Behavior Gap Radio

We’ve all heard it: “More money, more problems.” But what if that’s only one way to see it? In this episode, I share a conversation with Rabbi Shira Stutman that helped shift my perspective from viewing money as a burden to seeing it as a tool for possibility. It’s a simple lens change… but it might just change everything, especially if you’ve ever felt guilty, ashamed, or stressed about wanting more.This isn’t just about money.It’s about how we see the world:Problems… or possibilities?

A real email exchange about a home repair gone wrong reveals something deeper: how writing without curiosity—especially when we’re certain we’re right—can turn a simple message into emotional kindling.

If you're frustrated by bottlenecks in your projects, teams, or creative work... look closer. It might be you. In this episode, Carl shares why that's actually good news—and how entrepreneurship, at its best, is a brutal but beautiful path to personal growth.

We all say money can't buy happiness. But deep down, are we hoping it can remove our unhappiness? In this episode, Carl flips the script—and asks what hole we're really trying to fill.

In this episode of Behavior Gap Radio, Carl explores a deceptively simple question: What are you solving for? Whether it’s a mountain bike race, a business idea, or a client conversation, knowing the answer shapes everything—your tools, your preparation, and even your motivation. Carl shares how asking this question (and noticing when the answer changes) has guided his life over the past few years—and how it might do the same for you.Want more from Carl? Get the shortest, most impactful weekly email on the web! Sign up for the Weekly Letter from Certified Financial Planner™ and New York Times columnist Carl Richards here: https://behaviorgap.com/