Behavior Gap Radio Carl Richards
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Greetings...Carl here.
This podcast is super simple, it's me wandering through the world noticing things about how to align my use of capital (time and money) with what is actually important to me.
--Carl
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1030 | What Does It Mean to Provide?
On this episode of Behavior Gap Radio, Carl talks through a road trip with his wife, Cori, where he posed the question: What does it truly mean to provide? He encourages listeners to ask themselves the same question!
If you have an answer you'd like to share with Carl, email hello@behaviorgap.com. -
1029 | Learn Something From Nothing
On this episode of Behavior Gap Radio, Carl shares a quote from Mary Oliver that has been resonating with him deeply. "The dream of my life is to lie down by a slow river and stare at the light in the trees. To learn something by being nothing."
Carl reflects on the simplicity and power of this idea, especially in our fast-paced lives filled with constant thoughts and distractions. Perhaps we can find our own version of "lying down by a slow river" to learn and grow? -
1028 | A Means of Exchange
Carl reflects on the profound significance of the words we use to describe money, such as "means of exchange" and "store of value." He explores the historical context of exchanging goods and services, highlighting the personal connection and value inherent in these interactions. Carl will leave you with a question, "What does it mean to exchange?" He encourages us to contemplate the deeper implications of our relationship with money!
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1027 | Money as a Tradeoff
Carl explores the profound disconnect we've developed in our relationship with money, contrasting it with historical exchanges of goods and services imbued with personal connection. He emphasizes the importance of reconnecting with the essence of these exchanges, viewing money as a representation of life energy.
Listen to this episode and then stop to think about the trade-offs inherent in your financial decisions. Carl asks us to examine our relationship with money as a pathway to healing and wholeness. -
1026 | A Relationship With Money
In this episode of Behavior Gap Radio, Carl challenges listeners to reconsider their relationship with money. Drawing parallels between friendships and financial interactions, Carl prompts listeners to reflect on their emotional responses to money and envision a more positive relationship dynamic.
Carl shares a quick practice to try out today! He encourages listeners to articulate their relationship with money in three words and contemplate what a healthy relationship with money would entail.
If this episode made you think about your relationship with money, share your reflections with Carl by emailing hello@behaviorgap.com. -
1025 | Thanking My Desire for More
Carl addresses the pervasive struggle with the concept of "enough" and its roots in the human brain's scarcity mindset. Drawing insights from Michael Easter's book, "The Scarcity Brain," Carl explores how our brains are wired to constantly seek more. It turns out that we often associate "less" with negativity and view abundance as the ultimate goal. But in today's age of plenty, this mindset can lead to maladaptive behaviors.
In this episode of Behavior Gap Radio, Carl offers listeners a pathway toward embracing sufficiency and contentment!