Audio Articles By Brian Plain

You don't – and won't – ever have it all figured out. Try this instead.

One small action can make a big impact.

It might not be what you thought.

Your answer to this question can help push you outside your comfort zone and improve your life.

Stay or go? There's no right or wrong answer, just the one that works best for you.

Labels & buckets can help you unlock financial calmness & clarity.

Do you actually have "extra" cash just sitting there or does it just need a job?

Is it a problem or merely a by-product?

Seeing life's repeatable patterns is the first step in better navigating them.

Try this one simple approach to unlock your own aligned life.

There's only one metric that really matters.

Tired of feeling like you'll never have it all figured out? Try this instead.

How you choose to approach your life has a major impact on your ability to enjoy the ride.

No matter what your numbers say, you're capable of figuring it out.

You aren't crazy. You're just curious.

Focus on this area of sustainability to create an immediate positive impact in your life.

You've got the answers. Let's focus on how you can see and hear them.

Seeing uncertainty through a different light might just change how you live your life.

Changing your perspective can help you see your problems through a different lens.

Identify your non-negotiables so you can build your life around them.

What type of portfolio will allow you to create the lifestyle you want?

It can be hard to play devil's advocate for your own big decisions. These two questions help you do just that.

We might not be able to get it 'right' but we can always do this.

One of the most important things I've learned from seeing hundreds of families' finances.

Don't lose sight of the forest when you're surrounded by trees.

Here's the low hanging fruit that's always accessible for gaining a new or different perspective.

Moving into a new money stage is going to be uncomfortable. Here's how you can manage it better.

Rules of thumb only get you so far but trying to get it all 'right' is a fool's errand. Try this instead.

Are you using your time, money, and attention in service of what matters most to you?

Not knowing what lies ahead doesn't mean you can't prepare for whatever it might be.

Expecting everything to go the way you want can be a recipe for disappointment.

How conscious are you being about your consumption?

The world goes mad sometimes. But that doesn't mean you have to go along for the ride with it.

Ignoring the noise doesn't mean you should ignore how you feel.

There's no certainty to be found in an always uncertain world but here's what is within your control.

Money decisions get complicated in the minefield of your emotions.

Feeling burnt out and/or a little numb? That's a sign it's time to turn down the volume in your life.

Your next step is the only one that really matters.

Sometimes one small change can is all you need to make a big difference.

While we're all fighting our own battles, we'll find plenty to be joyful about if we remember to look for it.

See the potential but don't forget to look at how you might get hurt.

Is your cash is flowing the right way? Here's a question to help you find your answer.

Put yourself in drivers seat by knowing how your cash is flowing.

You can't shut off your inner monologue but you can manage it.

Turn that 'should' into a 'could' and start being more intentional in your life choices.

Create a list of activities ahead of time that help out when you get stuck.

It might be too late to change what caused our regrets but that doesn't mean we can't learn from them.

Taking action is where you’ll find motivation – not the other way around.

It's a lie we all tend tell ourselves often without even realizing it.

Changing your environment doesn’t have to be limited to your vacations.