Meaning over Money
With 280+ episodes and a 5.0-star rating on Apple Podcasts, we provide concise, straight-to-the-point, short-form episodes centered around money...except it's not really about money.
In each episode, host Travis Shelton dives into cultural trends, current events, and behavioral nuances revolving around work and money. We often dive into topics such as investing, budgeting, relationships, behavioral science, careers, generosity, and much more. Are you ready to redefine the role work and money play in your life? More importantly, are you ready to be challenged toward a more meaningful life?
Most episodes are 10-20 minutes, conducted solo by host Travis Shelton, but we also bring in special guests who we believe can add value to our audience.
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099 - Best Life Advice We've Ever Received #3 (Listener Edition)
In past episodes, we discussed the best life advice we've ever received. Some of it is money-related, and some is not. But money's never actually about money, so it all seemed to merge together. On the heels of those episodes, several of you shared some of the best life advice you've ever received. In today's episode, host Travis Shelton shares five relevant pieces of advice, shared by you, we think you'll find valuable. We always love hearing your feedback, so please reach out to us! Even better, come join our podcast community.
In past episodes (linked below), we discussed the best life advice we've ever received. Some of it is money-related, and some is not. But money's never actually about money, so it all seemed to merge together. On the heels of those episodes, several of you shared some of the best life advice you've ever received. In today's episode, host Travis Shelton shares five relevant pieces of advice, shared by you, we think you'll find valuable. We always love hearing your feedback, so please reach out to us! Even better, come join our podcast community (link below).
Past Episodes Referenced:
079 - Best Life Advice We've Ever Received #1
082 - Best Life Advice We've Ever Received #2
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098 - When it Comes to Debt, Interest Isn't Your Problem
Whenever the topic of debt comes up, especially if we go down the road of talking about "good debt" and "bad debt", the conversation ultimately veers towards the direction of assessing interest rates. We usually justify debt as "good" when it has a lower rate, and often classify it as "bad" when it has a higher rate. In today's episode, host Travis Shelton explains why he thinks we are overlooking the most important consideration.
Whenever the topic of debt comes up, especially if we go down the road of talking about "good debt" and "bad debt", the conversation ultimately veers towards the direction of assessing interest rates. We usually justify debt as "good" when it has a lower rate, and often classify it as "bad" when it has a higher rate. In today's episode, host Travis Shelton explains why he thinks we are overlooking the most important consideration. We don't pay interest.....we pay payments. There's a big difference. Yeah, interest sucks.....but what sucks even more is the big check we need to write each month (even if it's not interest). Each time we spend our money on those payments, we don't get to spend it on something more important or more enjoyable.
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097 - OK is the Most Dangerous Place to Be
When we think about this money stuff, we often perceive those who are hurting or going through some serious financial issues as the most at-risk. In today's episode, host Travis Shelton explains why he thinks we have it backwards. The people who are going through junk have a distinct inflection point to work through, whereas those who are ok most likely don't....and won't. When things are going ok, we can often justify our passivity and instead choose to simply endure/tolerate what's in front of us. This can lead to some serious consequences down the road. If you're on the fence or living just OK, we hope today's episode will make you think and consider making some changes. After all, you deserve better than OK.
When we think about this money stuff, we often perceive those who are hurting or going through some serious financial issues as the most at-risk. In today's episode, host Travis Shelton explains why he thinks we have it backwards. The people who are going through junk have a distinct inflection point to work through, whereas those who are ok most likely don't....and won't. When things are going ok, we can often justify our passivity and instead choose to simply endure/tolerate what's in front of us. This can lead to some serious consequences down the road. If you're on the fence or living just OK, we hope today's episode will make you think and consider making some changes. After all, you deserve better than OK.
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You can find the Meaning Over Money podcast wherever you listen to podcasts, including:
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Online Course: www.meaningover.money (podcast listeners can get 25% off by using the promo code "podcast25")
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096 - There's No Such Thing as Passive Income
Today's episode is a quick-hitter, and one that will surely anger some. It seems like everyone is talking about passive income income these days. Frankly, we don't believe there's such a thing as "passive" income. Either it's not nearly as passive as one would let on, or if it does have an element of passivity to it, the work it takes to create it is as far from passive as imaginable. In other words, if someone is trying to sell you on the idea of "passive income", it's either because a) it's a scam, b) they are a liar, or c) they are naive to the work it takes to make it actually work. Your feedback and passive income schemes are welcome!
Today's episode is a quick-hitter, and one that will surely anger some. It seems like everyone is talking about passive income income these days. Frankly, we don't believe there's such a thing as "passive" income. Either it's not nearly as passive as one would let on, or if it does have an element of passivity to it, the work it takes to create it is as far from passive as imaginable. In other words, if someone is trying to sell you on the idea of "passive income", it's either because a) it's a scam, b) they are a liar, or c) they are naive to the work it takes to make it actually work. Your feedback and passive income schemes are welcome!
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Online Course: www.meaningover.money (podcast listeners can get 25% off by using the promo code "podcast25")
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095 - "How Much Do I Need in My Emergency Fund?"
From time to time, we talk about the importance of having an emergency fund. You know, the thing that protects us when life throws a major curveball our way. It's when, not if. Without an emergency fund, these curveballs can cause detrimental financial and relational turmoil in our lives, which can lead to a spiral of negative consequences. With one, however, these situations are often downgraded to a frustrating inconvenience. Ouch! In today's episode, we discuss some of the questions surrounding emergency funds, then lean heavy into the question of how much each of us should have in our respective funds.
From time to time, we talk about the importance of having an emergency fund. You know, the thing that protects us when life throws a major curveball our way. It's when, not if. Without an emergency fund, these curveballs can cause detrimental financial and relational turmoil in our lives, which can lead to a spiral of negative consequences. With one, however, these situations are often downgraded to a frustrating inconvenience. Recently, host Travis Shelton experienced his own curveball when his car needed nearly $5,000 of work. Ouch! In today's episode, we discuss some of the questions surrounding emergency funds, then lean heavy into the question of how much each of us should have in our respective funds. It's different for everyone, and we hope to give you the tools to determine the right amount for you.
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094 - Q&A Session #4
It's been a while since we did our last Q&A episode. Today, we answer three questions we recently received through Instagram. Thanks to everyone for your questions and feedback. It means the world to us. If you have any questions, be sure to hit us up with a DM or an e-mail. We will address it privately or through the podcast.
It's been a while since we did our last Q&A episode. Today, we answer three questions we recently received through Instagram. Thanks to everyone for your questions and feedback. It means the world to us. If you have any questions, be sure to hit us up with a DM or an e-mail. We will address it privately or through the podcast. Here are the questions in today's episode:
1) How do I get back on track with my budget if I overspend?
2) How does your money mindset impact your financial life?
3) 1) I can’t invest a lot of money today. It’s frustrating. I know I need to invest x, but I can only invest y. What should I do?
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093 - Give Yourself a Contract (Well, Kinda)
Sometimes, life feels like one never-ending journey with no stopping point. Nowhere is this more true than with our job. Our current reality feels like it will live in perpetuity. That's great if it's something awesome. But what if it's not awesome? In today's episode, host Travis Shelton shares an idea he implemented in his own career more than 15 years ago. When we put an arbitrary deadline or ending date on something, it gives us the motivation to keep going, the energy to see it through, and provides some structure to create and execute a plan. If done well, it can change everything.
Sometimes, life feels like one never-ending journey with no stopping point. Nowhere is this more true than with our job. Our current reality feels like it will live in perpetuity. That's great if it's something awesome. But what if it's not awesome? In today's episode, host Travis Shelton shares an idea he implemented in his own career more than 15 years ago. When we put an arbitrary deadline or ending date on something, it gives us the motivation to keep going, the energy to see it through, and provides some structure to create and execute a plan. If done well, it can change everything.
You can find the Meaning Over Money podcast wherever you listen to podcasts, including:
If you have questions or would like to connect with us outside of the podcast, here's where you can find us:
Online Course: www.meaningover.money (podcast listeners can get 25% off by using the promo code "podcast25")
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCasnj17-bOl_CZ0Cb9czmyQ
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E-Mail Us: meaningovermoneypodcast@gmail.com
092 - Adjusting For Inflation
Inflation. It's a word everyone has been talking about. We can't go anywhere without someone dropping the term or throwing out some opinion. In today's episode, host Travis Shelton explains what inflation is, discusses how it impacts each of us (probably more than we realize), and provides some simple steps to combat it in our own lives. Inflation is real, and it's hurting a lot of people right now. Hopefully this episode gives you some tools to navigate it in one piece and with far less stress.
Inflation. It's a word everyone has been talking about. We can't go anywhere without someone dropping the term or throwing out some opinion. In today's episode, host Travis Shelton explains what inflation is, discusses how it impacts each of us (probably more than we realize), and provides some simple steps to combat it in our own lives. Inflation is real, and it's hurting a lot of people right now. Hopefully this episode gives you some tools to navigate it in one piece and with far less stress.
You can find the Meaning Over Money podcast wherever you listen to podcasts, including:
If you have questions or would like to connect with us outside of the podcast, here's where you can find us:
Online Course: www.meaningover.money (podcast listeners can get 25% off by using the promo code "podcast25")
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCasnj17-bOl_CZ0Cb9czmyQ
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E-Mail Us: meaningovermoneypodcast@gmail.com
091 - Sometimes We Fail
As much as we'd like to think we can always keep kicking butt and moving forward, sometimes we fail. There's really no way to sugarcoat it. It's not all roses and sunshine, regardless of what people on IG try to tell us. In today's episode, host Travis Shelton gets real about a multi-week stretch that felt like a whole lot of losing. He discusses his experience, the feelings behind it, and how he tries to rectify things when he lets people down. For some of you, this may hit a little too close to home. In any event, we hope it adds value!
As much as we'd like to think we can always keep kicking butt and moving forward, sometimes we fail. There's really no way to sugarcoat it. It's not all roses and sunshine, regardless of what people on IG try to tell us. In today's episode, host Travis Shelton gets real about a multi-week stretch that felt like a whole lot of losing. He discusses his experience, the feelings behind it, and how he tries to rectify things when he lets people down. For some of you, this may hit a little too close to home. In any event, we hope it adds value!
You can find the Meaning Over Money podcast wherever you listen to podcasts, including:
If you have questions or would like to connect with us outside of the podcast, here's where you can find us:
Online Course: www.meaningover.money (podcast listeners can get 25% off by using the promo code "podcast25")
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCasnj17-bOl_CZ0Cb9czmyQ
Instagram: www.instagram.com/meaning_over_money
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Travis's website: www.travisshelton.com
E-Mail Us: meaningovermoneypodcast@gmail.com
090 - Putting the Recent Stock Market Tumble into Context
As we predicted all the way back in Episode 13 (linked below), people are freaking out over the stock market falling 10%+ just 24 days into the new year. Yeah, it can be scary.....but it shouldn't be. In today's episode, host Travis Shelton discusses how the recent stock market slide compares to past events and puts it into a bigger perspective. In short, this is nothing new and it should be expected. We try to zoom out to show you why this isn't nearly as scary as it seems, and why patience/discipline is warranted here.
As we predicted all the way back in Episode 13 (linked below), people are freaking out over the stock market falling 10%+ just 24 days into the new year. Yeah, it can be scary.....but it shouldn't be. In today's episode, host Travis Shelton discusses how the recent stock market slide compares to past events and puts it into a bigger perspective. In short, this is nothing new and it should be expected. We try to zoom out to show you why this isn't nearly as scary as it seems, and why patience/discipline is warranted here. If you're invested right, this is a nothing burger. If your investment strategy is still buying and selling individual stocks, you should be absolutely terrified.....but you still have a chance to get on the other side of this thing before the real crushing begins.
013 - The Myth of Stock Picking “Experts”: Our Little Experiment May Surprise You!!
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089 - "I Got Out of Debt....Again. How Do I Stay Out?"
As host Travis Shelton always says, getting out of debt is the easy part. The hard part is staying out. We get this question a lot. One of our listeners has made tough decisions, acted intentionally, and made the necessary sacrifices in order to pay off the debt. Huge win!!! But life continues, things happen, and we and we can quickly find ourselves right back where we started. In today's episode, we discuss why this happens and how we can structure our life in a way for it to NEVER happen again. It's not easy, but it's most certainly doable. A few simple tweaks and this journey gets a whole lot easier.
As host Travis Shelton always says, getting out of debt is the easy part. The hard part is staying out. We get this question a lot. One of our listeners has made tough decisions, acted intentionally, and made the necessary sacrifices in order to pay off the debt. Huge win!!! But life continues, things happen, and we and we can quickly find ourselves right back where we started. In today's episode, we discuss why this happens and how we can structure our life in a way for it to NEVER happen again. It's not easy, but it's most certainly doable. A few simple tweaks and this journey gets a whole lot easier.
You can find the Meaning Over Money podcast wherever you listen to podcasts, including:
If you have questions or would like to connect with us outside of the podcast, here's where you can find us:
Online Course: www.meaningover.money (podcast listeners can get 25% off by using the promo code "podcast25")
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCasnj17-bOl_CZ0Cb9czmyQ
Instagram: www.instagram.com/meaning_over_money
Travis's Instagram: www.instagram.com/travis_shelton_
Travis's website: www.travisshelton.com
E-Mail Us: meaningovermoneypodcast@gmail.com
088 - How to Handle Money When Life Gets Intense
Sometimes life gets a bit too intense. Sometimes it gets overwhelming. Sometimes it gets flat-out tough. When that happens, we tend to let our finances slip. The loss of a loved one, relocation, sickness, job losses....so many things can cause life to feel chaotic. In today's episode, host Travis Shelton dives into this topic and offers some advice on how to get a grasp on finances when life feels a bit too much. Here are 7 things we can do to help keep things under control......and keep our sanity!
Sometimes life gets a bit too intense. Sometimes it gets overwhelming. Sometimes it gets flat-out tough. When that happens, we tend to let our finances slip. The loss of a loved one, relocation, sickness, job losses....so many things can cause life to feel chaotic. In today's episode, host Travis Shelton dives into this topic and offers some advice on how to get a grasp on finances when life feels a bit too much. Here are 7 things we can do to help keep things under control......and keep our sanity!
You can find the Meaning Over Money podcast wherever you listen to podcasts, including:
If you have questions or would like to connect with us outside of the podcast, here's where you can find us:
Online Course: www.meaningover.money (podcast listeners can get 25% off by using the promo code "podcast25")
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCasnj17-bOl_CZ0Cb9czmyQ
Instagram: www.instagram.com/meaning_over_money
Travis's Instagram: www.instagram.com/travis_shelton_
Travis's website: www.travisshelton.com
E-Mail Us: meaningovermoneypodcast@gmail.com
087 - Personal Spending: Saving One Marriage at a Time
There's an irony about money and relationships. The big, scary, needle-moving decisions typically don't cause as much relational tension as the small day-to-day purchases. It can wreak havoc on marriages, regardless of whether you have a low income or a high income. In today's episode, host Travis Shelton walks through a small but powerful life/money hack that can relieve so much friction in relationships.....and is honestly pretty fun: each spouse having their own dedicated spending each month. We talk about the why, the how, the where, and everything in between. If you implement some of these ideas in your relationship, we are confident good will come from it!
There's an irony about money and relationships. The big, scary, needle-moving decisions typically don't cause as much relational tension as the small day-to-day purchases. It can wreak havoc on marriages, regardless of whether you have a low income or a high income. In today's episode, host Travis Shelton walks through a small but powerful life/money hack that can relieve so much friction in relationships.....and is honestly pretty fun: each spouse having their own dedicated spending each month. We talk about the why, the how, the where, and everything in between. If you implement some of these ideas in your relationship, we are confident good will come from it!
CashApp (discussed in the episode): https://cash.app/app/HXVGQNC
You can find the Meaning Over Money podcast wherever you listen to podcasts, including:
If you have questions or would like to connect with us outside of the podcast, here's where you can find us:
Online Course: www.meaningover.money (podcast listeners can get 25% off by using the promo code "podcast25")
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCasnj17-bOl_CZ0Cb9czmyQ
Instagram: www.instagram.com/meaning_over_money
Travis's Instagram: www.instagram.com/travis_shelton_
Travis's website: www.travisshelton.com
E-Mail Us: meaningovermoneypodcast@gmail.com
086 - When Your Job is Literally Killing You
A lot of us hate our job. We dread it, it causes stress, and we're in an overall bad mood before, during, and after. For others, it's literally killing you. Migraines, back pain, hair loss, constant sickness, insomnia.....some of us are battling some crazy physical ailments not realizing they may be job-related. When we talk about how 70% of Americans dislike or hate their job, we don't use the word "hate" lightly. For some of us, our work is literally killing us. In today's episode, host Travis Shelton discusses this phenomenon and reveals even he can relate from personal experience. This is no joking matter, so let's get it out in the open!
A lot of us hate our job. We dread it, it causes stress, and we're in an overall bad mood before, during, and after. For others, it's literally killing you. Migraines, back pain, hair loss, constant sickness, insomnia.....some of us are battling some crazy physical ailments not realizing they may be job-related. When we talk about how 70% of Americans dislike or hate their job, we don't use the word "hate" lightly. For some of us, our work is literally killing us. In today's episode, host Travis Shelton discusses this phenomenon and reveals even he can relate from personal experience. This is no joking matter, so let's get it out in the open!
You can find the Meaning Over Money podcast wherever you listen to podcasts, including:
If you have questions or would like to connect with us outside of the podcast, here's where you can find us:
Online Course: www.meaningover.money (podcast listeners can get 25% off by using the promo code "podcast25")
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCasnj17-bOl_CZ0Cb9czmyQ
Instagram: www.instagram.com/meaning_over_money
Travis's Instagram: www.instagram.com/travis_shelton_
Travis's website: www.travisshelton.com
E-Mail Us: meaningovermoneypodcast@gmail.com
085 - When Paying Off Debt Becomes an Idol
Sometimes good things can become bad. Paying off debt is one of those things. There has become an entire movement based around the pursuit of becoming debt-free. We're all for it, but there's a toxic underside to this at times. For some, the journey to pay off debt can become an idol that blocks out all the other good things in life. Faith, relationships, meaningful work, serving, generosity, fun. These are all good things, important things. But for some, paying off debt becomes the sole focus in life....to the point where something that should be a positive becomes a negative.
Sometimes good things can become bad. Paying off debt is one of those things. There has become an entire movement based around the pursuit of becoming debt-free. We're all for it, but there's a toxic underside to this at times. For some, the journey to pay off debt can become an idol that blocks out all the other good things in life. Faith, relationships, meaningful work, serving, generosity, fun. These are all good things, important things. But for some, paying off debt becomes the sole focus in life....to the point where something that should be a positive becomes a negative. Then once the debt is gone, these same behaviors and practices manifest in a new toxic way. In today's episode, host Travis Shelton discuss this risk and how to navigate it in your own journey. Yes, let's get out of debt! But let's do it in a healthy way that will allow you to be a whole person on the other side of the debt.
You can find the Meaning Over Money podcast wherever you listen to podcasts, including:
If you have questions or would like to connect with us outside of the podcast, here's where you can find us:
Online Course: www.meaningover.money (podcast listeners can get 25% off by using the promo code "podcast25")
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCasnj17-bOl_CZ0Cb9czmyQ
Instagram: www.instagram.com/meaning_over_money
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E-Mail Us: meaningovermoneypodcast@gmail.com
084 - Investing: Fees, the Secret Thief
Whether we know it or not, we pay fees when we invest. Sometimes these fees are obvious, but usually they are somewhat behind the scenes. In today's episode, host Travis Shelton discusses the importance of minding fees and how detrimental they can be to your long-term investing performance. This one nuance can literally equate to $1M+ for a young adult who is early in their investing career. It's hard to put a dollar amount value on a lot of our content, but this one is clear. This one decision, which takes less than 10 minutes, is critical to one's investing journey.
Whether we know it or not, we pay fees when we invest. Sometimes these fees are obvious, but usually they are somewhat behind the scenes. In today's episode, host Travis Shelton discusses the importance of minding fees and how detrimental they can be to your long-term investing performance. This one nuance can literally equate to $1M+ for a young adult who is early in their investing career. It's hard to put a dollar amount value on a lot of our content, but this one is clear. This one decision, which takes less than 10 minutes, is critical to one's investing journey.
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Other Investing-Related Episodes:
009 - How Risky is the Stock Market?
083 - Investing: When "Good" is Bad and "Bad" is Good
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Online Course: www.meaningover.money (podcast listeners can get 25% off by using the promo code "podcast25")
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083 - Investing: When "Good" is Bad and "Bad" is Good
When it comes to investing, we tend to have a certain expectation of what we should make per year in the stock market. Some say 6%-8%, some say 8%-10%, others say 10%-12%. Regardless of what your expectation is, it causes something to happen in us. If the annual performance of a given year is above our number, it's a "good" year.....and if it's below our number, it's a "bad" year. In today's episode, host Travis Shelton discusses the problems with this mindset.
When it comes to investing, we tend to have a certain expectation of what we should make per year in the stock market. Some say 6%-8%, some say 8%-10%, others say 10%-12%. Regardless of what your expectation is, it causes something to happen in us. If the annual performance of a given year is above our number, it's a "good" year.....and if it's below our number, it's a "bad" year. In today's episode, host Travis Shelton discusses the problems with this mindset. He explains the truth behind the history of the stock market, how that should impact our perspective, and what to do about it. Sometimes a "good" year is actually bad, and sometimes a "bad" year is actually good. Clear as mud? We hope this episode helps clarify things!
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Other Investing-Related Episodes:
009 - How Risky is the Stock Market?
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082 - Best Life Advice We've Ever Received #2
In episode 79, host Travis Shelton shared five of the best pieces of life advice he's ever received. After receiving a lot of positive feedback from that episode, we're giving you the next five! Many of you have shared your best advice as well, so we will definitely feature yours on a future episode. Speaking of, we want to hear from you! Please share with us some of the best life advice you've ever received. We'd love to hear it!
In episode 79, host Travis Shelton shared five of the best pieces of life advice he's ever received. After receiving a lot of positive feedback from that episode, we're giving you the next five! Many of you have shared your best advice as well, so we will definitely feature yours on a future episode. Speaking of, we want to hear from you! Please share with us some of the best life advice you've ever received. We'd love to hear it!
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081 - The Power of Not Having Excuses
There's one thing that will stop progress before it even has a chance to start: an excuse! We all have them. It's easy to point to our excuses and use it to justify not doing something. In today's episode, host Travis Shelton discusses his young friend Olivia and her recent accomplishment of paying off $37,000 of student loan debt in just 20 months.....all happening during her first two years of teaching (yes, $37,000 of debt payoff as a single teacher!). Olivia didn't do anything special.....she just didn't have any excuses. We hope this episode inspires you and can be a starting point to something really, really awesome in your journey!
There's one thing that will stop progress before it even has a chance to start: an excuse! We all have them. It's easy to point to our excuses and use it to justify not doing something. In today's episode, host Travis Shelton discusses his young friend Olivia and her recent accomplishment of paying off $37,000 of student loan debt in just 20 months.....all happening during her first two years of teaching (yes, $37,000 of debt payoff as a single teacher!). Olivia didn't do anything special.....she just didn't have any excuses. We hope this episode inspires you and can be a starting point to something really, really awesome in your journey!
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080 - Year-End Lookback and Review (with Cole Netten)
Wow, what a year!?! In March, we thought it would be fun to start a podcast. 9 months and 80 episodes later, here we are! It's been a fun and educational ride, to say the least. In today's episode, host Travis Shelton and producer (and Meaning Over Money co-founder) Cole Netten reflect back on how all this happened, discuss the most popular and controversial episodes, share their most surprising learnings about starting a podcast, and give a sneak peek to what 2022 will bring. Thanks so much to everyone who listened, shared, provided feedback (or criticism), and encouraged us along the way. It means the world to us! Happy New Year.....see you in 2022!
Wow, what a year!?! In March, we thought it would be fun to start a podcast. 9 months and 80 episodes later, here we are! It's been a fun and educational ride, to say the least. In today's episode, host Travis Shelton and producer (and Meaning Over Money co-founder) Cole Netten reflect back on how all this happened, discuss the most popular and controversial episodes, share their most surprising learnings about starting a podcast, and give a sneak peek to what 2022 will bring. Thanks so much to everyone who listened, shared, provided feedback (or criticism), and encouraged us along the way. It means the world to us! Happy New Year.....see you in 2022!
Most Popular Episodes:
005 - Planned Impulsiveness
006 - Comfortable Being Uncomfortable
011 - Money & Happiness: It's Not What You Think
020 - Go, Do Weird Things
057 - Travis Reacts to TikTok on Dave Ramsey Car Payment Rant
Most Controversial Episodes:
019 - Robinhood and the Gamification of Investing
025 - Sorry, Men, Women Are Better With Money
031 - Why Pursuing Meaning is Better Than Pursuing Money
035 - Hate Fridays, Love Mondays
037 - Staying At Home With Kids is Always a Choice
042 - The Teacher Myth
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If you have questions or would like to connect with us outside of the podcast, here's where you can find us:
Online Course: www.meaningover.money (podcast listeners can get 25% off by using the promo code "podcast25")
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