The Secret Cost of Over-Optimization & Random Show | MHFI 205

Doug and Carl catch up on a potpourri of topics including recent purchases, frugal hacks, investments, optimization, skepticism, and recent books & TV shows each have been consuming.  They discuss over-optimizing & reevaluating perceptions in the areas of health & fitness and try to provide a balance by incorporating de-optimization.  Carl also introduces a new investment strategy called the “reverse index fund” or “Hot Carl”. Save 50% site-wide on your new mattress, pillow, and bedding over at GhostBed (coupon code: MILEHIGHFI) Are you looking for more ingenious frugal hacks such as the Culver’s coupon scam?  If so, head over to Buy Me A Coffee to find out more. Doug & Carl will be attending the EconoMe Conference in Cincinnati, OH on March 15-17, 2024.  For those interested in attending, use the coupon code MILEHIGHFI at checkout to save 10%.  https://economeconference.com/ Links EconoMe Conference The Peter Attia Drive Podcast Huberman Lab Huberman Lab supplements Tim Ferriss podcast, “Peter Attia, M.D. — Fasting, Metformin, Athletic Performance, and More (#398)” Goal Guys, “I Tried the Anti-Aging Diet for 90 Days” Tim Ferriss 4-hour books “The 4-Hour Workweek” Kindle Hardcover Paperback Audiobook “The 4-Hour Body” Kindle Hardcover Paperback Audiobook “The 4-Hour Chef” Hardcover Spiral-Bound CampFI JT on MHFI episode 110 Oliver Burkeman, “Four Thousand Weeks” Kindle Hardcover Paperback Audiobook Michael Easter, “The Comfort Crisis” Kindle Hardcover