The Secret Cost of Over-Optimization & Random Show | MHFI 205

Doug and Carl catch up on a potpourri of topics including recent purchases, frugal hacks, investments, optimization, skepticism, and recent books & TV shows each have been consuming.  They discuss over-optimizing & reevaluating perceptions in the areas of health & fitness and try to provide a balance by incorporating de-optimization.  Carl also introduces a new investment strategy called the “reverse index fund” or “Hot Carl”. Save 50% site-wide on your new mattress, pillow, and bedding over at GhostBed (coupon code: MILEHIGHFI) Are you looking for more ingenious frugal hacks such as the Culver’s coupon scam?  If so, head over to Buy Me A Coffee to find out more. Doug & Carl will be attending the EconoMe Conference in Cincinnati, OH on March 15-17, 2024.  For those interested in attending, use the coupon code MILEHIGHFI at checkout to save 10%.  https://economeconference.com/ Links EconoMe Conference The Peter Attia Drive Podcast Huberman Lab Huberman Lab supplements Tim Ferriss podcast, “Peter Attia, M.D. — Fasting, Metformin, Athletic Performance, and More (#398)” Goal Guys, “I Tried the Anti-Aging Diet for 90 Days” Tim Ferriss 4-hour books “The 4-Hour Workweek” Kindle Hardcover Paperback Audiobook “The 4-Hour Body” Kindle Hardcover Paperback Audiobook “The 4-Hour Chef” Hardcover Spiral-Bound CampFI JT on MHFI episode 110 Oliver Burkeman, “Four Thousand Weeks” Kindle Hardcover Paperback Audiobook Michael Easter, “The Comfort Crisis” Kindle Hardcover Audiobook Derek Sivers Tim Ferriss Podcast, “Rolf Potts – The Vagabond’s Way” Ramit Sethi Mile High FI Facebook Group Doug’...