In this episode of the Fit Rich Life Podcast, I sit down with JL Collins — author of the legendary book The Simple Path to Wealth. With over a million copies sold and now a New York Times instant bestseller, JL is widely known as The Godfather of Financial Independence. His wisdom has shaped countless journeys to financial freedom, including my own, since I first discovered his framework back in 2017.

We dive into the big questions: Does The Simple Path to Wealth still hold true today? Do bonds deserve a spot in your portfolio? Do you really need an international stock index fund? We also get JL’s no-nonsense take on Bitcoin and crypto, plus his timeless advice on staying the course when markets crash.

This episode is packed with 50 years of investing wisdom. If you’re ready to simplify wealth-building and get clear on your path to financial independence, this conversation will give you the clarity and confidence you need.

Listen to JL’s first interview on the Fit Rich Life Podcast (Episode 71): https://fitrichlife.com/podcast/jlcollins 

Connect with JL Collins:

Website: https://jlcollinsnh.com 

The Simple Path to Wealth (Revised & Expanded 2025): https://a.co/d/91jGRCM 

Twitter/X: https://x.com/JLCollinsNH 

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In this episode:

[00:00–10:43] Welcoming Back JL Collins — The Success of The Simple Path to Wealth, Why He Updated It, and the Timeless Core Principles

[10:44–38:48] Staying the Course — How to Handle Market Volatility and Build Unshakable Confidence as an Investor

[38:49–44:18] Bonds & Stability — Understanding Their Role, the Resilience of the U.S. Dollar, and Why They Still Matter

[44:19–1:05:05] Stocks vs. Bonds — Smart Allocation, Wealth Preservation, and Personal Investment Strategies That Work

[1:05:06–1:29:35] The Case for Index Funds — Domestic vs. International Investing and the Epiphany Behind The Simple Path to Wealth

[1:29:36–1:43:09] Simplicity vs. Tinkering — The Two Types of Investors, Strategy Debates, and JL’s Take on Bitcoin & Crypto

[1:43:10–2:15:45] Beyond the Numbers — The Value of Coaching, Financial Independence for Any Income, and JL’s Final Wisdom

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In this episode of the Fit Rich Life Podcast, I sit down with Jillian Johnsrud, author of Retire Often.

Jillian has an incredible perspective on money, work, and life. She shares how taking mini-retirements throughout your career can actually accelerate your growth, prevent burnout, and open the door to new possibilities.

We dive into practical strategies for planning your own sabbatical, reshaping your career narrative, and overcoming the fears that come with stepping away from work. Jillian’s approach is all about reclaiming your time, your joy, and your freedom—while still building momentum in your career and life.

If you’ve ever wondered how to design a career that supports both your ambitions and your well-being, this episode is for you.

Connect Jillian Johnsrud:

Retire Often Book: https://a.co/d/32pb4ih 

Website: https://www.jillianjohnsrud.com/

Podcast: https://retireoften.com/podcast/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jillianjohnsrud/ 

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[00:00–03:41] Welcoming Jillian Johnsrud — The Power of Mini Retirements, Advancing Your Career & Crafting Your Narrative

[03:42–12:42] Financial Benefits of Career Breaks — Real-Life Stories, Performance Gains & Using Mini Retirements for Career Pivots

[12:43–22:37] Designing Your Own Mini Retirement — Why Life Works Best in Seasons

[22:38–57:21] Pitching Mini Retirements to Employers — Benefits for Companies & The Struggles of Overachievers

[57:22–1:14:12] Reigniting Passion & Energy — Mental Health, Joy Through Hobbies & The Power of Stepping Away

[1:14:15–1:40:34] Smart Money Moves — Financial Planning & Building a Life of Rich Experiences

[1:40:35–1:52:25] The Value of Relationships — Final Thoughts & Encouragement.

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In this episode of the Fit Rich Life Podcast, I sit down with Haythem Naji.

Haythem's journey from an immigrant in Germany to a successful online writer and mentor is a testament to resilience and self-discovery. After escaping to Australia, he faced language barriers and cultural challenges but ultimately transformed his life through writing. His experiences in Ethiopia shaped his understanding of community and purpose, leading him to pursue a career in ghostwriting and eventually mentoring others.

Despite achieving financial success, he learned the importance of balance and authenticity in his work, redefining his path to freedom and fulfillment. In this conversation, Haythem shares his journey of finding freedom through constraints in his work, building credibility online, and the importance of authentic storytelling.

We explore the continuous improvement in writing, the significance of changing one's environment for personal growth, and how fitness plays a crucial role in transformation. Haythem emphasizes the need to optimize for freedom in wealth and the essence of happiness through presence and self-awareness.

If you’re ready for a powerful conversation about writing, personal growth, and building a life of meaning and freedom, this episode is for you.

Enjoy this wide-ranging discussion with Haythem Naji.

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Threads: https://www.threads.com/@heythemnaji 

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In this episode:

[00:00–03:52] From Isolation to Global Connection — Haythem’s Early Struggles, Escaping to Australia, Overcoming Language Barriers & Finding Purpose

[03:53–15:28] Heartbreak & Transformation — Discovering a New Life in Ethiopia, Diving into Online Writing, and Breakthroughs in Blogging

[15:29–29:36] From Blogger to Ghostwriter — The Turning Point: Making $10K in One Day

[29:37–42:34] Reflecting on the Journey — Overcoming Doubts and Finding Mentorship

[42:35–55:21] The Value of Writing & Mentorship — Personal Growth, Success Stories & Finding Balance

[55:22–1:21:23] Embracing Freedom & Purpose — The Creator Economy, Writing Tips & Books That Changed Haythem’s Life

[1:21:24–1:35:24] The Power of Mentorship — Love, Service & Spirituality, and Changing Your Environment

[1:35:25–2:02:49] Fitness & Discipline — The Role of Athletics in Transformation, Closing Thoughts & Final Advice

Books & Resources Mentioned:

The Surrender Experiment by Michael Singer 

Polishing the Mirror by Ram Dass 

The Untethered Soul by Michael Singer Heythem's Workshop (How To Build a $5k/mo Writing Business in the next 90 days)

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In this episode of the Fit Rich Life Podcast, I sit down with Myke Metzger.

Myke Metzger is a Published Author and Professional Speaker with an audience of over 250K people. His branding agency is ranked in the top 100 in the US, and he has worked with Professional athletes, world champions, top brands, famous creators, and more. 

He has written for Forbes and Entrepreneur magazine on the topics of branding and marketing, and his clients have amassed over 34 million followers combined. 

He is the founder of Commit60, a guided 60-day sprint challenge alongside a community of creators and entrepreneurs committed to stopping overthinking, building discipline, and gaining unstoppable momentum in their business and brand.

Myke’s story is raw, real, and incredibly powerful. He opens up about his early life — reckless choices, jail time, and hitting rock bottom — and how those low moments sparked a radical shift in mindset. 

From getting his start in network marketing to launching a wildly successful marketing agency and publicly working towards becoming debt-free after racking up $247K in back taxes owed.

Myke breaks down exactly how he turns pain into purpose.

We dive deep into breaking the victim mentality, the power of documenting your journey publicly, and what it really takes to reinvent your life from the ground up.

If you're ready for a no-BS conversation about resilience, self-leadership, and building a life of meaning and momentum, this episode is for you.

Enjoy this wide-ranging discussion with Myke Metzger.

Connect Myke Metzger: 

Website: https://mykemetzger.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mykemetzger/ 

Commit60: mykemetzger.com/commit60 

Myke’s financial journey: http://mykemetzger.com/247k 

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In this episode:

[00:00–11:34] From Chaos to Clarity — Myke’s Early Life, Jail Time & the Struggles That Shaped Him

[11:35–31:43] 10 Days That Changed Everything — The Mindset Shift That Sparked a New Path

[31:44–49:45] Reinvention & Resilience — From Rock Bottom to a Six-Figure Business

[49:46–56:22] Building the Agency — Growth, Personal Sacrifices, and Rebranding Through COVID

[56:23–1:03:42] Hitting Rock Bottom (Again) — Relationship Challenges, Financial Strain & Inner Work

[1:03:43–1:35:05] Radical Accountability — Paying Off Debt, Rebuilding Confidence & Launching Commit60

Books & Resources Mentioned:

The Secret by Rhonda Byrne

The Compound Effect by Darren Hardy

Steve Jobs by Walter Isaacson

Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl

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In this episode of the Fit Rich Life Podcast, I sit down with Jordan Grumet — physician, FIRE advocate, and author of The Purpose Code: How to Unlock Meaning, Maximize Happiness, and Leave a Lasting Legacy.

We dive deep into what it truly means to live with purpose. 

Jordan breaks down the powerful difference between “little p” purpose and “Big P” Purpose — and why understanding that can completely shift how you live your life. 

We talk about identifying your purpose anchors, the difference between meaning and purpose, and how to stay focused on process-driven habits that create fulfillment over the long haul.

We also explore topics like overcoming generational trauma, building community through shared purpose, and crafting a legacy that actually matters.

If you’re on the journey to live a life that’s not just fit and rich — but deeply meaningful — this episode will hit home. Let’s dive in.

Please enjoy a wide-ranging conversation with Jordan Grumet. 

Connect with Jordan: 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/earnaninvest/ 

Website:https://jordangrumet.com/ 

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[00:00–02:50] Meet Jordan Grumet — Author of The Purpose Code & the Origins of Purpose Anxiety

[02:51–23:00] Big P vs. Little P Purpose — Understanding the Purpose Paradox & Finding Your Anchors

[23:01–34:42] Meaning vs. Purpose — How to Identify and Align with What Truly Matters

[34:43–38:40] Narrative Therapy — Rewriting Your Story to Unlock Growth

[38:41–50:58] Community, Connection & Purpose — Building Legacy Beyond the Self

[50:59–1:10:08] Doing Hard Things & Stacking Little P Purposes for Long-Term Fulfillment

[1:10:09–End] Generational Healing, Collective Growth & Final Reflections on Living a Fit Rich Life

Key quotes:

“ You have to build your purpose, you have to create it. But usually there are these inklings, these beckonings, these things that could light us up. And that's where we want to build purpose around. I call those purpose anchors.” - Jordan Grumet

“I love the concept of the climb because it's focused on the process of it. I think about the areas of life where  I've achieved some modicum of success, both in fitness and wealth building. And I honestly attribute a lot of that success to falling in love with the climb, the actual process of it.” - Justin David Carl 

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In this special guest episode on the Fit Rich Life Podcast, I’m joined by Matt Karamazov, who built a thriving online business around his passion for reading. 

Once a security guard and nightclub bouncer, Matt now gets paid to read books all day — a true example of turning personal interests into professional success.

You'll hear about Matt’s inspiring journey from the nightlife scene to online entrepreneurship, the pivotal “F-this” moments that sparked major life changes, and the various ways he now earns income online. 

This episode is packed with insights on how you can start monetizing your passions, build meaningful habits like daily reading, and live a life more aligned with your values.

If you’ve ever dreamed of making a living doing what you love, this conversation will both inspire and empower you. 

Enjoy this wide-ranging discussion with Matt Karamazov.

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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MattKaramazov 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themattkaramazov/ 

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In this episode:

[00:00–07:29] Meet Matt Karamazov: From Bouncer to Online Entrepreneur — Rebuilding Life from the Ground Up

[07:30–21:06] How Reading Transformed Matt’s Life — From Books to Online Success

[21:07–32:35] The Power of Learning and Habit Stacking — Hitting the First Dollar Online Milestone

[32:36–55:21] Living Lean, Learning Fast — Turning a Love for Books Into Multiple Income Streams

[55:22–01:13:53] Growing a Newsletter, Threads Strategy, Masterminds, and Building a Daily Reading Habit

[01:13:54–01:24:33] Insights on Fitness, Wealth, and Happiness — The Role of Coaching in Lasting Change

Key quote:

“Reading books is bicep curls for the brain.” - Matt Karamazov.

Books & Other Resources Mentioned:

• Psycho-Cybernetics by Maxwell Maltz
• The Compound Effect by Darren Hardy
• The Slight Edge by Jeff Olsen
• Burn The Boats by Matt Higgins
• The Millionaire Fastlane by MJ DeMarco

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Welcome to the Fit Rich Life Podcast. A show all about mastering Money, Fitness & Life.

In this special guest episode, I’m joined by Jess from The Fioneers blog and website to explore her powerful journey from a mental health crisis to intentional living. 

Jess shares how she embraced the principles of Coast FI and Slow FI to redesign her life and career, transitioning to part-time work and eventually launching her own business. 

We dive into the benefits of financial independence, building a meaningful life before reaching full FI, and how to prioritize mental, physical, and emotional well-being along the entrepreneurial path. 

Tune in for practical insights and inspiration to help you craft your own fulfilling life on your terms.

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Website: https://thefioneers.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefioneers/

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[00:00–12:04] Welcome to Fit Rich Life + Exploring the Path to Financial Independence

[12:05–31:07] Coast FI, FU Money, and Redefining Career Freedom

[31:08–51:54] Van Life, Lifestyle Design, and Lessons from Bold Experiments

[51:55–01:05:53] Entrepreneurial Mindset, Slow FI (SoFi), and Financial Crossroads

[01:05:54–01:33:05] Entrepreneurship & Wellness, Coaching, Masterminds, and Success Tips

Key quotes:

“The focus around SlowFi is I'm going to intentionally use the financial freedom that I'm building along my journey to eventually reach this full goal of financial independence, but I'm going to use it to design the life that I want along the way.” - Jessica.

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Welcome to the Fit Rich Life Podcast. A show all about mastering Money, Fitness & Life.

In today’s special guest episode, I talk with Gary Batara, author of the book “Lessons to Inspire: Practical Advice from Successful People.”

We do a deep dive into the process of writing and publishing his book, highlighting the challenges and lessons he learned along the way. 

Gary shares his thoughts about starting your own business, including the importance of identifying your skills and the needs of the market.

We also cover a lot of mindset and personal development practices to improve one’s happiness, fitness, relationships, and more.

Please enjoy a wide-ranging conversation with Gary Batara.

Connect with Gary: [email protected]

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[00:00-04:22] Meet the author, Gary Batara - Introduction and Background.

[04:23-13:25] Gary shares the journey of personal growth and the challenges of writing and publishing.

[13:26-25:57]  Consistency, discipline, and environment - Taking responsibility for happiness.

[25:58-39:02] Progress and fulfillment.

[39:03-50:04] Mindfulness and Embracing Challenges - The 'Second Mountain' and Outward-Focused Goals.

[50:05-1:10:42] Starting Your Own Business: Identifying Skills and Market Needs - Learning by Doing and the Value of Experiential Knowledge.

[1:10:43-1:17:12] Prioritizing Contribution over Expectations in Relationships.

[1:17:12-1:23:04] Embracing the Fluctuations of Happiness.

Key quotes:

“If you're willing to put yourself into a challenging situation, whether you achieve it or not, it's fully irrelevant. It's so irrelevant because now you're used to dealing with hard things and you unearth tools that you never had before.” - Gary Batara

“Writing is mental bodybuilding.” - Justin David Carl 

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Welcome to the Fit Rich Life Podcast. A show all about mastering Money, Fitness & Life.

In today’s special guest episode, I talk with the anonymous blogger behind A Purple Life. 

Purple has not been working since October 2020, when she retired early at the age of 30 with $500,000 saved and invested. 

She’s been anonymously blogging since 2018 about her financial independence journey sharing all the juicy financial details of her saving, spending, investing, lifestyle, travel and more. 

During this episode, we dig into a lot of the real numbers, including Purple’s salary and spending over the years, along with her investment portfolio, travel, and a whole lot more.

Tune into a wide-ranging conversation to inspire you on your own Financial Independence Journey to Early Retirement.

Connect with Purple:

Website: https://apurplelife.com/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/apurplelife/ 

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In this episode, you will learn about:

[00:00-04:48] Meet Purple from A Purple Life - Introduction and background.

[04:49-14:51] Building a Career and Increasing Income and negotiating for higher salaries. 

[14:52-26:20]  Keeping expenses low, blogging anonymously and sharing financial numbers. 

[26:21-39:17] Weathering Market Downturns - Zooming Out: Long-Term Gains in the Stock Market. 

[39:18-52:19] Never Been Bored: Retirement Experience in the Last Four Years, Retirement Themes: Focusing on Different Goals Each Year. 

[52:20-59:46] Fitness Journey: Finding Activities You Enjoy and Can Be Consistent With, Tracking Expenses and Using Tools like YNAB.

[59:47-1:15:17] Unconventional Happiness: Doing What Makes You Happy Despite Judgments.

Key quotes:

“I crunched my numbers and realized I could retire in 10 years. Then I made some changes and did it in half the time.” - Purple

“80% of money is psychology, including mindset, behavior, and habits” - Justin David Carl 

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Welcome to the Fit Rich Life Podcast. A show all about mastering Money, Fitness & Life.

In today’s special guest episode, I talk with John Henry, from Millennial Wealth, about how he achieved financial freedom using high-paying jobs that don’t require a college degree. You’ll also learn about John’s journey with real estate, four keys to building wealth, creating an online business and more.

Please enjoy a wide-ranging conversation with John Henry from Millennial Wealth.

Connect with John Henry:

Website: www.thejohnhenry.me 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/millennial____wealth/

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In this episode, you will learn about:

[00:00-10:01] John Henry making $100K per year selling cellphones in the mall.

[10:02-24:00] House hacking and buying properties, starting the real estate journey and exploring sales-based and tech jobs for financial success.

[24:01-33:32]  Renovating properties and negotiating deals. Buying from family. The benefits of gift equity - No down payment mortgages and leveraging opportunities.

[33:33-41:23] Selling properties - immediate gains vs. long-term potential. Building an online business: dedication, learning, trial and error.

[41:24-51:40] Optimizing energy with your food. Money strategy: tracking income, expenses, and savings.

[51:41-1:02:34] Setting and achieving goals: the power of writing them down.

Books & resources mentioned:

Millennial Wealth Newsletter

Think & Grow Rich 

The Millionaire Next Door

Justin Welsh Courses - LinkedIn OS & Content OS

Dan Koe 

Matt Grey

Key quotes:

“When it comes to what you put in your body, try to pay close attention to what makes you feel really good and gets you in the zone and do more of that, and stay away from the stuff that doesn’t get you in the zone. ” - John Henry.

“Ultimately how you feel each day is the quality of your life.” - Justin David Carl 

Full Show Notes w/ Links to resources: www.fitrichlife.com/podcast/

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I am incredibly passionate about Fitness and Money & have reached a substantial degree of mastery in these domains and now I’m looking to help others do the same! Interested in taking your Fitness, Money & Life to the next level? Book your Free Consultation today or drop me a DM on Instagram https://instagram.com/justindavidcarl to coordinate a time to connect with me.

From Pre-Workout to Protein if you desire to lead a happy, healthy, fit life, go to https://vedgenutrition.com/dragon  and grab your plant-based healthy essentials. Use the code DRAGON to save $$! 

My favorite regenerative clothing brand is One Golden Thread. Life-giving apparel that is stylish AF, comfortable enough to sleep in & versatile enough to work out in, attend a business meeting, or take someone out on a date. It’s truly sustainable & actually regenerative as they plant a tree for every purchase. Use code DRAGON11 to save 11% & support this show.

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