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EPISODE · May 28, 2025 · 10 MIN

The Real Cost of Living

from Living Lucky® Podcast with Jason and Jana Banana · host Jana and Jason Shelfer

The Real Cost of Living: Why Joy Isn't Purchased, It's ChosenWhat truly costs more: the financial investment in a life fully lived, or the immeasurable emotional drain of merely existing? Join Jason and Jana for a powerful, heart-opening conversation that redefines what it means to live a life you crave, focusing on intentional choices over passive consumption.Discover Jason's surprising budgeting revelation: their biggest "expenses" are actually investments in experiences that ignite their souls – from exhilarating ski trips and competitive dance to creating a home they deeply love. You'll learn why true happiness isn't found in what you buy, but in the feelings of fulfillment and purpose these activities generate.Prepare to be inspired by Jana's incredible testimony as a paraplegic for 35 years. She shares how movement-based activities like dancing and skiing transcend physical limitations, creating powerful "flow states" where pain fades and joy multiplies. This episode highlights how consistent action and unwavering belief, even in the face of setbacks (like consistently placing last in dance competitions!), are the true catalysts for manifesting success.We challenge you to confront life's inevitable hardships and choose your "hard": the difficulty of growth or the pain of regret. By embracing activities that authentically fulfill you, you'll unlock abundance and discover that joy is an intentional choice, available to everyone. Stop letting limiting beliefs dictate your potential. Tune in and choose joy!Here’s what you’ll discover:The Hidden Cost of "Not Living": Understanding the emotional toll of passive existence.Invest in Joy: Why Experiences Outweigh Possessions.Movement as Medicine: How physical activity unlocks higher frequencies and well-being.The Power of Flow States: Transcending limitations through immersive activities.Choosing Your "Hard": Growth vs. Regret – Your Life-Defining Decision.Happiness is a Choice, Not a Purchase: Embracing Abundance Through Intentional Living.Key Nuggets: Joy isn't bought, it's felt. Invest in experiences, not things. Movement transforms. Consistency creates success. Happiness is a choice.What is the real cost of living vs. not living? How to find joy in  life. Why consistency is key to success. Can happiness be purchased? How to live a more fulfilling life? Does money buy happiness? How to achieve consistent success? What activities create deep fulfillment?TEXT US DIRECTLYSupport the showFor mind-blowing inspirational content that we implement ourselves, join us by subscribing and connecting to our private community. Thanks for joining us.CONNECT with us in our PRIVATE COMMUNITY*** The Living Lucky Community is experiencing what it feels like to create a life of inspiration where dreams come true. Check it out HERE *** or at https://www.livinglucky.com!!! SEND US A MESSAGE:  Are you ready to unlock your path to a more inspired life where you're Living Lucky®? Email me directly and let's chart your course toward realizing your dreams and creating a life that fills you with daily inspiration.   Email Jason Shelfer HEREThe 4 pillars of Living Lucky Believe in yourselfBelieve in the people around youBelieve in your circumstances and Believe that God is working through you, for you, and always conspiring in your favor.  *Previously Recorded 

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