Is Retirement Overrated? - Happy #2 | MHFI 268

May 20, 2025 01:12:47
Is Retirement Overrated? - Happy #2 | MHFI 268
Mile High FI Podcast
Is Retirement Overrated? - Happy #2 | MHFI 268

May 20 2025 | 01:12:47

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Show Notes

Doug and Carl continue the happiness series with part 2 which is focused on the concept of finding purpose in life.  They discuss the benefits of preparing for retirement by building a rich life outside of work, taking sabbaticals, and conducting small experiments to explore new hobbies and interests.  They also talk about the importance of community, the idea of redefining success, achieving flow state, and finding meaningful ways to spend one’s time while maintaining good mental and physical health.

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0:00 Introduction

4:48 What FIRE life looks like

12:23 Is retirement overrated?

21:32 Relationship with work

26:22 Seeking validation

33:41 Preparation for retirement

38:12 Challenging the corporate ladder

43:49 Setting up for a successful retirement

51:13 Redefining success & finding flow

59:29 Leveraging Community

1:08:56 Soundcheck – 25K steps

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