In this episode : Grounding meditation"Imagine that your body and even your mind are rooted, grounded, planted here in this spot while the crazy world just keeps on spinning." - Adam CoelhoThis quote captures the essence of today’s grounding meditation practice.In today's world, it often feels like we're caught in a strong storm, being blown in many different directions, making it hard to maintain our balance and stability. Mindfulness helps us regain our stability by grounding us in the timeless moment of now.This practice invites you to let go of everything happening outside, in the world, and instead to focus on grounding in this moment, right now, like a tree with deep roots that can withstand the winds of the storm.I hope you enjoyed this meditation. Text Adam w/ comments or questionsPS: I am considering hosting my Life Envisioning Workshop publicly for the first time but I'm only going to do it if enough people are interested. Join Waitlist​ The Life Envisioning Workshop is all about Creating space to think REALLY BIG about what you truly want and what's possible for you Leaving with your own BIG vision for the next chapter of your life Learning envisioning practices that put your brain to work to make your vision a reality Meeting new friends who are also dreaming BIG and pursuing FIRE If this sounds cool, JOIN THE WAITLIST to let me know you're interested.

In this episode: Final month of my sabbatical, reflecting on Rest, Play, Connect, Mindfulness, Personal Finance with David MoltzIn this episode of the Mindful Fire Podcast, Adam Coelho discusses his recent sabbatical and the lessons he learned about rest, play, and connect. He also talks about the power of envisioning and how it helped him achieve his goals during the sabbatical. Additionally, he shares his thoughts on social media consumption and returning to work with a fresh perspective.Key TakeawaysHaving a simple intention, such as rest, play, and connect, can be helpful in guiding activities during a sabbatical.It's important to regularly practice meditation and mindfulness to improve mood and interactions with others.The primary reason for doing a podcast can be to connect with others.Personal finance during a sabbatical can be similar to personal finance while working full-time, but it's important to be mindful of spending habits.Hiring an editor can help with the cumbersome task of podcast editing and post-production.Having a gratitude practice, such as writing down three things to be grateful for each day, can improve mood and overall well-being.Text Adam w/ comments or questionsPS: I am considering hosting my Life Envisioning Workshop publicly for the first time but I'm only going to do it if enough people are interested. Join Waitlist​ The Life Envisioning Workshop is all about Creating space to think REALLY BIG about what you truly want and what's possible for you Leaving with your own BIG vision for the next chapter of your life Learning envisioning practices that put your brain to work to make your vision a reality Meeting new friends who are also dreaming BIG and pursuing FIRE If this sounds cool, JOIN THE WAITLIST to let me know you're interested.

On today’s episode I share an update 2 months into my 3 month sabbatical.During the time I chose a theme of “rest, play, and connection”.I relaxed, watched comedy on Netflix, went for walks in nature, did a pushup challenge, and played pickleball with my wife.I also had opportunity to realize one of my biggest dreams, which I had been envisioning. I create the opportunity to teach my first paid Envisioning Workshop at a Camp Woodward, which I attended as a teen and always wanted to return to.Guest BioAdam Coelho is the host of the Mindful Fire Podcast, which explores the tools of mindfulness, envisioning, and financial independence to help listeners craft a life they love. He is also a mindfulness teacher and leadership coach at Google.Resources & Books MentionedInner MBA programSnow Crash by Neal StephensonConnect with AdamLinkedIn : Adam Coelho’s LinkedInWebsite: mindfulfire.orgTwitter: @AdamCoelhoInstagram: @themindfulfirepodcastKey TakeawaysAdam spent his sabbatical resting, playing, and connecting with others.He set specific guidelines for rest and play to prioritize those activities.One of the biggest challenges was letting go of the energy of wanting to constantly do things.Adam had the opportunity to teach mindfulness at a camp he attended as a child during his sabbatical.He treated his sabbatical as a mini-retirement and felt like he could do it for a long time.Adam learned the importance of setting parameters around rest and play to make those activities a priority.Text Adam w/ comments or questionsPS: I am considering hosting my Life Envisioning Workshop publicly for the first time but I'm only going to do it if enough people are interested. Join Waitlist​ The Life Envisioning Workshop is all about Creating space to think REALLY BIG about what you truly want and what's possible for you Leaving with your own BIG vision for the next chapter of your life Learning envisioning practices that put your brain to work to make your vision a reality Meeting new friends who are also dreaming BIG and pursuing FIRE If this sounds cool, JOIN THE WAITLIST to let me know you're interested.

In this episode: Simple awareness and gratitude practiceWelcome to this week's guided meditation practice! For this session, we will be practicing a simple mindful awareness exercise. In this shorter version, we will focus on bringing a kind and curious awareness to our breathing experience, moment by moment and breath by breath.To wrap up our practice, we will take a moment to consider someone or something in our lives that we are extremely grateful for. Then, we will take the time to rest in a kind and curious awareness of the feeling of gratitude.I truly hope you enjoy this simple but powerful practice. Thank you for joining me today!Text Adam w/ comments or questionsPS: I am considering hosting my Life Envisioning Workshop publicly for the first time but I'm only going to do it if enough people are interested. Join Waitlist​ The Life Envisioning Workshop is all about Creating space to think REALLY BIG about what you truly want and what's possible for you Leaving with your own BIG vision for the next chapter of your life Learning envisioning practices that put your brain to work to make your vision a reality Meeting new friends who are also dreaming BIG and pursuing FIRE If this sounds cool, JOIN THE WAITLIST to let me know you're interested.

In this episode: mindfulness, taking time off work, managing expectations, self-limiting beliefs, lessons learned from sabbaticals, and rest with Julia LII'm taking three months off work and recently talked to Julia Li about my plans for this time off. She's had experience taking a sabbatical and gave me some great insights and advice on how to make the most of this time and manage my expectations.We talked about common self-limiting beliefs and guilt around taking time off and how to overcome them.Julia also shared how lessons from her sabbatical continued to reveal themselves even after the time off had ended.Guest BioJulia and I are good friends who have known each other for a while. Julia has been a guest on my Mindful Fire Podcast four times now, where we've covered topics like taking sabbaticals and pivoting from tech to sustainability.In our latest episode, we discuss my upcoming three months off work and Julia shares her insights and advice from her own experiences taking time off. It's amazing to have such a supportive friend to talk to about this. I'm excited to see what comes from this break!Key TakeawaysAcknowledge that time off is finite and get curious with thoughts and feelings around it.Rest is important and it's okay to take breaks without judgment.Lessons from sabbaticals continue to reveal themselves even after the time off has ended.Guilt and self-limiting beliefs around taking time off are common and can be overcome.Manage expectations and don't put pressure on yourself to use the time off in a specific way.The quality of experience during time off is based on being present in each moment, not on the quantity of time.Text Adam w/ comments or questionsPS: I am considering hosting my Life Envisioning Workshop publicly for the first time but I'm only going to do it if enough people are interested. Join Waitlist​ The Life Envisioning Workshop is all about Creating space to think REALLY BIG about what you truly want and what's possible for you Leaving with your own BIG vision for the next chapter of your life Learning envisioning practices that put your brain to work to make your vision a reality Meeting new friends who are also dreaming BIG and pursuing FIRE If this sounds cool, JOIN THE WAITLIST to let me know you're interested.

In this episode: Envisioning 3 months off work, Mindfulness, Burnout, Learning to Rest & more - Adam Interviewed by David MoltzToday, I’m kicking off something a bit different. Last year, around this time, I took a three-month break from work and decided to chronicle my experience by recording an episode before, during, and after. I invited my friends, Julia Li and David Moltz, to interview me at different points throughout the journey.In this four-part series, you’ll hear what’s going on in my head and in my life before, during and towards the end of this 3 months off of work.On today’s episode, I’m interviewed by one of my best friends, David Moltz about how I came to realize I needed the time off, how I overcame fear to ask for it and how I’m thinking about making the most of this 3 months off.Note: The audio is slightly wonky in this episode. My microphone had an issue and I got help to fix it as best I could. Thanks for understanding.Resources & Books Mentioned3 Part Series with Julia LI 54 : Leaving Google For a Career In Sustainability and a 3 Month Break (Before)56 : Leaving Google, Learning How to Rest and Clarifying Her Vision59 : Finding Her Dream Job In Sustainability & An Entirely New Relationship With Money (Part 3)Key TakeawaysMindfulness can help develop self-awareness to prevent burnoutAsking for extended time off can be difficult, but it's important to prioritize personal wellbeingTaking a longer break, such as a sabbatical, can provide the necessary space and time to recharge and prevent burnoutBroaching the subject of extended time off with a manager can be easier if there is an existing good relationship and open communicationThe importance of rest and how it doesn’t come naturally for meText Adam w/ comments or questionsPS: I am considering hosting my Life Envisioning Workshop publicly for the first time but I'm only going to do it if enough people are interested. Join Waitlist​ The Life Envisioning Workshop is all about Creating space to think REALLY BIG about what you truly want and what's possible for you Leaving with your own BIG vision for the next chapter of your life Learning envisioning practices that put your brain to work to make your vision a reality Meeting new friends who are also dreaming BIG and pursuing FIRE If this sounds cool, JOIN THE WAITLIST to let me know you're interested.

In this episode: Envision your ideal future in vivid detail with a surprise ending.In today's guided meditation session, we will delve into the art of envisioning the life of our dreams. This practice involves mindfulness, which is the state of being fully present in the moment without any judgment. By being mindful, we allow ourselves to experience the present moment without getting caught up in worries about the past or future.Once we have achieved a calm state of mind, we will proceed to visualize the life we want. We will imagine ourselves living out our ideal life, feeling as if it is already a reality. We will focus on the details of this life, including the sights, sounds, and feelings.But that is not all. After we have fully immersed ourselves in this visualization, we will shift our attention in a way that may surprise you.I hope you enjoy this guided meditation.Text Adam w/ comments or questionsPS: I am considering hosting my Life Envisioning Workshop publicly for the first time but I'm only going to do it if enough people are interested. Join Waitlist​ The Life Envisioning Workshop is all about Creating space to think REALLY BIG about what you truly want and what's possible for you Leaving with your own BIG vision for the next chapter of your life Learning envisioning practices that put your brain to work to make your vision a reality Meeting new friends who are also dreaming BIG and pursuing FIRE If this sounds cool, JOIN THE WAITLIST to let me know you're interested.

In this episode: Lifestyle Design, Mindfulness, Financial Independence, Entrepreneurship, Location Independence with Jess from The Fioneers.Jess from The Fioneers shares her journey to financial independence and how she shifted her focus to mindful living. She discusses the importance of understanding your needs and crafting a life that aligns with your values rather than sprinting towards the finish line. Jess also shares practical tips for lifestyle design and how to create three distinct life paths to explore different possibilities.Guest BioJess from The Fioneers is a financial independence and lifestyle design blogger who encourages mindful and intentional living. She is an entrepreneur, speaker, and coach who helps people create a life they love today rather than waiting for FI.Resources & Books MentionedJess' Upcoming Slow FI Retreat "Designing Your Life" by Bill Burnett and Dave EvansConnect with JessWebsite: TheFioneers.comRetreat : Slow FI Retreat 9/28-10/1Twitter: @thefioneersInstagram: @thefioneersKey TakeawaysLifestyle design requires introspection, idea generation, and experimentation.Create three life paths to explore different possibilities and force curiosity.Adopt an improv mindset of "yes and" to generate ideas without criticizing.Mindfulness is about being kind, curious, and open to whatever arises.Reflect on your ideal day/week/month/year and peak experiences to understand your passions.Track your activities and rank them to make shifts and understand what you enjoy.Text Adam w/ comments or questionsPS: I am considering hosting my Life Envisioning Workshop publicly for the first time but I'm only going to do it if enough people are interested. Join Waitlist​ The Life Envisioning Workshop is all about Creating space to think REALLY BIG about what you truly want and what's possible for you Leaving with your own BIG vision for the next chapter of your life Learning envisioning practices that put your brain to work to make your vision a reality Meeting new friends who are also dreaming BIG and pursuing FIRE If this sounds cool, JOIN THE WAITLIST to let me know you're interested.

In this episode: Loving kindness of the body practiceAre you listening to what your body is telling you?In this guided meditation, we practice bringing a kind, curious, and loving awareness to our body.We start by checking in with ourselves to see how we are feeling.Then, we perform a guided body scan, bringing loving awareness to each part of our body.Finally, we conclude by bringing loving kindness and compassion to our body, which makes our entire existence possible.Text Adam w/ comments or questionsPS: I am considering hosting my Life Envisioning Workshop publicly for the first time but I'm only going to do it if enough people are interested. Join Waitlist​ The Life Envisioning Workshop is all about Creating space to think REALLY BIG about what you truly want and what's possible for you Leaving with your own BIG vision for the next chapter of your life Learning envisioning practices that put your brain to work to make your vision a reality Meeting new friends who are also dreaming BIG and pursuing FIRE If this sounds cool, JOIN THE WAITLIST to let me know you're interested.

In this episode: mindfulness and compassion, overcoming anxiety and depression, cultivating compassion, finding meaning and purpose, and writing and creativity with Claire E. Parsons.In today’s episode, I’m joined by my new friend, Claire E. Parsons, a mindfulness and compassion teacher, lawyer, writer and author of “How to Be a Badass Lawyer”.Claire shared her struggles with anxiety and depression and how meditation helped her overcome these challenges. She emphasized the importance of compassion in mindfulness practice and how it can help us cope with suffering and stress.Claire also talked about how cultivating compassion can help us find meaning and purpose in our lives, especially for those in the legal profession. It was a great conversation and I learned so much from her.Guest BioClaire E. Parsons is a lawyer, mindfulness and compassion teacher, and writer. She is the author of "How to Be a Badass Lawyer" and runs the Brilliant Legal Mind blog.Connect with Claire E. ParsonsWebsite: https://www.brilliantlegalmind.com/Claire’s Book: “How to Be a Badass Lawyer”Resources & Books Mentioned"How to Be a Badass Lawyer" by Claire E. Parsons"The Gifts of Imperfection" by Brené Brown"Self-Compassion" by Kristin Neff"Search Inside Yourself" by Chade Meng TanLoving Kindness (Metta) meditationKey TakeawaysMindfulness and compassion go hand in hand. You cannot have true awareness without some level of compassion.Compassion is the ability to be present with suffering and stay willing to help without taking on the suffering.Lawyers often overemphasize service to others and underemphasize what they want to do and what they want in their lives.Cultivating compassion can help lawyers find meaning and purpose in their lives.Compassion and mindfulness practices can help individuals cope with suffering and stress and improve their overall well-being.Writing and creativity can be helpful tools for lawyers to find meaning and purpose in their lives.Text Adam w/ comments or questionsPS: I am considering hosting my Life Envisioning Workshop publicly for the first time but I'm only going to do it if enough people are interested. Join Waitlist​ The Life Envisioning Workshop is all about Creating space to think REALLY BIG about what you truly want and what's possible for you Leaving with your own BIG vision for the next chapter of your life Learning envisioning practices that put your brain to work to make your vision a reality Meeting new friends who are also dreaming BIG and pursuing FIRE If this sounds cool, JOIN THE WAITLIST to let me know you're interested.

In this episode: Body scan meditation to experience impermanence.Impermanence - the fact of life that everything is constantly changing and nothing stays the same for long - can be best observed and experienced within our own body.During my 10 day silent Vipassana meditation retreat in Northern California, I truly experienced the impermanence of life.The practice of body scan meditation, where we were aware of each part of the body from head to toe for 10 hours per day, made it clear that even something that seems fixed, say a pain in my shoulder, is actually changing and moving continuously.Impermanence is all around us, and it was mirrored by the mountain scene I walked past each day, which was different every time.I invite you to experience the ever changing nature of your body and life through this guided body scan meditation.Text Adam w/ comments or questionsPS: I am considering hosting my Life Envisioning Workshop publicly for the first time but I'm only going to do it if enough people are interested. Join Waitlist​ The Life Envisioning Workshop is all about Creating space to think REALLY BIG about what you truly want and what's possible for you Leaving with your own BIG vision for the next chapter of your life Learning envisioning practices that put your brain to work to make your vision a reality Meeting new friends who are also dreaming BIG and pursuing FIRE If this sounds cool, JOIN THE WAITLIST to let me know you're interested.

In this episode: The mindful money method, overcoming a scarcity mindset, using bridge thoughts, envisioning our future selves, living debt-free, and the power generosity on the journey to FI with Liz Carroll, the mindful money coach.On today’s episode,I am joined by my new friend, Liz Carroll, who shared her journey towards financial independence. Liz was inspired to become financially independent after reading Financial Peace by Dave Ramsey, when she was 30 and working for AT&T. Her plan to become financially independent within 20 years included college educating their children and creating enough passive income.Liz introduced us to the Mindful Money Method, which is all about awareness, clarity, and vision to create a spending plan that aligns with our values and desires. She also talked about overcoming scarcity mindset and the importance of envisioning our future selves. Guest BioLiz Carroll is a mindful financial coach and founder of The Mindful Money Method. She is passionate about empowering women to take control of their finances and achieve financial independence. She has helped countless women realize their financial goals through her Mindful Money Method, which focuses on awareness, clarity, and vision to create a plan that aligns with their values and desires.Resources & Books MentionedFinancial Peace by Dave RamseyConnect with Liz CarrollWebsite: https://www.mindfulmoneymethod.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/money-coachInstagram: @mindfulmoneycoachesKey TakeawaysThe Mindful Money Method is all about awareness, clarity, and vision to create a spending plan, a safety net, and aligning our finances with our values and desires.Overcoming scarcity mindset is key to achieving financial independence. Liz recommends completing sentences like "Rich people are..." to uncover hidden beliefs and emotions around money.Envisioning our future selves can help us make better financial decisions in the present.Being debt-free allows us to be more present and make decisions for our future selves.Generosity can be a powerful motivator for achieving FText Adam w/ comments or questionsPS: I am considering hosting my Life Envisioning Workshop publicly for the first time but I'm only going to do it if enough people are interested. Join Waitlist​ The Life Envisioning Workshop is all about Creating space to think REALLY BIG about what you truly want and what's possible for you Leaving with your own BIG vision for the next chapter of your life Learning envisioning practices that put your brain to work to make your vision a reality Meeting new friends who are also dreaming BIG and pursuing FIRE If this sounds cool, JOIN THE WAITLIST to let me know you're interested.

Today's guided meditation is focused on creating space within your busy life to invest in yourself.When we slow down, sit down, and turn our attention inward, something powerful happens.It's like a snow globe being set down on a table; our mind and body settle, and we can start to see more clearly what's going on inside.I hope you enjoy the meditation.Text Adam w/ comments or questionsPS: I am considering hosting my Life Envisioning Workshop publicly for the first time but I'm only going to do it if enough people are interested. Join Waitlist​ The Life Envisioning Workshop is all about Creating space to think REALLY BIG about what you truly want and what's possible for you Leaving with your own BIG vision for the next chapter of your life Learning envisioning practices that put your brain to work to make your vision a reality Meeting new friends who are also dreaming BIG and pursuing FIRE If this sounds cool, JOIN THE WAITLIST to let me know you're interested.

In this episode: Teaching Kids Financial Independence, Allowance, Rob’s road to FI and more.In this episode of the Mindful Fire Podcast, Rob Phelan, a high school math and personal finance teacher, shares his passion for teaching about money and raising a financially responsible generation. He discusses his own journey into personal finance and how to equip children with better decision-making skills for their future. He also emphasizes the importance of personal finance and the role of teachers in educating students.Guest BioRob Phelan is a high school math and personal finance teacher living in Maryland. He is also a certified financial education instructor and very passionate about helping kids, teachers, and parents learn about money and become financially responsible. He has written a children's book called "M is for Money" and runs his own business called "The Simple Startup" where he teaches 10 to 18-year-olds how to start their own businesses.Resources & Books MentionedM for Money : Rob’s Children’s Book The Simple Startup by Rob PhelanRob Phelan’s Contact InformationWebsites: SimpleStartup.comMisforMoneybook.comInstagram : @FIeducatorLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robphelan/Key TakeawaysIt's crucial to start building positive money habits and mindsets in young children since the majority of our money habits are set by age nine.Parents and educators spend the most time with children, making it important to educate them about personal finance. This will equip children to make better decisions in the future.Understanding personal finance and money management is essential for achieving financial independence, which gives you more options and control over your future.Text Adam w/ comments or questionsPS: I am considering hosting my Life Envisioning Workshop publicly for the first time but I'm only going to do it if enough people are interested. Join Waitlist​ The Life Envisioning Workshop is all about Creating space to think REALLY BIG about what you truly want and what's possible for you Leaving with your own BIG vision for the next chapter of your life Learning envisioning practices that put your brain to work to make your vision a reality Meeting new friends who are also dreaming BIG and pursuing FIRE If this sounds cool, JOIN THE WAITLIST to let me know you're interested.

In this episode: 12 minute guided meditation to find peace, ease and a space of refuge in this moment. Today’s meditation is a practice of creating space in our lives. We practice cultivating a space of refuge in our busy lives amidst all the challenging and difficult things happening in our world (war, layoffs, the economy, etc). In this space of refuge we can just leave everything at the door and just be with ourselves in this moment.We begin this meditation by intentionally leaving everything at the door and we connect with how you are feeling in this moment in your body, mind and heart.After some time resting in this space of refuge we transition into some loving kindness, compassion practice for ourselves and then extend it out to all beings everywhere. I hope you enjoy this practice. Text Adam w/ comments or questionsPS: I am considering hosting my Life Envisioning Workshop publicly for the first time but I'm only going to do it if enough people are interested. Join Waitlist​ The Life Envisioning Workshop is all about Creating space to think REALLY BIG about what you truly want and what's possible for you Leaving with your own BIG vision for the next chapter of your life Learning envisioning practices that put your brain to work to make your vision a reality Meeting new friends who are also dreaming BIG and pursuing FIRE If this sounds cool, JOIN THE WAITLIST to let me know you're interested.

In this episode: "Trying Life On", 5 Freedom Principles, Purposeful Work, & more with Maurice Philogene. Adam Coelho talks to Maurice Philogene, a former senior executive at an IT consulting firm and a retired federal agent, who is now a full-time real estate investor. They discuss Maurice's philosophy of "trying life on" and how he has been able to mesh together his different interests and careers. They also talk about the importance of envisioning, reducing big dreams into achievable goals, and building a personal and work blueprint.Episode TakeawaysMaurice's philosophy of "trying life on" involves meshing together different interests and careers to build a lifestyle you don't need a vacation from.Maurice reduces big dreams into achievable goals by having people write down their perfect day in vivid detail and building a personal and work blueprint around it.Maurice encourages people to build meaningful relationships and intentionally make decisions related to time, financial, and geographic freedom.Maurice believes that adults forget to dream and that we need to remember our purpose of plugging into life planet as intended.Maurice believes that if we really want to do something, we will find a way to make it happen.Maurice encourages people to be unapologetic in their pursuit of a meaningful and fulfilling life.Maurice’s Contact InformationMaurice Philogene on LinkedInQuattro Capital : https://www.thequattroway.com/Maurice Philogene BioMaurice Philogene is a former senior executive at an IT consulting firm, a retired federal agent and lieutenant colonel, and a full-time real estate investor. He is also a former street cop in Washington DC. Maurice's philosophy is to "try life on" and he has been able to mesh together his different interests and careers to build a lifestyle he doesn't need a vacation from.Text Adam w/ comments or questionsPS: I am considering hosting my Life Envisioning Workshop publicly for the first time but I'm only going to do it if enough people are interested. Join Waitlist​ The Life Envisioning Workshop is all about Creating space to think REALLY BIG about what you truly want and what's possible for you Leaving with your own BIG vision for the next chapter of your life Learning envisioning practices that put your brain to work to make your vision a reality Meeting new friends who are also dreaming BIG and pursuing FIRE If this sounds cool, JOIN THE WAITLIST to let me know you're interested.

Today's meditation explores the question: What is enough?This is one of the core questions that drove me to create this podcast.So many of us in the financial independence retire early community are trying to grow our wealth so we can reach some arbitrary number, assuming that once we get there, we will achieve freedom and everything will change.But the question is, what is enough?So often, when people reach their desired number, they think they need more or just a little more time, what’s often called "one more year" syndrome.Today we explore this question of what is enough in a meditation, where we practice allowing each breath to be enough, just as it is.I hope you enjoy this meditation. Text Adam w/ comments or questionsPS: I am considering hosting my Life Envisioning Workshop publicly for the first time but I'm only going to do it if enough people are interested. Join Waitlist​ The Life Envisioning Workshop is all about Creating space to think REALLY BIG about what you truly want and what's possible for you Leaving with your own BIG vision for the next chapter of your life Learning envisioning practices that put your brain to work to make your vision a reality Meeting new friends who are also dreaming BIG and pursuing FIRE If this sounds cool, JOIN THE WAITLIST to let me know you're interested.

Derk de Korver joins The Mindful Fire podcast to share his journey to becoming a professional Ironman Triathlete, reaching the World Championships several times. He recalls his time in Dublin, where he and Adam Coelho, the host, bonded over side hustling and partying. Derk talks about his transformation to becoming a healthier person, and how his goals shifted from just wanting to finish his first marathon, to wanting to qualify for Kona, and eventually winning his age group overall. He also shares his decision to stop racing professionally and focus on his family and business.Guest BioDerk de Korver was born in the Netherlands and moved around a lot in his youth due to his dad's work. He went to college in the Netherlands, and started working for Cargill, trading orange juice concentrate. He moved to Dublin to work for Google and discovered a new part of himself -- training for a marathon. He eventually signed up for his first Ironman, and after three years of training, he qualified for Kona, the world championships. He has done it four times and finished 8th overall and 4th in his age group in 2019. He has also won several Ironman races overall. He recently decided to stop racing professionally and focus on his family and business.Guest Contact InformationLinkedIn: Derk de KorverKey TakeawaysDerk de Korver is an entrepreneur, triathlete and Google employee.I met Derk in 2012 when we worked on the same global team at Google's Dublin office.Derk started his journey to achieve his goals by signing up for a marathon.He trained for an Ironman event and stopped drinking for the year because of his focus.After three years of Ironman, Derk managed to qualify for the Ironman World Championships In Kona, Hawaii.He achieved multiple successes in Ironman races and placed 8th overall in the world at Kona and 4th in his age group in his last race in Kona.Inspired by his success, Derk decided to go pro, and raced professionally for the next two years.Text Adam w/ comments or questionsPS: I am considering hosting my Life Envisioning Workshop publicly for the first time but I'm only going to do it if enough people are interested. Join Waitlist​ The Life Envisioning Workshop is all about Creating space to think REALLY BIG about what you truly want and what's possible for you Leaving with your own BIG vision for the next chapter of your life Learning envisioning practices that put your brain to work to make your vision a reality Meeting new friends who are also dreaming BIG and pursuing FIRE If this sounds cool, JOIN THE WAITLIST to let me know you're interested.

Take a moment to appreciate how far you come in your life with this new guided meditation by Adam Coelho. So often people race from thing to thing trying mightily to reach their goal...But once they get there...They just look immediately past that goal to the next goalNever stoppingNever fully appreciating:How far they've comeAll the things they've learnedAll the things they've overcomeTo be who they areRight here. Right nowThis practice invites us to take in the good and appreciate all the wonderful things we have done and achieved in our life. Meditation OverviewWe begin by taking a moment to check in with yourself and to observe the sensations of breathing in your body.I then encourage you to reflect on your life five years ago and all you've achieved since thenThen you'll explore something from the last 12 months that you are proud ofFinally, I remind you that your brain is predictive and that by paying attention to the good things in your life, you will be able to experience more of them.I hope you enjoy this guided meditation which was inspired by my podcast conversation  with my friend Nirav Shah on episode 64.Text Adam w/ comments or questionsPS: I am considering hosting my Life Envisioning Workshop publicly for the first time but I'm only going to do it if enough people are interested. Join Waitlist​ The Life Envisioning Workshop is all about Creating space to think REALLY BIG about what you truly want and what's possible for you Leaving with your own BIG vision for the next chapter of your life Learning envisioning practices that put your brain to work to make your vision a reality Meeting new friends who are also dreaming BIG and pursuing FIRE If this sounds cool, JOIN THE WAITLIST to let me know you're interested.

“I'm not leaving Google, I'm actually joining another company and in order to join the other company, I've got to move” - Jeena JamesIn this episode of The Mindful Fire Podcast, Adam Coelho interviews Jeena James. Jeena shares her incredible journey of growing up in India, working at Google for 13 and a half years, and then transitioning to a startup environment. She talks about the challenges of making the transition and why she felt the need to push beyond her comfort zone. Jeena also offers a unique insight into her current role at Catchpoint and how she is helping to shape the digital experience monitoring and observability platform.Guest Contact InformationJeena James on LinkedIn.Jeena's InstragramGuest BioUp until recently, Jeena James was the head of the WebPageTest business unit at Catchpoint, a digital experience monitoring and observability platform. She has an economics degree from India and started her career at Google, where she worked for 13 and a half years. Jeena is based in the Bay Area and is passionate about pushing the boundaries of what is possible.Key TakeawaysShe started her career with Google in India, where she worked for 13.5 years.She experienced working with customers and users of Google products from various angles, from advertisers to publishers to app developers.She realized that in order to get to the next opportunity, she had to leave GoogleIn 2019, Jeena decided to move to a startup environment and joined Catchpoint as the head of the business unitJeena shares her experience and learnings from working in a few different statupsText Adam w/ comments or questionsPS: I am considering hosting my Life Envisioning Workshop publicly for the first time but I'm only going to do it if enough people are interested. Join Waitlist​ The Life Envisioning Workshop is all about Creating space to think REALLY BIG about what you truly want and what's possible for you Leaving with your own BIG vision for the next chapter of your life Learning envisioning practices that put your brain to work to make your vision a reality Meeting new friends who are also dreaming BIG and pursuing FIRE If this sounds cool, JOIN THE WAITLIST to let me know you're interested.

This guided meditation is all about creating space for possibility in the face of challenging situations in your life.While we all have challenging situations in life, I created this meditation for my 12,000 Google colleagues who were laid off last Friday and the thousands of other people affected by layoffs in the tech sector. I am grateful to still have my job but so many of my friends do not. Friday was a wake up call - a reminder of why it's so important to be intentional about your life and to build financial resilience to overcome challenging times. Overview of the practiceWe begin by finding a comfortable and alert position, then taking three deep breaths to notice the breath sensation in our body. We are practicing mindfulness and observing our thoughts in a kind and curious way.Then we zoom out on our life a bit and bring to mind a challenging situation we are dealing with - a layoff, a divorce, death of a family member or pet.We observe this situation with mindfulness, which is simply a kind, curious awareness Then we shift to exploring what possibility might exist, however small, in this challenging situation.I sincerely hope this meditation is useful to you as you process the challenges you face and shift into embracing the possibilities life is presenting to you.Wishing you all the best on your journey. AdamText Adam w/ comments or questionsPS: I am considering hosting my Life Envisioning Workshop publicly for the first time but I'm only going to do it if enough people are interested. Join Waitlist​ The Life Envisioning Workshop is all about Creating space to think REALLY BIG about what you truly want and what's possible for you Leaving with your own BIG vision for the next chapter of your life Learning envisioning practices that put your brain to work to make your vision a reality Meeting new friends who are also dreaming BIG and pursuing FIRE If this sounds cool, JOIN THE WAITLIST to let me know you're interested.

In this podcast episode, Adam Coelho and Ashanti Branch talk about Ashanti's move from engineering to teaching. Ashanti explains the moment he made the decision to switch and how he had to keep himself from constantly thinking about the money he could have made if he had stayed in engineering. They also discuss the five F’s and strategizing for success and how it can help us achieve our goals.Key Takeaways:Ashanti Branch is an educator who left engineering to pursue teaching.He saw a news report about a project he was working on in San Jose, California, catching fire, and this was a sign for him to leave engineering.He had to make a financial sacrifice in order to pursue his passion.He works hard not to compare himself to his friends who are still in engineering and have been promoted to VP roles.He is satisfied with the passion and purpose of his work, even if the financial side of things does not always make sense.He uses a system with his men's team called the five F's (fitness, family, fun, finances, and finish it) to set goals.It would have been helpful to have someone to strategize with when he was making the transition to teaching.Ashanti is thankful for the work he is able to do.He encourages others to ask themselves what it would take to feel satisfied in every area of their life.He encourages others to make decisions based on their passion and purpose, not just the numbers.Guest Bio:Ashanti Branch is an engineer-turned-teacher and founder of the Ever Forward Club, an organization that works to help young men of color reach their full potential. He has a passion for helping others find success and fulfillment through education and personal growth. Guest Contact Information: Get in touch with Ashanti and bring him to speak or lead the “Taking Off The Mask” workshop for your team.Website: everforwardclub.orgInstagram: @everforwardclubAshanti's Talk@Google on YouTubeText Adam w/ comments or questionsPS: I am considering hosting my Life Envisioning Workshop publicly for the first time but I'm only going to do it if enough people are interested. Join Waitlist​ The Life Envisioning Workshop is all about Creating space to think REALLY BIG about what you truly want and what's possible for you Leaving with your own BIG vision for the next chapter of your life Learning envisioning practices that put your brain to work to make your vision a reality Meeting new friends who are also dreaming BIG and pursuing FIRE If this sounds cool, JOIN THE WAITLIST to let me know you're interested.

Today’s guided meditation is all about cultivating and sharing kindness.We’ll begin by checking in with ourselves and observing our breath.Then, we'll take some time to gather and multiply kindness within ourselves.Then we will practicing sending kindness out to others.Finally, we open to receiving kindness from others.I hope you enjoy this practiceText Adam w/ comments or questionsPS: I am considering hosting my Life Envisioning Workshop publicly for the first time but I'm only going to do it if enough people are interested. Join Waitlist​ The Life Envisioning Workshop is all about Creating space to think REALLY BIG about what you truly want and what's possible for you Leaving with your own BIG vision for the next chapter of your life Learning envisioning practices that put your brain to work to make your vision a reality Meeting new friends who are also dreaming BIG and pursuing FIRE If this sounds cool, JOIN THE WAITLIST to let me know you're interested.

On today's episode, Adam Coelho is joined by his good friend Susie Ade. Susie works as a global program manager for driving mental health and wellbeing programs for Google's data centers and is a certified professional coactive coach. Together, they discuss the FIRE movement, designing your life and career in a way as if you've already reached financial independence.Key TakeawaysDeveloping a FIRE mindset can help you change your lifeDesign your life and career in a way as if you've already reached financial independencePull in from the future what you think you want and bring it into your life right nowLive every day and align with what's most important and brings you the most joy and connection.Find joy in maximizing your savings rate by optimizing for what brings you the most joy.Guest BioSusie Ade joined Google eight and a half years ago and has had a career across sales, marketing, trust and safety, and learning and development. She is currently working towards becoming a certified professional coactive coach and coaches people at Google and outside of Google. She is also a facilitator for Search Inside Yourself, a leadership and emotional intelligence course that teaches emotional intelligence through mindfulness. Susie and her husband are working towards achieving financial independence through a mixed strategy of taking high risks and investing in low cost index funds.Resources & Books MentionedYour Money or Your LifeThe Simple Path to WealthConnect with SusieSusie Ade on LinkedInText Adam w/ comments or questionsPS: I am considering hosting my Life Envisioning Workshop publicly for the first time but I'm only going to do it if enough people are interested. Join Waitlist​ The Life Envisioning Workshop is all about Creating space to think REALLY BIG about what you truly want and what's possible for you Leaving with your own BIG vision for the next chapter of your life Learning envisioning practices that put your brain to work to make your vision a reality Meeting new friends who are also dreaming BIG and pursuing FIRE If this sounds cool, JOIN THE WAITLIST to let me know you're interested.

9 months into my dream job I get called into my boss' officeHe says my team is going away and I have a few months to find a new job or leave Google30 days before the deadline...👇 I have a grand total of ZERO job offersThis is rock bottom.If was to survive, something needed to changeMy mindset needed to changeAt rock bottom, I CHOOSE two NEW MINDSETS1. The world is abundant with opportunity.2. I don't worry about doing things right or wrong. I take action, which leads to learning, progress and growthEveryday, I began to PRACTICE these new mindsets with this simple affirmations practice1. State the new mindset outloud2. Envision in your mind when this was true in the PAST3. Envision in your mind how this is true in the PRESENT3. Envision in your mind how this is will be true in the FUTURE🎧 Link to Affirmations Meditation  in comments 🎧Incredible things started to happen:- Job opportunities came from everywhere- I took tons of creative action like emailing the CEO of a startupI ended that 30 days with two job offers:- one internal at Google- one external at a startup (yep, that one)Check out my profile (+ follow me) to see which one I chose 😉 That's right. Thanks to envisioning, I'm about to celebrate 12 years GoogleHeres the thing though:- It's NOT magic. - It IS using the power of your predicting brain 🧠- It IS planting & watering the seeds (ie. affirmations) of the future you want to create 🌱 🧠 Each of us has the power to create our own reality by cultivating our mindset intentionally🧠 What new mindset are you choosing for 2023?      🔥 Join the conversation - Connect with me on LinkedIn🎧 Practice your new mindset with this affirmations meditationMore Inspiring Interviews : https://bit.ly/3FOqqAkMore Guided Meditations : https://bit.ly/3t4hO0VText Adam w/ comments or questionsPS: I am considering hosting my Life Envisioning Workshop publicly for the first time but I'm only going to do it if enough people are interested. Join Waitlist​ The Life Envisioning Workshop is all about Creating space to think REALLY BIG about what you truly want and what's possible for you Leaving with your own BIG vision for the next chapter of your life Learning envisioning practices that put your brain to work to make your vision a reality Meeting new friends who are also dreaming BIG and pursuing FIRE If this sounds cool, JOIN THE WAITLIST to let me know you're interested.

Welcome to the Mindful FIRE Podcast, a show about crafting a life you love and making work optional, using the tools of mindfulness envisioning and financial independence.Today we explore what it means to live and work mindfully with my new friend Jonathan Reynolds. I'm your host, Adam Coelho (Connect & DM me on LinkedIn) and I'm so glad you're here. On today's episode of the podcast, I'm joined by my new friend, Jonathan Reynolds. Jonathan Reynolds is the founder and CEO of mindful life mindful work, Inc. A San Francisco based leadership development company, providing services that address the intersection of self-awareness and team performance. Since 1997, Jonathan has trained extensively in the discipline of mindfulness and his work with leaders emphasizes simple and practical ways to improve performance efficiency and workplace cultures by integrating mindfulness sensibilities.  In this conversation, Jonathan and I explore what it means to live and work mindfully. And I have to say it was one of my favorite episodes to not only record, but also to edit. And I listened to it a few more times so I know it's going to have a lot of value for you, and I'm really excited to share it. Connect & DM me on LinkedInGetting in Touch with Jonathan: Connect with Jonathan Reynolds on LinkedInMindful Life, Mindful Work's WebsiteText Adam w/ comments or questionsPS: I am considering hosting my Life Envisioning Workshop publicly for the first time but I'm only going to do it if enough people are interested. Join Waitlist​ The Life Envisioning Workshop is all about Creating space to think REALLY BIG about what you truly want and what's possible for you Leaving with your own BIG vision for the next chapter of your life Learning envisioning practices that put your brain to work to make your vision a reality Meeting new friends who are also dreaming BIG and pursuing FIRE If this sounds cool, JOIN THE WAITLIST to let me know you're interested.

Listen to Full Episode : mindfulFIRE.org/78How does building the skill of mindfulness help you become a more effective negotiator? Jonathan Reynolds & I dive into this topic, which he uses everyday as CEO of Mindful Life, Mindful Work. 🔥 What's your favorite negotiation tactic? Connect & DM me on LinkedInText Adam w/ comments or questionsPS: I am considering hosting my Life Envisioning Workshop publicly for the first time but I'm only going to do it if enough people are interested. Join Waitlist​ The Life Envisioning Workshop is all about Creating space to think REALLY BIG about what you truly want and what's possible for you Leaving with your own BIG vision for the next chapter of your life Learning envisioning practices that put your brain to work to make your vision a reality Meeting new friends who are also dreaming BIG and pursuing FIRE If this sounds cool, JOIN THE WAITLIST to let me know you're interested.

Listen to Full Episode : mindfulFIRE.org/78Text Adam w/ comments or questionsPS: I am considering hosting my Life Envisioning Workshop publicly for the first time but I'm only going to do it if enough people are interested. Join Waitlist​ The Life Envisioning Workshop is all about Creating space to think REALLY BIG about what you truly want and what's possible for you Leaving with your own BIG vision for the next chapter of your life Learning envisioning practices that put your brain to work to make your vision a reality Meeting new friends who are also dreaming BIG and pursuing FIRE If this sounds cool, JOIN THE WAITLIST to let me know you're interested.

Listen to Full Episode : mindfulFIRE.org/78What does it mean to live your life in concentric circles?Jonathan Reynolds joined me on the podcast.He shared his “3 Ps” approach to living and working mindfully.Jonathan’s 3 Ps are:PersonalProfessionalPeopleLet’s dive a bit deeper.Jonathan said:“I reserve a time each day where I'm aloneSometimes that’s reading, sometimes that's meditation, sometimes that's yogaMost days it's all 3My practice ripples out on my family and my community & ultimately the worldAs this ripples out I have my family and my communityAnd then to my culture and my worldIf the core isn't strong, if the core isn't nourished and resourced, then the ripple isn't going to actually have maximum, length, distance or impact.So the focus is making sure that the core is strong, which means that your practice is strong.“🔥 What practice are you investing in to impact your ripple?  Connect & DM me on LinkedInGetting in Touch with Jonathan: Connect with Jonathan Reynolds on LinkedInMindful Life, Mindful Work's WebsiteText Adam w/ comments or questionsPS: I am considering hosting my Life Envisioning Workshop publicly for the first time but I'm only going to do it if enough people are interested. Join Waitlist​ The Life Envisioning Workshop is all about Creating space to think REALLY BIG about what you truly want and what's possible for you Leaving with your own BIG vision for the next chapter of your life Learning envisioning practices that put your brain to work to make your vision a reality Meeting new friends who are also dreaming BIG and pursuing FIRE If this sounds cool, JOIN THE WAITLIST to let me know you're interested.

Listen to Full Episode : mindfulFIRE.org/78What in heck is “networking without asking”?Jonathan Reynolds has had 6000 calls in the last 15 years. On today’s “SPARK” episode, he shares his approach to networking without ever asking for anything. Link in comments.Here’s what Jonathan said👇Jonathan’s approach:“Vision is where it starts and then everything flows from there.Ultimately we wanna get to executing on managing this vision and manifesting it.A lot of that is around networking and relationship building. Talking to people.Many people don't like networking because they feel like they're always asking for something.So I actually do something I call networking without asking.You never have to ask for anything.You should just be sharing your vision and what you care about.When there's alignment, the conversation continues onWhen there's not alignment, you cordially thank each other and then move on.I see relationships as the whole driver of all of this.“🔥 What’s your top networking tip? 🤝Connect & DM me on LinkedInGetting in Touch with Jonathan: Connect with Jonathan Reynolds on LinkedInMindful Life, Mindful Work's WebsiteText Adam w/ comments or questionsPS: I am considering hosting my Life Envisioning Workshop publicly for the first time but I'm only going to do it if enough people are interested. Join Waitlist​ The Life Envisioning Workshop is all about Creating space to think REALLY BIG about what you truly want and what's possible for you Leaving with your own BIG vision for the next chapter of your life Learning envisioning practices that put your brain to work to make your vision a reality Meeting new friends who are also dreaming BIG and pursuing FIRE If this sounds cool, JOIN THE WAITLIST to let me know you're interested.

Welcome to the Mindful FIRE Podcast, a show about crafting a life you love and making work optional using the tools of mindfulness, envisioning and financial independence.On today's episode of the podcast I'm joined again by my new friend, Jenny Wood.Jenny Wood is the founder of Google's Own Your Career program, which helps Google employees increase their impact and influence in their current role and or land their next role.In just a few months, the program scaled from 153 users to tens of thousands of users across Google's global offices & continues to grow like a rocket ship.In today's conversation we discuss:Jenny’s FLIP model for knowing when it’s time to change jobsHow Adam might be failing the FLIP testWeighing comfort vs being bold on the path to financial independenceThe 3 benefits of getting a new jobJenny’s PAVE model for building thought leadershipConnect with Jenny WoodLinkedIn : Jenny WoodWebsite: ItsJennyWood.comDownload our free Envisioning GuideText Adam w/ comments or questionsPS: I am considering hosting my Life Envisioning Workshop publicly for the first time but I'm only going to do it if enough people are interested. Join Waitlist​ The Life Envisioning Workshop is all about Creating space to think REALLY BIG about what you truly want and what's possible for you Leaving with your own BIG vision for the next chapter of your life Learning envisioning practices that put your brain to work to make your vision a reality Meeting new friends who are also dreaming BIG and pursuing FIRE If this sounds cool, JOIN THE WAITLIST to let me know you're interested.

Welcome to the Mindful FIRE Podcast, where we explore living mindfully on the path to financial independence and beyond.On today's episode of the podcast I'm joined by my new friend, Jenny Wood.Jenny Wood is the founder of Google's Own Your Career program, which helps Google employees increase their impact and influence in their current role and or land their next role.In just a few months, the program scaled from 153 users to tens of thousands users across Google's global offices & continues to grow like a rocket ship. In today's conversation we discuss:What owning your career actually meansPractice tips to figure out where you want to take your careerJenny’s thoughts on the role work plays in building a lifeHow Jenny applies the Own Your Career tips in her own careerJenny’s advice to people early on the path to financial independenceJenny’s advice to people new to meditation and/or mindfulnessHow to connect with JennyConnect with Jenny WoodLinkedIn : Jenny WoodWebsite: ItsJennyWood.comMore from The Mindful FIRE PodcastMore Inspiring InterviewsFree Guided MeditationsBooks I recommendThe Simple Path to WealthText Adam w/ comments or questionsPS: I am considering hosting my Life Envisioning Workshop publicly for the first time but I'm only going to do it if enough people are interested. Join Waitlist​ The Life Envisioning Workshop is all about Creating space to think REALLY BIG about what you truly want and what's possible for you Leaving with your own BIG vision for the next chapter of your life Learning envisioning practices that put your brain to work to make your vision a reality Meeting new friends who are also dreaming BIG and pursuing FIRE If this sounds cool, JOIN THE WAITLIST to let me know you're interested.

Full episode with Jenny Wood drops tomorrow. Subscribe now so you don't miss it.Free Journaling Guide If you're looking to craft a life you love and make work optional. I invite you to go to mindfulFIRE.org/start to get a free journaling guide with the first 3 questions I recommend you ask yourself. To find out what the questions are & get the free guide go to mindfulFIRE.org/start.Text Adam w/ comments or questionsPS: I am considering hosting my Life Envisioning Workshop publicly for the first time but I'm only going to do it if enough people are interested. Join Waitlist​ The Life Envisioning Workshop is all about Creating space to think REALLY BIG about what you truly want and what's possible for you Leaving with your own BIG vision for the next chapter of your life Learning envisioning practices that put your brain to work to make your vision a reality Meeting new friends who are also dreaming BIG and pursuing FIRE If this sounds cool, JOIN THE WAITLIST to let me know you're interested.

Listen to the full episode 77 with Jenny Wood ------------- “How do I know it’s time to switch roles in your career?”Jenny Wood of Google's Own Your Career programHas been asked 1000+ times. Her advice👇Don’t switch roles . . . F L I P rolesAsk your self honestly:F - Fun - Am I having fun?L - Learning - Am I truly learning?I - Impact - Does my work make an impact?P - Personal - Does my work match the lifestyle I want?On next week's episode 76, Jenny Wood shares how she’s used the FLIP model in her own career.   Full episode drops next week (follow Adam Coelho on Linkedin)5 min Mindful FIRE Spark drops today Listen : 5 Minute Spark with Jenny WoodText Adam w/ comments or questionsPS: I am considering hosting my Life Envisioning Workshop publicly for the first time but I'm only going to do it if enough people are interested. Join Waitlist​ The Life Envisioning Workshop is all about Creating space to think REALLY BIG about what you truly want and what's possible for you Leaving with your own BIG vision for the next chapter of your life Learning envisioning practices that put your brain to work to make your vision a reality Meeting new friends who are also dreaming BIG and pursuing FIRE If this sounds cool, JOIN THE WAITLIST to let me know you're interested.

Welcome to the Mindful FIRE Podcast, where we explore living mindfully on the path to financial independence and beyond.Today in part two of my conversation with Sarah, we discuss how we can use money to unlock our full potential and why dreaming and enjoyment are critical to living in this way.We also talk about the flip side, how frugality and being afraid to engage with money actually cuts off our creative energy and prevents us from reaching our full potential.And things get pretty personal. I share a lot with Sarah about my own struggles, including how I've recently realized that I'm hesitant to invest in my own projects and in myself in general.Sarah share some really good advice with me. And I learned a ton about how I can evolve, how I think about money and investing in myself and my projects.I absolutely love this conversation with Sarah and I'm so excited to share with you.ICYMI : Part 1 of our conversationIn Part 2 of our conversation we discuss:Sarah’s thoughts on enoughWhat Sarah has learned from the energy of money about enoughWhere Adam struggles with enoughThe risk of being too frugal or unwilling to spend on things that might benefit usHow being frugal can lead to you being selfish and losing track of the bigger pictureSarah shares her vision for her current company Love To, a financial product that supports humanityConnect with Sarah McCrumbSarah McCrum’s Personal WebsiteLiberate HumanityLove ToSarah’s Book Love Money, Money Loves YouMore from The Mindful FIRE PodcastMore Inspiring InterviewsFree Guided MeditationsBooks I recommendText Adam w/ comments or questionsPS: I am considering hosting my Life Envisioning Workshop publicly for the first time but I'm only going to do it if enough people are interested. Join Waitlist​ The Life Envisioning Workshop is all about Creating space to think REALLY BIG about what you truly want and what's possible for you Leaving with your own BIG vision for the next chapter of your life Learning envisioning practices that put your brain to work to make your vision a reality Meeting new friends who are also dreaming BIG and pursuing FIRE If this sounds cool, JOIN THE WAITLIST to let me know you're interested.

On today's episode, I have a special treat for you. Today, instead of me leading the guided meditation, our practice will be led by Sarah McCrumb, who joined us last week on episode 73.  Sarah was kind enough to share with us, one of her money activations, meditation of sorts. This money activation explores the link between enjoyment and the energy of money.If you enjoy today's practice, make sure to check out my interview with Sarah now available wherever you're listening to this as episodes 73 and 75. Full Show Notes | https://bit.ly/3Amk1t0More Inspiring Interviews | https://bit.ly/3w3WwSRMore Guided Meditations | https://bit.ly/3Ao19KlText Adam w/ comments or questionsPS: I am considering hosting my Life Envisioning Workshop publicly for the first time but I'm only going to do it if enough people are interested. Join Waitlist​ The Life Envisioning Workshop is all about Creating space to think REALLY BIG about what you truly want and what's possible for you Leaving with your own BIG vision for the next chapter of your life Learning envisioning practices that put your brain to work to make your vision a reality Meeting new friends who are also dreaming BIG and pursuing FIRE If this sounds cool, JOIN THE WAITLIST to let me know you're interested.

Welcome to the Mindful FIRE Podcast, where we explore living mindfully on the path to financial independence and beyond.On today's episode of the podcast, I'm excited to bring you a really special guest. Sarah McCrum. Sarah was introduced to me by a former guest Morgan Bricca. Morgan joined us on episode six, seven and fourteen of the podcast.Sarah is an author educator and business innovator. She's the founder of Liberate Humanity, which is a place for learning and sharing the skills for liberation of the human spirit. Sarah has spent more than 20 years teaching and coaching business owners and their families.She is the creator of the innovative program “Thank You Money” based on the principles of her book, Love Money, Money Loves You.My conversation with Sarah was so interesting that we talked for almost two hours so I wanted to break this episode into bite sized chunks for you.On part one of my conversation we cover a whole lot, including her journey with money, which led her to write the book, Love Money, Money Loves You.She shares how she had to put these principles into practice in her own life when she moved from the UK to Australia, with her husband, and essentially had to start over from zero. And how she used these principles to grow her wealth and her business after starting over.I absolutely love this conversation with Sarah and I'm so excited to share with you.In today's conversation we discuss:Sarah’s journey and what she’s up to in the worldSarah’s journey with money and how the book love money, Money loves you came into the worldMoney as currency of connection between humans and connection and creativityHow money flowing from one person to another is a connecting and loving energyHow we can maximize our value by changing the way we relate to money.How do we find that balance between, being open to receiving and having a vision for our life, but not getting so caught up in one or the other that we really lose the balance.Enjoyment as a kind of barometer of successHow we can cultivate the capacity for enjoymentWhat piece of advice Sarah would give to someone early on their path to financial independenceWhat piece of advice Sarah would give to someone getting started with meditation and or mindfulnessHow pText Adam w/ comments or questionsPS: I am considering hosting my Life Envisioning Workshop publicly for the first time but I'm only going to do it if enough people are interested. Join Waitlist​ The Life Envisioning Workshop is all about Creating space to think REALLY BIG about what you truly want and what's possible for you Leaving with your own BIG vision for the next chapter of your life Learning envisioning practices that put your brain to work to make your vision a reality Meeting new friends who are also dreaming BIG and pursuing FIRE If this sounds cool, JOIN THE WAITLIST to let me know you're interested.

Welcome to the Mindful FIRE Podcast, where we explore living mindfully on the path to financial independence and beyond.Today’s guided meditation is all about creating space within your busy life to invest in yourself.Something powerful happens when we slow down, sit down and turn our attention inward.Like a snow globe being set down on a table, we allow our mind and body to settle and we can start to see more clearly what’s going on inside.I hope you enjoy.More from The Mindful FIRE PodcastMore Inspiring InterviewsMore Guided MeditationsText Adam w/ comments or questionsPS: I am considering hosting my Life Envisioning Workshop publicly for the first time but I'm only going to do it if enough people are interested. Join Waitlist​ The Life Envisioning Workshop is all about Creating space to think REALLY BIG about what you truly want and what's possible for you Leaving with your own BIG vision for the next chapter of your life Learning envisioning practices that put your brain to work to make your vision a reality Meeting new friends who are also dreaming BIG and pursuing FIRE If this sounds cool, JOIN THE WAITLIST to let me know you're interested.

Welcome to the Mindful FIRE Podcast, where we explore living mindfully on the path to financial independence and beyond.On this episode I'm joined by my friend, Sean Alexander Hickle, entrepreneur and founder of SimpleApproach.US, an online personal training program.In this episode, Sean and I explored the idea of thinking about our health and our fitness as an area of investment equal to that, of our finances or any other area of our life that we invest in.Over the last five years, Sean has trained all kinds of people from actors and models to business people, and even billionaires on how to develop their physical fitness.In today's conversation we discuss:How Sean and I met randomly on a planeSean's backstory and fitness journeyHow to think about health and fitness as an area of investment for your lifeThe Centenarian Olympics and thinking long termHow getting started with fitness doesn't need to be complexApplying the Pareto principle (80/20 rule) to health & fitnessHow Ockham's razor applies to health & fitnessHow investing in your physical fitness affects other areas of your lifeHow building this habit impacts both self-confidence and work ethic?How getting your reps in and thinking long term mirrors a meditation practicePracticing solitudeSean’s advice to people early on path to FISean’s advice to people new to meditationConnect with Sean Alexander HickleWebsite: SimpleApproach.usSean on Instagram (@seanalexanderr)Sean on TikTok (@seanalexanderrrr)Sean on LinkedInBooks From The EpisodeThe Simple Path to Wealth by JL CollinsMiracle Morning by Hal ElrodThe Elements of Investing by Charles D. EllisSolitude by Michael Harris (Available for free on Hoopla)More from The Mindful FIRE PodcastMore Inspiring IntervieText Adam w/ comments or questionsPS: I am considering hosting my Life Envisioning Workshop publicly for the first time but I'm only going to do it if enough people are interested. Join Waitlist​ The Life Envisioning Workshop is all about Creating space to think REALLY BIG about what you truly want and what's possible for you Leaving with your own BIG vision for the next chapter of your life Learning envisioning practices that put your brain to work to make your vision a reality Meeting new friends who are also dreaming BIG and pursuing FIRE If this sounds cool, JOIN THE WAITLIST to let me know you're interested.

Welcome to the Mindful FIRE Podcast, where we explore living mindfully on the path to financial independence and beyond.In this guided meditation we envision what we want our ideal life to look like and how we want to show up in our life 3 years out. I hope you enjoy it.FOLLOW for more guided meditations and inspiring interviews. More from The Mindful FIRE PodcastMore Inspiring InterviewsFree Guided MeditationsText Adam w/ comments or questionsPS: I am considering hosting my Life Envisioning Workshop publicly for the first time but I'm only going to do it if enough people are interested. Join Waitlist​ The Life Envisioning Workshop is all about Creating space to think REALLY BIG about what you truly want and what's possible for you Leaving with your own BIG vision for the next chapter of your life Learning envisioning practices that put your brain to work to make your vision a reality Meeting new friends who are also dreaming BIG and pursuing FIRE If this sounds cool, JOIN THE WAITLIST to let me know you're interested.

Welcome to the Mindful FIRE Podcast, where we explore living mindfully on the path to financial independence and beyond.On today's episode, we’re diving into Part 2 of my conversation with FIREy Philanthropist, our first anonymous guest. FIREy Philanthropist wanted to remain anonymous because they practice stealth wealth, which means they don't tell their neighbors, friends, and really anyone outside of a close group of friends that they're rich and have retired early.Today, in Part 2, FIREy and I discuss some of the specific money and finance strategies he took to speed up his path to financial independence retire early (FIRE). Below are a list of articles that FIREy shared, which go into the concepts in more detail. Make sure to do your own research and consult financial professionals you work with.In Part 1, we learned about FIREy Philanthropist’s journey to reaching Financial Independence (FI) and retiring in his early forties from a career in tech. We hear the mindsets that helped him get there and what he’s been up to in the world of philanthropy since retiring.In today's conversation we discuss:The money moves FIREy Philanthropist used to speed his path to FIREThe mega backdoor Roth explainedFIREy’s thoughts on holding the stock given to you by your companyWhy was designing your home important to you and how did you make that happen?Donor Advised Fund (DAF) as a powerful tool for philanthropy that saves taxesPotential tax advantages to of donating money to a non profit using a DAFInteresting ways to minimize capital gainsWhat piece of advice would he would give to somebody early on their path to financial independenceWhat piece of advice would you give to someone getting started with meditation or mindfulnessHow you can contact FIREy with your questions on FIRE ([email protected] really enjoyed this conversation with fiery philanthropists and I learned so much about the ins and outs of financial independence, how to know when you're at the point where it's okay to retire early and to feel confident in that decision.Connect with FIREy PhilanthropistEmail questions to [email protected] from The Mindful FIRE PodcastMore Inspiring InterviewsText Adam w/ comments or questionsPS: I am considering hosting my Life Envisioning Workshop publicly for the first time but I'm only going to do it if enough people are interested. Join Waitlist​ The Life Envisioning Workshop is all about Creating space to think REALLY BIG about what you truly want and what's possible for you Leaving with your own BIG vision for the next chapter of your life Learning envisioning practices that put your brain to work to make your vision a reality Meeting new friends who are also dreaming BIG and pursuing FIRE If this sounds cool, JOIN THE WAITLIST to let me know you're interested.

With so much going on in the world right now, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. Each and every one of us is affected by what’s happening.Welcome to the Mindful FIRE Podcast, where we explore living mindfully on the path to financial independence and beyond.Today’s meditation is a practice of creating space in our lives. We practice cultivating a space of refuge in our busy lives amidst all the challenging and difficult things happening in our world. In this space of refuge we can just leave everything at the door and just be with ourselves in this moment.We begin this meditation by intentionally leaving everything at the door and we connect with how you are feeling in this moment in your body, mind and heart.After some time resting in this space of refuge we transition into some loving kindness, compassion practice for ourselves, those affected by the recent gun violence and then all beings.I hope you find it helpful. Please subscribe for more meditations and inspiring interviews.This guided meditation was recorded during our weekly community meditation on Fridays at 2:30 pm ET. We’d love for you to join us live for a short meditation and time to connect and ask questions. You can sign up at mindfulfire.org/meditate.More from The Mindful FIRE PodcastInspiring InterviewsFree Guided MeditationsText Adam w/ comments or questionsPS: I am considering hosting my Life Envisioning Workshop publicly for the first time but I'm only going to do it if enough people are interested. Join Waitlist​ The Life Envisioning Workshop is all about Creating space to think REALLY BIG about what you truly want and what's possible for you Leaving with your own BIG vision for the next chapter of your life Learning envisioning practices that put your brain to work to make your vision a reality Meeting new friends who are also dreaming BIG and pursuing FIRE If this sounds cool, JOIN THE WAITLIST to let me know you're interested.

Welcome to the Mindful FIRE Podcast, where we explore living mindfully on the path to financial independence and beyond.On today's episode, we're doing something a little different. We're having our first anonymous guest, FIREy Philanthropist.This guest wanted to remain anonymous because they practice stealth wealth, which means they don't tell their neighbors, friends, and really anyone outside of a close group of friends that they're rich and have retired early.FIREy had a lot of great wisdom to share from his experience retiring early and we chatted for almost 2 hours. I have edited our conversations into two 45 minute episodes.The first part, this episode, focuses on his journey to retiring early from a 21 year career in tech in his early 40s, how he made it happen, what was the experience like and what’s he up to afterwards.I really enjoyed this conversation with FIREy Philanthropists and I learned so much about the ins and outs of financial independence, how to know when you're at the point where it's okay to retire early and to feel confident in that decision.In today's conversation we discuss:What things really helped FIREy Philanthropist to reach fire in his early fortiesAcknowledging unearned privilege, its impact and achieving fireFIREy’s thoughts on avoiding lifestyle inflationHow he knew when he had enough to retire earlyHow he knew when to pull the trigger and retire early.What are you spending your time doing and what makes you happy in this post-fire lifeWhich causes FIREy Philanthropist dedicates his time, energy and money toVolunteering as a tax preparerConnect with FIREy PhilanthropistEmail questions to [email protected] from The Mindful FIRE PodcastMore Inspiring InterviewsFree Guided MeditationsBooks I recommendThe Simple Path to WealthDisclaimer: This should not be taken as financial advice.None of what we discuss in this episode should be considered financial advice. You should always do your own research and talk to professionals that you work with.Text Adam w/ comments or questionsPS: I am considering hosting my Life Envisioning Workshop publicly for the first time but I'm only going to do it if enough people are interested. Join Waitlist​ The Life Envisioning Workshop is all about Creating space to think REALLY BIG about what you truly want and what's possible for you Leaving with your own BIG vision for the next chapter of your life Learning envisioning practices that put your brain to work to make your vision a reality Meeting new friends who are also dreaming BIG and pursuing FIRE If this sounds cool, JOIN THE WAITLIST to let me know you're interested.

Welcome to the Mindful FIRE Podcast, where we explore living mindfully on the path to financial independence and beyond.This guided meditation was recorded during our weekly community meditation on Fridays at 2:30 pm ET. We’d love for you to join us live for a short meditation and time to connect and ask questions. You can sign up at mindfulfire.org/meditateToday’s meditation is in response to the recent horrible gun violence incidents in which so many innocent lives were cut short, because of the gun laws in this country. I am feeling sad, angry and frustrated as I imagine many others are feeling.In this meditation I invite you to create space for you to connect with how you are feeling and how what’s going on in the world (and its so much) is feeling in your body, mind and heart.Then we transition into some loving kindness, compassion practice.We begin with ourselves and then offer our kindness to those in Uvalde, Buffalo, California, and Toronto.Then we expand to all humans living in the United States, since in reality we are all affected by gun violence.I hope you find it helpful. Subscribe for more meditations and inspiring interviews.Join our community at mindfulfire.org/meditateOn today’s meditation we focus onMore from The Mindful FIRE PodcastInspiring InterviewsFree Guided MeditationsText Adam w/ comments or questionsPS: I am considering hosting my Life Envisioning Workshop publicly for the first time but I'm only going to do it if enough people are interested. Join Waitlist​ The Life Envisioning Workshop is all about Creating space to think REALLY BIG about what you truly want and what's possible for you Leaving with your own BIG vision for the next chapter of your life Learning envisioning practices that put your brain to work to make your vision a reality Meeting new friends who are also dreaming BIG and pursuing FIRE If this sounds cool, JOIN THE WAITLIST to let me know you're interested.

Welcome to The Mindful FIRE Podcast, where we explore living mindfully on the path to financial independence and beyond. On today's episode, we're doing something a little bit different. Last week on episode 64 of the podcast, we were joined by Nirav Shah, a meditation teacher, philanthropist and early retiree. Nirav was kind enough to share one of his guided meditations with us and I'm excited to share it with you today. He calls this meditation the "Black and White Meditation". I hope you enjoy it and I welcome your feedback. Get in Touch with Nirav- Nirav's New Book - Shortcut to Serenity- Nirav's Website - meditativeman.org- Nirav's Free Guided Meditations- Nirav Shah on LinkedInMore from The Mindful FIRE Podcast- More Inspiring Interviews- Free Guided MeditationsText Adam w/ comments or questionsPS: I am considering hosting my Life Envisioning Workshop publicly for the first time but I'm only going to do it if enough people are interested. Join Waitlist​ The Life Envisioning Workshop is all about Creating space to think REALLY BIG about what you truly want and what's possible for you Leaving with your own BIG vision for the next chapter of your life Learning envisioning practices that put your brain to work to make your vision a reality Meeting new friends who are also dreaming BIG and pursuing FIRE If this sounds cool, JOIN THE WAITLIST to let me know you're interested.

Welcome to the Mindful FIRE Podcast, where we explore living mindfully on the path to financial independence and beyond.On today's episode, I'm joined by my new friend Nirav Shah. Nirav is a certified mindfulness meditation teacher, and he started the meditation blog, meditativeman.org. After retiring at the age of 49 from a career in technology.Nirav extremely passionate about helping people find the elusive peace within and to that end has recently written and released a book called Shortcut to Serenity.In today's conversation we discuss:How Nirav retired early from his career in technologyWhat led Nirav to give up his successful business to retire earlyWhat Nirav is up to in retirement?Why generosity and philanthropy are so powerful"The Mexican Fisherman Story"What is enough?Nirav's thoughts on "Generational Wealth"The importance of financial literacySecond generation financial independenceGet in Touch with Nirav- Nirav's New Book - Shortcut to Serenity- Nirav's Website - meditativeman.org- Nirav's Free Guided Meditations- Nirav Shah on LinkedInLinks and Resources- Episode 35 with JG Larochette of The Mindful LIfe Project- Choose FI Podcast- Free Financial Independence 101 Training- Free Choose FI Pre-k - 12 Financial Literacy Curriculum- Foodforthoughtdenver.orgBooks MentionedText Adam w/ comments or questionsPS: I am considering hosting my Life Envisioning Workshop publicly for the first time but I'm only going to do it if enough people are interested. Join Waitlist​ The Life Envisioning Workshop is all about Creating space to think REALLY BIG about what you truly want and what's possible for you Leaving with your own BIG vision for the next chapter of your life Learning envisioning practices that put your brain to work to make your vision a reality Meeting new friends who are also dreaming BIG and pursuing FIRE If this sounds cool, JOIN THE WAITLIST to let me know you're interested.

Welcome to The Mindful FIRE Podcast, where we explore living mindfully on the path to financial independence and beyond. I'm your host, Adam Coelho and I'm so glad you're here.On today's episode, I'm joined by my friend, Anna Kozenkova.Anna joined Google people operations six plus years ago and she's based in Prague Czech Republic. Previously, she worked for over 10 years in executive search consulting across Europe.At Google in addition to her core role in recruitment, Anna takes an active part in facilitating Googler to Googler programs. Her passion is people development and creating sustained well-being and psychological safety in teams. For the last five years, she's been an active member of the global search inside yourself, facilitator cohort. She also offers career and life coaching at Google and externally.In this conversation, Anna and I talk a lot about creating space in your life.  Anna shares, how practicing mindfulness allows her to create more space in her life on a day-to-day basis and on a more macro level allows her to design a life that's aligned with her values and her passion for travel.We explore how this idea of space applies to money as well and Anna shares her thoughts on money, financial independence, retire early, and how creating this space in your life gives you more choice about how you want to live your life. She also shares how she's applied these principles in our life to design her life around her number one, passion, which is travel.Anna is one of the most well-traveled people that I know having traveled to over 90 countries including a lot of places that most people don't even think to go like Antartica.I really enjoyed this conversation with my friend, Anna Kozenkova and she really helped me reflect on my life and some of the things that are most important to me I hope that you enjoyed it as well.You can find the full show notes for today's episode, including any resources, links or books mentioned in today's episode at mindfulfire.org/63If you enjoy today's episode, I invite you to please hit subscribe or follow wherever you're listening to this.This just lets the platforms know you're getting value from the episodes and you want to be here when we produce additional content.And if you're enjoying the podcast, I'd love to ask you to do me oneText Adam w/ comments or questionsPS: I am considering hosting my Life Envisioning Workshop publicly for the first time but I'm only going to do it if enough people are interested. Join Waitlist​ The Life Envisioning Workshop is all about Creating space to think REALLY BIG about what you truly want and what's possible for you Leaving with your own BIG vision for the next chapter of your life Learning envisioning practices that put your brain to work to make your vision a reality Meeting new friends who are also dreaming BIG and pursuing FIRE If this sounds cool, JOIN THE WAITLIST to let me know you're interested.

Welcome to The Mindful FIRE Podcast, where we explore living mindfully on the path to financial independence and beyond I'm your host, Adam Coelho and I'm so glad you're here.  On today's episode, I'm joined by my friend, Bex Burton, a love and relationship coach who helps fiercely independent women  attract and grow lasting love without sacrificing who they are or what they want out of life.Over the last decade, Bex has committed to the study and growth of lasting love within herself and in her union with her beloved. Through her signature programs, Your Majesty and Core Joy Living she helps other fiercely independent women do the same. Bex inspires deeply transformational experiences through movement, mindfulness and meditation via live and online programs, spectacle, dance performances, and nature. Immersive glamping retreats. Catch up with her at Bex Burton coaching.com or on Instagram  at love. Coach Bex, B E X. In this episode, Bex shares, why relationships are so important to leading a fulfilled life.Bex also shares her journey and how she came to this work of love and relationship coaching  after struggling for many years in these areas herself. She also shares what relationship coaching actually is, why it's needed and what it looks like in practice. We also discussed the idea of our relationship with ourselves and she shares why our relationship with ourselves and the level of self love we feel for ourselves directly impacts and is foundational to the relationships we have with others. She shares a ton of stories, from our own life and stories she's heard from clients that illustrate why self-love and our relationship with ourselves is so critical.You can find the full show notes for today's episode, including any links, resources, and how to get in touch with Bex at mindfulfire.org/62.I really enjoyed this conversation with Bex and learned a ton that I plan to incorporate in my own life in relationships.  And I hope that you enjoyed as well. Let's jump into today's episode.Full Show Notes | https://bit.ly/3uwRNJKMore Inspiring Interviews | https://bit.ly/3Ba4hYTMore Guided Meditations | https://bit.ly/3gv3qIGText Adam w/ comments or questionsPS: I am considering hosting my Life Envisioning Workshop publicly for the first time but I'm only going to do it if enough people are interested. Join Waitlist​ The Life Envisioning Workshop is all about Creating space to think REALLY BIG about what you truly want and what's possible for you Leaving with your own BIG vision for the next chapter of your life Learning envisioning practices that put your brain to work to make your vision a reality Meeting new friends who are also dreaming BIG and pursuing FIRE If this sounds cool, JOIN THE WAITLIST to let me know you're interested.