Ever feel like you're working hard but getting nowhere? You're not alone—and you might be stuck in a productivity trap, not a purpose-driven plan. In this episode of The Stacking Benjamins Show, we tackle the big one: how to avoid wasting your life. (No pressure.)

Joe Saul-Sehy kicks things off with a tongue-in-cheek nod to all the ways we fritter away time—before pivoting into a power-packed conversation on building meaningful goals and avoiding common life derailers.

He’s joined by two all-star minds in money and behavior:

Paula Pant from Afford Anything, who reminds us that "you can afford anything—but not everything," and

Jordan Grumet from Earn & Invest, who offers the life-and-death perspective (literally—he’s a hospice doctor) on why we need to act now, not later.

Together with OG and Doug, the roundtable unpacks six common ways people unknowingly waste their lives, including:

Being "busy" instead of effective

Letting fear of failure hijack your plans

Overthinking every move

Paralysis from too many choices

Constant hustle with no progress

Indecision dressed up as careful planning

You’ll hear hard-earned lessons, subtle mindset shifts, and tips for creating financial and personal momentum. Plus:

The surprising link between indecision and regret, backed by Dr. Ellen Langer’s research

Smart strategies for eliminating distractions and taking better action

The difference between motion and movement—especially when it comes to your goals and your money

And, of course, we sprinkle in some classic basement banter, a rowdy trivia throwdown, and Joe’s favorite kind of weekend preview (the kind where no one actually follows their own advice).

Why this episode is worth your time:

🎯 You’ll walk away with:

A clearer idea of what’s holding you back

Practical ways to structure smarter financial goals

Permission to stop doing all the things and start doing the right things

FULL SHOW NOTES: https://www.stackingbenjamins.com/how-to-waste-your-time-on-stupid-stuff-1710/

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