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July 29, 2025 61 mins

Doug and Carl answer mailbag questions in this Taylor Swift-infused episode from Leadville, CO. 

Questions answered:

  • Does it ever get any easier to ride the market swings mentally?
  • How would you reallocate your investments if there were no tax implications?
  • What did Doug’s (and Carl’s) parents do right?
  • Do you wish you had taken a gap year or had a little more fun when you were young?
  • Experiences at CampFI?
  • Thoughts on imposter syndrome?

Note: This is a rebroadcast of MHFI episode 177

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0:00 Introduction

7:21 The Taylor Swift situation

13:39 Question – Riding the market swings

21:21 Question – Investment reallocation

27:26 Question – Parental influence

31:46 Question – Taking a gap year 

38:14 Thoughts on CampFI

43:39 Moving beyond FI

47:11 Question – Imposter syndrome

52:13 A perfect writing retreat

59:10 Soundcheck – Leadville

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