The initial thrill of optimizing your budget and automating your investments eventually fades into a long, quiet stretch known as the "Boring Middle." We dive into why this phase is actually the ultimate sign that you are doing everything right, even when the lack of dopamine makes you want to tinker with your portfolio. By shifting your focus from the spreadsheets to life design, you can stop waiting for a future "number" and start living the life you want today. We explore the math of compounding interest and share strategies to help you stay the course while your money finally starts doing more work than your labor.

Get the full show notes, show references, and more information here: https://www.insideoutmoney.org/146-the-boring-middle-stop-waiting-for-retirement-to-start-living/

Show notes coming soon (I'm at campFI and the internet is bad!)

We often fall into the trap of setting financial goals that are destined to fail, so we’re exploring why some goal-setting attempts fail and how to pivot away from the common mistakes that turn well-intentioned plans into forgotten wishes. By shifting our focus, we can find the traction needed to make real progress. We dive into the psychology of "fresh starts," the power of accepting mediocrity to overcome perfectionism, and why your most successful financial year might actually involve a plan to spend more on the things you love.

Get the full show notes, show references, and more information here: https://www.insideoutmoney.org/144-financial-goals-that-dont-suck-7-traps-to-avoid/