Sarah Von Bargen: "Don't confuse buying with taking action. Buying tennis shoes is not the same as training for a marathon."

Episode 5 October 05, 2022 01:37:28
Sarah Von Bargen: "Don't confuse buying with taking action. Buying tennis shoes is not the same as training for a marathon."
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Sarah Von Bargen: "Don't confuse buying with taking action. Buying tennis shoes is not the same as training for a marathon."

Oct 05 2022 | 01:37:28

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Show Notes

How does social media influence our money habits? Which purchases do we tend to regret? How can we better align our spending with our personal values and our joy?

Sarah Von Bargen (she/her) is an educator, coach, and speaker who helps people spend their time, money, and energy on purpose. She joins us to talk about leaving the internet, the experience of changing careers, and what she’s learned about how her media consumption influences her spending. Sarah is the queen of tactical tips, and she shares some really useful exercises to help align your spending with your happiness, and to also understand why you're buying things. 

You can find Sarah at yesandyes.org

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