AOA 150 | Garrett Philbin | Be Awesome Not Broke

Garrett Philbin is a Financial Life Coach and the man behind BeAwesomeNotBroke.com. Garret helps his clients change their relationship with money so they can “take control of their finances and put each dollar toward the goal of creating their Most Awesome Life.”

Garrett’s path to where he is today wasn’t an easy one. Just a few years ago Garrett was stuck in a job he hated making just enough money to survive in New York City. Garret left that job to help start two companies but when one of them ran out of money he struggled to find what was next.

Listen in as Garrett walks us through his journey and tells us what he believes living an awesome life is all about!



In this episode you will learn:

* Why most people struggle with money

* We are taught that it’s impolite to talk about money
* We equate our self-worth with our net worth


* Why money is like dieting

* In theory, it’s easy. In practice, it’s hard


* Why people hire Garrett as their Money Coach
* Garrett's career history
* Why Garrett took a 7-month road trip and what he learned from it

* To be politely selfish
* To only do things he really wanted to do


* The difference between a dream and a plan
* The biggest problem facing Garrett’s clients

* Credit card debt
* Student loan debt.
* Spending everything they make


* Why even “smart” people often don’t understand money
* Garrett’s definition of adventure



Quotes from the Episode:

"I help people discover what a meaningful life looks like" - Garrett Philbin

"Most people think they need more money...The issue is that people don't really know what they want"- Garrett Philbin

"Being able to feel is important for people to change their financial situation"- Garrett Philbin

"My work is at the intersection of behavior, money, goals, accountability, and emotion"- Garrett Philbin

"Almost everyone has anxiety about money"- Garrett Philbin

"Adventure is saying yes without hesitation"- Garrett Philbin

"Adventure is what you learn about another person"- Garrett Philbin

Connect with Garrett

http://www.beawesomenotbroke.com/

email: garrett@beawesomenotbroke.com
Continue the Adventure (Resources from this episode):
Start with Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action by Simon Sinek

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