In this episode, Mariette Frey discusses the importance of figuring out where to move and introduces the FRED Framework, which stands for Finances, Robustness, Ecosystem, and Dreams. She emphasizes the need to start with your dreams and visualize your ideal life. Mariette then guides listeners through the framework, including assessing their financial situation, considering their physical and mental strength, and identifying the community and environment they need to thrive. She also highlights the importance of revisiting and adjusting their dreams as they go through the framework. The episode concludes with a quote from Michael Jordan about overcoming obstacles.

Takeaways

• Start with your dreams and visualize your ideal life in a new location.
• Assess your financial situation and create a baseline to understand your financial readiness for a move.
• Consider your physical and mental strength to ensure you are prepared for the challenges of moving.
• Identify the community and environment you need to thrive and create a checklist of must-haves for your new location through a 'City POC' or a 'Bake-Off'
• Revisit and adjust your dreams as you go through the framework to ensure alignment with your goals and desires.

Chapters

• 00:00 Introduction and the Importance of Figuring Out Where to Move
• 03:26 The FRED Framework: Finances, Robustness, Ecosystem, and Dreams
• 10:10 Dreams: Journaling Exercise and Visualizing Your Ideal Life
• 12:06 Finances: Assessing Your Financial Situation and Creating a Baseline
• 25:36 Robustness: Considering Your Physical and Mental Strength
• 30:34 Ecosystem: Identifying the Community and Environment You Need to Thrive
• 41:41 Dreams Part 2: Revisiting Your Dreams and Making Adjustments
• 44:03 Conclusion and Michael Jordan Quote

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