Ever feel like you're working hard but getting nowhere? You're not alone—and you might be stuck in a productivity trap, not a purpose-driven plan. In this episode of The Stacking Benjamins Show, we tackle the big one: how to avoid wasting your life. (No pressure.)
Joe Saul-Sehy kicks things off with a tongue-in-cheek nod to all the ways we fritter away time—before pivoting into a power-packed conversation on building meaningful goals and avoiding common life derailers.
He’s joined by two all-star minds in money and behavior:
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Paula Pant from Afford Anything, who reminds us that "you can afford anything—but not everything," and
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Jordan Grumet from Earn & Invest, who offers the life-and-death perspective (literally—he’s a hospice doctor) on why we need to act now, not later.
Together with OG and Doug, the roundtable unpacks six common ways people unknowingly waste their lives, including:
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Being "busy" instead of effective
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Letting fear of failure hijack your plans
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Overthinking every move
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Paralysis from too many choices
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Constant hustle with no progress
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Indecision dressed up as careful planning
You’ll hear hard-earned lessons, subtle mindset shifts, and tips for creating financial and personal momentum. Plus:
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The surprising link between indecision and regret, backed by Dr. Ellen Langer’s research
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Smart strategies for eliminating distractions and taking better action
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The difference between motion and movement—especially when it comes to your goals and your money
And, of course, we sprinkle in some classic basement banter, a rowdy trivia throwdown, and Joe’s favorite kind of weekend preview (the kind where no one actually follows their own advice).
Why this episode is worth your time:
Whether you’re staring down your 2025 goals or still recovering from a rough Q1, this is your shot of clarity. No judgment—just real talk from people who’ve been there, made the spreadsheet, and occasionally lit it on fire.
🎯 You’ll walk away with:
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A clearer idea of what’s holding you back
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Practical ways to structure smarter financial goals
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Permission to stop doing all the things and start doing the right things
FULL SHOW NOTES: https://www.stackingbenjamins.com/how-to-waste-your-time-on-stupid-stuff-1710/
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