Military Path to Financial Freedom – B.J. | MHFI 217

Doug and Carl chat with Air Force veteran & physician B.J., who shares his journey toward Financial Independence and life beyond material success.  B.J. discusses how military benefits like pensions & healthcare can pave the way to financial success, the personal growth he experienced after achieving FI, and the pursuit of deeper happiness beyond owning dream items such as a Lamborghini.  Post-military retirement, B.J. emphasizes the importance of giving back to the community and explores his decision to continue working, motivated by a desire to serve others. Save 50% site-wide on your new mattress, pillow, and bedding over at GhostBed (coupon code: MILEHIGHFI) Are you looking to explore the “squishy stuff” but don’t know where to start?  Come over & start your research at Buy Me A Coffee, perhaps we can help. Links (*Some affiliate links so we might earn a commission if you buy something) EconoMe Conference Diania Merriam “Playing with Fire” movie Bill Perkins, “Die With Zero” Kindle Hardcover Paperback Audiobook CampFI FinCon Elizabeth on MHFI Episode 212 Jordan Grumet/Doc G Jordan Grumet, “Taking Stock” Kindle Paperback Audiobook Audio CD Bronnie Ware, “Top Five Regrets of the Dying” Kindle Hardcover Paperback Audiobook David Brooks, “The Second Mountain” Kindle Hardcover Paperback Audiobook Bill Yount & Jackie Cummings Koski/Catching Up To FI Dave Ramsey Military Dollar Doug Nordman/Military Financial Independence Doug Nordman, “The Military Guide to Financial Independence and Retirement” Kindle Paperback Chris Hutchins Jackie Cummings Koski/FInomenal Woman Kiersten Saunders/rich & REGULAR Mile High FI Facebook Group 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-shirts & 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 5:18 Overcoming sunk cost fallacy 13:01 Military benefits 22:21 Living life & financial reflections 28:41 Community, connection, & finding fulfillment 32:41 The dream purchase 42:46 Reflecting on achievements & what truly matters 53:34 Additional military benefits 58:58 Financial literacy & education 1:04:55 Creating a life you want to live 1:14:39 Working on self, making a difference & squishy stuff 1:21:38 The perfect day 1:30:02 Soundcheck – Workouts