Ep241: How to Optimize Your Money to Buy You Time (and Experiences) | with Laura Vanderkam

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My guest today is Laura Vanderkam who is the author of several books about time management & productivity. She first appeared on this show to talk about her latest book, Tranquility by Tuesday: 9 Ways to Calm the Chaos and Make Time for What Matters, which I highly recommend you listen to if you haven’t yet. Today, she's back because of a book she wrote more than 10 years ago, All the Money in the World: What the Happiest People Know About Wealth.
Now, before you dismiss this as just another financial advice episode with a self-proclaimed 'financial guru,' hold on. Laura and I delve deep into the psychology of wealth, where money, happiness, and fulfillment intersect. In our conversation, we talk about the real reason people struggle to find fulfillment regardless of their financial standing. More importantly, Laura reveals how some happiness can be bought and it might not be as expensive as you think. I have no doubt that Laura's unique perspective on money is still so relevant today as it was when she wrote it, it will help you make better choices and find fulfillment no matter where you stand financially.
0:00 - Introduction and discussing the definition of 'enough' in the context of Laura's book, 'All the Money in the World: What the Happiest People Know About Wealth.'
3:00 - Questioning societal beliefs about money and happiness.
4:30 - Reviewing the cultural scripts that contribute to our attitudes about money.
6:00 - Discussing the intersection of financial management and time management. Laura shares her views on the 1099 mindset and the power of choice.
9:45 - The impact of 'money stories' on our financial decisions and habits. 11:30 - Encouraging listeners to reevaluate their financial stories and push past limiting beliefs about earning potential.
13:00 - Rethinking retirement: Defining retirement as freedom to choose your work, not escape from it.
15:20 - Preventing regret: Laura shares tips for optimizing your energy towards finding a career that you love and are called to do.
16:30 - Reiterating Laura's key advice for listeners and closing remarks
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