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Meaning Over Money
By Travis SheltonBusiness
Meaning Over Money episodes
- 112 - Give What You Have, Not What You Don't Have
Generosity is awesome! For us, there's nothing better. But whenever we start to think about generosity and giving, it can be easy to minimize ourselves. "I don't have enough to make a difference." "I'll just wait until I have more to give." "Giving is something those other people are able to do." Don't worry, we've done it too! In today's episode, host Travis Shelton talks about the importance of focusing on what we DO have, rather than dwelling on what we DON'T have. It sounds like splitting hairs, but it can make all the difference in the world. When we stop comparing ourselves to others and simply give in accordance to our financial abilities, amazing things can happen. This isn't about keeping score, or doing more than the next person. It's about being faithful with what we're blessed with, giving joyfully and sacrificially, and knowing it was a gift worth giving.
If you have questions or would like to connect with us outside of the podcast, here's where you can find us:
Podcast website: https://www.travisshelton.com/podcast
Daily Blog: https://travisshelton.com/blog
Subscribe to the Daily Blog: http://eepurl.com/gB07Ef
Podcast Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/370457478238932
Travis’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/travis_shelton_
Travis’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/travissheltonco/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCasnj17-bOl_CZ0Cb9czmyQ
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@meaning_over_money
14 min - 111 - "Help, I Have a Spending Problem!"
Do you or someone you know struggle to keep spending under control? In today's episode, host Travis Shelton addresses a question that came in from a listener who believes they have a spending problem. Spending isn't bad (we've talked about this idea often), but an overspending problem can cause significant issues. Financial issues, relational issues, psychological/emotional issues. In today's episode, we discuss the nine things we can do to help get our spending in check. And by spending "in check", we don't mean to stop spending. Rather, how we can regain control, create intentionality, and spend on things which truly add value to our life. Spending should be fun, so let's get back to basics!
If you have questions or would like to connect with us outside of the podcast, here's where you can find us:
Podcast website: https://www.travisshelton.com/podcast
Daily Blog: https://travisshelton.com/blog
Subscribe to the Daily Blog: http://eepurl.com/gB07Ef
Podcast Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/370457478238932
Travis’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/travis_shelton_
Travis’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/travissheltonco/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCasnj17-bOl_CZ0Cb9czmyQ
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@meaning_over_money
20 min - 110 - The Loss of a Friend: A Reflection on Legacy
We discussed the idea of legacy in episode 106, but we didn't dive too deep into why we're talking about it now. In today's episode, host Travis Shelton discusses his recent experience losing a close friend/mentor. He shares a few memories, reflects on the impact she had on him (and countless others), and explains the profound impact legacy can have in the lives of others. When we talk about the idea of meaning over money, his friend Pat is a perfect example of what it looks like to simply live with meaning.
Episode 106 - St. Peters Basketball and the Pursuit of Legacy (https://anchor.fm/meaning-over-money/episodes/106---St--Peters-Basketball-and-the-Pursuit-of-Legacy-e1gcfcq)
If you have questions or would like to connect with us outside of the podcast, here's where you can find us:
Podcast website: https://www.travisshelton.com/podcast
Daily Blog: https://travisshelton.com/blog
Subscribe to the Daily Blog: http://eepurl.com/gB07Ef
Podcast Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/370457478238932
Travis’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/travis_shelton_
Travis’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/travissheltonco/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCasnj17-bOl_CZ0Cb9czmyQ
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@meaning_over_money
21 min - 109 - Giving Yourself a Break on the Journey
Oftentimes when people are pursing a big financial goal such as paying off a bunch of debt, saving up for a car or house downpayment, or building their emergency fund, the process can start to get exhausting. After all, this stuff is hard! Doing the right thing isn't easy......which is why most people aren't doing it! At some point in the journey, people can break. We don't want that! Instead of burning out, it can be a great decision to take a break in the middle of the process to take a breather, let loose a bit, and refresh yourself before jumping back on the progress train. In theory, this slows down the process of reaching your goals. However, it's far better than burning out and quitting before making it to the finish line. In today's episode, host Travis Shelton explains what this can look like, what it looked like in his own journey, and why you should consider it in yours.
If you have questions or would like to connect with us outside of the podcast, here's where you can find us:
Podcast website: https://www.travisshelton.com/podcast
Daily Blog: https://travisshelton.com/blog
Subscribe to the Daily Blog: http://eepurl.com/gB07Ef
Podcast Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/370457478238932
Travis’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/travis_shelton_
Travis’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/travissheltonco/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCasnj17-bOl_CZ0Cb9czmyQ
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@meaning_over_money
14 min - 108 - Investing: The Choice Between Taxes and Freedom
Whenever we decide to invest, of course we need to decide what to invest in. This is obvious, and much discussed. Mutual funds, individual stocks, ETFs, bonds, REITS......so many choices. However, there's one major decision that often gets overlooked: where to invest it. What type of account should our investments live in? Conventional wisdom says to jam everything humanly possible into a 401(k) to minimize our annual tax bill. However, there's more to the story. In today's episode, host Travis Shelton discusses some of the considerations we need to think about when deciding where to invest. When we invest to minimize taxes, it can cost us some of our freedom. We'll discuss how to give this a thoughtful approach, look at it from different angles, and hopefully equip you to make the best decision for your journey.
If you have questions or would like to connect with us outside of the podcast, here's where you can find us:
Podcast website: https://www.travisshelton.com/podcast
Daily Blog: https://travisshelton.com/blog
Subscribe to the Daily Blog: http://eepurl.com/gB07Ef
Podcast Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/370457478238932
Travis’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/travis_shelton_
Travis’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/travissheltonco/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCasnj17-bOl_CZ0Cb9czmyQ
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@meaning_over_money
22 min - 107 - Success Isn't Linear: Embrace the Hockey Stick
Do you ever work hard, do the right thing, make the right choices.....only to find yourself waiting (oftentimes impatiently) for the resulting success? We're glad we aren't the only ones! In today's episode, host Travis Shelton discusses how frustrating it can be when success doesn't come when we think it should, how common this phenomenon is, why remaining patient is vital, and why it matters. We can control what we can control, and unfortunately, we can’t control the timing of our success. This is a problem/struggle many of us deal with, so hopefully you find this episode uplifting and encouraging for your own journey.
Article referenced in this episode: https://www.dsmpartnership.com/news-media/blog/success-isnt-linear-embrace-the-hockey-stick
If you have questions or would like to connect with us outside of the podcast, here's where you can find us:
Podcast website: https://www.travisshelton.com/podcast
Daily Blog: https://travisshelton.com/blog
Subscribe to the Daily Blog: http://eepurl.com/gB07Ef
Podcast Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/370457478238932
Travis’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/travis_shelton_
Travis’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/travissheltonco/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCasnj17-bOl_CZ0Cb9czmyQ
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@meaning_over_money
19 min - 106 - St. Peters Basketball and the Pursuit of Legacy
Over the last few weeks, the 15-seed St. Peters Peacocks have made history in the NCAA men's tournament. It has gone further than any 15-seed team in the history of the tournament, forever cementing its legacy in college basketball lore. In today's episode, host Travis Shelton discusses the idea of legacy and why it's important for each of us to think about it. We hope this episode shines a completely new light on the subject and gives you something to think about in your own journey. We previewed this episode with a handful of people, with each one surprised by the direction we took with this content. We hope you enjoy!
If you have questions or would like to connect with us outside of the podcast, here's where you can find us:
Podcast website: https://www.travisshelton.com/podcast
Daily Blog: https://travisshelton.com/blog
Subscribe to the Daily Blog: http://eepurl.com/gB07Ef
Podcast Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/370457478238932
Travis’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/travis_shelton_
Travis’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/travissheltonco/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCasnj17-bOl_CZ0Cb9czmyQ
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@meaning_over_money
15 min - 105 - Bad Financial Behavior is Learned
Study after study shows the majority of humans struggle handling money. This isn't a surprise to any of us, as all we need to do is look around us. In today's episode, host Travis Shelton shares a story about a recent experience teaching a group of teens. There was a moment (or multiple moments) where something was quite visible. A few of these teens had not yet been exposed to a lot of financial education (formally or informally), and thus were dumbfounded by "normal" practices and advice. They fairly pointed out how absurd some of these normal decisions/behaviors were. This moment was yet another affirmation that our bad behavior around money is learned, not inherent. At the core, these kids understood sound principles......but have been (and will continue to be) slowly re-educated to handling money the world's way. It's sad, but it's also a beautiful opportunity. If money behaviors are learned, that means we all have an opportunity to learn (and teach!) a better way.
If you have questions or would like to connect with us outside of the podcast, here's where you can find us:
Podcast website: https://www.travisshelton.com/podcast
Daily Blog: https://travisshelton.com/blog
Subscribe to the Daily Blog: http://eepurl.com/gB07Ef
Podcast Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/370457478238932
Travis’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/travis_shelton_
Travis’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/travissheltonco/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCasnj17-bOl_CZ0Cb9czmyQ
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@meaning_over_money
18 min - 104 - Life is a Series of Levers, So Know Which Ones to Pull
Whether we're talking about investing, buying a house, retirement, careers, or anything else along the journey of life, we have a series of choices to make. Not only that, but each choice is connected to the other. Further complicating matters, choosing one thing often means we can't choose the other. We refer to it as a series of levers. In today's episode, host Travis Shelton dives into this concept and explains how we can make sure we're pulling the right levers in our own respective journeys. This is a simple, but important concept that can really make a big difference in our financial life and career.
If you have questions or would like to connect with us outside of the podcast, here's where you can find us:
Podcast website: https://www.travisshelton.com/podcast
Daily Blog: https://travisshelton.com/blog
Subscribe to the Daily Blog: http://eepurl.com/gB07Ef
Podcast Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/370457478238932
Travis’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/travis_shelton_
Travis’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/travissheltonco/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCasnj17-bOl_CZ0Cb9czmyQ
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@meaning_over_money
16 min - 103 - Why Your Credit Card Points Are Actually Losing You Money
This will surely cause some controversy, but it's a hill we will die on. In today's episode, host Travis Shelton makes the argument your credit card points are actually losing you money. No, not because you're "irresponsible" with your credit card and paying interest. We're going to make the assumption you are perfect with your handling of your credit card......and still losing money. After you listen, we'd love to hear your feedback! Hop over to our podcast community (link below) and share you opinions with us. We understand this is going to rub some people the wrong way. Always remember, we're not trying to tell you what to do. Rather, we want to share a different perspective and let you make whatever decision is best for your family. Thanks for listening!
If you have questions or would like to connect with us outside of the podcast, here's where you can find us:
Podcast website: https://www.travisshelton.com/podcast
Daily Blog: https://travisshelton.com/blog
Subscribe to the Daily Blog: http://eepurl.com/gB07Ef
Podcast Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/370457478238932
Travis’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/travis_shelton_
Travis’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/travissheltonco/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCasnj17-bOl_CZ0Cb9czmyQ
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@meaning_over_money
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About Meaning Over Money
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A different kind of financial podcast, where money is NEVER about money.