The Best Financial Advice I Ever Got
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Post summary
Today we’re running the best financial advice I ever received.
How we approach finances is critical not only to our physical and mental health. It also determines how we can choose to live our life.
The advice is offensive and profane—but it changed my worldview and helped me immensely.
Plus, we’re running a poll about the audio versions of these posts. Please fill it out.
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Audio Version.
It’s located at the bottom of this post.
The post
Fridays are always reserved for our signature posts: Burn the Ships, Gear Not Stuff, etc.
But, four times a year, we find ourselves in months with five Fridays. These rare Fridays also need a signature post.
Enter All Killer, No Filler Fridays.
These posts feature one thing that’s massively improved my life recently.
This fifth Friday features an idea that changed my philosophy around finances.
It was a golden moment that led me to make far better long-term decisions. The idea is profane and mildly offensive—but some of the best advice I’ve ever received.
It gave me more freedom and led to far less stress—and lowering stress is arguably the best thing you can do for your physical and mental wellbeing.
P.S. We’re also including a poll about audio versions of these posts below. Whether you listen to the audio or not, fill it out if you have 5 seconds (I’ve made it fast and easy). Thanks!
From here you’ll learn:
The best financial advice I’ve received.
Why it works (with analysis from a Ph.D.).
Why finances are deeply intertwined with physical and mental health—and freedom.
How to apply it.