Office Hours: Advice to a First-Time Home Buyer, Why did The Prof G Pod Leave Spotify in 2022?, and Putting Yourself out there After a Breakup
Dec 6, 2023
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Scott gives advice to a first-time homebuyer, shares his frustrations with Joe Rogan and Spotify, and discusses the tragic consequences of vaccine misinformation. He also provides dating advice for a young man entering the dating scene.
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The speaker advises a first-time homebuyer to avoid tapping into their emergency fund and suggests exploring first-time homebuyer programs while being patient in the property search.
The speaker reflects on his decision to leave Spotify temporarily due to his disapproval of certain vaccine misinformation presented by Joe Rogan, emphasizing the importance of principles and being willing to sacrifice for them.
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Considerations for Buying a House
Mariana, a listener, asks for advice on buying a house. She and her husband have saved in three different categories: an emergency fund, retirement stocks, and bonds for the down payment. However, they are unsure if their savings will be enough. The speaker advises against tapping into the emergency fund and suggests considering selling some stocks or waiting for interest rates to lower. He also mentions the increase in home prices and the challenges for new entrants into the housing market. He recommends exploring first-time homebuyer programs and being patient in the search for a property.
Reflection on Leaving and Returning to Spotify
In this segment, the speaker reflects on his decision to leave Spotify temporarily due to his disapproval of certain content on vaccines presented by Joe Rogan. He explains his concerns about the false equivalence given to anti-vaccine arguments and the spread of misinformation. The speaker shares a personal tragedy in his family related to COVID-19 and expresses his belief that this type of misinformation caused real damage. He emphasizes the importance of having principles and being willing to sacrifice for them, as well as using financial security and support from loved ones to make difficult decisions.
Starting Over at 30 After a Long-Term Relationship
Dakota, a listener who recently ended a long-term relationship and turned 30, seeks advice on starting over. The speaker acknowledges Dakota's positive attributes and suggests building confidence in being a catch. He advises engaging in activities and joining groups to meet new people, preparing for rejection, and getting comfortable approaching strangers. The speaker encourages Dakota to be open to new ideas and relationships, even if they don't initially meet all expectations. He concludes by reminding Dakota of his worth and urging him to get out there and embrace new opportunities.
Scott gives advice to a listener looking to buy a home for the first time and shares his thoughts on where mortgage rates are headed. He then discusses why he decided to pull The Prof G Pod from Spotify back in 2022, and then returned a year later. He wraps up with his thoughts on how to get back out there after a breakup.