Why FU Money Is Not Enough & What Else You Need – Adam Coelho | MHFI 253

Doug chats with Adam Coelho, host of the Mindful FIRE podcast, about the limitations of FU money and how a big vision can change your life.  Adam shares his journey of transitioning from Google to fully embracing entrepreneurship, the importance of having a clear vision, and how mindfulness & meditation have played a pivotal role in his life.   He talks about the role of FI in creating options and building a life from a place of sufficiency rather than lack and the power of neuroplasticity & affirmations in realizing one’s dreams. This episode is brought to you by GhostBed.  Doug has the GhostBed Luxe Mattress and loves it!  Take the 3 minute sleep quiz to see which mattress is right for you.  Save 50% site-wide on your new mattress, bed frame, pillow, and bedding over at GhostBed (coupon code: MILEHIGHFI) Save With Mint Mobile! (https://milehighfi.com/mint) New customers can get 3 months of unlimited premium wireless for $15/mo.  Doug’s phone bill went from $1440/yr to $360/yr for him and his wife.  It’s super easy to switch and you can use your existing phone.  If you use the MHFI link, it won’t cost you extra and it helps support the show. Looking for help with your estate plan?  Trust & Will provides online tools for creating, you guessed it… trusts and wills.  For those who don’t have any estate planning documents in place, this could be a good option to get started.  We’re affiliates so we can earn a commission if you sign up.  Thanks for the support. https://milehighfi.com/trustandwill Need a fee only advisor?  Nectarine is a network of financial advisors where you just pay for investing & planning advice.  Advisors don’t manage your money, sell products, or earn commissions. We’re affiliates so we can earn a commission if you sign up.  Thanks for the support. https://milehighfi.com/nectarine Have you envisioned supporting the show?  If so, put that vision into action by visiting us at Buy Me A Coffee. Links (*Some affiliate links so we might earn a commission if you buy something) The Mindful FIRE Podcast: Website Adam’s resignation letter Free Envisioning exercise EconoMe Conference ChooseFI JL Collins, “Simple Path to Wealth” Kindle Hardcover Paperback Audiobook Andrew Huberman/Huberman Lab Peter Attia Jordan Grumet Jordan Grumet, “The Purpose Code” Kindle Hardcover Audiobook The Mindful FIRE podcast episode 160 “The Purpose Code: Unlocking Meaning in Your Life with Jordan Grumet” Regina Pally, “The Predicting Brain” Hal Elrod, “The Miracle Morning” Kindle Hardcover Paperback Audiobook Paula Pant/Afford Anything Stacking Benjamins MHFI Facebook group Doug’s site Check out Producer Chris’s new blog: Epic Financial Journey — Join the Mile High FI Club – It’s the 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 Email the show: [email protected] 0:00 Introduction 7:54 Finding mindfulness 16:00 Discovering early retirement & FIRE 20:15 The rollercoaster ride at Google 26:29 Changes at Google & importance of FU Money 32:39 Escaping a stressful/toxic environment 39:35 Envisioning and the neuroscience behind it 44:52 Planting seeds & affirmations 49:23 Finding a routine in early retirement 59:08 Soundcheck – Podcasting