156. The Perks of IRL Gatherings: Our experience at CAMPFI
Michelle and I go to a retreat for people who love financial independence
One silver lining of COVID is that it gave me a new appreciation for in-person gatherings. As much as online meetings can help connect when we cannot meet in person, there is nothing that compares to IRL meetings.
Last weekend, Michelle and I attended CAMP FI in Florida. There were 80+ FI/RE lovers present at a summer-camp style venue with speakers, break-out sessions, outdoor activities- kayaking, yoga, archery, karaoke and lots of time to have deep intimate conversations.
Michelle and I found five unique benefits to this type of IRL meeting with like-minded people:
Meeting real-life people rather than listening to internet personas
Deepen your interest in FI
Similar struggles
Inside jokes
Venn diagram of interests
Show Notes:
Coast FI/Lean FI definitions by Tally.com
Community Time
BWS on Social Media
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Listening to your podcast was like hearing someone read off notes I should have been taking during our awesome CampFI experience a couple of weeks ago. Grateful for you two and the positive messages you are spreading about our community. And thanks for the shout-out, that was a nice surprise. (Did I mention I blushed at hearing my name even though I was in the car by myself at the time?) Love your podcast!