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A Midlife Crisis Without the Sports Car

Mr. Clipping Chains — Mon, 23 Dec 2024 07:00:00 +0000

We chase financial independence and early retirement, believing these achievements will provide a better life. But what if the pursuit of such goals is actually trapping us? Listen to the Podcast I’ve drifted in and out of the meritocracy trap over the years, but mostly, I’ve stayed stuck in its sticky web. I quickly learned …

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Darrow Kirkpatrick: Beyond Doubt on the Colorado Trail

Mr. Clipping Chains — Mon, 20 Feb 2023 07:00:00 +0000

Today on episode 55 I’m honored to welcome Darrow Kirkpatrick, former engineer, climber, investor, author, and the creator of the popular blog CanIRetireYet.com. Darrow began serious saving and investing in his mid-30s and retired at age 50 in 2011 from a career in software engineering. In this wide-ranging interview, we explore why Darrow stepped away …

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Eudaimonia: Key Pillars of the Meaningful Life

Mr. Clipping Chains — Mon, 05 Dec 2022 14:26:23 +0000

Thinkers and philosophers of ancient times sorted out much in the way of living a meaningful and purposeful life. But after thousands of years of progress, material growth, and convenience, we largely fail to find meaning in our modern lives. Today we examine the philosophy of eudaimonia and how we can truly develop our sense …

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