Valuable Lessons from My Fourth Year of ...

<p>After decades of saving/investing, it's hard to immediately flip a switch and go into spending mode.</p> <p>Spending is a skill that you should develop on your way to FI, so that you're better at it when the time comes to really do it.</p> <p>Here's what worked for me over the ... Show More

In 2021, I decided to stop doing annual updates. At that time, I thought I had FI figured out and was just living a "normal" life (so no need to talk about it anymore). Well, a lot has changed since then. Turns out, I didn't have everything figured out :/ I explain more in today' ... Show More

Saving up a bunch of money gives you power - power you can use to make your life better and your journey to financial independence quicker. The only way to take advantage of the power though is to use it. Full Article: https://www.madfientist.com/power-of-quitting/ 

This episode was posted RIGHT after I left my corporate job in 2022. It's very cool to listen to one year later where EVERYTHING said here is COMPLETELY true. If you want to leave corporate America in the next 6-18 months - you should check out our Action Academy Community 👔🏝️ ... Show More

How The Last 12 Months Have Changed My Mind… About A Lot There’s leftover cake in the Porterfield kitchen, which can only mean one thing. We’ve had a birthday! Mine, to be specific. And while I wish I could treat you to poolside mai tais to celebrate, I thought, at the very least ... Show More

It's been a year since I started this podcast and I'm amazed at how the time has flown by and by all that has happened in the last twelve months. In the spirit of mindfulness, I am listening to myself and recognizing that it's time to take a break. Today I'll talk about the what ... Show More

It's past time for the year in review episode... and it's also been a whole year since I published anything at all on this podcast. The explanation is simple: 2020. Practically nothing more needs to be said, right? I know a few listeners have written in and said you've missed the ... Show More

On this episode, I celebrate the BLOC turning 4! Can you believe I started this podcast 4 years ago? I talk about the origin story of the podcast, some of the tips I've learned along the way, and recap the most popular episodes!Here's to more episodes of the BLOC! Thank you all s ... Show More

At the end of last year I did an episode reviewing those 365 days... It’s wild to look back and to see this show was just starting, and this year I got to really take a step back and stare my triumphs and trials in the face as I created THIS episode to help review what 2017 held ... Show More

In this episode we talk all about how and why this podcast came about & take a look into my 2020! It has been one crazy year full of MAJOR life changes that have brought me to where I am today. This podcast episode will really show you how much can change in a year! I am so beyon ... Show More

<p>A chance to look back at 2024 and see what casts were tip of your list.<br/>I also speak about my year in business and whats been the highs and lows of self emplyment.<br/><br/>Thank you so much for listen.<br/><br/>Please share and let others know about the show.<br/><br/>che ... Show More

<p>Last year, I took my family to Europe for four months - hubby, three children, and my mom - and it was intense and magical in lots of ways. </p> <p> </p> <p>We were so lucky to spend time in the UK, seeing Mark’s family and traveling to places like Paris, Barcelona, and Laplan ... Show More

In this CarCast I discuss my resignation from my job of 6 years and what is next for this entrepreneur.