472 | The Cure for the Boring Middle | Fioneers

In this episode: the boring middle, lifestyle design, flow states, moving towards purpose, experiments, and experiences.
This week we are rejoined by friend of the podcast Jessica from The Fioneers to the discuss the point of your FI journey known as the “Boring Middle,” and how through actionable steps and lifestyle design you can turn what feels like a stagnant stage in your FI journey, into one filled with growth and change! When you are well on your path towards reaching your FI goal, it is easy to feel like you’re not doing enough. But what feels like a waiting game can actually be an important time for self growth and experimentation. Taking the time to do some introspection to figure out what your core motivations are can allow you to begin opening yourself up to newer experiences that bring value into your life. So if you feel like you are currently on autopilot, there are steps you can take to shake up your routine and usher in new opportunities into your life. While you may have to quiet your own limiting beliefs in this process, you will learn more about yourself and what you want out of your life!
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Website: thefioneers.com KZbin: The Fioneers Timestamps:

1:12 - The Boring Middle/Lifestyle Design 7:19 - Determining Your Version of Success 18:41 - Finding Your Flow State 28:16 - Implementing Your Designed Lifestyle/Moving Towards Purpose 36:09 - Questions, Experiments, and Experiences 46:59 - Making Dreams Actionable 52:09 - Conclusion Resources Mentioned In Today’s Episode:

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[@anamariasorenson]

I needed this episode. Thank you for the inspiration!

[@christinab9133]

❤❤❤

[@Esther-uo7fs]

It's common to accidentally use filler words. Please continue making content and don't let small possible improvements get in the way of that.

[@vulpixelful]

Serious question, how does one both "design the life you want" while saving for FIRE? Usually that means spending more and working less for most people.

[@lucleblanc6169]

I’m sorry to say, but I can’t listen to extreme vocal fry. Episode skipped. 😢

[@martineverard4558]

Love your podcast and guests....but PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE STOP SAYING LIKE! BETWEEN YOU AND YOUR GUEST THIS EPISISODE I GAVE UP COUNTING AT 100 TIMES IT WAS USED IN THE WRONG CONTEXT. Martin.

[@francishall9410]

This woman has an extraordinarily annoying voice. I only got to 4 minutes.