The Real Value of Money

What are emotions? Why do we feel anything at all? And more importantly — can we actually get better at feeling?In this episode, Drew and I dive headfirst into what might be the hardest question in all of psychology: what the actual f**k are emotions? We break down the biology, n ... Show More

In this second episode of Solved, Drew and I go deep into the psychology, history, and science of procrastination. From Plato and Aristotle to Freud and modern research, we break down why we delay the things that matter most—and how to actually stop.This isn't a “just set a timer ... Show More

Nearly every culture around the world encourages sacrifice today for a better tomorrow. So why is delayed gratification so hard? 

Spending money to try new things and experience new places is priceless. But people won't do it. They get stuck on the number in their bank account, which causes them to miss out on a lot of life. While excessive or frivolous purchases can be regrettable, a lot of the time you wi ... Show More

What's the point of money? The answer might seem obvious: we need it to get paid for our work, and to buy the things we need. But there's also a deeper way to look at the role of money in our lives. This week we explore an anthropologist's take on the origin story of money. What ... Show More

Is chasing money a bad thing? I don't think so. Money is not everything in life, but it's a great, great thing.  And in this episode of the podcast, I re-emphasize how important it is to change your beliefs about money. Why?  Because you have to think right about money to make a ... Show More

Money isn't just about numbers. It's about emotions, too. Tiffany 'The Budgetnista' Aliche's new book unpacks the relationships we all have with finances so you can make the most of your cash. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Poli ... Show More

I think there’s an “ideal” net worth for everyone, when money not only stops bringing pleasure but becomes a social liability. And that number is probably lower than most people think. A subtle problem with money is that assets are easy to measure but liabilities can be hidden. M ... Show More

The successful money mindset 

Money isn't just about numbers. It's about emotions, too. Tiffany 'The Budgetnista' Aliche's new book unpacks the relationships we all have with finances so you can make the most of your cash. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Poli ... Show More

We’re desperate to convey our own worth, our own value to others. We use objects to tell people just how valuable we are.” Fumio Sasaki, Goodbye, Things