Real talk about Financial Independence and life after corporate jobs. Doug Cunnington and Carl Jensen talk about FI, lifestyle, side hustles, health, and anything on their minds. Plus, they interview experts and non-experts interested in the FI lifestyle. It's raw, candid, pretty much like you get to sit in on a private conversation.
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Real talk about Financial Independence and life after corporate jobs. Doug Cunnington and Carl Jensen talk about FI, lifestyle, side hustles, health, and anything on their minds. Plus, they interview experts and non-experts interested in the FI lifestyle. It's raw, candid, pretty much like you get to sit in on a private conversation.
Mr. Money Mustache: Tesla, Health at 50, Passions & Projects [bonus] MHFI 282.5
Mile High FI Podcast
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Mr. Money Mustache: Tesla, Health at 50, Passions & Projects [bonus] MHFI 282.5
Mr. Money Mustache joins me to answer YOUR questions. It’s part 2 so if you missed part 1, check it out from July 18, 2025. If you dig the show, see ways to support mile high FI since we’re ad-free.
Questions… [time stamps below]
What have you changed your mind on?
Is Pete still Snowbirding to Arizona in the winters down to cul-de-sac? And was that an experiment or a permanent thing? What’d you learn from the experience?
At age 50 plus, what are you focusing on for your health and fitness besides biking and eating healthy?
What things are you working on these days that light you up?
What’s your current stance and practice on charitable giving?
MMM charitable links:
Notes on Giving Away my First $100,000
How to Give Money (and Get Happiness) More Easily
Do you wish you lived a less frugally when you were younger?
What’s the biggest project that you’ve taken yourself and how did that go? And any advice for people that wanna do more repairs and improvement projects on their own?
Asked During the Conversation
Can you imagine working for someone else again? Or why not? (Doug to Pete)
Are there any other electric cars that are worth considering? (This was part of Neil’s longer question about buying a Tesla.)
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00:00 Welcome to the Mile High Five Podcast
00:30 Introversion vs. Extroversion: A Personal Journey
02:59 The Power of Mental Framing
05:36 Snowbirding to Arizona: Pete’s Experience
09:04 Health and Fitness at 50: Weight Training and More
11:15 The Benefits of Cold Plunges and Saunas
17:27 Sleeping Tips: Earplugs and Vulnerability
21:42 Current Projects and Passions
26:08 The Tesla Controversy: To Buy or Not to Buy?
27:36 Tesla: The Ultimate Hybrid
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Mile High FI Podcast
Real talk about Financial Independence and life after corporate jobs. Doug Cunnington and Carl Jensen talk about FI, lifestyle, side hustles, health, and anything on their minds. Plus, they interview experts and non-experts interested in the FI lifestyle. It's raw, candid, pretty much like you get to sit in on a private conversation.