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Oct 2025
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567 | Are We Taking the Wrong Risks?

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Most financial independence seekers are winning at money but losing at life—and they don't even realize it. Chris Hutchins and Brad Barrett challenge the FI community's obsession with safety, exploring whether the real risk isn't running out of money, but running out of time to enjoy it. The conversation centers on a provocative premise: those pursuing 100% ... Show More
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