Don't Invest 'Just Because', Ep 434 / Royden Shotter

Paradoxically, the pursuit of pleasure or chasing comfort can itself can provide a type of meaning, though deep down, we know we're not meant for perpetual ease. Investing, even when not strictly necessary, can be about creating a meaningful struggle, and finding purpose by placing your resource at risk. On the other hand, too much action without a chance of ever ‘arriving’ is equally dangerous. Read more.______________________Online courses:The Home Buyers Blueprint: Get a better home; Get a better mortgage.The KiwiSaver Millionaire Roadmap: From 6 figures to 7; Get a Rockstar Retirement!New Wealth Foundations: Personal finance from a wealth-builder's perspective.Take the free, 5-part online course Crypto 101: Crypto with Confidence (In partnership with Easy Crypto)Book in a free 15-min phone call with Darcy Ungaro (financial adviser)- click on this link.Get SocialSign up to the newsletter!Check out the most watched/downloaded episodes hereFollow on YouTube , Instagram, TikTok: @theeverydayinvestor, X (@UngaroDarcy), LinkedIn.Learn more about Ungaro & Co Financial Advice: www.ungaro.co.nz________________________Affiliate Links!I may receive a financial benefit if you click on these links.HatchSharesiesEasy CryptoSharesight: (Get 5 months free)Revolut: Sign up, and get a $15 credit.Disclaimer: Please act independently from any content provided in these episodes; it's not financial advice, because there's no accounting for your individual circumstances. Do your own research, and take a broad range of opinions into account. Ideally, engage a financial adviser / pay for advice!