"Comparison is a thief of joy."

"What do we really want?"

"Wealth equals freedom."

In this conversation, Chris Eckols shares how money is your tool for unlocking freedom and agency in your life.

He encourages you to define wealth beyond money alone…suggesting that wealth is better defined as the freedom to make choices in life. He explains how your money behaviors start to improve and align once you’ve defined what this definition of wealth looks like for you.

Joey and Chris explore the challenges of career satisfaction, the impact of comparison on happiness, and the necessity of taking inventory of one's life to align spending with true desires. Ultimately, the conversation highlights the essential exercise of creating a clear “why” and “what” to unlock your full cash flow potential and future wealth.

Key Topics:

• Introduction to Chris Eckols (00:00 - 06:01)
• Understanding Money Behavior (06:02 - 09:03)
• Defining Wealth and Freedom (09:04 - 12:00)
• The Importance of Spending and Agency (12:01 - 14:57)
• Navigating Career Satisfaction (14:58 - 8:05)
• The Role of Purpose in Life (18:06 - 23:55)
• Cashflow Mavericks and Financial Behavior (23:56 - 27:07)
• Taking Inventory of Your Life (27:08 - 30:10)
• Preparing for the Unexpected (30:11 - 36:03)
• Finding Meaning in Work (36:04 - 39:06)
• The Impact of Comparison on Happiness (39:07 - 41:58)
• Closing Thoughts on Agency and Freedom (41:59 - 52:46)

Resources:

• https://www.accessiblemoneycoach.com/

This podcast is brought to you by Joey Loss, CFP®, Adam Van Wie, CFP®, and Strivus Wealth Partners. Through Strivus, Joey and Adam provide financial planning and investment management services to clients across the country from their home base in Jacksonville Beach, Florida.

You can find show notes and transcript of the conversations here: Strivus Wealth - Wealth Unplugged.

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