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Bad With Money With Gabe Dunn
The Cult of Never Enough with Manisha Thakor
Aug 15, 2023
MoneyZen author Manisha Thakor discusses the societal pressure to stay busy and the cult of never enough. They explore the unequal treatment of missing people, the influence of media bias, and the connection between wealth and societal value. Learn about establishing good financial habits in your 20s and 30s, and the concept of workaholism. Plus, there's a quiz to determine if you're part of the 'cult of never enough'.
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- Putting a value on one's worth based on busyness can hinder personal reflection and hinder achieving optimal results.
- Equating self-worth with net worth creates an endless pursuit of wealth and accomplishments that fails to provide true fulfillment or happiness.
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The Busy Badge: Valuing Worth Based on Busyness
One of the main ideas discussed in the podcast is the concept of the 'busy badge.' The speaker highlights how in today's society, people tend to put a value on their worth based on how busy they are. Answering 'busy' when asked how they are has become the norm, without questioning the purpose or quality of their busyness. This focus on constant busyness can lead to a lack of personal reflection and hinder the ability to achieve the best results from all the effort.
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