1010: Friday Q&A: Building Work Ethic and Character, Taking Drugs and Getting Plastic Surgery, Overcoming Risks for Full-Time Moms
Release Date: 04/26/2024
Radical Personal Finance
I started a new business to massively improve the world of language learning for children. Will you please help me perfect it as a beta tester?
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Today, in celebration of the American holiday "Thanksgiving Day," I want to share with you a recording of short story written by Louisa May Alcott, called "An Old-Fashioned Thanksgiving." The audio file has no commentary—it's merely an unabridged reading of the story—and is suitable for you to share with your children as a worthwhile story to enjoy this time of year. But this story is filled with financial lessons for those with ears to hear. As you listen to a life of long ago (circa 1830), I'd encourage you to reflect on the life that you and I now live in comparison. For me, this...
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On today's Friday Q&A we discuss: I've made enormous progress; how do I keep going towards FI? Should I switch states to be closer to family? What does Joshua think about Brazil? How do you handle stress and panic attacks? Enjoy! Joshua To join me on next week's show, go here:
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On today's live Q&A we discuss: 1:00 I made a bunch more money this year; how do I lower my tax bill? 28:07 Why should I do family planning before I do financial planning? If you'd like to join me on next week's Q&A show, join here: Enjoy! Joshua
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On today's show, listen in as attorney Gregory Treat coaches Joshua in the building blocks of a Great House. Greg Treat's website:
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An Estate Sale of your stuff after your death is probably one of the worst things that can happen and implies your failure. Here's why...
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info_outlineOn today's Friday Q&A show we discuss:
- 1:27 Should we pass our children through a grueling gauntlet of work and study to build character and work ethic in them?
- 36:00 Should we take drugs (either actual or get-rich-quick schemes) to get faster results?
- 51:23 Should we get plastic surgery to be more appealing to a potential spouse?
- 59:26 I'm considering becoming a full-time mom:
- 1) How can I combat the risk of losing social contact with adults and intellectual stimulation?
- 2) How can I enhance my family's finances without falling prey to a scarcity mindset?
- 3) Can I make my children my special project without smothering them?
To join me next week, go here: https://patreon.com/radicalpersonalfinance
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