Doug chats with Brad Finley who is on the cusp of early retirement. Brad discusses the decision to leave his W-2 job, steps he’s taking to prepare for the transition, the emotional journey that accompanies such a significant life change, and his plans to maintain a balanced & fulfilling lifestyle post-retirement. Brad also shares his transformative experience at the Hoffman Process and how it helped him work through personal issues and redefine his identity beyond his career.
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0:00 Introduction
1:29 Brad’s journey to early retirement
7:30 Discovering the FIRE movement
12:54 Identity crisis & keeping busy
19:03 Stand-up comedy
22:46 The Hoffman Process
27:42 Planning for life after retirement
34:39 Finding structure & hobbies
41:33 Building social connections
46:35 Identity & journaling
52:40 Soundcheck – National parks
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