From Paychecks to Purpose

I like to talk about money, living a good life, and more. I hope you have a chance to stop by and listen! I'm also on Instagram: @frompaycheckstopurpose (https://www.instagram.com/frompaycheckstopurpose/)

From Paychecks to Purpose is a education podcast hosted by Blue, with 51 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  Paychecks to Purpose: Doug Cunnington

  Aug 17, 202629 min

  In this week's episode, I am doing the final segment of my Paychecks to Purpose series for the year! I got the opportunity to talk with Doug Cunnington (host of Mile High FI) about his childhood, career, identity, and purpose. In this 1st part, we cover highlights from childhood as well as career. Tune in to Part 2 next week for a wide-ranging conversation about entrepreneurship, identity, and purpose. Mile High FI podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/3UehnLcmk0RFkEDmhHLZZV?si=3b1c133df0ea4189

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  The Money/Time x Happiness Sweet Spot

  Aug 8, 202612 min

  In this week's episode, I reflect on how some people optimize for money and tie to the detriment of their happiness, and how there is a sweet spot for both. I emphaize the important of designing our best life first and creating it from there rather than letting money or time optimization lead into a life not aligned with your ideal one. I also reflect on a recent mainstream media article about a FIRE person who early retired and is lonely, and I comment about how that media is incentivized to make FIRE look bad or controversial for clicks.

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  Goal Update & Asians Finding Purpose

  Jul 26, 202618 min

  In this episode, I cover progress towards my 2026 goals across a range of topics (podcasting, finance coaching/advising, friends & family, cooking, piano, and more). I also do a media segment this week where I highlight different Asian men at different stages in life going through a purpose conversation that I have been following recently on Youtube. Many of them are on the FIRE path (accidentally or purposefully) and they are all figuring our their purpose, career, and/or ikigai. 2026 Goals Original Episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3cDmXhr6rq6zIQC68gGlUo?si=ewSbY_xfTkWa3JNr6o6svw Andrew Xu: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VNboESxkwBM Asian Dad Energy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zjp4BlV4Sw0&pp=0gcJCaMLAYcqIYzv Goobie and Doobie: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ox-ZV0AZRww&t=1500s

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  Relocation Risks & Rewards

  Jul 19, 202612 min

  In this week's episode, as I have been considering my own potential relocation, I have been thinking a lot about my mom's big relocation (from South Korea to the US). She made this decision in her early 20's and made some serious sacrifices to make it happen (she took her family with her and became the main provider). Relocation has both risks & rewards, and in this episode I reflect on what I suspect were a few for hers. And I close admiring her for making such a leap of faith with benefits that compounded long after she was gone.

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  Episode 50: Reflections on Past, Present & Future

  Jul 12, 202620 min

  For my 50th episode (roughly speaking), I am reflecting on the podcast's origins, where I am at in the present with the podcast, and how the message of the podcast is being incorporated into my own life. I also touch base on my hopes for the future of the podcast. Finally, I throw in some lessons learned about podcasting AV setup and editing software for others to learn from if they are looking to start their own podcast! I hope you enjoy this reflection and update. Job Phases: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6yZh0c9QFT96Xy9LeRHkDn?si=lZRYnDBSSd63i4rFKJVm7g Intentional Life Planning: https://open.spotify.com/episode/059ylZKOesIGWgyGjI6pwd?si=O5_50DnjR_2et0O5fSiToA 2026 Goals: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3cDmXhr6rq6zIQC68gGlUo?si=fnDipI8lTFaHJ6KKSfBohA

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