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Optimal Finance Daily, hosted by Diania Merriam, the innovative mind behind the personal finance conference EconoMe, takes you on an enlightening journey through the world of finance. Each episode brings to life the most compelling and practical advice from leading financial bloggers and experts. Diania’s engaging narration and insightful commentary transform complex financial concepts into relatable, actionable insights. Whether it’s budgeting, investing, debt management, or money mindfulness, she covers it all, making financial wisdom accessible to everyone.
Gain not just knowledge, but also the motivation to apply it in your daily life. It's not just a source of financial tips; it’s a daily companion that guides you towards financial freedom and savvy money management, all delivered with Diania's trademark enthusiasm and expertise.
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Cognitive Bias by The Mad Fientist on Financial Investments & Investing Risk vs. Reward
Episode 2725:
Explore the profound impact of cognitive biases on our decision-making processes, especially in high-stakes scenarios like financial investments. This episode, inspired by a Mad Fientist article, delves into everyday examples and psychological experiments that reveal our subconscious preferences for risk over certainty, influenced by how choices are framed.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.madfientist.com/cognitive-bias/
Quotes to ponder:
"If the problem is framed as a loss, as it is in the island #1 scenario, we become risk-seeking."
"Your brain is useful when setting up an investment plan but it’s not useful when you execute that plan."
Episode references:
The Simple Path to Wealth by JL Collins: https://www.amazon.com/Simple-Path-Wealth-financial-independence/dp/1533667926
Predictably Irrational by Dan Ariely: https://www.amazon.com/Predictably-Irrational-Revised-Expanded-Decisions/dp/0061353248
You Are Not So Smart by David McRaney: https://www.amazon.com/You-Are-Not-So-Smart/dp/1592407366
Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman: https://www.amazon.com/Thinking-Fast-Slow-Daniel-Kahneman/dp/0374533555
Sources of Power: How People Make Decisions by Gary Klein: https://www.amazon.com/Sources-Power-People-Make-Decisions/dp/0262611465 -
The First $100,000 Is The Hardest by J. Money of Budgets Are Sexy on Building Wealth & Investing
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Episode 2724:
J. Money shares his journey and insights on achieving the first $100,000 in net worth, a pivotal financial milestone. He emphasizes the overhaul of mindset and financial habits necessary to reach this goal and how this foundation sets the stage for further financial successes. Highlighting the importance of patience and perseverance, this episode provides actionable advice for anyone looking to improve their financial situation.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.budgetsaresexy.com/the-first-100-thousand-is-the-hardest/
Quotes to ponder:
"You can’t make it to a million or a billion without first hitting $100,000, but even more than that - it requires a complete overhaul of both your money and your mindset."
"It took me 28 years to finally start paying attention."
"Once you’ve got your mind right it’s all a matter of pouring in the fuel and letting time (and sometimes luck) take over from there."
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