Saving Money and Optimizing is My Kryptonite

About this episode

Chris discusses the hidden costs of optimization and the importance of focusing on impactful decisions.

#282: When does optimization stop helping and start hurting? Chris shares how a string of seemingly smart decisions had him pouring hours into marginal gains that never materialized. He unpacks the hidden cost of optimization, the role AI plays in amplifying it, and how he's learning to focus on what actually moves the needle. Link to Full Show Notes: https://chrishutchins.com/optimizing-is-my-kryptonite/ Partner Deals NetSuite: ⁠Free KPI checklist to upgrade your business performance Superhuman: ⁠Free month of the fastest and best email with code ALLTHEHACKS Green Chef: ⁠50% off your first month + 20% off for two months with code 50ALLTHEHACKS Upwork: ⁠Free job posting to find, hire, and pay top freelance talent Mercury: ⁠Manage, move, and grow your money For all the deals, discounts and promo codes from our partners, go to: ⁠chrishutchins.com/deals Resources Mentioned Articles & Podcasts Every After Automation: Article | Podcast Tools & Apps PointsPath (use code ALLTHEHACKS15 for 15% off Pro) Autopilot (first $100 in savings free) Claude ChatGPT Deep Personality Services Clickables Events Points Travel Festival ATH Podcast #181: Making an Easy $3k/mo from Online Deals with Kai…

People in this episode

Host: Chris Hutchins

Topics covered

• optimization
• marginal gains
• AI
• money management
• decision making

Keywords

• optimization
• marginal gains
• AI
• money management
• decision making
• Chris Hutchins
• podcast

Sponsors

NetSuite, Superhuman, Green Chef, Upwork, Mercury

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Every After Automation, ATH Podcast #181: Making an Easy $3k/mo from Online Deals with Kai, ATH Podcast #273: Stop Overthinking and Start Deciding with Derek Sivers, Best Cards Page

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