Mile High FI Podcast

Mr. Money Mustache: Tesla, Health at 50, Passions & Projects [bonus] MHFI 282.5

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Aug 29, 2025
Mr. Money Mustache, a financial independence advocate and popular blogger, shares insights on life after 50, emphasizing fitness and health through weight training and unconventional practices like sauna use. He discusses his shift in mindset on frugality, reflections on charity, and the balance between enjoying life and being prudent. The conversation touches on his experiences living in Arizona, the allure of Tesla amidst controversies, and personal projects that ignite his passion. Practical tips and heartfelt stories make this a lively and engaging listen.
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INSIGHT

Personality Is A Spectrum

  • Introversion and extroversion exist on a spectrum rather than a binary choice.
  • Labeling yourself can create a limiting self-fulfilling belief.
ADVICE

Don't Declare Yourself Incompetent

  • Stop telling yourself negative fixed statements like "I'm not good at this."
  • Practice deliberately and put hours into skills to become competent.
ANECDOTE

Four-Month Arizona Trial

  • Pete took a four-month winter stay in an Arizona development called Cul-de-Sac to try out a different lifestyle.
  • He enjoyed it but realized he loved Colorado and prefers rotating vacations and autonomy back home.
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