The Pathless Path with Paul Millerd #138 Money & The Creator Economy - Steph Smith on our lack of wisdom about money, reaching "ice cream freedom", The Hustle, balancing employment and side gigs, unconventional paths, opportunities in the creator economy and how not to get disappointed at your wedding
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Mar 20, 2023 
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Steph's Ice Cream Freedom
- Steph Smith reached "ice cream freedom" when she had $10,000 in the bank with no debt.
- She saved aggressively by living at home while paying off student loans during her consulting job.
Money Scripts Affect Work Enjoyment
- Many people unknowingly hold limiting scripts equating money with badness.
- Finding work you enjoy and value helps reframe a positive relationship with money.
Scarcity Mindset Lingers
- Steph struggles to invest despite knowing it's rational due to mental scarcity.
- Early scarcity mindset formed over 20 years influences spending even with six-figure income.