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FI Minded: Achieve Financial Independence & Have Fun Doing ItAchieve Financial Independence & Have Fun Doing It Author: Justin Peters
Want to achieve Financial Independence (FI) without missing out on life? FI Minded is the podcast for anyone seeking financial freedom, time freedom, and a work-optional lifestyle all while enjoying the journey along the way. Whether youre at the beginning of your FI journey or already deep into Coast FI or Slow FI, this show gives you practical strategies and insights to reach early retirement and design a life that aligns with your values, purpose, and fulfillment. Popular topics include: - FI Optimization Strategies: Actionable advice to reach Financial Independence faster without unnecessary stress. - Work Optional & Lifestyle Design: How to transition from the corporate grind and build a life of freedom, flexibility, and intentional living. - Time Freedom & Coast FI: Making the most of your time while still planning for the future, including mini-retirements, travel, and other ways to enjoy your life now. - Post-FI Identity & Purpose: What to do once youve achieved FI, and how to create meaning beyond money. - Burnout & Balance: Avoid the pitfalls of over-optimization and learn to balance saving for the future with mental health and happiness. If you want to reach financial independence, design a life thats purposeful and fun, and avoid burnout along the way, FI Minded is your guide to building a sustainable, fulfilling, and free life. Some of our past guests include Carl Jensen (1500 Days), Jeremy Schneider (Personal Finance Club), Nick Loper (Side Hustle Show), Andrew Giancola (The Personal Finance Podcast), Jordan Grumet (Earn & Invest), Rachael Camp (Work Optional), Jillian Johnsrud (Retire Often), Sean Mullaney (FI Tax Guy), Jill Sirianni (Frugal Friends), Jackie Cummings-Koski (Catching Up to FI), Joel Larsgaard (How to Money), Cody Garrett (Measure Twice), Jesse Cramer (Personal Finance for Long-Term Investors), Jess (The Fioneers), Chris Hutchins (All The Hacks), Diania Merriam (EconoMe), and many more inspiring voices in the FI space. Language: en Genres: Business, Education, How To, Investing Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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What’s on Your FI Bucket List? | E186
Episode 186
Wednesday, 31 December, 2025
If you’ve ever felt stuck somewhere between the excitement of starting your FI journey and the reality that the finish line is still years away, this episode will give you a practical way to stay motivated. You’ll learn how a FI Bucket List can immediately add meaning, momentum, and enjoyment to the process—no matter where you are on the path. This isn’t about spending more money; it’s about intentionally creating experiences that keep you energized instead of burned out.You’ll also hear how shifting from a “save now, live later” mindset to a “design a meaningful life today” approach can completely change the way your journey feels. We break down how to choose bucket-list items that fit your values, your current season of life, and your budget. You’ll walk away with clear steps for creating your own version, whether you want more adventure, more connection, or simply more joy in your week.Finally, the conversation highlights what the FI Bucket List reveals about the bigger purpose behind financial independence: freedom, flexibility, and the chance to build a life you actually want to live. If you’ve been feeling behind, bored, or disconnected from your "why," this episode will help you reconnect with the possibility, purpose, and excitement that originally drew you to FI.Key Takeaways:Why a FI Bucket List is one of the most effective ways to stay motivated on a long FI journeyHow to design bucket-list items that fit your values, energy, and current season of lifeThe mindset shift from delaying joy to intentionally integrating it into your journeyHow to balance saving aggressively and creating meaningful experiences todayWhy your FI “finish line” isn’t the real point—and what actually matters moreHow a bucket list helps reduce burnout, boredom, and the fear of “doing FI wrong”Practical examples of small, low-cost wins that build excitement and momentumThe difference between running away from work and running toward a fulfilling lifeOther Episodes You’ll Love:Is Saving Too Much Holding You Back? | E179 Jesse CramerMini-Retirements: Retire Often, Not Just Early | E177 Jillian JohnsrudHow to Get the Courage to Travel More Adventurously | E174 Jon OteroConnect With JustinEmail me at Justin@FIMinded.com or connect with me on LinkedIn.Support FI MindedWant to hear more? Follow FI Minded on your favorite podcast player.Like this episode? Share it with a friend pursuing financial independence.Love the show? Say thanks by leaving a positive review.
