

How To Better Navigate Money, Risk, Time, and Uncertainty with Carl Richards
29 snips Jul 30, 2025
Carl Richards, a renowned illustrator and financial philosopher, shares his insights on navigating the complexities of money and risk. He emphasizes the power of attention in enhancing experiences and discussions around finances. Richards redefines risk, highlighting the shift from probabilities to understanding systemic consequences. He underscores the importance of taking micro-actions and engaging in honest financial conversations. The discussion also explores rethinking money as a representation of energy and community, encouraging a mindful approach to financial decisions.
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Honey Transaction Reveals Money's Meaning
- Carl Richards shares a farmer's market honey buying experience to highlight money's tangible meaning.
- He reflects on how money was once a community trust symbol but now feels abstract and disconnected.
Attention as Valuable Capital
- Attention is a capital as critical as money, time, and energy in our lives.
- Tracking your actual attention helps reveal what truly matters to you beyond habit or assumptions.
Climbing Shifts Risk Perspective
- Carl Richards recounts a mountain climbing experience contrasting focus on risk probability vs consequence.
- His friend worried about fatal consequences while Carl focused on falling probability, reshaping his risk understanding.