Get Rich Slow Club 226. From growing up poor to co-founding Pearler (Hayden's money journey)
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Dec 29, 2025 Hayden shares his money journey from growing up with limited resources to co-founding Pearler. The conversation dives into his fears around money, balancing risk in a startup, and the tension between frugality and investment. He reflects on valuable lessons learned from DIY projects and makes a case for spending wisely. Topics include choosing a used Tesla, the intricacies of novated leasing, and the stress of investment properties. Hayden also sets an inspiring personal spending goal for experiences to enhance his life.
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DIY Dishwasher Disaster Turned Win
- Hayden installed a $400 Ikea dishwasher himself, cut a cupboard hole with a pocket knife, and learned plumbing the hard way.
- The leaking mess felt worthwhile because the hands-on learning made him feel smarter.
Value Time Over Small Savings
- Value your time by delegating boring or manual tasks so you can protect creative energy.
- Pay for labor when your hourly rate or irritation from work downtime outweighs the saved cash.
Differentiate Creative Vs Manual Work
- Startup work has different tiers: creative, mid-level, and manual, each demanding different resource allocation.
- Budget creative time carefully because it has a low ceiling but high impact when protected.