Five Personal Takeaways From FinCon19 FinCon19 is officially in the books! To be honest, I didn't even think it would top my fantastic experience at FinCon18 in Orlando. But guess what. FinCon19 was even better. It was such an amazing experience! Below are five personal takeaways that contributed to FinCon19's awesomeness. 1) FinCon19 Was So Much Fun I had … [Read more...] about Five Personal Takeaways From FinCon19
Rebranding FIRE: Financial Independence, Recreational Employment
Rebranding FIRE We should consider rebranding FIRE. For those not in the know, FIRE is an acronym that stands for Financial Independence, Retire Early. The FIRE movement is so popular these days, it has its own Wikipedia page. Sure, FIRE is a popular buzzword. But it can also be a divisive too. It's not the first part of the acronym that's the issue. The … [Read more...] about Rebranding FIRE: Financial Independence, Recreational Employment
Playing With FIRE Film: A Critical Review
Playing With FIRE Film: A Critical ReviewYesterday I went to see the film Playing With Fire with a bunch of friends. While I thought the movie was good, I was also a little disappointed. BackgroundBefore I get into the review, I want to provide a little background. The movie showing was part of an event hosted by our local San Diego ChooseFI Facebook group. I'm not an … [Read more...] about Playing With FIRE Film: A Critical Review
Credit Card Strategy For 2019
Credit Card Strategy For 2019 Since I often get asked which credit cards to sign up for, I thought it would be a good idea to publish my credit card strategy for the rest of the year. So get ready for a long post! In general, every four months I sign up for a few credit cards. I strategically time credit card applications so that I can meet minimum spending requirements … [Read more...] about Credit Card Strategy For 2019
Weekend Reflections: August 5 -9
Weekend Reflections: August 5 - 9 For the month of August, I started a daily writing challenge, I chronicle this in my /Now page. Here are some of the reflections that I have had from these daily musings. In this post, I'm republishing the entries from my /Now page. And below each daily entry, I include an article I've recently read that relates to how I felt in that … [Read more...] about Weekend Reflections: August 5 -9
The Power Of /Now: Daily Writing Challenge
The Power of /Now Recently I listened to a podcast (probably the Tim Ferriss show) and Derek Sivers was the guest. He explained the idea of having a /Now page on a personal website. It's basically a page that tells you what a person is focused on at this point in their life. I thought it was a cool idea at the time, but I never took action. Then I saw my blogging friend … [Read more...] about The Power Of /Now: Daily Writing Challenge
Is The EMR The Cause Of Physician Burnout?
Is The EMR The Cause Of Physician Burnout? Physician burnout is a problem we need to take more seriously. Burnout can lead to work dissatisfaction, depression, and even suicide. Without a doubt, it is harmful to us as physicians, as well as our patients and the community as a whole. Could the EMR be the root cause of physician burnout? When asked why physicians feel … [Read more...] about Is The EMR The Cause Of Physician Burnout?
Semiannual Report: A Personal Update
Semiannual Report: A Personal UpdateIf anybody out there is concerned, please don't be. The title of the article and my lack of posting might suggest I'm going through some personal issues. But really I'm not. So don't fret. :) I can understand the concern though. When bloggers suddenly stop writing or seemingly fall off the face of the internet earth, people often wonder why. … [Read more...] about Semiannual Report: A Personal Update
Weekend Reflections: Digital Minimalism, Productivity, Diversification
Weekend Reflections: Digital Minimalism, Productivity, Diversification It's been a while since I've written one of these "Weekend Reflections" type of blog posts. Such a shame because these posts are a great way to demonstrate gratitude by showcasing the work of fellow bloggers. Plus they are fun to write as well. So much has happened since the last time I have … [Read more...] about Weekend Reflections: Digital Minimalism, Productivity, Diversification
A Simple Call Can Earn You Thousands of Bonus Points
A Simple Call Can Earn You Thousands of Bonus Points Maybe I'm sick in the head, but for some odd reason I sorta like paying taxes. Okay, I don't necessarily like paying taxes per se. But the process gets me excited. I have shifted my mindset from begrudgingly thinking "Darn it, another big fat check to Uncle Sam" to something more along the lines of "Yay, another great … [Read more...] about A Simple Call Can Earn You Thousands of Bonus Points