(đź’¸25/40) The One Financial Metric You're Not Tracking That's More Important Than Your Bank Balance
SeedTime Money (Christian living & Personal Finances)
Release Date: 09/21/2024
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SeedTime Money (Christian living & Personal Finances)
I never thought changing ONE simple shopping habit could save us thousands... But after running an experiment with our family of 5, our grocery bill hit its lowest point in 2 years. And the crazy part? We didn't have to clip a single coupon or sacrifice our healthy eating habits. In this episode, we break down the exact strategy that led to this breakthrough, plus 4 other game-changing tactics that could save your family $700-$1,200 every single month on groceries. You'll discover: The "$7 Lemon Strategy" that exposed how we were overpaying by 500% on certain items The Costco...
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(đź’¸36/40) The Spiritual Secret Behind Every Major Financial Breakthrough (That Nobody Talks About)
SeedTime Money (Christian living & Personal Finances)
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(đź’¸35/40) The Hidden Money Hack: How to Afford Your Dreams By Spending Less on Things You Don't Actually Care About
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SeedTime Money (Christian living & Personal Finances)
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SeedTime Money (Christian living & Personal Finances)
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(đź’¸31/40) The 2-Word Money Secret Wealthy People Know (That Took Me 20 Years to Learn)
SeedTime Money (Christian living & Personal Finances)
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(đź’¸30/40) Why 99% of Christians Are Giving Wrong (And How to Fix It in 20 Minutes)
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The 2-Minute Money Hack That Will Transform Your Giving Forever Ever felt the sting of wanting to be generous but being held back by your budget? We've been there. That's why we're sharing the game-changing strategy that revolutionized our giving: The Seed Account. 🔎In this episode, we reveal: The Biblical foundation for this radical giving approach (hint: it's in 1 Corinthians 16!) The exact 4-step process to set up your own Seed Account (it takes less than 20 minutes!) Real-life examples of how we've used our Seed Account to bless others in unexpected ways Why this simple trick...
info_outlinePicture this: You're at the end of your life, reflecting on your financial journey. What's the metric that truly matters? Is it the size of your bank account—or the lives you've touched through your generosity?
In today's episode, we're tackling a question that could reframe your entire perspective on money: What is your Net Given, and why is it the most important number you're probably not tracking?
We explore the transformative power of tracking your Net Given—every act of generosity, big or small. It's not just about tithes or charitable donations; it's about every coffee you buy for a friend, every birthday gift, every meal you share. By shifting our focus from accumulating wealth to amplifying generosity, we discovered a path to a richer life and a lasting legacy.
🔎 In This Episode, You'll Learn:
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How redefining financial success can transform your life.
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The story behind our ambitious goal to give away a million dollars.
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Practical steps to start tracking your Net Given today.
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Why small acts of generosity add up to make a big impact.
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How focusing on giving can lead to true financial freedom.
If you've ever felt that accumulating more isn't fulfilling, this episode is your invitation to flip the script.
đź“š Resources Mentioned:
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Download our free Net Given Tracker Spreadsheet: http://seedtime.com/ng
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Our Book – Simple Money, Rich Life (Chapter 24 dives deeper into this concept): http://seedtime.com/smrl
- SeedTime Money 40-week checklist (mentioned as part of our ongoing series): https://seedtime.com/give1m
🎯 Action Steps:
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Download the Net Given Tracker and start logging every act of generosity: http://seedtime.com/ng
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Reflect on your financial goals—are they aligned with the legacy you want to leave?
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Share this episode with someone who needs a new perspective on money.
Remember: It's not about how much you can get; it's about how much you can give. Let's redefine financial success together.
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Watch this episode on our SeedTime Money Podcast YouTube channel (https://youtu.be/a9BrXZiOh00)!
If you haven’t checked out our best-selling book Simple Money, Rich Life (https://seedtime.com/smrl/), we think you’ll love it. It was named the 2022 Book of the Year by ICFH and has over 600 5-star reviews on Amazon, and is best described as “a money book for people who don’t read money books.”
You can take it for a test drive for FREE at https://SeedTime.com/sample where you can download chapter 1 of the audiobook, grab the 1st 2 chapters of the ebook version, and even get the 5-week book study companion guide.