When it's Okay to Outsource & Pay for Convenience - Carl & Rusty | MHFI 331

Doug chats with Carl & Rusty about a classic debate in the FI community – DIY vs. outsourcing.  They discuss situations when outsourcing makes sense, emphasizing intentionality, buying back time, overcoming psychological hurdles of hiring help, and avoiding letting outside forces rewrite core values. Do you like the podcast and want to support the show?  Follow the link to find out how: https://milehighfi.com/support/ Curious to know exactly what products Doug uses?  Check out his Amazon lists below. *\*Affiliate links below, so if you buy something or spend money, we might earn a commission. That helps the show and doesn’t cost you anything extra. Thank you!* - Guitar Accessories - Hiking & Outdoor - Essentials for Sleep Want to order MHFI stickers/temporary tattoos or create your own custom stickers?  Of course you do!  We ALL do!  Order them here using our affiliate link so that we might earn a commission: https://www.stickermule.com/dougcunnington Links - Carl Jensen/1500 Days to Freedom - Email Rusty: [rustyfromco@gmail.com](mailto:rustyfromco@gmail.com) - A.J. Jacobs - EconoMe Conference - Big Think, “Give pee a chance: Why German men urinate sitting down” - MHFI Facebook group - Doug’s site - Check out Producer Chris’s blog: Epic Financial Journey — **Join the Mile High FI Club – It’s the email list!** **Get MHFi Merch – It helps support the show. Get t-shirts & more** \*\*Disclaimer: The podcast is for informational purposes. Maybe entertainment but we won’t even make such a claim. You shouldn’t take the info as financial, legal, or tax advice. **We aren’t certified financial planners or advisors.** We’re not qualified for much. *So get advice from professionals.*\** Brought To You By: The Doug Show, aka Affiliate Marketing & Side Hustles **Email the show:** doug@milehighfi.com 0:00 Introduction 3:30 An outsourcing mindset 9:01 House cleaning 18:20 Yard work 26:20 ROI & money mindset 34:38 Home construction 42:36 Home maintenance 49:26 Cooking, grocery shopping, & kids 58:14 Financial advice 1:07:44 Car maintenance 1:11:44 Haircuts 1:17:47 Soundcheck – Peeing