Show Notes
In this episode, Carl turns Behavior Gap Radio back into an adventure journal and shares an uncomfortable moment of his own. A stranger at the gym, a beat-up car, and a surprising flash of smugness leave him curious about how quickly possessions and outward signs of money can distort the way we see ourselves and other people. Rather than trying to fix or judge the reaction, Carl asks a simpler question: Isn’t that interesting? 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/
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