Welcome to Episode 171 of The Endless Growth Podcast!

This week, Alex lets us know how his new job is going, while Edgar returns from an unforgettable trip to Boston for the World Cup. Between adjusting to new routines, trying to afford a house in today’s economy, watching France dominate from just feet away, and questioning what comes next for the podcast, this episode covers a little bit of everything.

The episode kicks off with Alex sharing how his first week at the new job is going and why starting over feels much different this time around. That leads to a bigger conversation about getting older, caring less about what other people think, building routines, and why having systems in place can make everything from saving money to staying disciplined much easier.

From there, the guys dive into the current economy, $777,000 homes, zero-percent financing, and the reality that making more money means very little if you spend everything you earn. They debate renting versus buying, why so many people struggle to save, and whether the version of “normal” everyone is waiting for is ever actually coming back.

Later, Edgar takes us through his trip to Boston for the World Cup. From incredible seats just feet away from the field and watching France win 4-1 to exploring Boston, eating way too much food, nearly seeing the French national team, and finding out IShowSpeed and Channing Tatum were at the same game, the trip quickly became one of his most memorable experiences.

As always, the conversation goes in plenty of unexpected directions. The guys talk about $30,000 World Cup tickets, the death of sneaker reselling, Edgar’s questionable clothing subscription, Alex’s exploding iPhone, Utah’s rapid growth, and whether The Endless Growth Podcast itself might be ready for a revamp.

Whether you're adjusting to something new, trying to build better systems, or just looking for a conversation that somehow connects the World Cup, Episode 171 has something for you.

00:17 New Job Reset
00:57 Routine Vs Escapism
03:38 Accounting Role Breakdown
05:19 Practicing With AI Tools
06:56 Less Pressure At 30
10:27 Not Caring What People Think
12:25 Kids And Social Circles
13:55 0 Percent Financing Talk
16:23 Economy War And Boomers
18:51 Housing Costs And Saving Systems
25:23 Sleep Schedules And Phone Battery
29:48 Weekend Recap World Cup Boston
30:27 Boston Trip Recap
31:21 World Cup Talk
33:55 Ronaldo Team Debate
35:56 Hotel Arrival Night
38:46 Getting To Gillette
40:29 Stadium Seats Energy
45:38 Postgame Travel Plans
47:17 Steakhouse Dinner Fit
49:04 Mike's Pastries Nightcap
50:09 Saturday City Exploring
52:45 France Team Hotel Spotting
55:14 Cold Weather Early Flight
57:16 Harbor Walk Missed
57:35 Ocean Or Lake Debate
58:00 Skipping The Tour Boat
59:26 Seafood Plans And Hotel Chill
59:52 Delayed Flight And Airport Gates
01:01:09 Fourth Of July Fire Restrictions
01:01:55 Utah Growth And Drought Talk
01:03:28 Celebrities Spotted At The Game
01:06:48 Stadium Food And Seat Chaos
01:09:40 Ticket Prices And Resale Ethics
01:10:55 Sneaker Resale Era Fades
01:12:04 ThreadBeast Mystery Shoes
01:17:12 Nordstrom Rack And Sushi Plans
01:19:03 Podcast Wrap Up And Next Week