Why Slowing Down Leads to Better Money Decisions

From Get Ready: Before Life Happens Podcast by Tony Steuer

March 27, 2026 · 43 min

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The episode discusses how slowing down can lead to better financial decisions by aligning actions with long-term intentions.

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of the Get Ready Before Life Happens Podcast, I spoke with Michael Ervolini, author and active management thought leader, about how behavior and emotions shape financial decision-making and why having a simple, intentional process matters more than chasing perfect outcomes. We explore how the unconscious mind influences choices, why emotions are not the enemy of good decisions, and how slowing down helps align actions with long-term intentions. Key Takeawa...

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Host: Tony Steuer

Guest: Michael Ervolini

Topics covered

financial decision-making
behavioral finance
emotions in finance
intentional process
long-term intentions

Keywords

money decisions
financial behavior
emotional influence
decision-making process
unconscious mind

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