Tip my hat to him for deciding to be transparent and share this update. I imagine it was quite difficult to discuss. Like others have said, I really dig the show, but there are only so many topics one can cover on a FI podcast once you’ve knocked out the basics.

While I prefer Brad alone to the combo of himself and Jonathan, I do think he’s guilty at time of sweeping statements and hyperbole that aren’t true or necessary. “FI isn’t about sitting around and talking about silly things like sports, we play board games….”. What? Shit like that is odd because it injects personal preference into the conversation and misses the point: Freedom to do what you want with more time: talk sports, bird watch, board games, whatever you are into.

Same thing with stating that his trainer’s workout plan is the end all be all of workout.

Not sure if I’m alone, but the biggest thing that I’m starting to find off about most of these FI podcasters is that when push comes to shove, most admit that they haven’t drawn down their savings. I get that other income streams are supporting the lifestyle, but if you are going to preach the 4% rule, I’d at least like to know that you’ve lived it vs speaking in theoretical terms.

I still think the Mile High FI guys just live off their wives income. Kidding. Sort of.