Start Thinking Rich – Adrian Brambila & Brad Klontz | MHFI 248

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Doug and Carl chat with Adrian Brambila and Dr. Brad Klontz about their new book “Start Thinking Rich”, which is geared toward helping individuals achieve Financial Independence and wealth. They discuss wealth-building strategies, financial habits, challenges of the “DIY mindset”, common misconceptions surrounding wealth creation, and spending for happiness.

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• Adrian Brambila
• Brad Klontz
• “Start Thinking Rich” book
• Carl Jensen
• Eddie/Downshift Financial
• FinCon
• Bill Perkins, “Die With Zero”
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  • Paperback
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• MHFI Facebook group
• Doug’s site
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0:00 Introduction

3:56 DIY mindset vs. outsourcing

10:37 How to get comfortable spending

15:03 Spending for happiness

20:03 Pickleball

27:47 Harsh truths that could be flipped

34:19 Die With Zero

38:14 Thoughts on social media

44:03 Brad & Adrian’s book writing process

50:21 Start Thinking Rich

54:26 Soundcheck – Colonoscopies