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EPISODE · May 29, 2025 · 15 MIN

Why Your Emotions May Matter More Than Math

from Perfect Game Retirement · host Ryan Ledden

Most people believe financial success comes down to numbers, but the truth is your emotions and mindset may play an even bigger role than any spreadsheet ever could. In this episode, Ryan unpacks key lessons from Morgan Housel’s best-selling book The Psychology of Money, revealing how behavior, beliefs, and background shape our financial choices. Here’s what we discuss in this episode: 🧠 Why no one’s crazy when it comes to money 💸 The danger of always chasing “more” 🤝 Why reasonable beats rational in real life 🏠 What paying off your mortgage early can reveal about emotional security 🛟 How to build margin for error into your plan   Visit us online: https://blackoakam.com/ Phone: (470) 508-0508 Get in touch with the Black Oak team: https://blackoakam.com/contact-us/ Schedule a call with Ryan: https://speakwithryan.com/ Get your tax-free retirement toolkit: https://bit.ly/3PMjKqc Get more financial education on our YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/45kJlwI

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