What a Great Way to Start the Week: Choose FI

Nov 20, 2017

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Today’s definitely not a manic Monday.

Yesterday I got word that my interview on Choose FI will be available today. What’s Choose FI? Only the top-rated financial podcast in the world according to a recent poll of the Rockstar Finance community.

I’m a big fan of Choose FI. The two hosts, Brad and Jonathan, are not only great interviewers with a passion for financial independence but they’re also, like me, honorary Southerners (they reside in Richmond, Virginia). And get this, Brad is a fellow transplant from Long Island. So he’s well aware of what makes living on Long Island so infuriating—the taxes, the traffic, the Long Island moxie—and this makes him an automatic goombah in my book.

But here are the two reasons I find Choose FI to be so compelling.

First, Brad and Jonathan aren’t snobs. They cull financial insights from wherever they can be mined, from the giants in the FI community (see here, here, here, and here) to the semi-giants (see here, here, here, and here). They even deign to cull financial insights from the non-giants in the FI community, such as a little ol’ country blogger from North Carolina with very twisted views on life and finances.

Second, they make you think. And my interview is a perfect example. I won’t spill the beans right now, of course. I want you to listen to the show, by gum. Let’s just say that I’ve always professed to be a disciple of Dave Ramsey. But as Brad and Jonathan delved into my financial journey, I became painfully aware that I never came close to following Dave’s seven baby steps. If anything, I hacked the crap of them. And I already have a post in the works that will explore this shocking revelation. Stay tuned.

Okay, groovy freedomist, that’s all I got. Here’s the link to my Choose FI appearance. Let me know what you think when you get a chance. Peace.

Charlotte Choose FI Dave Ramsey geoarbitrage Long Island

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30 responses to “What a Great Way to Start the Week: Choose FI”

Josh
November 22, 2017
Looking forward to listening. I’m just now (actually a month ago) making the time for podcasts as I’ve worn out the audiobook library and need a break from local radio.
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1. Mr. Groovy
  November 23, 2017
  I love it, Josh. Podcasts should be an arrow in any commuters quiver. Hope you can handle my Noo Yawk accent. Have a great Thanksgiving, my friend. Cheers.
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Mrs.Wow
November 22, 2017
Finally got to listen to it tonight, since I had to wait to listen to it with Mr.Wow and we were busy last night. Trust me, it was so hard not to put it on while I was in the car for hours the past 2 days, but I anxiously waited. And it was definitely worth the wait! What an amazing story!
So thankful that we have had the chance to virtually meet you guys and now hear more about your story. Hope you have a fantastic Thanksgiving!
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1. Mr. Groovy
  November 23, 2017
  You’re the best, Mrs. WoW. And Mr. WoW ain’t too bad either. Loved our virtual meeting. Looking forward to RTT on Sunday. Have a great Thanksgiving. Talk to you soon.
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Jack Chapman
November 21, 2017
Enjoyed your story on ChooseFI. Thank you for sharing your story!
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1. Mr. Groovy
  November 23, 2017
  Thank you, Jack. Had a lot of fun with Brad and Jonathan. They’re really nice guys.
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Bob
November 21, 2017
Great to hear of your successful journey! Always love to hear a Long Island story! It’s crazy here
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1. Mr. Groovy
  November 23, 2017
  Thanks, Bob. I have no regrets leaving Long Island. I do tell my southern friends, however, that there are a lot of great people up there. Happy Thanksgiving, my friend.
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Steve D Poling
November 21, 2017
Keep in mind that Mr. Ramsey is more of a behaviorist than a financial guy. He’s open to being accused of giving bad financial advice–and we can support this claim by the numbers–but I suspect that his advice will improve the odds of imperfect people working themselves out of a financial hole.
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1. Mr. Groovy
  November 23, 2017
  Say it ain’t so! You mean you can’t get steady 12% returns with managed mutual funds? Haha! I hear ya, Steve. Go to Dave for behavioral advice. Askew his investing advice. Great reminder. Happy Thanksgiving, my friend.
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Andrew@LivingRichCheaply
November 21, 2017
Awesome podcast! I was listening to it on my long commute in traffic on the Southern State!
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1. Mr. Groovy
  November 23, 2017
  Haha! For most of my Long Island days I lived on the north shore. So my traffic nightmares were either experienced on the LIE or the Northern State. But then I moved to Long Beach and became very familiar with that special hell known as the Southern State Parkway. You’re a brave soul, my friend. I hope my interview made the commute a little less painful.
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Tom @ Dividends Diversify
November 21, 2017
Very nice. Congratulations. Geo arbitrage is an important concept. Where and what you live in does have an important effect on achieving FI. Tom
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1. Mr. Groovy
  November 23, 2017
  Agreed. If you live in a high-cost city or state, and you have an adventurous bent, you’d be foolish not to consider geoarbitrage.
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Damn Millennial
November 20, 2017
That is great congrats! I will take a listen tomorrow at work.
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1. Mr. Groovy
  November 23, 2017
  Thanks, DM. Let me know what you think. Hope my Noo Yawk accent isn’t too grating.
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Judie
November 20, 2017
Loved the podcast proud of you and Mrs groovy. You did great. Love ya.
Your Groovy Mom
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1. Mr. Groovy
  November 20, 2017
  Thanks Groovy Mom.
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Jason@WinningPersonalFinance
November 20, 2017
You came off great on the podcast. Really enjoyed the listen. I live in NJ and fully understand the strain of a high cost of living area. I’ve had the geo arb idea in my mind for a while now and it was great to hear your perspective. Looking forward to your Dave Ramsey hacks. Following his steps to the letter drives an optimizer like me crazy.
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1. Mr. Groovy
  November 20, 2017
  Thanks, Jason. I really appreciate your kind words. I could take the cold, the teeming humanity, and the high taxes of the Northeast if the various governments up there were doing a spectacular job. But they’re not. The government services are just as good in North Carolina as they are on Long Island. And we pay about one-fifth the property taxes. And we don’t have tolls. and we rarely have to pay for parking. So there’s much to be said for America’s hinterland. Thanks for stopping by, my friend. I should have my Dave Ramsey hack ready next week. Cheers.
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Xyz from Our Financial Path
November 20, 2017
Great to hear from our Mr. Groovy, will be checking that one out!
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1. Mr. Groovy
  November 20, 2017
  Thanks Xyz. I hope I don’t disappoint.
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Amy @ LifeZemplified
November 20, 2017
Always knew you were a big deal Mr. G! I just recently started listening to ChooseFI and was fortunate to meet Brad and Jonathan, at FinCon. I look forward to listening and reading your upcoming post!
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1. Mr. Groovy
  November 20, 2017
  You’re too kind, Amy. I was introduced to Brad and Jonathan about four months ago. Mrs. Groovy announced she had some new podcasters for our daily constitutional. When I asked who they were, Mrs. G said, “Don’t worry. You’re going to love these guys.” And she was right. Brad and Jonathan definitely found their niche. And the FI world is better for it. Thanks for stopping by, Amy. Let me know what you think of my melodious voice when you get a chance. Cheers.
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  1. Amy @ LifeZemplified
    November 21, 2017
    Just listened, Mr. Groovy. The voice of an Angel, a New York Angel for sure. 🙂 Great episode. Always fun hearing your story. Happy Thanksgiving!
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    1. Mr. Groovy
      November 23, 2017
      Oh my god! I’m blushing. Happy Thanksgiving to you too.
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Ron Cameron
November 20, 2017
Christmas came early this year! My current favorite blogger (stop blushing) featured on my current favorite podcast. Brad and Jonathan fill a special niche in the community and do an A+ job. I eagerly await my next long walk to listen- these podcasts are the carrot to get me out and about!
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1. Mr. Groovy
  November 20, 2017
  Made my year, Ron. Thank you very much for your kind words. And you are so right about Brad and Jonathan. They were made for the podcast medium. Awesome hosts. Awesome show. Have a great Thanksgiving, my friend. Cheers.
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Fritz @ TheRetirementManifesto
November 20, 2017
You’re in my queue, can’t wait to hear you on ChooseFI! Huge honor, great podcast! Happy you got the opportunity….
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1. Mr. Groovy
  November 20, 2017
  Thank you, my friend. Now if I only carry myself with half the aplomb you displayed, I’ll be a very happy man. But I’m afraid to listen. My Noo Yawk accent is so scary sometimes.
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