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FIRE2Happiness

by Josh Kwak

Documenting my quest for financial independence and ultimate happiness!

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Episodes

  1. EP23 Robby Sanders

    A great episode talking with my great friend mister Robby Sanders!

  2. EP22 Trailblazer, Think and Grow Rich, Harry Potter, The Current Crazy Market and The New Investor

    Book reviews of: Trailblazer- Marc Benioff, Think and Grow Rich- Napoleon Hill, Harry Potter books 1-3 Investing vs gambling, the free market, short squeezes and learning as you invest Thank you, Namaste, Always Be Grateful, FIRE2Happiness, and Remember Average Fucking Sucks

  3. EP21 with Chris McBride

    One of my best and longest friends mister Chris McBride! Thank you! Namaste! Always be grateful! FIRE2Happiness! And remember average fucking sucks!

  4. EP20 A Year In Review and A Look Into The New Year

    The first episode of 2021 is here! A Year In Review and A Look Into The New Year Favorite non-financial book: Soulful Simplicity Favorite financial book: Your Money or Your Life Favorite tv show: Parks and Rec Favorite New Podcast: Animal Spirits Favorite meal cooked: beef stroganoff Favorite…

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  5. EP19 Don’t Be Afraid To Re-evaluate and Destroy Some Floors

    My rant on what’s going on in my life on a car ride from Ohio to Jersey. Thank you! Namaste! Always be grateful! FIRE2Happiness! And remember average fucking sucks!

  6. EP18 Soulful Simplicity

    Welcome back to FIRE2Happiness! This episode is my review of Courtney Carver’s novel “Soulful Simplicity” A great read for anybody looking for a little perspective in their lives! Give it a listen! Thank you, Frank Canuso, for sending me this awesome read!

  7. EP 17 Andrew Scheffer

    I am fired up to say this is my first podcast with a guest and my good friend Andrew Schaffer came on the podcast to discuss everything from finances/investing to national parks to UFOs and everything in between!

  8. EP16 The Waiting Game; Perspective Kick In The Gut

    FI: “the big money is not in buying or selling, but in waiting.” -Charlie Munger HA: you need a perspective punch in the gut to help refocus your perspective. Thank you! Namaste! Always be grateful! FIRE2Happiness and remember Average Fucking Sucks!

  9. EP 15 Take The Bag Off

    Don’t allow yourself to be the reason for your unhappiness or stress. Allow yourself to be confident and happy. Take the damn bag off of your head and breathe!!!!!! Thank you, Namaste, always be grateful, FIRE2Happiness and remember AVERAGE FUCKING SUCKS

  10. EP 14 Don’t Buy Crap; We’re All Humans

    I loveeee that people are getting in the stock market! Just do your homework, take it slow and don’t buy crap! We’re all humans in this crazy ecosystem; leave a positive ripple Thank you! Namaste! Always be grateful! FIRE2Happiness and remember Average Fucking Sucks!

  11. EP 13 Create A Positive Ripple

    QOW: “Just go do something that will better the planet” - Kyle Maynard HA: create a positive ripple no matter how big or small you don’t want effect that ripple will have. DONT BE A DICK Thank you! Namaste! Always be grateful! FIRE2Happiness and remember Average Fucking Sucks!

  12. EP12 Accept The Unknown

    QOW: “So fucking what?”- Gary V HA: accept the unknown and accept it all Thank you! Namaste! Always be grateful! FIRE2Happiness and remember Average Fucking Sucks!

  13. EP11 Trust Your Gut; Don’t Know? Just Start Walking

    QOW: “if it doesn’t smell right, it’s probably shit” Kris “Tanto” Paronto FI: trust your gut, adjust with new information and die on your own sword HA: not quite sure where to start? Just starting walking. Thank you! Namaste! Always be grateful! FIRE2Happiness and remember Average Fucking Sucks!

  14. EP 10 The Flip Game; Thank You to All Front Liners

    QOW: “you don’t know whether something is positive or negative until years later.” Gary V FI: The Flip Game; selling my play station on the Facebook marketplace HA: thank you to everybody helping fight this pandemic! Thank you! Namaste! Always be grateful! FIRE2Happiness and remember Average...

  15. EP 9 The Corona 3’s

    The Corona 3’s! 3 books: Rich Dad, Poor Dad; As Tough As They Come; Tribe: On Homecoming and Belonging 3 Podcasts: Mike Drop; StarTalk; The Corp 3 Habits: meditate daily; make your bed daily; drink more water Thank you, Namaste, Always be grateful, FIRE2Happiness and remember Average Fucking Sucks!

  16. EP 8 Ride the Roller Coaster; Happiness VS Pleasure

    QOW “you can’t buy happiness, you can only buy pleasure.” - Dan Bizlerian POW Aubrey Marcus 204 Karen Rinaldi FI: ride the roller coast and pick up high quality companies on discount! HP: what brings you happiness and what brings you pleasure? Be safe during this virus! Thank you, Namaste, Always...

  17. EP 7 Book Review: Living with Honor

    This is the first book review from FIRE2Happiness! I am reviewing Living with Honor by Staff Sergeant Salvatore Giunta! Give it a listen and check out this book!

  18. EP6 8th Wonder of the World; “Holy Crap” Literally

    QOW “Is it worth it taking a crap today, or should I wait until tonight? Those are the things you ask yourself in ware time.” -Sal Giunta FI: compound interest and use your greatest asset, time, to your advantage Thank you, Namaste, Always be grateful, FIRE2Happiness and remember Average Fucking...

  19. EP5 Pay Yourself First (pt2); Perspective

    QOW: “You should be having the best day of your life everyday” Marcus Luttrell POD: Joe Rogan Experience 1419 with Daryl Davis FI: pay yourself first with savings HP: perspective, Randy Pausch “it’s not about the cards you’re dealt but how you play the hand” Thank you, Namasta, Always Be…

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  20. EP4 Pay Yourself First; Gardening and Wood Projects

    QOW- “Change your thoughts; change your life” -John Bishop (Unfuck Yourself) POD- Aubrey Marcus EP258 with Mehcad Brooks FI- pay yourself first, Robert Kiyosaki, “Rich Dad, Poor Dad” HP- Gardening video update and finishing my first wood project Thank You, Namasta, Always Be Grateful,...

  21. EP2 Cut Out the Crap; Put Good in and Good Comes Out

    EP2 Cut Out the Crap; Put Good in and Good Comes Out

  22. EP1 My Plan, My Process, and My End Goal

    The first episode of FIRE2Happiness

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Documenting my quest for financial independence and ultimate happiness!

HOSTED BY

Josh Kwak

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