The Why of FI: Finding Purpose After Retiring Early - Chris Luger | MHFI 295 | Mile High FI Podcast

Doug chats with Chris Luger (Heavy Metal Money) about his path to retiring early at age 50.  Chris shares his journey to financial literacy, changes he made since discovering FI, the impact of his  career in tech, and experience investing in real estate.  He also discusses the importance of finding purpose, how he's balanced passions & activities after retirement, his struggles with identity, and philanthropic efforts through his nonprofit organization.

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Links
Heavy Metal Money
https://heavymetal.money/

Extreme Personal Finance Show podcast
https://heavymetal.money/pod/

Amy Wilson on Extreme Personal Finance Show podcast
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The Luger Foundation
https://www.thelugerfoundation.org/

David Allen, “Getting Things Done”
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Audio CD: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1508215537/...

Jordan Grumet, “The Purpose Code”:
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Hardcover: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1804090859/...
Paperback: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1804090867/...
Audiobook: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DQQLRGWD/...

Bill Perkins, “Die With Zero”
Kindle: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07T5LSF1J/...
Hardcover: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0358099765/...
Paperback: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0358567092/...
Audiobook: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B089MFKS77/...

Solar Guitars, “Chug School”
https://www.sbysolar.com/chug-school/

MHFI Facebook group
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Doug’s site
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Producer Chris's blog, Epic Financial Journey
https://www.epicfinancialjourney.com/

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0:00 Introduction
4:33 Learning about finances
11:38 Job fulfillment & optionality
16:50 Identity & career growth
21:36 Discussing early retirement with others
26:29 Transitioning to retirement
32:41 Structure & preparing for retirement
40:22 Purpose & productivity
48:53 Teaching financial literacy
57:14 The Luger Foundation
1:05:04 Soundcheck - Guitar gear