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What Are You Optimizing For? | Chris Hutchins
Episode 423

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A vibrant conversation unfolds as Jonathan Mendonsa and Brad Barrett engage with Chris Hutchins, exploring the profound impacts of recent podcast episodes on their lives. They reflect on the essence of financial independence, challenging previous mindsets around spending and savings. The trio dives into personal anecdotes, discussing the importance of valuing time over money, and the evolving perspectives on investments, particularly real estate. They debate the balance between wealth accumulation and enriching experiences in life, while emphasizing the need for personal well-being. This refreshingly candid episode offers a glimpse into their journey, highlighting actionable insights and the quest for a meaningful financial and personal journey.

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In this episode: what sparks goals, what are you optimizing, valuing your time, and money prioritization.

Sometimes on the journey to FI, we ask ourselves the following; do I really need to spend money on this? Do I really have the time and resources for that? These questions may be easy to dismiss by saying no in order to stay on track with your financial goals, but by dismissing them, you could be missing out on something that is beneficial to your personal journey! This week we are joined by friend of the podcast, Chris Hutchins, to talk about the hacks for optimizing your life, the differences between cheapness and frugality, and the importance of valuing your time and what it can lead to. Saving money is an important part of achieving FI, but you should never feel so restricted that you miss out on investing your time and money in things that bring joy and value into your life. While saving is important, it’s okay to spend money. Whether it’s on a trip or investing in something new, there are ways to make it work without feeling guilt or shame. Prioritizing and valuing your time can introduce new experiences and provide happiness as well as perspective while on this journey! 

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Timestamps:

  • 2:27 - Introductions
  • 6:12 - Full-Time Podcasting
  • 11:44 - What Sparks Our Goals
  • 18:35 - What Are You Optimizing For?
  • 23:36 - Managing Your Own Money
  • 31:28 - Money Prioritization
  • 39:03 - Valuing Time
  • 50:53 - Real Estate Investing And Complexity
  • 58:23 - The Once A Year Review
  • 65:28 - Prioritizing Health
  • 75:23 - Conclusion

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