96 : Don't Wait to Live The Life You Dream About, Slow FI & Coast FI with Jess of The Fioneers

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 Bio

Jess 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 Mentioned

• Jess' Upcoming Slow FI Retreat 
• "Designing Your Life" by Bill Burnett and Dave Evans

Connect with Jess

• Website: TheFioneers.com
• Retreat : Slow FI Retreat 9/28-10/1
• Twitter: @thefioneers
• Instagram: @thefioneers

Key Takeaways

• Lifestyle 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.

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