Retirement Reimagined

Setting out on the next phase of life…

Books, Reading & Podcasts

Recommended Reading

Die with Zero by Bill Perkins – A different way of looking at how you live your life, centered on experiences and when they fit into your life based on stages and health.

Your Money or Your Life by By Vicki Robin, Joe Dominguez, Monique Tilford – A pre-curser to Financial Independence. 

The Obesity Code by Dr. Jason Fung – The book that totally changed our look on eating and lifestyle, introduced us to a low carb approach that has made a profound impact on our health.

Born a Crime by Trevor Noah – A fascinating take on growing up as the product of a black African mother and a European father. Just a fascinating look at life in another part of the world. 

Earth Vagabonds (Blog) – One, of now many we have found, of those who have shown us it is possible to retire early and travel the globe.

Armed Conflict and Event Data (ACLED) – Independent group provides detailed information to help identify, understand, and track patterns and trends in conflict and crisis situations around the world.
Crisis Watch – Another independent group providing analysis on potentially violent groups and locations around the world.

Recommended Podcasts

Choose FI Podcast – All about Financial Independence and FIRE with both basic info and more technical (e.g. Roth IRA Ladders).

Mile High Fi Podcast – Similar to Choose FI with some different guests and a bit less formal.

Strangers in China Podcast – Just fascinating stories about life in China as told by a Connecticut born guy living in Shanghai.

Conflicts of Interest – Podcast by ACLED, an international group focused on armed conflicts. Source for understanding risk of armed conflict in areas where we travel.