Joshua & Ryan sit down with Chris Hogan, author of Retire Inspired, to discuss financial freedom, getting out of debt, and retirement planning, and they answer the following questions:
How do I retire and still ensure I can leave a legacy? (28:00)
How do I take on midlife responsibilities and obligations—marriage, children, mortgage—while still appropriately saving for retirement? (36:14)
Which is the better retirement investment between a 401K and a Roth IRA? (44:32)
How do I ignore the judgement of loved ones and fully pursue my passions? (50:17)
Is a house an asset or a liability? (55:48)
Is it possible to overdo Dave Ramsey’s baby steps related to investing and paying off a mortgage? (59:20)
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Joshua & Ryan talk about the difference between curating and collecting, and they answer the following questions:
Are museum collections considered intentional curations? (34:08)
Shouldn’t I save items I acquired on vacation that are exclusive to the areas I visited? (55:13)
Shouldn’t I save items that improve with age? (1:24:04)
How can I best curate a collection of items that are meaningful to me? (1:30:04)
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Joshua & Ryan talk about their personal challenges, and they answer the following questions:
What aspects of minimalism have you found particularly challenging, and how have you overcome those challenges? (36:16)
How do I return to challenging myself in my discomfort zone after an extended period of time spent in my comfort zone? (1:08:56)
Is procrastination always bad? (1:26:23)
How do I best manage a relationship with a loved one that collects stuff? (1:29:54)
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Joshua & Ryan answer an assortment of difficult questions about simple living, including:
How do you define simple living? (2:07)
How do I incorporate simple eating practices into my simple living practices? (5:19)
How do I maintain my minimalist lifestyle with a non-minimalist roommate? (23:20)
What one thing can I do immediately that will have the most significant impact on my adoption of a minimalist lifestyle? (35:40)
How do I find a balance between “living my present” and “worrying about my future”? (42:03)
How do I break my strong attachment to my stuff? (52:10)
How do I maintain my minimalist lifestyle among those in my social circle obsessed with material goods and money? (1:03:43)
How do I reduce my family’s entertainment expenses while still keeping my children happy? (1:10:38)
How do I make my home cozy without “unnecessary” things? (1:13:30)
How do I craft a simple life with the little personal time I have as a constantly hustling freelance entrepreneur? (1:20:47)
What are your thoughts on the tiny house movement? (1:29:39)
How do I make simple living fun for my family? (1:34:41)
How do I become a minimalist as a teenager? (1:39:53)
What cultures offer exemplary examples of simple living? (1:46:40)
How do I maintain simple living practices without the fear of missing out? (1:53:13)
Will living a simple life lead to living a bland life? (1:56:28)
How do I slow down to enjoy life when everyone around me is so busy? (1:59:27)
How do I live a simple life while balancing my responsibilities related to work, school, and family? (2:05:53)
How can I make housecleaning a simpler process? (2:09:20)
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