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David Champion: The Psychological Challenge Of Early Retirement

Mr. Clipping Chains — Mon, 19 Aug 2024 06:00:00 +0000

David Champion retired early at 53. In his own words, the first five years were “magnificent,” with endless opportunities for climbing and adventure. However, he knows the next five won’t come so easily. Introduction Retirement is often an ideal detached from reality. When overwhelmed by daily routines, it’s easy to imagine retirement as a stress-free …

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Facing the Rest of the World with a Nontraditional Lifestyle

Mr. Clipping Chains — Mon, 08 Jan 2024 07:00:00 +0000

When I left my corporate career in early 2020, I didn’t fully understand the ways that I would, in later years, slowly become decoupled and desynchronized from a society that values hustle, status, and self-worth generated to a large degree around our career titles. You’ll read the same thing repeatedly on the internet: Ignore the …

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“The Rewards of Being in One Place for a While” (Meghan Walker and Callan Cooper)

Mr. Clipping Chains — Tue, 26 Dec 2023 07:00:00 +0000

By popular demand, I’ve decided to extend a travel series centered around the topic of building community or maintaining our need for social interactions when away from home. Community building is especially complicated when abroad, where cultures and languages vary considerably from our own. My guests today, veteran travelers with considerable expat experiences, are perfectly …

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The Social Dilemma of Extended Travel (Jeff, A Way to FI)

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

In October I published a mini episode on my thought processes on the pros and cons of extended travel abroad. Many of you left comments or emailed me your thoughts, and I’m so thankful for your input. You’ve all given me plenty to consider. One of the most insightful emails came from Jeff of awaytofi.com, …

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Joy and Tyler Black on Career, Money Mindsets, and Parenting

Mr. Clipping Chains — Mon, 02 Jan 2023 07:00:00 +0000

Today’s guests on episode 51 are Joy and Tyler Black. Many of you may be familiar with Joy, who has rapidly built a successful online business as a coach for pregnant and postpartum rock climbers. If you follow Joy on Instagram, you know her as a fun-loving and engaging mother of three, with a reputation …

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EP 15: Craig Faulhaber: Near-Death Experiences and Early Retirement

Mr. Clipping Chains — Mon, 29 Nov 2021 07:00:00 +0000

My guest this week is climber, math professor, and real-deal van lifer, Craig Faulhaber. On September 19, 2021 Craig was involved in a very serious climbing accident. This is the sort of accident that can end a life at worst, and dramatically alter its course at best. But, as you will hear in this conversation, …

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A Letter to You, Nana

Mr. Clipping Chains — Mon, 21 Dec 2020 15:00:00 +0000

On Monday, December 14, 2020 my grandmother died. This week I’m dedicating my time and effort to reflecting on her life and how she influenced me and so many around her. We examine the power of love and the resilience required to maintain it, strength in the face of adversity, and the search for just …

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