Even trust fund individuals have concerns around money and stress about their future. There is a societal connotation surrounding money that affects everyone.
The speaker talks about his experience writing a book about money and how it led him to realize that we do not need as much as we think we do, and how he realized that he found more satisfaction from writing that one book than he would have from writing a more commercially successful one.
The hosts discuss a game in which a person can receive a million dollars by pushing a button, while referencing a 1972 movie that inspired the game.
A man returns home with $200 after selling trash to Kmart, impressing his wife. He had sworn off everything at that point but it turned out to be a win for him.
The importance of money is not only about financial matters, it can reflect someone's efforts, achievements, or even be related to sex. In social media, people's worth is often measured by how much money they possess.
The speaker talks about the cost of shooting someone out of the sky and taking pleasure in the idea of spending money on such an action.
In this podcast episode, the concept of money and its value is explored. The hosts question why certain currency is deemed valuable and the reasons behind it.
A person offers to teach someone about money on a Saturday morning. The teacher is busy doing deals when the student arrives.
Money can be a powerful tool to contribute to the world as long as you own it and it doesn't own you, according to the speaker. The ability to invest in a mission that is bigger than oneself can lead to a positive impact on the world.
Studies have shown that just thinking about or being in the presence of money can affect our behaviors and decision making. Subjects primed with thoughts of money were found to persist longer at solving difficult puzzles than those who were not primed with money-related stimuli.
The speaker discusses how he used to think small luxuries, such as a nice coffee and piece of chocolate, were worth the extra cost, but now realizes it doesn't make much of a difference in life.
A man recounts the time he gave someone a million dollars in cash, and the precautions he took to ensure its safety.
The speaker wakes up at 4:30 or 5 am and talks about a situation where people are fighting over money in a small town. They suggest that things are going to change and the people who lied or tried to get money will have to give it up.
In this podcast, two best friends discuss ways to make smart financial decisions in today's economy, from buying vs. renting to saving money at the grocery store to battling money anxiety. They also share a humorous anecdote about a skydiving mishap.
The lowest layer workers, who do the most physical work, are usually paid the least, while the highest layer workers, who do the least amount of laborious work, are paid the most, as seen with Warren Buffett. This is the way that any enterprise works in the ecosystem for money.
Money is an information system that enables the exchange of goods and services and translates value through time, and the quality of that information is determined by information theory. Increasing the creation of money while output of goods and services remains constant can lead to inflation, with velocity of money held constant. Moreover, managing political factions inside a company can be difficult when dealing with employees and governments.
The pressure and the potential of being a different person with money can create an ambivalent feeling about how wealth is acquired and used.
The podcast discusses the idea of having "F*** You Money" and how it could change the way people approach their lives and careers. They also interview Thomas Honig, former president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City, about monetary policy.
In this podcast, the importance of healing one's relationship with money is discussed as a fundamental step towards living a happier, fulfilled life. By working on this aspect of ourselves, not only do we benefit financially, but emotionally and psychologically as well.
Learn how to spend on the things you love extravagantly but cut costs mercilessly on the things you don't. The secret is to find your "money dial."
