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Aug 31, 2026 7 min

E66:The Life of a Dollar

from Bala’s Podcast

Every dollar has a life. What happens to yours? First, you have to earn it. That can require hours of your time, energy, knowledge, skills, and effort. Then comes spending it—and today, a dollar that took hours to earn can disappear in seconds. But there's a third part of the dollar's life that can take years or even decades: giving it the opportunity to grow. In this episode, Bala explores the relationship between earning, spending, and growing money—and what each stage requires from us. From developing the skills to earn more, to spending intentionally, to having the patience and discipline to let money work over time, each dollar needs direction. Hours to earn. Seconds to spend. Years to grow. What job are you giving your dollars?

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