Before you make a major financial (or life) move, how do you know if the dream is truly yours—or just a leftover memory? Or even outside influence? In this episode, Mary Lyons and Eric Alexander dive into the surprising value of test-driving your dreams. From sports cars to second homes to family goals, they unpack the difference between real desires and impulsive wants, and how to approach big decisions with clarity, strategy, and zero regrets.

They also explore how couples with different visions can find middle ground, how to simulate financial decisions before you commit, and why modeling joy might be one of the most powerful things you do for the next generation.