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Jan 2024
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3041: You Are Your Own Worst Enemy by JD...

Justin Malik
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Episode 3041:

JD Roth of GetRichSlowly.org recounts a conversation with his friend Gillian, who sought financial advice. Despite a comfortable lifestyle, Gillian and her husband face continuous financial strain due to their spending habits. Roth suggests practical ways to cut expenses, like eliminating non-essential services and downgrading luxuries, but Gillian resists any lifestyle changes. The article highlights a common resistance to behavioral changes necessary for financial improvement, demonstrating that often the biggest obstacle to financial health is one's unwillingness to adapt and sacrifice.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.getrichslowly.org/you-are-your-own-worst-enemy/

Quotes to ponder:

"You need to decide what's important."

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