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

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
• Extreme Personal Finance Show podcast
• Amy Wilson on Extreme Personal Finance Show podcast
• The Luger Foundation
• David Allen, “Getting Things Done”
  • Kindle
  • Paperback
  • Audiobook
  • Audio CD
• Jordan Grumet, “The Purpose Code”
  • Kindle
  • Hardcover
  • Paperback
  • Audiobook
• Bill Perkins, “Die With Zero”
  • Kindle
  • Hardcover
  • Paperback
  • Audiobook
• Solar Guitars, “Chug School”
• MHFI Facebook group
• Doug’s site
• Check out Producer Chris’s blog: Epic Financial Journey

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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