The Above Board Podcast

Most Financial Mistakes Aren't Math Problems


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Most financial mistakes aren’t math problems… they’re mindset problems. In this episode, John unpacks why knowledge alone isn’t what holds most people back. It’s not that you don’t understand budgeting, investing, or saving. It’s the emotions, habits, fears, and stories underneath your decisions that quietly drive the outcome. We talk about behavior vs. strategy, why self-awareness matters more than spreadsheets, and how to start making financial decisions that align with who you want to become, not just what the numbers say.

  • 00:00 “Just Make $273/Day” Money Math Misses the Point
  • 01:13 Hard Work Isn’t the Problem: The Real Causes of Money Stress
  • 02:35 The 3 Gaps: Discipline, Awareness, and Identity
  • 04:00 Gap #1 — The Discipline Gap (Knowing vs. Doing) 04:37
  • Gap #2 — The Awareness Gap (Measure Your Burn Rate & Savings Rate)
  • 06:34 Gap #3 — The Identity Gap (Your Money Story Shapes Your Behavior)
  • 07:58 Practical 4-Step Reset: Track, Automate, Cancel, Money Date
  • 10:28 Share This + Get Help at YourMoneyStory.app
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    The Above Board PodcastBy CandorPath Financial

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