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.
Listen along and share with a friend. Our followers aren’t shy about giving us feedback, so send us an e-mail or DM to ask questions, suggest topics, or challenge Travis’s perspective!
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236 - The Auto Loan Walls Are Starting to Close In....Now What?
The recent data regarding auto loans is staggering. As monthly payments continue to rise, so too are the number of delinquencies. In today's episode, host Travis Shelton discusses this recent trend and offers some advice on how to assess your own situation. We think you deserve better than to let these loans impair your life, work, money, and meaning.
Link to referenced article: https://shorturl.at/kJT25
You can find this episode and the entire collection of Meaning Over Money episodes wherever you listen to podcasts, including:
Or wherever you listen to podcasts!
The recent data regarding auto loans is staggering. As monthly payments continue to rise, so too are the number of delinquencies. In today's episode, host Travis Shelton discusses this recent trend and offers some advice on how to assess your own situation. We think you deserve better than to let these loans impair your life, work, money, and meaning.
Link to referenced article: https://shorturl.at/kJT25
If you have questions or would like to connect with us outside of the podcast, here's where you can find us:
Join our podcast community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/370457478238932
Daily Blog: https://travisshelton.com/blog
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
Online Course: www.meaningover.money (podcast listeners can get 25% off by using the promo code "podcast25")
E-Mail Us: meaningovermoneypodcast@gmail.com
Interested in having Travis speak at your event? We’d love to discuss your idea!
235 - The Art of Losing Together: Sharing In the Suck When One Spouse Screws Up
Have you or your partner ever screwed up with money? Yeah, we thought so. Often, when a mistake is made, the person at fault will attempt to carry the weight of the mistake.....and the other partner will happily oblige. We believe there's a better way with much better long-term implications. In today's episode, host Travis Shelton explains why it's so important that couples lose together.
You can find this episode and the entire collection of Meaning Over Money episodes wherever you listen to podcasts, including:
Or wherever you listen to podcasts!
Have you or your partner ever screwed up with money? Yeah, we thought so. Often, when a mistake is made, the person at fault will attempt to carry the weight of the mistake.....and the other partner will happily oblige. We believe there's a better way with much better long-term implications. In today's episode, host Travis Shelton explains why it's so important that couples lose together.
If you have questions or would like to connect with us outside of the podcast, here's where you can find us:
Join our podcast community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/370457478238932
Daily Blog: https://travisshelton.com/blog
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
Online Course: www.meaningover.money (podcast listeners can get 25% off by using the promo code "podcast25")
E-Mail Us: meaningovermoneypodcast@gmail.com
Interested in having Travis speak at your event? We’d love to discuss your idea!
234 - Stop Focusing On the HOW: Embracing the WHAT and WHY will direct our HOW
We often get caught up in HOW we are going to do something, all the while losing sight of WHAT we are trying to do and WHY we are doing it. That often leads us down a road we never intended to go. Instead, if we focus on the what and why, the how avails itself to us. When we do that, we're more easily able to shift and take a different path to where we need to go. This perspective shift can change everything!
You can find this episode and the entire collection of Meaning Over Money episodes wherever you listen to podcasts, including:
Or wherever you listen to podcasts!
We often get caught up in HOW we are going to do something, all the while losing sight of WHAT we are trying to do and WHY we are doing it. That often leads us down a road we never intended to go. Instead, if we focus on the what and why, the how avails itself to us. When we do that, we're more easily able to shift and take a different path to where we need to go. This perspective shift can change everything!
If you have questions or would like to connect with us outside of the podcast, here's where you can find us:
Join our podcast community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/370457478238932
Daily Blog: https://travisshelton.com/blog
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
Online Course: www.meaningover.money (podcast listeners can get 25% off by using the promo code "podcast25")
E-Mail Us: meaningovermoneypodcast@gmail.com
Interested in having Travis speak at your event? We’d love to discuss your idea!
233 - Done Is Better Than Perfect: Why Perfectionism is Killing Us
Do you ever put things off in the pursuit of perfection? Oh good, we're glad we're not alone. When it comes to work and money (and the rest of life, for that matter), we often sabotage ourselves by not simply calling something "done" and moving on to the next thing. In today's episode, host Travis Shelton explores this idea and uses some common and practical examples on how it can hinder our progress.
You can find this episode and the entire collection of Meaning Over Money episodes wherever you listen to podcasts, including:
Or wherever you listen to podcasts!
Do you ever put things off in the pursuit of perfection? Oh good, we're glad we're not alone. When it comes to work and money (and the rest of life, for that matter), we often sabotage ourselves by not simply calling something "done" and moving on to the next thing. In today's episode, host Travis Shelton explores this idea and uses some common and practical examples on how it can hinder our progress.
If you have questions or would like to connect with us outside of the podcast, here's where you can find us:
Join our podcast community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/370457478238932
Daily Blog: https://travisshelton.com/blog
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
Online Course: www.meaningover.money (podcast listeners can get 25% off by using the promo code "podcast25")
E-Mail Us: meaningovermoneypodcast@gmail.com
Interested in having Travis speak at your event? We’d love to discuss your idea!
232 - Sinking Fund Refresher: The Why, What, How, and Where
We've talked about it before, but we're going to get even more focused today. Sinking funds can be a game-changer in the pursuit of getting clarity, simplicity, and effectiveness in our finances. In today's episode, host Travis Shelton digs into the particulars of why, what, how, and where to bring this idea to life.
You can find this episode and the entire collection of Meaning Over Money episodes wherever you listen to podcasts, including:
Or wherever you listen to podcasts!
We've talked about it before, but we're going to get even more focused today. Sinking funds can be a game-changer in the pursuit of getting clarity, simplicity, and effectiveness in our finances. In today's episode, host Travis Shelton digs into the particulars of why, what, how, and where to bring this idea to life.
If you have questions or would like to connect with us outside of the podcast, here's where you can find us:
Join our podcast community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/370457478238932
Daily Blog: https://travisshelton.com/blog
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
Online Course: www.meaningover.money (podcast listeners can get 25% off by using the promo code "podcast25")
E-Mail Us: meaningovermoneypodcast@gmail.com
Interested in having Travis speak at your event? We’d love to discuss your idea!
231 - Cost vs. Value: There’s a World of Difference
Cost is only half the equation. It doesn’t matter if something has an amazing cost if it doesn’t add at least that much value to YOUR life. Let’s explore.
You can find this episode and the entire collection of Meaning Over Money episodes wherever you listen to podcasts, including:
Or wherever you listen to podcasts!
Cost is only half the equation. It doesn’t matter if something has an amazing cost if it doesn’t add at least that much value to YOUR life. Let’s explore.
If you have questions or would like to connect with us outside of the podcast, here's where you can find us:
Join our podcast community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/370457478238932
Daily Blog: https://travisshelton.com/blog
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
Online Course: www.meaningover.money (podcast listeners can get 25% off by using the promo code "podcast25")
E-Mail Us: meaningovermoneypodcast@gmail.com
Interested in having Travis speak at your event? We’d love to discuss your idea!
230 - You Can Have Excuses or Impact, But Not Both
There are so many things working against us in life, work, and money. It feels like every time we get momentum, something jumps in the way to sidetrack or derail us. We won't deny these things happen, but we also don't want to let them become excuses. As we like to say, we can have excuses or impact, but we can't have both. In today's episode, host Travis Shelton discusses this idea through the lens of the Meaning Over Money podcast studio, which just received a significant downgrade. This idea applies to so many areas of life, so we hope you find value in it!
You can find this episode and the entire collection of Meaning Over Money episodes wherever you listen to podcasts, including:
Or wherever you listen to podcasts!
There are so many things working against us in life, work, and money. It feels like every time we get momentum, something jumps in the way to sidetrack or derail us. We won't deny these things happen, but we also don't want to let them become excuses. As we like to say, we can have excuses or impact, but we can't have both. In today's episode, host Travis Shelton discusses this idea through the lens of the Meaning Over Money podcast studio, which just received a significant downgrade. This idea applies to so many areas of life, so we hope you find value in it!
If you have questions or would like to connect with us outside of the podcast, here's where you can find us:
Join our podcast community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/370457478238932
Daily Blog: https://travisshelton.com/blog
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
Online Course: www.meaningover.money (podcast listeners can get 25% off by using the promo code "podcast25")
E-Mail Us: meaningovermoneypodcast@gmail.com
Interested in having Travis speak at your event? We’d love to discuss your idea!
229 - Debt Ceiling Debate, If it Were an American Family
The debt ceiling debate is all the rage these days.....again. Someone recently asked us to explain the situation through a different lens. In today's episode, using the same ratios and same arguments, host Travis Shelton discusses what this situation would look like and sound like if it were happening in a normal American family. In short, it would sound like pure insanity.
You can find this episode and the entire collection of Meaning Over Money episodes wherever you listen to podcasts, including:
Or wherever you listen to podcasts!
The debt ceiling debate is all the rage these days.....again. Someone recently asked us to explain the situation through a different lens. In today's episode, using the same ratios and same arguments, host Travis Shelton discusses what this situation would look like and sound like if it were happening in a normal American family. In short, it would sound like pure insanity.
If you have questions or would like to connect with us outside of the podcast, here's where you can find us:
Join our podcast community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/370457478238932
Daily Blog: https://travisshelton.com/blog
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
Online Course: www.meaningover.money (podcast listeners can get 25% off by using the promo code "podcast25")
E-Mail Us: meaningovermoneypodcast@gmail.com
Interested in having Travis speak at your event? We’d love to discuss your idea!
228 - Personal Spending: Saving One Marriage at a Time
If you're married, have you ever noticed you're more likely to argue about the little financial things than the big things? You're not alone! It's a common phenomenon we often see in our coaching. In today's episode, host Travis Shelton introduces the idea of personal spending and explains why/how it can be such a game changer in our financial lives and marriages.
You can find this episode and the entire collection of Meaning Over Money episodes wherever you listen to podcasts, including:
Or wherever you listen to podcasts!
If you're married, have you ever noticed you're more likely to argue about the little financial things than the big things? You're not alone! It's a common phenomenon we often see in our coaching. In today's episode, host Travis Shelton introduces the idea of personal spending and explains why/how it can be such a game changer in our financial lives and marriages.
If you have questions or would like to connect with us outside of the podcast, here's where you can find us:
Join our podcast community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/370457478238932
Daily Blog: https://travisshelton.com/blog
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
Online Course: www.meaningover.money (podcast listeners can get 25% off by using the promo code "podcast25")
E-Mail Us: meaningovermoneypodcast@gmail.com
Interested in having Travis speak at your event? We’d love to discuss your idea!
227 - Getting Back On Track After Messing Up
Have you ever messed up, pushed aside, or neglected your finances? Join the club When that happens, it can be hard to get back into the swing of things. It's easier just to continue pushing it aside and not address the issue head-on. Then, the longer we wait, the less we want to reengage. In today's episode, host Travis Shelton gives some practical steps to getting back in the game after messing up. He experiences this in his coaching often, and these steps are proven ways to move forward in a healthy and approachable way. It's worth it!
You can find this episode and the entire collection of Meaning Over Money episodes wherever you listen to podcasts, including:
Or wherever you listen to podcasts!
Have you ever messed up, pushed aside, or neglected your finances? Join the club When that happens, it can be hard to get back into the swing of things. It's easier just to continue pushing it aside and not address the issue head-on. Then, the longer we wait, the less we want to reengage. In today's episode, host Travis Shelton gives some practical steps to getting back in the game after messing up. He experiences this in his coaching often, and these steps are proven ways to move forward in a healthy and approachable way. It's worth it!
If you have questions or would like to connect with us outside of the podcast, here's where you can find us:
Join our podcast community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/370457478238932
Daily Blog: https://travisshelton.com/blog
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
Online Course: www.meaningover.money (podcast listeners can get 25% off by using the promo code "podcast25")
E-Mail Us: meaningovermoneypodcast@gmail.com
Interested in having Travis speak at your event? We’d love to discuss your idea!
226 - The Grass Always Seems Greener: How Half-Truth Comparisons Are Sabotaging Our Happiness
Do you ever compare where you are to a certain place you could be? A job, relationship, decision, neighborhood, or ______ (insert your thing here). There's no doubt that the other side offers some lush, green patches. However, we often turn a blind eye to the other aspects of the other side that aren't so green. In today's episode, host Travis Shelton explores the idea of half-truth comparisons. How it happens, why it happens, and the devastating consequences if we fall into the trap.
You can find this episode and the entire collection of Meaning Over Money episodes wherever you listen to podcasts, including:
Or wherever you listen to podcasts!
Do you ever compare where you are to a certain place you could be? A job, relationship, decision, neighborhood, or ______ (insert your thing here). There's no doubt that the other side offers some lush, green patches. However, we often turn a blind eye to the other aspects of the other side that aren't so green. In today's episode, host Travis Shelton explores the idea of half-truth comparisons. How it happens, why it happens, and the devastating consequences if we fall into the trap.
If you have questions or would like to connect with us outside of the podcast, here's where you can find us:
Join our podcast community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/370457478238932
Daily Blog: https://travisshelton.com/blog
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
Online Course: www.meaningover.money (podcast listeners can get 25% off by using the promo code "podcast25")
E-Mail Us: meaningovermoneypodcast@gmail.com
Interested in having Travis speak at your event? We’d love to discuss your idea!
225 - Demystifying the 1099 Economy: The Future of Work is Upon Us
The term "1099 Economy", or "Gig Economy", has been heating up in recent years. More people than ever have entered the 1099 economy, but the entire concept continues to get demeaned and disrespected by our culture at large. In today's episode, host Travis Shelton explains the key differences between traditional W-2 employment and 1099 contract work, and some of the perceived risks/pitfalls of 1099 employment (and how to mitigate it). He also highlights some of the potential upsides and benefits many people aren't aware of. We aren't advocating for one over the other, but rather to help people understand both paths are viable and have their own merits.
You can find this episode and the entire collection of Meaning Over Money episodes wherever you listen to podcasts, including:
Or wherever you listen to podcasts!
The term "1099 Economy", or "Gig Economy", has been heating up in recent years. More people than ever have entered the 1099 economy, but the entire concept continues to get demeaned and disrespected by our culture at large. In today's episode, host Travis Shelton explains the key differences between traditional W-2 employment and 1099 contract work, and some of the perceived risks/pitfalls of 1099 employment (and how to mitigate it). He also highlights some of the potential upsides and benefits many people aren't aware of. We aren't advocating for one over the other, but rather to help people understand both paths are viable and have their own merits.
If you have questions or would like to connect with us outside of the podcast, here's where you can find us:
Join our podcast community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/370457478238932
Daily Blog: https://travisshelton.com/blog
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
Online Course: www.meaningover.money (podcast listeners can get 25% off by using the promo code "podcast25")
E-Mail Us: meaningovermoneypodcast@gmail.com
Interested in having Travis speak at your event? We’d love to discuss your idea!
224 - Starting a Family AND Keeping Financial Momentum
Having children is beautiful.....and expensive. For people who have created intentionality in their financial journey and are working towards some very clear goals, it's natural to wonder how having children will alter their financial progress. First, it will. Second, it's worth it. Third, there are ways to navigate it simply and effectively. In today's episode, host Travis Shelton discusses some of the nuances involved with having children while still maintaining financial momentum.
You can find this episode and the entire collection of Meaning Over Money episodes wherever you listen to podcasts, including:
Or wherever you listen to podcasts!
Having children is beautiful.....and expensive. For people who have created intentionality in their financial journey and are working towards some very clear goals, it's natural to wonder how having children will alter their financial progress. First, it will. Second, it's worth it. Third, there are ways to navigate it simply and effectively. In today's episode, host Travis Shelton discusses some of the nuances involved with having children while still maintaining financial momentum.
If you have questions or would like to connect with us outside of the podcast, here's where you can find us:
Join our podcast community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/370457478238932
Daily Blog: https://travisshelton.com/blog
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
Online Course: www.meaningover.money (podcast listeners can get 25% off by using the promo code "podcast25")
E-Mail Us: meaningovermoneypodcast@gmail.com
Interested in having Travis speak at your event? We’d love to discuss your idea!
223 - You Can Always Go Back: Giving Yourself the Freedom to Try Scary Things
Change is hard. With it comes uncertainty, fear, and the very real risk of failure. Host Travis Shelton experienced this in a major way when he left his prior career to start his business. Then, a trusted friend threw a truth bomb into the mix, "You can always go back." Just like that, the paradigm shifted. Nothing is forever and we always have the right to shift again. This perspective, if taken seriously, has the power to transform the way we approach our work and our life.
You can find this episode and the entire collection of Meaning Over Money episodes wherever you listen to podcasts, including:
Or wherever you listen to podcasts!
Change is hard. With it comes uncertainty, fear, and the very real risk of failure. Host Travis Shelton experienced this in a major way when he left his prior career to start his business. Then, a trusted friend threw a truth bomb into the mix, "You can always go back." Just like that, the paradigm shifted. Nothing is forever and we always have the right to shift again. This perspective, if taken seriously, has the power to transform the way we approach our work and our life.
If you have questions or would like to connect with us outside of the podcast, here's where you can find us:
Join our podcast community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/370457478238932
Daily Blog: https://travisshelton.com/blog
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
Online Course: www.meaningover.money (podcast listeners can get 25% off by using the promo code "podcast25")
E-Mail Us: meaningovermoneypodcast@gmail.com
Interested in having Travis speak at your event? We’d love to discuss your idea!
222 - Moving On: How to Overcome the Sunk Cost Fallacy and Embrace Change
Have you ever invested in something (time, energy, money, etc.), only to have it not work out as well as you had originally hoped? Our human instinct is to stick with it, as we don't want to "throw away" that investment. Therefore, we take something bad and make it worse. In today's episode, host Travis Shelton discusses the idea of sunk costs. When we can view sunk costs with a healthy perspective, we will make significantly better decisions and carry much less guilt.
You can find this episode and the entire collection of Meaning Over Money episodes wherever you listen to podcasts, including:
Or wherever you listen to podcasts!
Have you ever invested in something (time, energy, money, etc.), only to have it not work out as well as you had originally hoped? Our human instinct is to stick with it, as we don't want to "throw away" that investment. Therefore, we take something bad and make it worse. In today's episode, host Travis Shelton discusses the idea of sunk costs. When we can view sunk costs with a healthy perspective, we will make significantly better decisions and carry much less guilt.
If you have questions or would like to connect with us outside of the podcast, here's where you can find us:
Join our podcast community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/370457478238932
Daily Blog: https://travisshelton.com/blog
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
Online Course: www.meaningover.money (podcast listeners can get 25% off by using the promo code "podcast25")
E-Mail Us: meaningovermoneypodcast@gmail.com
Interested in having Travis speak at your event? We’d love to discuss your idea!
221 - "I Just Got a Large Tax Refund....Now What?"
Bad news: it's tax season. Good news: it eventually gets done and maybe there's a refund on the other side waiting for you. No, it's not free money. It's your money that you're getting back. But for most people, it sure beats getting a negative surprise and finding out you need to write a check to the government. What now? In today's episode, host Travis Shelton walks through practical advice he gives to his coaching clients whenever they receive a tax refund. We hope this helps you think through and walk through your own situation! Reach out if you have any questions....we always love hearing from you.
You can find this episode and the entire collection of Meaning Over Money episodes wherever you listen to podcasts, including:
Or wherever you listen to podcasts!
Bad news: it's tax season. Good news: it eventually gets done and maybe there's a refund on the other side waiting for you. No, it's not free money. It's your money that you're getting back. But for most people, it sure beats getting a negative surprise and finding out you need to write a check to the government. What now? In today's episode, host Travis Shelton walks through practical advice he gives to his coaching clients whenever they receive a tax refund. We hope this helps you think through and walk through your own situation! Reach out if you have any questions....we always love hearing from you.
If you have questions or would like to connect with us outside of the podcast, here's where you can find us:
Join our podcast community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/370457478238932
Daily Blog: https://travisshelton.com/blog
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
Online Course: www.meaningover.money (podcast listeners can get 25% off by using the promo code "podcast25")
E-Mail Us: meaningovermoneypodcast@gmail.com
Interested in having Travis speak at your event? We’d love to discuss your idea!
220 - "I Can't Replicate That Feeling": Why Generosity Outweighs Everything
There are a lot of cool things we can do with money. Feed our family, buy shiny things, pay for experiences, travel the world, eat amazing food.....the list goes on and on. However, one thing rises above all others: generosity. In today's episode, host Travis Shelton shares a conversation he had with his friend, Austin. In this discussion, Austin so eloquently communicated the genuine beauty that is sincere generosity. There's truly nothing better we can do with money than give it to someone who has nothing to offer us in return. We hope this episode allows you to think about giving through a different lens. It's worth it!
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There are a lot of cool things we can do with money. Feed our family, buy shiny things, pay for experiences, travel the world, eat amazing food.....the list goes on and on. However, one thing rises above all others: generosity. In today's episode, host Travis Shelton shares a conversation he had with his friend, Austin. In this discussion, Austin so eloquently communicated the genuine beauty that is sincere generosity. There's truly nothing better we can do with money than give it to someone who has nothing to offer us in return. We hope this episode allows you to think about giving through a different lens. It's worth it!
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219 - Don't Compare Your Beginning to Someone Else's Middle
Do you ever find yourself comparing yourself to someone else? Chances are you look upward when comparing.....not downward. The title of today's episode is a quote from Jon Acuff. Host Travis Shelton heard Jon say this many years ago, and it made a big impact on his life. Whether it's money, skills, career, fitness, or any other number of areas in our life, we need to take a step back from the comparison trap. We also need to recognize our comparisons are often unfair. We can't expect to be where someone else is if we haven't put near the time, energy, or commitment into it (yet) as they have. When we keep this in mind, it has the power to change our perspective and get us back on track to where we need (and want) to be.
You can find this episode and the entire collection of Meaning Over Money episodes wherever you listen to podcasts, including:
Or wherever you listen to podcasts!
Do you ever find yourself comparing yourself to someone else? Chances are you look upward when comparing.....not downward. The title of today's episode is a quote from Jon Acuff. Host Travis Shelton heard Jon say this many years ago, and it made a big impact on his life. Whether it's money, skills, career, fitness, or any other number of areas in our life, we need to take a step back from the comparison trap. We also need to recognize our comparisons are often unfair. We can't expect to be where someone else is if we haven't put near the time, energy, or commitment into it (yet) as they have. When we keep this in mind, it has the power to change our perspective and get us back on track to where we need (and want) to be.
If you have questions or would like to connect with us outside of the podcast, here's where you can find us:
Join our podcast community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/370457478238932
Daily Blog: https://travisshelton.com/blog
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
Online Course: www.meaningover.money (podcast listeners can get 25% off by using the promo code "podcast25")
E-Mail Us: meaningovermoneypodcast@gmail.com
Interested in having Travis speak at your event? We’d love to discuss your idea!
218 - Where Have All the Investing "Experts" Gone?
It seemed like just yesterday, every person on social media portrayed themselves as investing "experts." Buy this stock, make this move, and get that crypto. Funny how it got real quiet, real fast. In today's episode, host Travis Shelton discusses this phenomenon and what it means going forward. In short, there's no easy path. Things feel easy when times are good.....but that's just half the story.
You can find this episode and the entire collection of Meaning Over Money episodes wherever you listen to podcasts, including:
Or wherever you listen to podcasts!
It seemed like just yesterday, every person on social media portrayed themselves as investing "experts." Buy this stock, make this move, and get that crypto. Funny how it got real quiet, real fast. In today's episode, host Travis Shelton discusses this phenomenon and what it means going forward. In short, there's no easy path. Things feel easy when times are good.....but that's just half the story.
If you have questions or would like to connect with us outside of the podcast, here's where you can find us:
Join our podcast community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/370457478238932
Daily Blog: https://travisshelton.com/blog
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
Online Course: www.meaningover.money (podcast listeners can get 25% off by using the promo code "podcast25")
E-Mail Us: meaningovermoneypodcast@gmail.com
Interested in having Travis speak at your event? We’d love to discuss your idea!
217 - Tales of a Broken Arm: Thoughts on Medical Emergencies and the U.S. Healthcare System
Medical Emergencies happen. In today's episode, host Travis Shelton shares the recent tale of his son breaking an arm. Topics include the U.S. healthcare system, how to handle medical emergencies, sinking funds, and health insurance basics. These types of situations will never be ideal, but if we approach them well, we can lessen the stress and the financial impact on our lives.
You can find this episode and the entire collection of Meaning Over Money episodes wherever you listen to podcasts, including:
Or wherever you listen to podcasts!
Medical Emergencies happen. In today's episode, host Travis Shelton shares the recent tale of his son breaking an arm. Topics include the U.S. healthcare system, how to handle medical emergencies, sinking funds, and health insurance basics. These types of situations will never be ideal, but if we approach them well, we can lessen the stress and the financial impact on our lives.
If you have questions or would like to connect with us outside of the podcast, here's where you can find us:
Join our podcast community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/370457478238932
Daily Blog: https://travisshelton.com/blog
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
Online Course: www.meaningover.money (podcast listeners can get 25% off by using the promo code "podcast25")
E-Mail Us: meaningovermoneypodcast@gmail.com
Interested in having Travis speak at your event? We’d love to discuss your idea!