Doug the Stoic | MHFI 170
Carl was harassed by a YouTube troll. Now, he wants to know how to deal with insults. Doug is immune from criticism, so Carl asked him about his stoic ways. Carl tells the story of the troll Does Doug consider himself to be stoic? You don’t matter The t
An episode of the Mile High FI Podcast podcast, hosted by Doug Cunnington & Carl Jensen, titled "Doug the Stoic | MHFI 170" was published on July 11, 2023 and runs 58 minutes.
July 11, 2023 ·58m · Mile High FI Podcast
Summary
Carl was harassed by a YouTube troll. Now, he wants to know how to deal with insults. Doug is immune from criticism, so Carl asked him about his stoic ways. Carl tells the story of the troll Does Doug consider himself to be stoic? You don’t matter The traffic situation that makes Doug mad Do you love Mile High FI? I hope so because we love you. We really do. Show us your love by supporting us: Buy Me A Coffee. Links Jocko podcast: Are the insults about you true? Mr. Money Mustache on BiggerPockets Money Derek Sivers Doug’s site Carl’s blog: 1500 Days — Join the Mile High FI Club – It’s our email list! Get MHFi Merch – It helps support the show. Get t-shorts & more **Disclaimer: The podcast is for informational purposes. Maybe entertainment but we won’t even make such a claim. You shouldn’t take the info as financial, legal, or tax advice. We aren’t certified financial planners or advisors. We’re not qualified for much. So get advice from professionals.** Brought To You By: The Doug Show, aka Affiliate Marketing & Side Hustles 1500 Days, Carl’s Blog about Early Retirement Email us here: [email protected] or [email protected] 0:00 Introduction 1:10 Whiskey 8:34 Doug’s Stoicism journey 15:16 Handling criticism 24:33 Letting go of stress & anxiety 32:46 External validation 39:27 Carl’s Stoic aspirations 44:33 Lowering stress by doing less 52:45 Soundcheck – Writer’s retreat
Episode Description
Carl was harassed by a YouTube troll. Now, he wants to know how to deal with insults. Doug is immune from criticism, so Carl asked him about his stoic ways.
- Carl tells the story of the troll
- Does Doug consider himself to be stoic?
- You don’t matter
- The traffic situation that makes Doug mad
Do you love Mile High FI? I hope so because we love you. We really do. Show us your love by supporting us: Buy Me A Coffee.
Links
- Jocko podcast: Are the insults about you true?
- Mr. Money Mustache on BiggerPockets Money
- Derek Sivers
- Doug’s site
- Carl’s blog: 1500 Days
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Join the Mile High FI Club – It’s our email list!
Get MHFi Merch – It helps support the show. Get t-shorts & more
**Disclaimer: The podcast is for informational purposes. Maybe entertainment but we won’t even make such a claim. You shouldn’t take the info as financial, legal, or tax advice. We aren’t certified financial planners or advisors. We’re not qualified for much. So get advice from professionals.**
Brought To You By:
The Doug Show, aka Affiliate Marketing & Side Hustles
1500 Days, Carl’s Blog about Early Retirement
Email us here: [email protected] or [email protected]
0:00 Introduction
1:10 Whiskey
8:34 Doug’s Stoicism journey
15:16 Handling criticism
24:33 Letting go of stress & anxiety
32:46 External validation
39:27 Carl’s Stoic aspirations
44:33 Lowering stress by doing less
52:45 Soundcheck – Writer’s retreat
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