Saying No and Prioritizing Commitments

What if the path to better money decisions, more confidence, and a calmer life wasn't a massive overhaul but just getting a tiny bit better today than you were yesterday?

Joe Saul-Sehy, Neighbor Doug, OG, and Paula Pant (Afford Anything) are joined by David Gillis, creator of the 1% Better Conference, for a roundtable exploring the surprisingly powerful idea of improving by just 1% at a time. No vision boards. No 5 a.m. ice baths. Just small, intentional choices that compound into real results, financially and otherwise.

David brings practical insight and zero guru energy into what sustainable improvement looks like. Together the group talks about why most people burn out trying to change everything at once, and how Stackers can instead design days that make better decisions easier.

You'll hear honest conversations about energy drainers (including the ones we pretend aren't draining), why saying "no" is often the most underrated financial skill, and how rest, relationships, and even boredom play a bigger role in success than grinding ever will. There's also a healthy reminder that progress doesn't always look productive, and that's okay.

As always, Doug brings the trivia, the basement brings the banter, and the lesson sneaks up on you when you're not looking.

If you've ever felt like you should be doing more but don't want to torch your sanity getting there, this episode is for you.

If the 1% Better philosophy resonates with you, the 1% Better Conference is happening February 21-22 in Omaha, where Joe will be the keynote speaker.

What You'll Learn:

• Why 1% better beats "start over Monday" every single time
• How to identify the biggest energy leaks hurting your money decisions
• Why learning to say "no" can improve your finances immediately
• How rest, nature, and relationships quietly boost long term success
• Why small habits matter more than motivation
• How to grow personally and financially without burning out
• A realistic framework for steady improvement that fits real life

This Episode Is For You If:

• You're exhausted from trying to overhaul everything at once
• You feel like you should be doing more but you're already maxed out
• You want progress that doesn't require torching your current life
• You're tired of all or nothing approaches that leave you burnt out
• You're ready for sustainable improvement instead of another failed fresh start

Question for You:

What's one small change you could make this week that would make your life or money just a little easier? Drop it in the comments or share it with us in the Basement Facebook group. We promise not to turn it into a 30 day challenge with a workbook.

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