 'Atomic Habits,' which is high on my list, and I'm also nearly finished with the ChooseFI book, which is equally impressive, obviously.

During the hotseat questions, Devon highlights 'Atomic Habits' as one of the first books he read this year, stating that it ranks high on his reading list.

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Episode: The Ultimate Random Show | Ginger (Published on May 6, 2024)

Yeah, I definitely want to get into it more; I keep thinking of the Atomic Habits thing, where it seems daunting or the time commitment is such that it just hasn't been part of my system right now.

In this segment, Brad references the book 'Atomic Habits' by James Clear, expressing a desire to incorporate meditation into his routine, but he feels overwhelmed by the perceived time commitment.

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Episode: 477 | The Hot Seat: Community Edition (Published on February 19, 2024)

This is Ashley from Oklahoma, and I wanted to start with my favorite book. I am reading Atomic Habits by James Clear for the third time, and I absolutely love this book!

In this episode of ChooseFI, community member Ashley shares her love for the book 'Atomic Habits' by James Clear, revealing that she is reading it for the third time.

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Episode: 455 | Creating Your Entrepreneurial Flywheel | Nathan Barry (Published on September 18, 2023)

If you take another example, James Clear wrote 'Atomic Habits' in 2021; he sold the most copies of any book on Amazon for the entire year, beating out Good Night Moon and Michelle Obama—whoever, right?

In this part of the podcast, guest Nathan Barry highlights the book 'Atomic Habits' by James Clear, mentioning its immense popularity as the best-selling book on Amazon in 2021. He uses James Clear's success as a case study to illustrate that even accomplished authors had to develop the skills necessary for their achievements.

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Episode: 443 | The Invisible Nature of Spending | Ginger Roundup (Published on June 26, 2023)

That’s not the ideal for everyone, but I think it goes back to what James Clear said in Atomic Habits about the importance of accountability and strategies!

In this segment, the speaker references the book 'Atomic Habits' by James Clear, highlighting how it emphasizes the significance of accountability and effective strategies in developing better habits, especially in the context of fitness.

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Episode: 433 | Outside 365 (Published on April 17, 2023)

I'm thinking about James Clear and his book Atomic Habits and how, okay, it might even be those first couple days just literally lacing up your shoes and walking out of the house for a couple of the nearest houses—literally walk 100 yards and come back—it sounds ridiculous when you hear it that you're like purposefully limiting it, but the actual importance at the beginning is building the habit that I'm the type of person that goes outside and walks every day.

Brad discusses James Clear's book 'Atomic Habits', focusing on the importance of small steps in habit formation. He shares how starting with a simple action, like stepping outside for a short walk, can help build the daily habit of walking.

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Episode: 431 | Evolution of FI | Mad Fientist (Published on April 3, 2023)

Then James Clear's 'Atomic Habits' was really key as far as just like getting into the habit of doing it every day, and I'd recommend both of those books. I'd say both of those were really good in getting me to actually have the routine I needed to make progress.

Brandon, the guest (Mad Fientist), highlights the importance of 'Atomic Habits' by James Clear in establishing a daily routine, recommending it for anyone looking to build positive habits.

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Episode: 420 | Mindful FIRE | Adam Coelho (Published on January 16, 2023)

The things that, you know, I know you guys had James Clear on the podcast—their book 'Atomic Habits' is fantastic, and he has a couple of tips: start small and build from there.

Adam Coelho discusses the benefits of James Clear's book 'Atomic Habits', highlighting its emphasis on starting small when forming new habits, which he connects to the practice of meditation.

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Episode: 337 | Ordinary Sherpa (Published on January 6, 2023)

The more you practice, you know, if you go back to James Clear, you don't start by running the marathon, you start by putting on your shoes.

During the discussion, the guest, Heidi, refers to James Clear while emphasizing the importance of starting small in any venture. This statement strongly suggests a connection to his book 'Atomic Habits', which focuses on the power of consistent, incremental improvements.

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Episode: 366 | Day 0 Self (Published on December 31, 2022)

And we heard James Clear talk about this on our podcast and in his book, Atomic Habits.

In this segment, Brad talks about how James Clear discussed his insights from the book 'Atomic Habits', particularly focusing on strategies for building effective habits.

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Episode: 370 | Timeline Your Goals | Stacked with Joe Saul-Sehy (Published on December 31, 2022)

The editor on our book is the same editor that James Clear has for a book called Atomic Habits.

Joe mentions that his book shares the same editor as James Clear's book 'Atomic Habits'.

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Episode: 482 | Update: Are Remote Tech Careers Still Relevant in 2024? | Bradley Rice (Published on March 15, 2024)

It kind of buried the lead on, 'Hey guys, this is more of a Tim Ferriss for our workweek kind of story.'

During the discussion, host Jonathan highlights the book 'The 4-Hour Workweek' by Tim Ferriss, pointing out that Bradley Rice's initial podcast episode, which was supposed to focus on lifestyle design and part-time work, ended up being overshadowed by the emphasis on a Salesforce career.

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Episode: 333 | Unlocking Your First Mini-Retirement (Published on January 6, 2023)

I read about it for the first time in The 4-Hour Workweek, probably ten years ago, with Tim Ferriss, and he talked about setting up these little times off and dreamlining.

Brad mentions reading about mini-retirements for the first time in Tim Ferriss's book, 'The 4-Hour Workweek,' approximately ten years prior. He recalls that the book discussed taking time off and "dreamlining."

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Episode: 354 | Navigating the Possible Vs Probable of Personal Finance (Published on January 2, 2023)

Brad, both of us were likely inspired heavily by Tim Ferriss's 'The 4-Hour Workweek,' and the entrepreneurial community has largely been inspired by that idea. However, most people would say that it's unrealistic for 99% of them, and that's not the essence of it.

In this segment, Jonathan and Brad discuss how they were inspired by Tim Ferriss's book 'The 4-Hour Workweek' during their entrepreneurial endeavors. They highlight that the book has significantly influenced the entrepreneurial community, although they point out that many consider its concepts to be unrealistic for the majority of people.

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Episode: 400 | Zach & Marilyn | Households of FI Update (Published on December 30, 2022)

Speaking of your wood storage racks, you mentioned Tim Ferriss and his drop shipping model in 'The 4-Hour Workweek.'

Brad discusses 'The 4-Hour Workweek' by Tim Ferriss, connecting it to a conversation about drop shipping during the episode.

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Episode: 410 | Short-Term Rentals on the Path to FI | Kelly Cronin (Published on December 30, 2022)

And then I think we have to be able to set up systems so that we, Tim Ferriss the heck out of things and work our four-day work week.

Kelly discusses employing Tim Ferriss's strategies to optimize her business processes, specifically referencing his concept of the 'four-day work week,' which originates from his book 'The 4-Hour Workweek.' This mention highlights her pursuit of greater efficiency and automation in her work.

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Episode: 511 | Take the Next Step | Ginger Roundup (Published on September 23, 2024)

And there's a brilliant book by a man named Michael Easter called The Comfort Crisis, and he actually talks about a Japanese concept called the misogi.

During the episode, host Brad references the book 'The Comfort Crisis' by Michael Easter, emphasizing its insights on tackling hard challenges and their significance.

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Episode: The 6 Pillars of Health | Dr. Bobby Dubois (Published on July 1, 2024)

And if folks are sort of intrigued by this, Michael Easter wrote a book that came out probably a year ago—a New York Times bestseller—called The Comfort Crisis.

During the episode, Dr. Bobby Dubois highlights the book 'The Comfort Crisis' by Michael Easter, where he explores the idea of challenging oneself and the negative effects of modern comfort on our lives, both mentally and physically. He recommends this book to listeners interested in these subjects.

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Episode: 477 | The Hot Seat: Community Edition (Published on February 19, 2024)

Did you read the Sleep Book, or have you guys talked about that on the podcast—the, 'Why We Sleep?' Oh, by Matthew Walker?

During the discussion, Ginger inquires whether Brad has read the book 'Why We Sleep' by Matthew Walker, or if this book has been a topic on their podcast.

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Episode: 348 | The Rules of the Game (Published on January 2, 2023)

I try without being fanatical to figure out ways to help myself along, and one of the people I've leaned on is a doctor named Matthew Walker who wrote a book called 'Why We Sleep.' I've heard him on a bunch of different podcasts.

Brad, one of the podcast hosts, talks about how he has been reading the book 'Why We Sleep' by Matthew Walker. He mentions that he finds the insights from the book helpful for improving his sleep habits and has also enjoyed listening to the author on several other podcasts.

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Episode: 463 | Superpower of Frugality | Frugal Friends (Published on November 13, 2023)

I recommend books like "The Simple Path to Wealth," "Psychology of Money," "Die With Zero," and many more.

In this segment, a listener shares their book recommendations, highlighting 'The Psychology of Money' among others, as essential reading for those interested in financial independence.

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Episode: 344 | Risk Avoidance and Deworsification (Published on January 2, 2023)

For me, I read that book kind of concurrently, slash overlapping, with 'The Psychology of Money' by Morgan Housel, and those are two of the best money-related books I've read in a while. Among many quotes that I wrote down, this one stuck out to me.

Brad discusses reading 'The Psychology of Money' by Morgan Housel, stating that it was one of the best money-related books he has read recently, along with 'Richer, Wiser, Happier'. He highlights a memorable quote from the book.

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Episode: 419 | Your Bold Move for 2023 | Dominick Quartuccio (Published on January 9, 2023)

This is where I'm rereading Victor Frankl's Man's Search for Meaning, for like the 12th time or something silly like that. If you don't know, Man's Search for Meaning, Victor Frankl was a Holocaust survivor; he spent three years in concentration camps.

Brad Barrett, one of the hosts, shares that he is rereading 'Man's Search for Meaning' by Victor Frankl for the twelfth time. He highlights this classic work, which explores the search for purpose amidst suffering, emphasizing its relevance even when pursuing financial independence, as life still presents challenges.

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Episode: 396 | The Valuist | Bo Loy (Published on December 30, 2022)

Victor Frankl's 'Man's Search for Meaning' is a book that I read every few years, and it’s just such a deeper part of the world. When we're talking about Choose FI and personal finance, to me, it's like the crux of things: you don’t really want to retire early; part of it is about deeper meaning, happiness, and fulfillment.

In this episode, guest Bo Loy discusses 'Man's Search for Meaning' by Victor Frankl, a book that he revisits regularly. He emphasizes its importance in understanding that the pursuit of financial independence is not just about early retirement, but about finding deeper meaning, happiness, and personal fulfillment.

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Episode: Buy What You Love Without Going Broke | Frugal Friends | Ep 527 (Published on December 30, 2024)

Anna Lembke wrote a book called "Dopamine Nation," and she helps people with all kinds of addictions involving dopamine.

In this episode, the host Brad discusses the book 'Dopamine Nation' by Anna Lembke, highlighting it as a valuable resource for understanding dopamine and its effects on various addictions.

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Episode: Buy What You Love Without Going Broke | Frugal Friends | Ep 527 (Published on December 30, 2024)

Sure, I mean I think that "Dopamine Nation" by Anna Lembke would be a great resource to look into.

Jill, a guest on ChooseFI, suggests "Dopamine Nation" by Anna Lembke as a valuable resource for understanding dopamine.

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Episode: Getting Personal with Personal Finance: Katie Donegan & Ginger | Episode 523 (Published on December 2, 2024)

Did you read the Oliver Burkeman book? I did, 4,000 Weeks—is that what it's called? We talked about it on the show, but that was one thing I'm kind of laughing when you're talking about the emails because that part where he is like, 'You have to realize like you will never win and you will never complete it.'

The podcast hosts discuss the book "4,000 Weeks" by Oliver Burkeman, which they have talked about in previous episodes. The book emphasizes the idea that one can never complete everything in life and still find happiness, linking to their earlier conversation on perfectionism.

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Episode: 512 | Getting Personal with Personal Finance | Ginger & Anne (Published on September 27, 2024)

You also mentioned 'The Artist's Way' as a helpful book for you.

Ann discusses how 'The Artist's Way' by Julia Cameron has been a helpful book in her journey.

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Episode: 511 | Take the Next Step | Ginger Roundup (Published on September 23, 2024)

Did you read Born to Run at some point? Me too!

Podcast host Ginger asks Brad if he read the book 'Born to Run', which relates to their conversation about barefoot style shoes, suggesting that the book focuses on running.

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Episode: 508 | 5% SWR, Revealed Preferences, and the 3 Stories | Frank Vasquez (Published on September 9, 2024)

I think like one of the more recent ones that I probably will read but I haven't read is Arthur Brooks' recent book—it’s a living your best life or something like that co-authored with Oprah Winfrey. I had read Strength to Strength before that, right?

Frank reflects on having previously read 'Strength to Strength' by Arthur Brooks and discusses his interest in another one of Arthur's recent books co-authored with Oprah Winfrey.

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Episode: 508 | 5% SWR, Revealed Preferences, and the 3 Stories | Frank Vasquez (Published on September 9, 2024)

I'm always looking for the cross-section of different ideas that come to the same conclusion. Have you read like Yuval Harari's Sapiens? I certainly have read portions of it, yep!

In this part of the conversation, Frank inquires if Brad has read Yuval Harari's book 'Sapiens', noting its exploration of the narratives that shape human experience.

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Episode: 508 | 5% SWR, Revealed Preferences, and the 3 Stories | Frank Vasquez (Published on September 9, 2024)

I think back to Malcolm Gladwell's 'The Tipping Point' and how he discussed a certain type of clothing, though I'm struggling to recall the exact item.

Frank recalls Malcolm Gladwell's 'The Tipping Point' in relation to trends, specifically mentioning a type of clothing discussed in the book, but he finds it difficult to remember the exact item.

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Episode: 507 | Taking the Fear Out of Your Future | Ginger roundup (Published on September 2, 2024)

But some of the guys are now calling it like a treat; we're trying to add some little extra things into it; like we're reading a particular book by Ryan Holiday on Stoicism about Stillness, and we're all kind of making it like a pseudo-book club.

Brad shares that he and his friends are treating their upcoming trip as a pseudo-book club, focusing on a book by Ryan Holiday that discusses Stoicism and the concept of Stillness.

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Episode: Deep Dive: Roth IRA Conversion Ladder | Cody Garrett (Published on August 5, 2024)

But even though we get very mindful about the present year, which is a great, you know, that's a great attribute in the Choose FI community, we don't necessarily, as Stephen C. would say, like begin with an end in mind.

Brad mentions a concept that he attributes to 'Stephen C.', who is very likely Stephen Covey, author of 'The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People.' The concept is 'begin with an end in mind,' and it relates to the importance of planning for retirement.

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Episode: The 6 Pillars of Health | Dr. Bobby Dubois (Published on July 1, 2024)

One of the most important studies that has gained popularity is the Harvard Study of Adult Development.

Dr. Bobby Dubois references the 'Harvard Study of Adult Development' to illustrate the significance of social relationships, noting that its findings indicate it is the top predictive factor for longevity and overall well-being in later life.

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Episode: The Lazy Landlord | James Lowery (Published on June 10, 2024)

It turns out I was right with everybody else, but one thing was I had read the 4-Hour Work Week by Tim Ferris, and I actually had read the 4-Hour Body first because I was obsessed with fitness. I thought okay, if he's gamifying this, how else is he gamifying things?

James recalls his experience of reading 'The 4-Hour Body' before 'The 4-Hour Work Week' and shares that his obsession with fitness at the time drove his interest in the book.

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Episode: Design Your Extraordinary Life | Alan & Katie Donegan (Published on May 27, 2024)

I got that quote from a book that I've been reading called The Daily Stoic, and that book has been very helpful for me.

Michael refers to 'The Daily Stoic' as a book that has significantly aided him, especially in his pursuit of internal validation rather than seeking approval from external sources.

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Episode: 473 | Are We There Yet? 'Retire Early' Case Study (Published on January 22, 2024)

You've obviously read Peter Atia's Outlive, which is a great book. I read that too, and that's where the health span concept and the thing that really struck me with that book is he talks about, let's say your dream is at 75 years old, you want to be able to pick up your granddaughter or grandson.

In this segment, Brad discusses Peter Atia's book 'Outlive,' highlighting it as a valuable read. He emphasizes the book's focus on health span, noting Atia's discussion on maintaining well-being into old age, particularly in the context of being active and engaged with family.

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Episode: 459 | Follow the Thread | Cory Muscara (Published on October 16, 2023)

And I think about a famous book that came out a couple of years back: The Body Keeps the Score.

Brad Barrett discusses the book 'The Body Keeps the Score' to highlight the relationship between physical health and mental well-being, particularly in the context of past experiences and trauma.

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Episode: 449 | Rubber Ducks and Systems for Land Investing (Published on October 2, 2023)

I love Essentialism by Greg McKeown. It's like a yearly read for me, right?

In a discussion with guest JT, host Brad expresses his fondness for the book 'Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less' by Greg McKeown, which he reads annually. He highlights the book's emphasis on saying no to distractions and prioritizing a focused approach to life.

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Episode: 449 | Rubber Ducks and Systems for Land Investing (Published on October 2, 2023)

I read 4,000 Weeks recently; it's also a great book about that, kind of a similar concept. But, you know, those books help me center and realize, 'Wait a minute, just because I can try and do everything, it doesn't mean that's the right move.'

In this segment, guest JT shares his thoughts on the book '4,000 Weeks', which he describes as a great resource on time management. He reflects on how it aligns with the lesson of not trying to do everything, a theme also touched upon in 'Essentialism', previously discussed by the host.

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Episode: 446 | Small and Mighty Real Estate Investor | Chad Carson (Published on July 17, 2023)

Reading that, alongside 'The Four-Hour Workweek' by Tim Ferriss at the same time, was just a couple of those moments. Both in my real estate business and reading, they made me think, 'Wait a minute, what about trying to do it simpler?

Chad discusses how 'The Four-Hour Workweek' by Tim Ferriss and 'Your Money or Your Life' influenced him to rethink and simplify both his real estate business and life, aiming for a more streamlined approach.

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Episode: 444 | Spending for Happiness | Carl Jensen & Doug Cunnington (Published on July 3, 2023)

And, and yeah it’s funny; another person that I constantly reference is Dr. Peter Attia, and his book Outlive came out recently and is very, very dense, but if for people who don’t follow Attia, I would highly recommend that book; he talks about the centenarian Olympics and basically how he conceptualizes that is, okay, what are the 10 things I want to do as a healthy 90-year-old in essence?

Doug mentions 'Outlive' by Peter Attia as a valuable resource for planning one's life with an emphasis on health and longevity. He highly recommends this book to those unfamiliar with Attia, highlighting its insights on living healthily and the concept of the 'centenarian olympics'.

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Episode: 441 | The Valuist Returns | FI Roundup with Bo Loy (Published on June 12, 2023)

And yeah, I mean other things, like I mentioned that DNS doctor—so Dr. Peter Attia, who is now like world-famous and he put out a book called 'Outlive,' and he has a podcast called 'The Drive.'

In this segment, Brad discusses Dr. Peter Attia, a well-known figure in the health community, and brings up his book 'Outlive.' He highlights that Dr. Attia is also the host of a podcast titled 'The Drive,' which further emphasizes his influence.

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Episode: 428 | Fees, Frugality, and 401K Fears (Published on March 13, 2023)

His most recent one was called The Premonition about the pandemic, and it's incredible, it's very good, but the one I just finished was the one about Silicon Valley called The New New Thing.

Guest host Ginger talks about reading 'The New New Thing' by Michael Lewis, which focuses on Silicon Valley. She describes it as an older but remarkable book.

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Episode: 425 | Turning the Tables on Brad (Published on February 20, 2023)

I totally agree. That was from 'David and Goliath' by Malcolm Gladwell.

Aaron references the book 'David and Goliath' by Malcolm Gladwell after discussing the differences between being a 'big fish in a small pond' and a 'small fish in a big pond' in the context of college choices.

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Episode: 424 | The Power of FI | Deanna (Published on February 13, 2023)

I'm glad you referenced some of those books; one such book is called 'The Body Keeps the Score.'

Brad references the book 'The Body Keeps the Score,' which discusses how stress and trauma are stored in the body, relating to the current topic. He shares that it's on his shelf and that he plans to read it.

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Episode: 419 | Your Bold Move for 2023 | Dominick Quartuccio (Published on January 9, 2023)

And you're making me think of Mark Manson's book, The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F***. He talks about how one thing that makes people miserable is the idea that problems shouldn't exist.

In a discussion about achieving financial independence, Brad Barrett references Mark Manson's book, 'The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F***'. He highlights how the book illustrates that the belief that problems should not exist contributes to people's misery, making it relevant to the challenges individuals face even after reaching financial goals.

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Episode: 330 | Is there a Housing Market Bubble? (Published on January 6, 2023)

As we were looking at what’s going on in the housing market, I thought about how it’s wonderful, the book's great, and the movie's great as well. A lot of people, when we started this episode, were talking about comparisons, and you pushed back on that.

Brad reflects on the housing market and recalls how he found 'The Big Short' to be an excellent book, mentioning that the accompanying movie is also remarkable.

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Episode: 336 | $1K 100 Ways (Published on January 6, 2023)

It reminded me, actually, in a sense of Tim Ferriss's books, 'Tools of Titans' and 'Tribe of Mentors', where he just asked the same questions over and over.

Brad notes that Nick's new book format reminds him of Tim Ferriss's books, 'Tools of Titans' and 'Tribe of Mentors,' where the author asks similar questions to various interviewees.

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Episode: 338 | 10 Ways to Increase Your Income (Published on January 6, 2023)

One of the books that really impacted me was 'The Ultimate Sales Machine' by Chet Holmes. It's such a fascinating book that shifts your perspective on sales.

Alan Donegan discusses how 'The Ultimate Sales Machine' by Chet Holmes greatly influenced his understanding of sales, highlighting its fascinating insights that can shift one's perspective.

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Episode: 351 | Year End Tax Planning 2021 (Published on January 2, 2023)

We're working with you to bring a book into the world that will discuss this exact tax strategy—that tool that is massively underutilized.

The podcast hosts discuss their collaboration with Sean Mullaney to publish a book that focuses on the solo 401(k) tax strategy, which is central to the discussion.

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Episode: 355 | Making Bold Moves (Published on January 2, 2023)

Um, yeah, some of those micro moments that I had a chance to see in going through this exercise was like, 'Oh here's a book that I read, The Soul of Money, which is the greatest book I've ever read in terms of my emotional relationship with money.'

Dominic Cortuccio shares his thoughts on the book 'The Soul of Money', which he regards as the best book he's ever read about his emotional connection to money.

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Episode: 371 | Why Does the Stock Market Go Up? | Brian Feroldi (Published on December 31, 2022)

Wow, Brian! I just think your book is fantastic!

Jonathan praises Brian, expressing his admiration for the book.

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Episode: 380 | Optionality: Making Choices with Finite Resources (Published on December 30, 2022)

Dominic Cortuccio has brought that up from Viktor Frankl's famous quote, and just anytime you can do that in life, right?

In this segment, Brad discusses a quote by Viktor Frankl regarding the importance of creating space between stimulus and response, which can help in making more intentional decisions. He highlights Frankl's insights without directly naming a specific book.

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Episode: 382 | Name Your Fear, Control Your Risk (Published on December 30, 2022)

So just to quickly catch anyone up who doesn't know, Tim Urban's article 'The Tail End,' you should Google it. It's essentially a visual representation of the timeline of your life.

In this episode, Brad talks about 'The Tail End' by Tim Urban, which he describes as a visual representation of the timeline of one's life, encouraging listeners to search for it online.

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Episode: 397 | Securing Your Financial Life (Published on December 30, 2022)

So those are the ones that stood out for pure entertainment value; I've read the book 'Ready Player One' many, many times, and it's narrated very well.

In this episode, Tom, a guest on the ChooseFI podcast, shares that 'Ready Player One' is one of his favorite fiction books, emphasizing how much he enjoys listening to the audiobook version.

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Episode: 400 | Zach & Marilyn | Households of FI Update (Published on December 30, 2022)

When I read 'The Four-Hour Work Week' and heard about drop shipping, my mind exploded because I realized there was a potential income stream I could create with really not too much effort, and that was exciting to me.

Brad discusses how reading 'The Four-Hour Work Week' opened his eyes to the concept of drop shipping, highlighting the book's significant impact on his perspective about creating income streams with minimal effort.

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Episode: 406 | 18 Months of Massive Action | Josue (Published on December 30, 2022)

As soon as I heard the episode, I went out and downloaded the book on my Kindle and just devoured it.

In this segment, Josue describes how he was so inspired by the episode that he immediately downloaded a book on his Kindle and read it voraciously.

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Episode: 406 | 18 Months of Massive Action | Josue (Published on December 30, 2022)

I read this book called 4,000 Weeks by Oliver Berkman.

During the Hot Seat portion of the podcast, Josue, the guest, shares his admiration for the book '4,000 Weeks' by Oliver Berkman. He highlights its significant impact on his life, particularly due to its exploration of time management and the importance of valuing how we spend our time.

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Episode: 415 | Four Thousand Weeks | ChooseFI Book Club (Published on December 30, 2022)

We're calling it the Choose FI Book Club and the book that we picked is '4,000 Weeks: Time Management for Mortals' by Oliver Berkman.

In this segment, the hosts announce the launch of the Choose FI Book Club, introducing their first book selection, '4,000 Weeks: Time Management for Mortals' by Oliver Berkman, aimed at discussing the concept of time management.

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Episode: 415 | Four Thousand Weeks | ChooseFI Book Club (Published on December 30, 2022)

That reminds me of a story on page 77, which Berkman mentions is probably apocryphal, about Warren Buffett.

During the discussion, the host refers to a story from Oliver Burkeman's book, highlighting an anecdote that Berkman suggests may not be true, about Warren Buffett.

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