🔥 FATFIRE, Smart, and Happy: Leif Dahleen's Financial Independence Journey 😊

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🎙️ David Baughier sits down with Dr. Leif Dahleen, the renowned Physician on FIRE, to discuss achieving financial independence through prudent financial management.

Dr. Leif Dahleen, a retired anesthesiologist, shares his journey from a high-earning medical professional to financial independence and early retirement.

He provides insights on transitioning from a demanding career, the importance of financial planning, and the benefits of a frugal yet fulfilling lifestyle. 🌟📈

🔑 Key Topics Discussed:

⇨ Leif’s journey to financial independence and early retirement

⇨ The challenges and rewards of a high-paying medical career

⇨ The role of frugality and prudent financial management

⇨ Transitioning from a medical career to retirement

⇨ Advice for those seeking financial independence

🔗 Leif Dahleen’s Links:

📖 Physician on FIRE Blog

🔗 David's Links:

💰 Free Money Course

🍏 Forget About Money on Apple Podcast

🎧 Forget About Money on Spotify

🕒 Timestamps/Chapters:

0:00 - 🚀 Introduction to Financial Independence Journey

1:17 - 💡 Discovering Financial Independence

2:25 - ⚖️ Immediate Changes After Epiphany

3:05 - 📅 Crafting a Five-Year Plan

5:11 - 📚 Transitioning to Financial Independence Knowledge

10:45 - 💭 Shifting Mindset and Desires

14:12 - 🏥 Unique Challenges in Medical Profession

16:09 - 👤 Identity and Transitioning from Career

16:35 - 🧠 Challenges of Ego and Identity in Retirement

17:16 - 🌅 Transition to Full Retirement

19:40 - 👪 Coping with Retirement and Relationships

21:17 - 🌍 Enjoying Family Adventures

24:34 - 🏡 Building and Finalizing a New Home

28:02 - 🩺 Missed Aspects of Being an Anesthesiologist

30:03 - ⏱️ Transition to New Job as a Timer

38:18 - 💻 Inception of Physician on FIRE Blog

40:11 - 🌟 Rewards of Building FI Community

43:36 - ⚖️ Balancing Work and Family Priorities

46:43 - 🔄 Reflections on Career Path if Not Anesthesiologist

47:45 - 💸 Managing Debt During Medical School

51:50 - 📝 Advice for Starting Financial Independence Journey

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