Can Retiring Early Make You Less Happy? - Happy #3 | MHFI 269

Doug and Carl continue the happiness series with part 3 which is focused on cultivating a happiness mindset.  They discuss various strategies to train the brain for maximum happiness, including the role of neural responses, the negative impact of constant busyness, the crucial importance of gratitude, and how voluntary struggles contribute to a fulfilled life.  They also touch upon the pitfalls of social media and news consumption, the value of community connections, and the liberating perspective of acknowledging one’s inconsequential role in the grand scheme of things. Do you like the podcast and want to support the show?  Follow the link to find out how: https://milehighfi.com/support/ Use code MILEHIGHFI at GhostBed checkout for an additional 10% Off Already Low Prices! Links Mo Gawdat, “Solve for Happy” Kindle Hardcover Paperback Audiobook Hoffman Process Doug Cunnington, “7 to 8.5 Hours Every Night: How I Transformed My Life By Sleeping Better” Tim Ferriss, “The 4-Hour Workweek” Kindle Hardcover Paperback Audiobook Oliver Burkeman, “Four Thousand Weeks” Kindle Hardcover Paperback Audiobook MHFI Facebook group Doug’s site Check out Producer Chris’s new blog: Epic Financial Journey — Join the Mile High FI Club – It’s the email list! Get MHFi Merch – It helps support the show. Get t-shirts & more **Disclaimer: The podcast is for informational purposes. Maybe entertainment but we won’t even make such a claim. You shouldn’t take the info as financial, legal, or tax advice. We aren’t certified financial planners or advisors. We’re not qualified for much. So get advice from professionals.** Brought To You By: The Doug Show, aka Affiliate Marketing & Side Hustles Email the show: [email protected] 0:00 Introduction 2:41 Happiness mindset 7:55 How FIRE can make your life worse 11:39 Importance of struggle 17:53 Activity is the key to longevity 25:26 Impact of news & social media 31:49 Gratitude & community connections 39:33 Looking at yourself 44:38 Soundcheck – Fidget Spinner