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EPISODE · Dec 2, 2025 · 1H 8M

Mr. Money Mustache: Living a Good Life, Finding Identity & Purpose | MHFI 296

from Mile High FI Podcast · host Doug Cunnington, Mr. Money Mustache, & Carl Jensen

Doug chats with Pete Adeney, Mr. Money Mustache, about how to ensure a good life by tracking daily habits while comparing Cal Newport’s “The Good Life Algorithm” to Pete’s own Badassity-tracking system.  They discuss the concept of shifting identities after retirement, emphasize the importance of finding purpose beyond traditional work roles, and the value of nurturing friendships.  Pete also answers a few listener questions from the Mile High FI Facebook group. Do you like the podcast and want to support the show?  Follow the link to find out how: https://milehighfi.com/support/ Curious to know exactly what products Doug uses?  Check out his Amazon lists below. *Affiliate links below, so if you buy something or spend money, we might earn a commission. That helps the show and doesn’t cost you anything extra. Thank you! Guitar Accessories Hiking & Outdoor Essentials for Sleep Want to order MHFI stickers/temporary tattoos or create your own custom stickers?  Of course you do!  We ALL do!  Order them here using our affiliate link so that we might earn a commission: https://www.stickermule.com/dougcunnington Links Pete Adeney/Mr. Money Mustache Badassity Tracker (Original) Badassity Tracker (Updated) MMM post “How to make a 400K impulse purchase” Cal Newport, “The Good Life Algorithm” Tim Ferriss, Jim Collins interview MMM on Tim Ferriss (2017) Culdesac MHFI Facebook group Doug’s site Check out Producer Chris’s 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 2:38 Badassity Tracker 8:29 The Good Life Algorithm 13:38 Social overload 18:24 Eating, sleeping, & colonoscopies 26:36 Identity (crisis) after quitting 33:36 Curiosity & lifelong learning 38:23 Tips for finding identity after retirement 42:42 Productivity & purpose 50:53 Question: Margin accounts 55:31 Question: Culdesac 59:45 Question: Gravel bikes & bikepacking 1:03:22 Soundcheck – Electric vehicles

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