$60k in Debt to Early Retirement [rebroadcast] | MHFI 231

September 03, 2024 01:08:08
$60k in Debt to Early Retirement [rebroadcast] | MHFI 231
Mile High FI Podcast
$60k in Debt to Early Retirement [rebroadcast] | MHFI 231

Sep 03 2024 | 01:08:08

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Show Notes

Doug and Carl chat with Dan Manwaring, a former medical device salesman, who transformed his life from being $60K in debt to retiring early and traveling the world.   Dan discusses his professional journey, his approach to financial independence, and his unique travel experiences along with fitness routines, eating habits, and the importance of enjoying simple daily routines for overall happiness.

Note: This is a rebroadcast of MHFI episode 130

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0:00 Introduction

2:08 Deep Sleep

10:05 Pharmaceutical & medical sales

15:12 Discovering FI

23:00 Challenges & reflections on the FI journey

30:04 Decompressing after retirement

36:42 Travel adventures

41:43 Spending time with family

47:09 Fitness & health

56:49 Keto & the perfect day

1:04:59 Soundcheck – Longmont breweries

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