Ep 44: Time VS Energy

In this episode, Michael explores the energy that one puts into various tasks - from work, personal projects, investing and life in general. He noticed that while he had cut down his working hours to as little as possible, he still found himself without enough time.

Michael then came to the realisation that it wasn't time he was lacking - but energy. Michael discusses the concept of how one needs to manage their energy as well as their time - as there is only so much energy we have in one day.

Michael also gives an update on how life has been going since moving down to semi retirement hours and his goal for 2020.

Show Notes

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Ep 43: Becoming the Mexican Fisherman

Michael makes a big announcement in this episode. Michael has made the decision to start living in a "semi-retired" status. He talks about how the story of "The Mexican Fisherman" inspired him to work towards reducing his working hours as much as possible.

Michael talks about how a couple of his projects which he has been working on are now at a stage where he can step into them more and as a result, is able to cut back on his web development hours and effectively has become semi retired as a result - working around 10 hours per week.

Quotes from the Episode:

"Forever has to start one day. We are so prone to look so far into the distance, we forget we need to make the leap at some point into retirement."

"The FIRE Movement is more of a time independence movement."

Show Notes:

The Mexican Fisherman on the Informed Decisions Podcast:
https://www.informeddecisions.ie/podcast97-the-mexican-fisherman/

Recent article about Michael developing hockey clubs in Munster:
https://www.irishexaminer.com/breakingnews/sport/munster-mission-is-to-grow-hockey-based-on-irelands-success-965845.html

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Ep 42: The Opportunist Butterfly

In this episode, Michael explores what can happen when you start to take opportunities, and the long term impact that that has when you start to take opportunities.  He gives examples from his own hockey coaching business, as well as other examples.

Quotes from the episode:

“Probably some of the best things that have ever happened to you in life, happened because you said yes to something. Otherwise things just sort of stay the same.”
― Danny Wallace, Yes Man

“The only time you have no opportunities is when you decide to stop taking them.”
― Danny Wallace, Yes Man
 
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Ep 41: How Not to Start a Business

In this episode, Michael lists the common errors he sees when it comes to starting a business.  He lists some of the common errors, and then gives his advise on how to start a business quickly and more effectively.

He gives his own examples of how he has been able to start projects quickly.

Show Notes

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Ep 40: How I became Financially Independent with Robert White

In this episode, Michael talks with Robert White. Robert is in his 30's and he and his wife Emma became financially independence in 2015.

Robert is from Romania originally, but worked in Germany for a few years on his path to FI.

In the interview, we talk about how Robert & Emma were able to become financially independent, we talk about how he was able to start side hustles and earn extra income. Robert gives away his secret to how he was able to launch so many side businesses so quickly.

We talk in the interview about what Robert is doing now - and how life is different to him now since he became financially independent.

Show Notes:

Money Club - Free event on the 12th of November:
https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/money-club-networking-event-in-dublin-tickets-77078839885

Robert White Facebook Page:
https://www.facebook.com/mrwwlcb

Contact Robert at:
[email protected]

Checkout FIRE Hub:
https://firehub.eu/

Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/firehub.eu/

Facebook Group:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/fire.europe/

Become an Irish FIRE Podcast Member at:
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Ep 39: Robert Kiyosaki VS Financial Independence

In this episode Michael looks at some of the lessons that Robert Kiyosaki teaches and compares them against the FI movement.

For example, Robert says:

"Saving is for losers."
"The sharemarket is nothing but a ponzi scheme."
"Debt is good if its good debt."

Michael explores this against what others in the FI community say, and then gives his own story about what he is trying to do based on Robert Kiyosaki's advise.

Show Notes:

Money Club - Free event on the 12th of November:
https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/money-club-networking-event-in-dublin-tickets-77078839885

Money Mindset event:
https://www.firepodcast.ie/event/money-mindset-november-2019

Link to purchase Rich Dad Poor Dad:
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Link to updated portfolio:
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Ep 38: Financial Independence with Mrs Money Hacker

In this episode, Michael talks with Meagan from Mrs Money Hacker.  Meagan covers loads of great information, including:

- Her own background and how she is potentially 5 years away from FI.
- How her family is dealing with FI with a new baby and how she is reducing her expenses with a family.
- The environment and FI.  How Meagan tries to reduce her carbon footprint while saving money!
- Being an employee VS being a contractor - and the advantages and disadvantages of both.

Show Notes:

Meagan's Blog:
https://mrsmoneyhacker.com/

Cork FI Meet up:
https://www.meetup.com/Financial-Independence-Ireland-Cork

Quit like a Millionaire Book:
https://amzn.to/2PzeWXk

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Events:
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Ep 37: What I learnt from the Madrid FIRE 2019 Conference

In this episode, Michael provides feedback from what he learnt at the Madrid FIRE 2019 conference.

Quotes from the episode:

"Financial Independence isn't about money. Money is a tool to give you freedom with your time."

"Financial Independence is about spending all your money!"

"The best thing I can be doing for my kids, is not leaving them my money... but teaching them how to become financially independent."

Show Notes:

Money Mindset Webinar:
https://www.firepodcast.ie/event/money-mindset-november-2019

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Ep 36: Financial Independence as an employee, with Alvar Damen

In this episode, Michael talks to Alvar Damen. Alvar is a co host of the Financial Independence Europe podcast, is 26 years old and originally from The Netherlands, currently living in Scotland.

Alvar talks about how he is trying to archive FI as an employee. He talks about some travel hacks that he has and touches on how important side projects are for him. He gives some examples of various side hustles that one could start.

He also talks about his FI number and the types of investments he has and how him and his girlfriend work together on their FI journey.

Show Notes:

Mad Fientist Spreadhsheet:
https://www.madfientist.com/financial-independence-spreadsheet/

MMM - Spreadsheet to rule them all:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1T6RgJnzZo1bdGHA0a5JBQqqSSEPX2xDrCT5zioWr9z8/edit

Getting in touch with Alvar at FI Europe Podcast:
Website: https://financial-independence.eu/
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/financialindependenceeurope/
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/financialindependenceeurope/?ref=FIeuropetopnav
Twitter: https://twitter.com/fieurope
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fieurope

Events:
https://www.firepodcast.ie/events

Ep 35: The 3 paths to financial independence

In this episode, Michael lists the three potential paths to financial independence in Ireland. He explores a new path which he hasn't considered before, after talking to a person at the Limerick FI Meet Up who had recently retired by pursuing this method.

Show Notes

The Money Mindset November Webinar:
https://www.firepodcast.ie/event/money-mindset-november-2019

Limerick FI Ireland Meet Up Group:
https://www.meetup.com/financial-indepdence-limerick/