# 230 : Finding Enough & Overcoming Fear & One More Year Syndrome with Alan & Katie Donegan

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Podcast: [The Mindful FIRE Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-mindful-fire-podcast-1265880)
Published: 2026-05-19T04:00:00+00:00
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In this episode: “one more year” syndrome, defining enough, optimizing for pain vs pleasure, journaling + self-compassion, Rebel Finance School with Alan & Katie Donegan Episode Summary Alan and Katie Donegan unpack why people keep working “one more year” even when the math says they have enough—often because fear and identity (not logic) are driving the decision. They share simple mindfulness tools (journaling, compassionate awareness, and focusing on what you want) and explain Rebel Fin...

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