INVEST2FI Episode 129 - The Key To Being Happy With FIRE With Pete Adeney (Mr. Money Mustache)
Whether you’re 20 or 50, it’s never too late to begin your FIRE journey. In this week’s episode, we have a special guest who has helped thousands of people kickstart their own journey of retiring early. Today, we’re so excited to share our insightful conversations with one of the pioneering voices in the FIRE world, Pete Adeney aka Mr. Money Mustache himself!
Tune in as we talk about how he built a blog that has reached an almost cult-like status and what motivates him to continue after years of sharing his tips and tricks on the internet. As a renowned thought leader and advisor in the field of FIRE, Peter shares how he takes control of his time and energy and how you can achieve FIRE without compromising your joy.
PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS:
[5:15] How Mr. Money Mustache Started His Financial Independence Journey
[11:45] How He Got Into Writing
[13:25] Building A Unique Voice For His Successful Blog
[15:16] On Investing In Real Estate
[19:04] Suggestions For Someone Starting Out
[23 20] Knowing How To Prioritize As An Entrepreneur
[26:30] The Power Of Saying No
[30:00] The Secret To Being Happy
[33:20] Figuring Out The Financials Behind Divorce
[39:50] How Much Money Do You Really Need To Retire With?
[43:00] Are We Expecting A Recession?
[45:15] On Building A Co-working Space
[48:45 The Joys Of Community-Oriented Projects
[51:10] On Pete’s Netflix Special
[53:35] Book Recommendations From Mr. Money Mustache
[54:45] The Best Piece of Recent Advice
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