Mindy and Carl catch up with long-time friend Brandon, the Mad Fientist, to discuss the balance between spending, saving, and maintaining happiness.  Brandon details his journey from extreme frugality to spending experiments to purposeful spending/spending for happiness.  He also discusses the indispensable role of personal development, the importance of experiences over possessions, and the influence of parenthood and life events in reshaping priorities. Note: This is a rebroadcast of episode 22 of the “Mindy on Money” podcast. Save 50% site-wide on your new mattress, pillow, and bedding over at GhostBed (coupon code: MILEHIGHFI) Interested in your own spending experiment?  If so, head over to Buy Me A Coffee and experiment with supporting the show! Links “Mindy on Money” Podcast Website YouTube Channel Facebook Group “Let’s Talk About Our Appearance on the Ramit Show” podcast episode Mad Fientist Website/blog Music Financial Independence Podcast “Ramit Sethi – I Will Teach You to Be Rich” podcast episode “Ramit Sethi – How to Spend (and Actually Enjoy It)” podcast episode “How to Access Retirement Funds Early” blog post “Happiness Through Subtraction” blog post “Best Advice” pdf Ramit Sethi Elizabeth on MHFI Episode 212 FinCon J. Money Budgets are Sexy Bill Perkins, “Die With Zero” Kindle Hardcover Paperback Audiobook BiggerPockets Money podcast, “Ramit Sethi’s Money Advice for Couples: Live a Rich Life, Together” Pete Adeney/Mr. Money Mustache Mile High FI Facebook Group Doug’s site Carl’s blog: 1500 Days — Join the Mile High FI Club – It’s our email list!