If you open your Instagram or FB app, there’s this unrealistic force that hits you. You can call it FOMO or whatever you like, but the feeling that you need to make millions of dollars in your business and life and work harder and better than everyone else. It’s unrealistic because it will burn you out fast – I speak from personal experience and I’ve witnessed countless others feel the same burn. Today's podcast guest, Paul Jarvis, is showing us why bigger isn't always better.

What You'll LearnWhy Paul Jarvis says he doesn't need to make $1 million in business to be successfulHow to avoid getting trapped in FOMO regarding your business and lifeWhat steps you can take this year to increase revenue while still keeping your business aligned with your goalsThe evolution of Paul's new book: Company of One, and the most powerful lessons from the bookWhy rats make good pets (seriously)

LinksPaul JarvisCompany of One Book

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Have you ever wondered how your health affects your bank account? It does, in powerful ways, and I’m going to tell you why in today’s episode.

In 2017 I was determined to find a way to get a better balance in my life because I knew that it had a direct correlation with my finances, so I joined a yoga studio. I liked it a lot, until one day I walked into David Lynch's class and then I fell in love with yoga. I fell in love with the power to transform my mind form the inside out.

It’s a new year, and if you’re going to do a new you now is the time to understand the strong connection between your health, your mindset, and your money.

What You'll LearnThe power that your mind and body has on your overall successWhy you need time to reset your mind every day (& how to do it)Ways you can cultivate a better mindset this yearHow to figure out what you focus on and what distracts you from achieving your goals in lifeDavid's career and life journey that lead him to yoga

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Your credit score has power and that three-digit number has a dramatic impact on your financial future. If you do nothing else this year, grab your credit score the tail and yank it up to 700+ (preferably over 740). You don’t have to go all crazy trying for an 850 score – but don’t get lazy. Even if you have a good score, it could drop tomorrow by one silly mishap.

Marsha Barnes from The Finance Bar will share her best tips to get your score in check for the new year.

What You'll LearnWhy your credit score is a powerful piece of your financial futureHow to create a better financial brand for yourselfWhich credit scoring models do you need to care aboutWhat action steps you should take this year to raise your scoreHow your score impacts your job and where you liveWhy Marsha is so passionate about financial literacy

LinksFICOThe Finance BarCredit KarmaCredit Sesame

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Money lessons are the single most defining element to your money success, and I’m baring all in this episode to share my biggest money lessons of 2018.

Money lessons teach you a lot about yourself and what’s important to you. They can have you headed in a direction that you want to go to achieve your goals or keep you spinning your wheels until you figure out that you’re supposed to make a change or learn something. They are powerful tools – if you chose to use them.

What You'll LearnHow I use my biggest money lessons to propel me forward and not hold me backThe importance of mental health to your financial healthWhy you should always have a f**k it fund for when life throws a curve ballWhat your bank account and your happiness have in commonHow to process your money lessons

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New Year’s resolutions are stupid – don’t waste time or energy making resolutions. I’ve got a better plan I’m going to share with you on today’s episode.

According to U.S. News, 80% of New Year's resolutions fail by February. And, in a poll that was taken in 2017, 53% of people said their resolution was to save money and 45% was to lose weight and get in shape while 25% of people said they just wanted to have more sex. Ok, well those aren’t bad resolutions, right. But they don’t stick.

So what can you do – you’ve got to have a different plan for success – and it’s not about resolutions it’s about action.

What You'll LearnHow to relax into the new year without a laundry list of resolutionsWhy resolutions don't workHow to set goals and make an action plan that will workHow to embrace you in the new yearWhy you should be thankful for the past and move on

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We're featuring another Best Of episode from last year that was a listener favorite.

All personal finance experts can agree on one thing – starting to save early will almost always help you reach your lifestyle goals quicker and with more ease than those who wait longer. When you think about your savings there are two ways you can save – the crockpot style or the microwave style.

Inspired by a recent industry article in Financial Planning Magazine, thinking about a crockpot for your savings strategy makes pretty good sense. With any crockpot recipe, the idea is simple. You gather all your ingredients ahead of time, throw them into the crockpot, turn it on low and slow for 6-8 hours, and then you have an almost always perfect meal sure to wow anyone.

What You'll LearnWe’ll chat about the crockpot method of savingsWhy a crockpot method might make more sense than microwaving your savingsFocus on saving little by little over time with consistency so whenever you reach the age you would like to quit working, you’re investments and savings have spent some time “cooking together.”Let’s talk about what you can and can’t control with your savingsSome guidelines to always keep in mind with savings

Links Mentioned:401(k) CalculatorHow Much to Save for RetirementInvestor Questionnaire Risk Tolerance Profile (just pretend it’s in USD)

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On this special Christmas episode, we're featuring a Best Of episode that was a listener favorite. It takes some work to spend $2 million a month like Johnny Depp has been the last few years. I mean, come on, that does take some work to do that (but I’d love the chance to try, right). You don’t need to have Johnny Depp’s bank account though to let yourself get carried away with your budget and spending.

What is it that you’re playing for? You see, even Johnny Depp’s financial advisors started to waive some caution flags in front of him when his spending got carried away. When this happens, it’s time to dial in and budget for your life, not your bank account.

What You'll LearnWe’ll chat about the ridiculousness of Johnny Depp’s spending and what you can learn from itHow you can visualize your own spending in a way that makes sense and keeps you motivatedWhere do you begin to set some boundaries around spending or even your goalsWhat are you playing for - this is the million dollar question

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I've always said if I could travel the world and earn a paycheck, I'd be the first to sign up. Today’s podcast guest Michael Kahn will teach us all how he took part in Remote Year, a program that allows young professionals to travel the world while working remotely, and lived the most amazing year of his life. He traveled with 75 people from around the world and lived in 12 countries for one month at a time, all while he learned how to travel smartly and on a budget. I can’t wait for him to tell you how he explored the world.

What You'll LearnThere are unique ways to explore the world and earn a paycheck by working remotelyWhy working remotely is on the riseHow to deal with language differences when you travel (aka, don't be afraid to go to unknown places)Ways to travel on a budget and still enjoy every place you visitWhy Flixbus was one of the best discoveries Michael made on his travels (and how he turned that into a full-time job)

LinksFlixbusRemote Year

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When I got out of college, I didn’t really care what went on in Washington and the government. It just sort of happened behind the scenes of my life. But now I care because I see how policies and government decisions can have an impact – good or bad- on my bank account and yet, it’s so hard to decipher what is good and not good watching the news and getting the highlights. So, I went straight to Mark Hamrick, Bankrate's senior economic analyst, to ask him how the political environment will impact you and me and what we need to know to be prepared.

What You'll LearnWhy what happens in Washington with the government matters when it comes to our financesWhat are some of the political and economic threats against your money for the new yearIs the government really doing anything to help student loan debtWhat economic indicators you should pay attention toHow the rising interest rates impact your goals and your financesHow can you protect your finances against whichever party is in office

LinksBankrateEconomic IndicatorsMark's Twitter

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Budgeting and managing your money is hard enough when you have a steady paycheck each month and a laundry list of goals you want to achieve. When you throw in inconsistent income, budgeting becomes even harder. Just like you, I’ve had so many months as an entrepreneur when the numbers don’t add up. I’ve learned a few tricks along the way that I want to share with you.

What You'll LearnHow I learned to budget when running a non-profit business in collegeWhat steps you can take to set up your budget to plan for inconsistent incomeWhat steps you can take when you're in the middle of a month or stretch of inconsistent incomeThe most valuable lessons I've learned as a lifelong entrepreneur to make my budget workWhy you can't get past knowing your numbers - and why they are the key to your successHow I got past the "I deserve it" syndrome to find balance every month

LinksClarity Money (budgeting app I use)Marcus by Goldman Sachs (for ER fund savings)Ally Bank (for ER fund savings)

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