EPISODE · Nov 24, 2022 · 6 MIN
Afford Anything
from Do Justice Love Mercy · host Tait McKenzie
It's very simple to think of bright, instantly rewarding investment possibilities as a path to financial security. A software that can lead you to easy street, a cryptocurrency with a hockey-sticking price, and a tremendous. success on the stock market. Paula Pant, the host of the Afford Anything podcast, argues that achieving true financial freedom is a lifelong journey. Imagine your financial situation as a tree. Although the leaves and fruit are appealing and stimulating, the tree's strength rests in its roots. The same is true for good finances: they start with determining what you value most and what you can actually afford. The long-term strategies you need to see that through can then be created from there. A world of freedom can become available to you with some discipline and a steady, value-driven attitude. You might not be able to purchase everything, but you can purchase anything. About Paula Pant: Paula Pant is the host of the Afford Anything podcast, an award-winning show with more than 24 million downloads. It was named by the New York Times as one of "7 Podcasts Your Wallet Will Love." She is also the founder of Afford Anything, a personal finance brand with more than 75,000 newsletter subscribers. She is a Knight-Bagehot Business and Economics Journalism Fellow at Columbia University. Pant is frequently featured in financial media inclu ding Money Magazine, the Washington Post, Oprah.com, CNBC, Fortune, Marie Claire, Marketplace Money, Men's Health, Real Simple, Outside Magazine, Cosmopolitan, the New York Times, and more. She's spoken at the "Talks at Google" series and guest lectured at Georgetown University. She lives in New York City. About Big Think | Smarter Faster™ • Big Think The leading source of expert-driven, educational content. With thousands of videos, featuring experts ranging from Bill Clinton to Bill Nye, Big Think helps you get smarter, faster by exploring the big ideas and core skills that define knowledge in the 21st century. • Big Think+ Make your business smarter, faster: https://bigthink.com/plus/
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It's very simple to think of bright, instantly rewarding investment possibilities as a path to financial security. A software that can lead you to easy street, a cryptocurrency with a hockey-sticking price, and a tremendous. success on the stock market. Paula Pant, the host of the Afford Anything podcast, argues that achieving true financial freedom is a lifelong journey. Imagine your financial situation as a tree. Although the leaves and fruit are appealing and stimulating, the tree's strength rests in its roots. The same is true for good finances: they start with determining what you value most and what you can actually afford. The long-term strategies you need to see that through can then be created from there. A world of freedom can become available to you with some discipline and a steady, value-driven attitude. You might not be able to purchase everything, but you can purchase anything. About Paula Pant: Paula Pant is the host of the Afford Anything podcast, an award-winning show with more than 24 million downloads. It was named by the New York Times as one of "7 Podcasts Your Wallet Will Love." She is also the founder of Afford Anything, a personal finance brand with more than 75,000 newsletter subscribers. She is a Knight-Bagehot Business and Economics Journalism Fellow at Columbia University. Pant is frequently featured in financial media inclu ding Money Magazine, the Washington Post, Oprah.com, CNBC, Fortune, Marie Claire, Marketplace Money, Men's Health, Real Simple, Outside Magazine, Cosmopolitan, the New York Times, and more. She's spoken at the "Talks at Google" series and guest lectured at Georgetown University. She lives in New York City. About Big Think | Smarter Faster™ • Big Think The leading source of expert-driven, educational content. With thousands of videos, featuring experts ranging from Bill Clinton to Bill Nye, Big Think helps you get smarter, faster by exploring the big ideas and core skills that define knowledge in the 21st century. • Big Think+ Make your business smarter, faster: https://bigthink.com/plus/
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