Carl and Doug unpack the pursuit of happiness and the winding road to early retirement. From life's unexpected twists to the importance of relationships beyond the balance sheet, they explore what it really means to live a fulfilling life post-FIRE. Listen-in for a blend of finance, philosophy, and insights, all served up with a side of personal stories & anecdotes.
Note: This is a rebroadcast of MHFI Episode 006 and 088.
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0:00 Introduction
5:35 Thoughts on happiness
11:03 The science behind happiness
20:52 Pleasure, meaning, and challenges
24:35 Doug & Carl’s happiness histories
34:15 What did not lead to happiness
40:56 Happy times
47:43 Power of community
54:37 FIRE unhappiness
59:44 Easing into retirement
1:07:36 Self-doubt & purpose
1:15:33 Flexibility, sabba...
