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232 : Mr. Money Mustache on One-More-Year Syndrome (and How to Stop Worrying)

Podcast: The Mindful FIRE Podcast
Published: Jun 2, 2026
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In this episode: one-more-year syndrome, worry & fear, mindfulness for financial independence, “enough” mindset, living freedom now with Pete Adeney (Mr. Money Mustache) Episode Summary Pete Adeney (Mr. Money Mustache) argues that the biggest trap on the path to financial independence isn’t math, it’s worry. He and Adam unpack how fear fuels “one-more-year syndrome,” why the same worry often follows people into retirement, and how perspective and mindfulness can help interrupt the brain’s...