#94: Many people think of quality time as spending money on date night. But a lot of the things we do that ACTUALLY grow our relationship are free or cost very little. We want to share some of our favorite, low-cost things to do that deepen our relationship. We hope it’s helpful, especially if you’re in a season of cutting back. ____________________________  https://mappedoutmoney.com/ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6NMpshd... Twitter: https://twitter.com/nickdtrue Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mappedoutmoney Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mappedoutmoney

#93: It can be easy to fall into a rut and miss opportunities for meaningful conversations with your spouse. We're sharing one of our favorite tools that helps us foster conversation and grow in our ability to vision together. Products we mention: Best Self decks: https://bestself.co/collections/prompt-decks?srsltid=AfmBOooVpWAAQztD3qEsZjiPpvraLsCThJDwGHNfmxcHccDPIs5u1Ry9 Appointed: https://appointed.co/products/cultivating-conversations-card-deck?srsltid=AfmBOopAqoMU2K77_QlbK_92XA-JtR5_HtSAAL_RQR6G6URSXWdGbCfq Michael Hyatt's LifeFocus Kit: https://fullfocusstore.com/products/lifefocus-kit?tw_source=google&tw_adid=&tw_campaign=20370553569&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiA88a5BhDPARIsAFj595idKLUBib_gtYd8Jmdioif5Zej3pjsSBz4bOzypvLBS_vbbgOlLz2caAjxCEALw_wcB ____________________________  https://mappedoutmoney.com/ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6NMpshd... Twitter: https://twitter.com/nickdtrue Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mappedoutmoney Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mappedoutmoney

#92: I have lots of clients forward me videos or articles about the latest world crisis and how it's going to affect interest rates, the stock market, inflation, etc. Whether it’s hurricanes, election news, federal interest rate cuts, or any other number of things - they’re stressed out and worried about how it’s going to impact their money. I always use the exercise in this episode to help them avoid stress spiraling and use news headlines to their financial benefit...  ____________________________ https://mappedoutmoney.com/ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6NMpshd... Twitter: https://twitter.com/nickdtrue Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mappedoutmoney Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mappedoutmoney

#91: The most common words we hear from new clients are "stress" and "overwhelm." There's just so much going on, money seems to be flying everywhere, and life feels out of control.  Without a clear course of action, we tend to stick our heads in the sand and ignore our financial concerns... until something major happens and we're forced to deal with our situation head-on. If you're ready to face your overwhelm and start getting ahead with your money, this exercise is for you. ____________________________ https://mappedoutmoney.com/ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6NMpshd... Twitter: https://twitter.com/nickdtrue Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mappedoutmoney Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mappedoutmoney

#90: Is your budget more of tracking tool than a decision-making tool? Do you find yourself stealing from your longer-term goals to cover overspending on things like clothes, trips with friends, or kids' birthday parties? You're not alone. Establishing the budget is one thing, but sticking to it is something else entirely. There are so many "good" things to spend our money on. How do we make sure we're not overspending on the good and neglecting the great? We're here to discuss some tips that have helped us and Nick's clients use the budget as a decision-making tool to stay on track with our vision and values. Thanks for watching! Videos we mention: How to Not Hate Your Budget - https://youtu.be/y398ZYjvNZ4?si=ER5hD7B9VdBeFiFY Should I Put My Finances In Maintenance Mode? - https://youtu.be/gwLlJWS_9zU?si=K5yTZtpOwEVWHWVo The Power of Vision for Your Marriage (Jimmy Evans) - https://youtu.be/wxbRbd2mG3Y?si=Z9wrHdos6xdLxtEO  ____________________________ https://mappedoutmoney.com/ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6NMpshd... Twitter: https://twitter.com/nickdtrue Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mappedoutmoney Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mappedoutmoney

#89: We all have limited capacity. Is there ever a time that you should put your finances, or even your marriage, into "maintenance mode?" What does that mean anyways? Let's talk about it! ____________________________ https://mappedoutmoney.com/ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6NMpshd... Twitter: https://twitter.com/nickdtrue Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mappedoutmoney Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mappedoutmoney

#88: It's been a minute, but we're back with another Fun Money episode! Join us for a chat about car shopping, giving your brain space to think, and aging well. We're so excited to be recording again! Thanks for listening. ❤️ ____________________________ https://mappedoutmoney.com/ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6NMpshd... Twitter: https://twitter.com/nickdtrue Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mappedoutmoney Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mappedoutmoney

#87: What actions can you take so that it's unreasonable for you NOT to be successful with your finances? We've got some ideas! You can grab our life vision template here: www.mappedoutmoney.com/vision  ____________________________ https://mappedoutmoney.com/ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6NMpshd... Twitter: https://twitter.com/nickdtrue Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mappedoutmoney Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mappedoutmoney

#86: It's the journey, not the end destination, that shapes us. Are your goals taking you on a journey that will shape you into the type of person you want to be?  If you need some help defining the direction of your journey, you can grab our life vision template here: www.mappedoutmoney.com/vision ____________________________ https://mappedoutmoney.com/ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6NMpshd... Twitter: https://twitter.com/nickdtrue Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mappedoutmoney Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mappedoutmoney

#85: A lot of our decisions make people raise their eyebrows. But since we regularly discuss, reassess, and adjust our life vision and budget, we're able to confidently leave behind a lot of "good" in order to work towards the things that are "great" to us.  What in your life is good, but might be holding you back from achieving great? If you need some help defining your direction, you can grab our life vision template here: www.mappedoutmoney.com/vision ____________________________ https://mappedoutmoney.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfRqvJFJ6LLQ62lKmOUXATw Twitter: https://twitter.com/nickdtrue Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mappedoutmoney

#84: Having a vision isn't enough... you have to remember that vision if you're going to have success with budgeting. We're sharing our top tips for keeping your eyes on where you're going. If you need some help defining your direction, you can grab our life vision template here: www.mappedoutmoney.com/vision ____________________________ https://mappedoutmoney.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfRqvJFJ6LLQ62lKmOUXATw Twitter: https://twitter.com/nickdtrue Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mappedoutmoney 

#83: Trying to have discipline without meaningful direction is absolute drudgery. Nick and I know from our first few years of marriage... it was during that time that I started calling him "No Fun Nick." 🙃 Thankfully, we've learned some things since then. Now we have a regular routine of assessing our vision that fosters unity in our marriage, especially with our financial decisions. If you need some help defining your direction, you can grab our life vision template here: www.mappedoutmoney.com/vision ____________________________ https://mappedoutmoney.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfRqvJFJ6LLQ62lKmOUXATw Twitter: https://twitter.com/nickdtrue Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mappedoutmoney 

#82: You can't always get what you want! And neither can we. 🙃 Today we're discussing how we prioritize our spending, and of course, Nick's got a framework to help! You'll hear some real-life examples from our building projects and how we compromise when we don't see eye-to-eye on the budget. Hope you enjoy! ____________________________ https://mappedoutmoney.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfRqvJFJ6LLQ62lKmOUXATw Twitter: https://twitter.com/nickdtrue Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mappedoutmoney 

#81: We're excited to be back, hope your well :)    Featured Links:       YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfRqvJFJ6LLQ62lKmOUXATw  Twitter: https://twitter.com/nickdtrue Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mappedoutmoney    Some featured links may be affiliate links. If you use them, Mapped Out Money may get a small commission — but there is no extra cost to you. To learn more about the show, please visit https://mappedoutmoney.com

#80: We're sharing our favorite insights and actionable takeaways from James Clear's Atomic Habits. Thanks for listening!   Featured Links:   Sponsor - MO$ Book Club - https://nick.ck.page/bookclub   James Clear's Atomic Habits - https://amzn.to/3zeWEAV   Mary Laura Philpott's I Miss You When I Blink - https://amzn.to/3PBlK2y   Morgan Housel's Psychology of Money - https://amzn.to/3RUBhfQ   Simon Sinek The Infinite Game - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RFxIm7fcB7c   Tim Urban "Why You Should Stop Caring What Other People Think" - https://waitbutwhy.com/2014/06/taming-mammoth-let-peoples-opinions-run-life.html   Some featured links may be affiliate links. If you use them, Mapped Out Money may get a small commission — but there is no extra cost to you. To learn more about the show, please visit https://mappedoutmoney.com

#79: This episode is a little different. Nick and I both brought topics to discuss off the cuff (My First Million style). We're planning to sprinkle these Fun Money episodes into the mix every month or so. Thanks for listening!   Featured Links:   Sponsor - Ahead in 100 - https://www.aheadin100.com   Van Neistat 4th Turning video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xeVyfiP0cLk   Tim Urban "Why Generation Y Yuppies are Unhappy" - https://waitbutwhy.com/2013/09/why-generation-y-yuppies-are-unhappy.html   Some featured links may be affiliate links. If you use them, Mapped Out Money may get a small commission — but there is no extra cost to you. To learn more about the show, please visit https://mappedoutmoney.com

#078: It's our final Q+A! This one's kind of an extended version of stuff we like and a personal life update. Hope you enjoy! And thank you again for sending us your questions.   Featured Links: Sponsor - Ahead in 100 - https://www.aheadin100.com   Some featured links may be affiliate links. If you use them, Mapped Out Money may get a small commission — but there is no extra cost to you. To learn more about the show, please visit https://mappedoutmoney.com

#077: We're finishing up all the questions we planned to answer in the last episode. 🙃 We really had fun discussing these. Hope you enjoy it! Featured Links:   Sponsor - Mapped Out Money resources page - https://mappedoutmoney.com/resources   Die with Zero by Bill Perkins - https://amzn.to/3Ob18hh   Some featured links may be affiliate links. If you use them, Mapped Out Money may get a small commission — but there is no extra cost to you. To learn more about the show, please visit https://mappedoutmoney.com  

#076: We're diving into more of your questions. Thanks for listening!   Featured Links: Sponsor - Mapped Out Money book club -https://mappedoutmoney.com/bookclub   Make 2022 Your Best Financial Year Yet (podcast ep) - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/make-2022-your-best-financial-year-yet/id1503281170?i=1000546348533   Some featured links may be affiliate links. If you use them, Mapped Out Money may get a small commission — but there is no extra cost to you.   To learn more about the show, please visit https://mappedoutmoney.com

#075: We loved chatting with Bob and Linda. They were so generous with their time and wisdom, and we hope you enjoy the conversation.   PS: Please forgive our echo-ey audio... our options for recording were the reverberations of an empty house or rain pounding on the RV roof. #movingproblems   Featured Links: Simple Money, Rich Life book - https://amzn.to/3NIRfXl   Prayer Prompts - https://seedtime.com/prayers-for-finances/   Bob and Linda's 3 day money challenge - https://seedtime.com/smrl-challenge/   Some featured links may be affiliate links. If you use them, Mapped Out Money may get a small commission — but there is no extra cost to you.   To learn more about the show, please visit https://mappedoutmoney.com

#074: Today we're tackling investing, inflation, and budget related questions. Hope you enjoy!   Featured Links: Psychology of Money - https://amzn.to/3NkDfmE   Bogleheads Guide to Investing - https://amzn.to/3PrIO4k   Rob Berger YT Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9C17-OMxa-7oRSaCtztObw   Wait But Why on tipping - https://waitbutwhy.com/2014/04/everything-dont-know-tipping.html   Some featured links may be affiliate links. If you use them, Mapped Out Money may get a small commission — but there is no extra cost to you.   To learn more about the show, please visit https://mappedoutmoney.com  

#073: Yep, you read that title right. Here's what we've learned through the decision-making process so far. Thanks for listening! PS - The podcast will be on hold for a month or so while we get our ducks in a row. But we'll be back soon. To learn more about the show, please visit https://mappedoutmoney.com

#072: Influencer marketing is everywhere (including our content!). It can feel impossible to detach yourself from all the limited drops and exclusive newsletter sales long enough to figure out if you're about to make a purchase you'll regret. We're sharing how influencer marketing has whooped us (see what I did there? 🙃) in the past. And discussing our favorite strategies for keeping a level head in the midst of constant influence. Featured Links: Sponsor - MO$ Resources Page - https://mappedoutmoney.com/resources Stuff We Like - Pomodoro Timer - https://amzn.to/34mG9X4 Some featured links may be affiliate links. If you use them, Mapped Out Money may get a small commission — but there is no extra cost to you. To learn more about the show, please visit https://mappedoutmoney.com

#071: A recent trip to shop for a new front door got us talking about how we analyze purchases. Here's three key variables that you can use for your own purchasing decisions. Don't be like most people and overlook the third one... we think it's the best! Featured Links: Sponsor - MO$ Book Club - https://nick.ck.page/bookclub Stuff We Like - When Strivings Cease by Ruth Chou Simons - https://amzn.to/3fS4t5c Some featured links may be affiliate links. If you use them, Mapped Out Money may get a small commission — but there is no extra cost to you. To learn more about the show, please visit https://mappedoutmoney.com

#070: Figure out the best budgeting tool to achieve your goals without overcomplicating your life. Visit mappedoutmoney.com/070 to take the quiz.  Featured Links: Sponsor - Ahead In 100 - aheadin100.com Take the quiz - mappedoutmoney.com/070 Reactive Budgeting: Mint - https://mint.intuit.com/ Proactive Budgeting: Anti-Budget (Paula Pant article) - https://affordanything.com/anti-budget-or-80-20-budge/ Excel/ Google Sheets YNAB - https://www.youneedabudget.com/ Qube - https://qubemoney.com/ Stuff We Like - Seinfeld on Netflix  Some featured links may be affiliate links. If you use them, Mapped Out Money may get a small commission — but there is no extra cost to you. To learn more about the show, please visit https://mappedoutmoney.com

#069: In preparation for the new year, we're discussing the 3-step framework we use to set and achieve our financial goals. Thanks for listening! Featured Links: Sponsor - Ahead In 100 - https://www.aheadin100.com/ Stuff We Like - Short-Term Rental, Long-Term Wealth - https://amzn.to/3pyMOoV Some featured links may be affiliate links. If you use them, Mapped Out Money may get a small commission — but there is no extra cost to you. To learn more about the show, please visit https://mappedoutmoney.com

#068: We've been thinking a lot about the purpose behind this podcast. Here's a little insight into our thought process and our focus for 2022. Thanks for listening! Featured Links: Sponsor - Ahead in 100 - https://www.aheadin100.com/ Stuff We Like - Bob Ross: Happy Accidents, Betrayal & Greed - https://www.netflix.com/title/81155081 Some featured links may be affiliate links. If you use them, Mapped Out Money may get a small commission — but there is no extra cost to you. To learn more about the show, please visit https://mappedoutmoney.com

#067: If you make small cuts in your spending but neglect the big hitters (like housing, cars, and your income) - you'll likely end up feeling pretty miserable without seeing significant progress in your finances. That's a big 'ole bummer. ☹️ So don't let that be you! Featured Links: Sponsor - MO$ Book Club - mappedoutmoney.com/bookclub Nick's spreadsheet to analyze future value 🙃 - mappedoutmoney.com/067 Stuff We Like - Conan O'Brien Needs a Friend with Melissa McCarthy - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/melissa-mccarthy/id1438054347?i=1000535963934 Some featured links may be affiliate links. If you use them, Mapped Out Money may get a small commission — but there is no extra cost to you. To learn more about the show, please visit https://mappedoutmoney.com

#066: 0% financing options are EVERYWHERE! Nick and I have found ourselves repeatedly tempted by 0% financing. And apparently you guys have too, because Nick has gotten an influx of questions on this topic lately. We're discussing our framework to keep our 0%-ing (it's a verb now 🙃) in check.  Featured Links: Sponsor - nobody! - But we'd really appreciate you leaving a rating/ review for the show :) Krista Stryker - www.12minuteathlete.com Stuff We Like - Balaji Srinivasan with Tim Ferriss - tim.blog/2021/03/24/balaji-srinivasan Some featured links may be affiliate links. If you use them, Mapped Out Money may get a small commission — but there is no extra cost to you. To learn more about the show, please visit https://mappedoutmoney.com

#065: This episode is more than just a gift guide. We're discussing a framework to help you give better, more meaningful gifts. And we're sharing a few specific things we love. Happy Thanksgiving, friends! Featured Links: Sponsor - MO$ Resources Page - https://mappedoutmoney.com/resources Stuff We Like - Chobani vanilla coffee creamer - https://www.chobani.com/products/coffee-creamer Some featured links may be affiliate links. If you use them, Mapped Out Money may get a small commission — but there is no extra cost to you. To learn more about the show, please visit https://mappedoutmoney.com

#064: Are you bisoning or ostriching with your money? Bison plan ahead for the future and face the storms of life head on. Ostriches stick their head in the sand and just try to "get by" as life happens to them. We're talking about the perks of being a bison and how you can start bisoning with your money today. Featured Links: Sponsor - Ahead In 100 - https://aheadin100.com Precept Bible Studies - https://www.precept.org/group/find/?location_type=Online I Will Teach You To Be Rich by Ramit Sethi - https://amzn.to/3qFAVOR Atomic Habits by James Clear - https://amzn.to/3qHalF5 The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg - https://amzn.to/3qHYAOQ Krista Stryker (12 Minute Athlete) - https://www.12minuteathlete.com Stuff We Like - Full Focus Planner - https://fullfocusplanner.com Some featured links may be affiliate links. If you use them, Mapped Out Money may get a small commission — but there is no extra cost to you. To learn more about the show, please visit https://mappedoutmoney.com

#063: Morgan Housel provides an incredibly clear explanation of why Americans think about money the way they do. And we think his insight is really helpful as it relates to navigating our current situation well. Join us as we try to soak up some of Housel's smarts! Featured Links: Sponsor - MO$ Book Club -  mappedoutmoney.com/bookclub Morgan Housel's Psychology of Money - https://amzn.to/3qoOdyW Stuff We Like - Dune - https://amzn.to/3kdptWw Some featured links may be affiliate links. If you use them, Mapped Out Money may get a small commission — but there is no extra cost to you. To learn more about the show, please visit https://mappedoutmoney.com

#062: We're constantly bombarded with marketing for cool stuff. So it can be really tempting to sneak into your savings (or go into debt) to find a little extra fun spending money for the month. This simple tip will help you control excess impulse spending without feeling deprived.  Featured Links: Sponsor - MO$ Resources Page - https://mappedoutmoney.com/resources/ Stuff We Like - Precept Bible Studies - https://www.precept.org/ Some featured links may be affiliate links. If you use them, Mapped Out Money may get a small commission — but there is no extra cost to you. To learn more about the show, please visit https://mappedoutmoney.com

#061: Patience and contentment can make or break your goals. So we're diving into tactical ways to grow your patience and contentment while discussing strategies to pursue your top priorities.  Featured Links: Sponsor - Ahead in 100 - https://www.aheadin100.com Atomic Habits by James Clear - https://amzn.to/3AbtvUK Stuff We Like - Fall weather, coffee, and walking to do stuff! Some featured links may be affiliate links. If you use them, Mapped Out Money may get a small commission — but there is no extra cost to you. To learn more about the show, please visit https://mappedoutmoney.com

#060: Jumpstart your goals for 2022 by getting on the right trajectory now. And listen to us butcher a metaphor about a shark and a tank and personal growth.  https://5amjoel.com/shark-fish-tank/ Featured Links: Sponsor - Ahead In 100 - aheadin100.com 5am Joel - https://5amjoel.com/shark-fish-tank Atomic Habits by James Clear - https://amzn.to/3AQN3Ps Mindset by Carol Dweck - https://amzn.to/2Y7hKBJ Momentum browser extension - https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/momentum/laookkfknpbbblfpciffpaejjkokdgca?hl=en Stuff We Like - Local bookstore events Some featured links may be affiliate links. If you use them, Mapped Out Money may get a small commission — but there is no extra cost to you. To learn more about the show, please visit https://mappedoutmoney.com

#059: There are only two ways to improve your finances - make more money and/or spend less money. But it's easy to go overboard on one of those while neglecting the other. Today, Nick and I are poking fun at ourselves for the times we've done just that. Featured Links: Sponsor - Ahead in 100 - https://www.aheadin100.com 5am Joel - https://5amjoel.com Stuff We Like - Honey browser extension - https://www.joinhoney.com Some featured links may be affiliate links. If you use them, Mapped Out Money may get a small commission — but there is no extra cost to you. To learn more about the show, please visit https://mappedoutmoney.com

#058: When you take action to improve your finances, you can't go wrong... right? Not exactly. Today, we're discussing Goodhart's Law - AKA how the measurements we use to track our progress can sometimes have unintended, not-so-good consequences.  Featured Links: Sponsor - MO$ Resources Page - https://mappedoutmoney.com/resources John Doerr TED Talk - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L4N1q4RNi9I David Perell's Teaching Like a State - https://perell.com/essay/teaching-like-a-state Stuff We Like - Amor Towles in Discussion with Ann Patchett - https://www.parnassusbooks.net/event/virtual-event-amor-towles-author-lincoln-highway-conversation-ann-patchett Some featured links may be affiliate links. If you use them, Mapped Out Money may get a small commission — but there is no extra cost to you. To learn more about the show, please visit https://mappedoutmoney.com

#057: Do you analyze your purchases on a value per dollar basis? We try to pretty regularly, but sometimes we fall out of practice. Today, we're sharing how a few days with our nephews led us to revisit this exercise. Featured Links: Sponsor - Ahead in 100 - https://www.aheadin100.com Stuff We Like - Nick Huber - https://sweatystartup.com Some featured links may be affiliate links. If you use them, Mapped Out Money may get a small commission — but there is no extra cost to you.

#056: A discussion of our favorite takeaways from Morgan Housel's The Psychology of Money. Featured Links: Sponsor - MO$ Resources Page - https://mappedoutmoney.com/resources Stuff We Like - HydroJug (AKA the cat-size water bottle) - https://www.thehydrojug.com Some featured links may be affiliate links. If you use them, Mapped Out Money may get a small commission — but there is no extra cost to you. To learn more about the show, please visit https://mappedoutmoney.com

#055: A shift in perspective can change everything. We're sharing a few stories that have reinforced this truth for us. And, of course, some action steps to help us adjust our perspective when things don't seem to be going our way. Featured Links: Sponsor - MO$ Book Club - mappedoutmoney.com/bookclub 5am Joel - 2 Travelers - https://5amjoel.com/the-two-travelers Andy J Pizza - Invisible Things - https://www.instagram.com/iseeinvisiblethings Katherine and Jay Wolf - Hope Heals - https://www.instagram.com/hopeheals Stuff We Like - Jocko Unraveling - https://www.instagram.com/hopeheals Some featured links may be affiliate links. If you use them, Mapped Out Money may get a small commission — but there is no extra cost to you. To learn more about the show, please visit https://mappedoutmoney.com

#054: Do you ever get so caught up trying to do something well, that you totally overlook the obvious ways to achieve your goal? Or look back on how you tried to do something in the past and think to yourself, "Well of course that didn't work! It was a terrible plan!" Sometimes, the obvious isn't so obvious in the moment. So today we're discussing how to make the practice of identifying the obvious a habit. Featured Links: Sponsor - MO$ Resources Page - mappedoutmoney.com/resources Nathan Soare's article - https://mindingourway.com/obvious-advice Jocko "Detach" - https://youtu.be/N0CQsYDAYd8 Stuff We Like - Dick's Sporting Goods Warehouse Clearance Locations - https://www.dickssportinggoods.com/s/dicks-warehouse-sale?camp=SEM:DSG_43700064806919144_nonbrand_aud-986517956856:kwd-28258981&gclid=Cj0KCQjwraqHBhDsARIsAKuGZeH88hElLxgIROCZ87aHAAldS6JvQL2DrJlXIltNI50sfu7q9H5LnsEaAnY6EALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds Some featured links may be affiliate links. If you use them, Mapped Out Money may get a small commission — but there is no extra cost to you. To learn more about the show, please visit https://mappedoutmoney.com

#053: We're answering some of our favorite questions from the Best Self Co. Icebreaker Deck. We hope this episode leads to you having some curious conversations of your own. Featured Links: Sponsor - MO$ Minute - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mapped-out-money-minute/id1507076604 Best Self Co. Icebreaker Deck - https://bestself.co/collections/all/products/icebreaker-deck Stuff We Like - Credit Card Cash Back - https://creditcards.chase.com/ Some featured links may be affiliate links. If you use them, Mapped Out Money may get a small commission — but there is no extra cost to you. To learn more about the show, please visit https://mappedoutmoney.com

#052: We're celebrating our 7th wedding anniversary by sharing 7 of our biggest money mistakes. We hope this episode will encourage you in your own money and marriage journey! Featured Links: Sponsor - MO$ Book Club - mappedoutmoney.com/bookclub Stuff We Like - Jungalow at Target - https://www.target.com/b/jungalow-by-justina-blakeney/-/N-q643le7edk5 Some featured links may be affiliate links. If you use them, Mapped Out Money may get a small commission — but there is no extra cost to you. To learn more about the show, please visit https://mappedoutmoney.com

#051: We've gained a lot of insight from studying our StrengthsFinder results and discussing them with each other. We hope this episode will demonstrate how you can analyze your own results and apply them to everything from your career to budgeting with your spouse.  Featured Links: Sponsor - MO$ Book Club - mappedoutmoney.com/bookclub CliftonStrengths Assessments - https://www.gallup.com/cliftonstrengths/en/253868/popular-cliftonstrengths-assessment-products.aspx Stuff We Like - Every Moment Holy by Douglas McKelvey - https://amzn.to/3vKNfwd Some featured links may be affiliate links. If you use them, Mapped Out Money may get a small commission — but there is no extra cost to you. To learn more about the show, please visit https://mappedoutmoney.com

#050: Self-awareness of your strengths and how to harness them can be a powerful tool as you think through career possibilities. We hope this episode will peak your interest in the StrengthsFinder Test. Make sure to tune in next week when we deep dive into how to take action based on your StrengthsFinder results. Featured Links: Sponsor - MO$ Minute - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mapped-out-money-minute/id1507076604 StrengthsFinder 2.0 (we like CliftonStrengths 34 for $49.99) - https://store.gallup.com StrengthsFinder Quick Reference Card - https://www.gallup.com/workplace/245090/cliftonstrengths-themes-quick-reference-card.aspx   Stuff We Like - Trung Phan on Twitter - @TrungTPhan Some featured links may be affiliate links. If you use them, Mapped Out Money may get a small commission — but there is no extra cost to you. To learn more about the show, please visit https://mappedoutmoney.com

#049: Your career is a big part of your life - 20 to 60% of your meaningful adult hours, to be specific. So time and energy dedicated to making sure your career aligns with your top values is definitely a wise investment. This episode will guide you through that assessment and provide tips for making a successful career transition.   Featured Links: Sponsor - MO$ Book Club - mappedoutmoney.com/bookclub Tim Urban How to Pick a Career (That Actually Fits You) - https://waitbutwhy.com/2018/04/picking-career.html Tim Urban Career Path Worksheets - https://mk0waitbutwhy9c3hjku.kinstacdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/WBW_Career-Path_Worksheet.pdf Christy Nockels The Life You Long For - https://amzn.to/3w0RB37 Stuff We Like - A Gentleman in Moscow - https://amzn.to/34YxIxV Some featured links may be affiliate links. If you use them, Mapped Out Money may get a small commission — but there is no extra cost to you.

#048: Emotional spending impacts us all. Today we're sharing an exercise to help manage stress and negative emotions without blowing your budget. And we're diving into how to structure "emotional spending" in your budget so you get the info you want from your reports.  Featured Links: Sponsor - MO$ Minute - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mapped-out-money-minute/id1507076604 Debtors Anonymous - https://debtorsanonymous.org Jillian Johnsrud - https://www.jillianjohnsrud.com Stuff We Like - Becoming a Supple Leopard - https://amzn.to/3c4I6It Check out the MO$ book club! - mappedoutmoney.com/bookclub Book club book - The Psychology of Money - https://amzn.to/3uB9iVi Some featured links may be affiliate links. If you use them, Mapped Out Money may get a small commission — but there is no extra cost to you.

#047: Would we have been better off buying a different house? What does better off even mean? Are these worthwhile questions to be asking ourselves in the first place?  Today we're asking all the questions and sharing a framework to deal with buyer's remorse in a logical and productive way. Featured Links: Sponsor - MO$ Resources Page - https://mappedoutmoney.com/resources   Stuff We Like - The Library! - specifically libraries that use OverDrive and the Libby app to loan audiobooks Check out the MO$ book club! - https://mappedoutmoney.com/bookclub  Some featured links may be affiliate links. If you use them, Mapped Out Money may get a small commission — but there is no extra cost to you.