Tuesday Aug 29, 2023

83. A Dose of Spontaneity

"Most people are over saving and under living." says Bill Perkins.

Have you ever stopped to think about how you're spending your time and money? Are you saving up for that dream vacation or big purchase, thinking that it will bring you ultimate fulfillment? In this episode of "The Code," Dr. Andrew Fix explores the concept of living a fulfilling life by optimizing our health, wealth, and time.

Inspired by a podcast interview with Bill Perkins, a successful hedge fund manager and author of the book "Die with Zero," Dr. Fix delves into the idea of net fulfillment. It's not about living the longest life or accumulating the most wealth, but rather about living a life that is truly fulfilling. Perkins challenges the conventional notion of saving money for later in life, arguing that we often end up over-saving and under-living.

Dr. Fix reflects on the importance of seizing the present moment and making the most of the time we have. He shares a personal experience where he and his wife decided to be spontaneous and take a trip to Mount Evans, only to be met with a few unexpected hiccups in their ideal travel plans. Instead of being disappointed, they embraced the unexpected and made the best of their day by exploring a different route and enjoying the charm of a nearby town.

While financial stability is important, it's the moments we create and the time we spend with loved ones that truly bring us fulfillment. If you are over-saving and under-living you will find inspiration in this episode!

Key Takeaways:

• Take advantage of the time you have with the people in your life and prioritize experiences and memories.

• Money is a tool that can enhance happiness when used for experiences

• Time is a finite resource that cannot be manufactured, so it should be used wisely.

• It's important to be spontaneous and seize opportunities for new experiences and adventures.

• Optimizing life for maximum fulfillment involves finding a balance between health, wealth, and time.

Quotes:

• "People need to start optimizing their life sooner…a lot of people are saving money, they're saving for experiences and memories later in life that when they actually get there, you're too old to do them." (03:13 | Dr. Fix)

• “All of us are going to want more money, right? We could all earn more. We could all benefit from having a little bit more money. But at a certain point, the finances are not really going to drive happiness, right? Unless you're using those finances for experiences, for time, for spending time with the people doing things that you're going to remember, right? Having more money in the bank doesn't necessarily make you more happy past a certain point, because that money really is like a tool, right? It's the vehicle that's helping you get to where you want to go. And we all want more of it, but there's some things we can't. We can't just manufacture. We can't manufacture more time. So we need to use it to the best of our abilities and use it wisely.” (11:59 | Dr. Fix)

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