Travis Makes Money Make Money by Understanding What Your Time Is Actually Worth
Nov 15, 2025
In this conversation, Eric, a producer and media expert, joins Travis to explore the intriguing world of time valuation and outsourcing. They dissect the rise of performative content and the allure of flashy 'time-saving hacks.' The duo discusses when paying for convenience is truly beneficial versus when it's merely showboating. They highlight the often-overlooked advantages of basic activities like cooking at home and reading, reiterating that common sense can outshine trendy shortcuts. Ultimately, they emphasize that time is your most precious asset—spend it wisely!
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Viral Flexes Versus Practical Hacks
- Many viral 'buy-back-your-time' clips are performative flexes rather than practical advice.
- Strip away the performative packaging and some of the tips are valid, but often they're overblown.
Paying A Barber To Save Weekly Time
- Travis describes paying his barber double to come to his house to save time instead of frequent shop visits.
- That arrangement cost about $100 per haircut and removed weekly waiting and travel overhead.
Time Is Your Only Non‑Renewable Asset
- Your time is the only non-renewable asset, so prioritize buying back time when it unlocks higher-value work.
- Exchanging money for time often makes sense if that reclaimed time is used to generate revenue or higher-impact work.