Ep. 226 – Paul Fenner – You Can Always Make More Money
How do you put a value on memorable experiences?
After reading a moving LinkedIn post from my friend Samantha Russell, who lost her husband and is now raising three kids on her own, I found myself reflecting on my own family's journey. Our triplets started high school this year and our plus-one daughter tackles her own busy calendar.
With the chaos of managing busy schedules, there is a temptation to worry about what's next, which can easily cause precious moments to slip by. To help with this chaos, I talk about a meaningful tool I use in my financial planning practice that really puts into perspective just how many summers we have left with our kids.
For me, it's not about planning big, lavish vacations, but about making our time intentional, whether it's a dream trip, a simple backyard hangout, or a concert I've waited years to see. Unlike money, once a moment is gone, it can't be replenished. The number of summers left with loved ones is finite, and being aware of this helps us prioritize what matters.
I hope by the end of this dialogue, you can ask yourself, what's one simple way you're being intentional with your time this week?
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1 Big Idea to Think About
We treat money as finite and time as infinite, but it’s the other way around. You can see your 401(k) balance on a screen. You can’t see the value of the summers you have left with your kids at home, but that number may be the one that matters most.
1 Way You Can Apply This
Pick one thing you’ve been meaning to do with your family that doesn’t require a reservation or a credit card, and put it on the calendar this week. If it’s not scheduled, it’s not real.
1 Question to Ask
If you only have a handful of summers left with everyone under one roof, what would you stop putting off?
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