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In this episode, Michael explores the idea that happiness and financial independence is a trade off.
He challenges the listener to start living their life as if they were retired, and to start doing the things that they want to do now - rather than waiting until retirement.
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Mad Fientist Article: https://www.madfientist.com/best-and-worst-about-fi
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