The Examined Life Podcast

"The unexamined life is not worth living."

Socrates said it, and we're going to live it out. Each week, we'll ponder one of life's thorniest questions, exploring ambition, careers, money, relationships, productivity and psychology — all so that you can live an examined life.

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I quit Wall Street 10 years ago. Was it worth it?

I quit Wall Street 10 years ago. Was it worth it?

I left Wall Street 10 years ago. Was it the right decision? What would I have done differently? 10 years is a long time — and comes with a lot of data points to assess the decision. [Episode 102] JOIN AN UPCOMING GROUP COACHING COHORT ▸ Looking to meet other "Post-Achievement" professionals? https://radreads.co/coaching WATCH NEXT ▸ Walking away from a $2 million salary on Wall Street (with no plan): https://youtu.be/sy4FGaYK_l0 ▸ I Left a $2 Million Job. Here's What I Wish People Had Told Me.: https://youtu.be/Ypwp4RICGoc NEWSLETTER AND PODCAST ▸ Join 50,000 kind and ambitious subscribers: https://radreads.co ▸ The Examined Life Podcast: https://pod.link/1692585605 FOLLOW KHE ON SOCIAL ▸ Twitter: https://twitter.com/khemaridh ▸ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/radreadsco/ ▸ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/khehy/ ▸ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@radreadsco ABOUT KHE HY Khe Hy is the founder of RadReads and father of two. Khe spent 15 years working on Wall Street and was one of the youngest Managing Directors at BlackRock. He’s been called Oprah for Millennials by CNN and the Wall Street Guru by Bloomberg and his work has been featured in the Wall Street Journal, TedX, Barrons, Time Magazine and Quartz. ABOUT RADREADS RadReads is an online education business that helps ambitious professionals lead more productive, examined and joyful lives. RadReads provides guides, coaching, and trainings to more than 50,000 high-performers to help them gain back free time, scale their impact, and make their little dent in the universe. TIME STAMPS 00:00 The Bold Decision to Leave Wall Street 00:42 Determining Financial Readiness 04:34 The Emotional Rollercoaster of the First Year 07:35 Support from My Spouse 13:46 Financial Surprises and Adjustments 16:59 Dealing with FOMO and Comparing Wealth 23:49 Ambition, Legacy, and Personal Growth 27:56 Building Safety Nets and Personal Brand 30:35 Advice for Those Ready to Take the Leap 33:03 Final Thoughts and Gratitude

This FIRE expert thinks you’re too frugal.

This FIRE expert thinks you’re too frugal.

Can you achieve the American Dream by saving half your paycheck? Sam Dogen, founder of Financial Samurai, left Wall Street at 34 with a seven-figure nest egg after a demanding investment banking career. He saved “until it hurts” but would he do it differently? We discuss real estate, generational wealth, and financial freedom. [Episode 101] Sam Dogen is the founder of Financial Samurai, one of the most visited sites on Financial Independence and Early Retirement. LEARN MORE ABOUT SAM ▸ Financial Samurai: https://www.financialsamurai.com/who-is-sam-dogen-founder-of-financial-samurai/ ▸ X/Twitter: https://x.com/financialsamura?lang=en ▸ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sam-dogen-aa2152178/ JOIN AN UPCOMING GROUP COACHING COHORT ▸ Looking to meet other "Post-Achievement" professionals? https://radreads.co/coaching WATCH NEXT ▸ A hedge fund investor explains the global financial crisis.: https://youtu.be/L0eyPCnIR7Y ▸ I was wrong about the FIRE movement: https://youtu.be/zJNOG9dpzQA NEWSLETTER AND PODCAST ▸ Join 50,000 kind and ambitious subscribers: https://radreads.co ▸ The Examined Life Podcast: https://pod.link/1692585605 FOLLOW KHE ON SOCIAL ▸ Twitter: https://twitter.com/khemaridh ▸ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/radreadsco/ ▸ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/khehy/ ▸ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@radreadsco ABOUT KHE HY Khe Hy is the founder of RadReads and father of two. Khe spent 15 years working on Wall Street and was one of the youngest Managing Directors at BlackRock. He’s been called Oprah for Millennials by CNN and the Wall Street Guru by Bloomberg and his work has been featured in the Wall Street Journal, TedX, Barrons, Time Magazine and Quartz. ABOUT RADREADS RadReads is an online education business that helps ambitious professionals lead more productive, examined and joyful lives. RadReads provides guides, coaching, and trainings to more than 50,000 high-performers to help them gain back free time, scale their impact, and make their little dent in the universe. TIME STAMPS 00:00 Introduction to Decumulation at 45 02:47 Saving Until It Hurts 04:56 Living Frugally and Saving Aggressively 12:53 The Benefits of Home Ownership 16:47 Leveraging Investments and Margin 22:51 Impact of Interest Rates on Real Estate and Investments 24:31 The Cost of Home Ownership 29:06 The Role of Parental Wealth 36:00 The Philosophy of Dying with Zero 47:49 Conclusion and Where to Find More