When talking about health and chronic diseases, people don't really talk about financial freedom and what it can do for you. People are always trying to find solutions to their problems without really going in on the root cause. Just like a chronic disease, it can be cured and financial independence is a good way to start. Learn how to invest in what really matters with, family physician, Dr. Vimal Thomas George. Dr. George practices medicine at the Austin Diagnostic Clinic in Austin, Texas. He is also the author of Health in Flames. Join your host Corinna Bellizzi as she talks to Dr. Vimal George about the connection between your financial freedom and your health. Listen in and start living a happier and healthier life today!
About Guest:
Vimal Thomas George, MD, MSc is a family physician that practices medicine at the Austin Diagnostic Clinic in Austin, Texas. He graduated from the McGovern Medical School at the University of Texas Health Science Center. With a medical degree, a master’s degree in healthcare quality and safety management, and experience as the executive quality director of his clinic, he has a unique and broad understanding of population health. He also recently published a new book, Health in Flames: A Doctor’s Prescription for Living BEYOND Diet and Exercise.
- Guest LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/vimal-george-71b1061b/
- Guest Website - http://healthinflames.com/
Show Notes:
1:03 - Introduction
3:00 - Why Write A Book?
7:09 - Mindless Consumerism
12:16 - Achieving Happiness With Financial Independence
17:35 - Working Class Opportunities
20:26 - Keeping Up With The Joneses Phenomenon
26:26 - Index Funds
29:11 - Fear Of Investing
31:22 - Spending More Mindset And Life Happiness
36:28 - Financial Independent Vs Working For Money
39:50 - Other Investment Plans
40:42 - The Science Of Happiness
42:00 - Conclusion
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