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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