How To Waste Your Life (or hopefully, not) SB1710

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Jul 18, 2025

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Paula Pant

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Jordan Grumet

Join hospice doctor Jordan Grumet, also known as Doc G, and financial guru Paula Pant as they dive into the essence of living a purposeful life. They discuss the detrimental effects of hustle culture and the importance of taking action now. From strategies to overcome indecision to the surprising link between choices and regret, these experts share valuable insights on goal setting and productivity. Their humorous and relatable banter makes exploring life's time-wasters both entertaining and enlightening.

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INSIGHT

Distractions Fragment Attention

Meaningless distractions steal attention from important tasks and real fun.
Phones and apps fragment attention, making focus harder and reducing enjoyment of deep activities.

ADVICE

Break Every 30 Minutes

Pause every 30 minutes to take a break and stretch for 10 seconds.
Use these breaks to catch distractions, clear them, and focus on one task until completion.

ADVICE

Limit Social Media Use

Limit your time on addictive apps using built-in phone settings or specialized apps.
Schedule specific windows for social media use to reduce impulsive distractions.

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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:

Paula Pant from Afford Anything, who reminds us that "you can afford anything—but not everything," and
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:

Being "busy" instead of effective
Letting fear of failure hijack your plans
Overthinking every move
Paralysis from too many choices
Constant hustle with no progress
Indecision dressed up as careful planning

You’ll hear hard-earned lessons, subtle mindset shifts, and tips for creating financial and personal momentum. Plus:

The surprising link between indecision and regret, backed by Dr. Ellen Langer’s research
Smart strategies for eliminating distractions and taking better action
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:

A clearer idea of what’s holding you back
Practical ways to structure smarter financial goals
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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