Doug chats with Brad Finley who is on the cusp of early retirement.  Brad discusses the decision to leave his W-2 job, steps he’s taking to prepare for the transition, the emotional journey that accompanies such a significant life change, and his plans to maintain a balanced & fulfilling lifestyle post-retirement.  Brad also shares his transformative experience at the Hoffman Process and how it helped him work through personal issues and redefine his identity beyond his career.

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0:00 Introduction

1:29 Brad’s journey to early retirement

7:30 Discovering the FIRE movement

12:54 Identity crisis & keeping busy

19:03 Stand-up comedy

22:46 The Hoffman Process

27:42 Planning for life after retirement

34:39 Finding structure & hobbies

41:33 Building social connections

46:35 Identity & journaling

52:40 Soundcheck – National parks