Your Spending Doesn't Lie
About this episode
This episode explores the gap between actual spending and personal values, emphasizing the importance of understanding what your spending reflects about you.
Work with Paul: Schedule a 30-minute conversation Have you ever looked at where your money actually goes and felt a little uncomfortable? Not because you were irresponsible — but because the numbers didn't match the values you'd say out loud? That gap is what this episode is about. Morgan Housel draws a line between the science of spending and the art of spending. The science is teachable — budgets, bargains, automation. The art is harder: figuring out whether your spending reflects who you actually are or who you've been conditioned to be. I share what I've seen with clients and what I've lived in my own household — and why the most important financial question isn't 'how much' but 'what for.' Before your next few purchases this week, pause and ask: does this reflect what I actually value, or what I'm trying to signal? You don't need to change anything yet. Just notice what the answer tells you. Connect with Paul If you're a working parent juggling a senior-level career and a growing family, and are tired of coordinating four different advisors to run your financial life, I do complimentary 30-minute conversations. Schedule one here . For resources discussed in this episode…
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