Recorded in the hotel lobby from the EconoMe conference in Cincinnati, Doug and Carl catch-up on various topics including: a recap of their recent visit to the Culdesac community in Arizona, thoughts on e-bikes & electric vehicles, Doug’s battle with pink eye, updates to their fitness routines, and Carl’s unfortunate Facebook incident. Doug also shares an exciting announcement about his wife’s upcoming retirement, providing insights into her journey from skepticism to embracing financial independence.
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0:00 Introduction
4:41 Impressions of Culdesac
10:29 Thoughts on e-bikes & robot cars
17:29 Doug’s courageous battle with pink eye
22:51 Carl’s new fitness routine
31:20 The Facebook incident
38:59 Elizabeth’s retirement: From Skepticism to FIRE
45:49 Carl’s haircut
49:41 Soundcheck – EconoMe opening party
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