SYSK Choice: Getting Beyond Revenge & How We ...

We spend a surprising amount of mental energy agonizing over decisions that ultimately don’t matter very much — what to order at a restaurant, which email to answer first, or which option might be “slightly better.” Meanwhile, the truly important decisions in life often don’t get ...  Show more

The average American unknowingly throws away up to $1,500 a year — and it’s happening right in your own kitchen. It’s not obvious. It doesn’t feel wasteful in the moment. But small, everyday habits quietly drain real money from your grocery budget. There are a few surprisingly si ...  Show more

Fact: we have behavioral traps that keep us in our money mindset. We rationalize, compare, and make judgments when it comes to our money. Are those traps keeping you trapped or are they moving you closer to your money goals? Our guest today, Jeff Kreisler, author of the new book ...  Show more

Money trauma is real and you most likely have experienced a version of it in your life. Ever spend too much on something because it makes you feel better? Ever feel stuck in the same money patterns as your parents? Ever hold on to money tightly out of fear of spending it or just ...  Show more

Discover the allure and consequences of revenge spending, a phenomenon many have succumbed to this year (including me). As the pandemic disrupted our sense of control, indulging in shopping provided a dopamine rush that momentarily eased the strain. However, while it may offer so ...  Show more

Have you ever made a money decision that you regretted later? I’ve made about a million of these over the years, but I’ve also learned how powerful your mind is when it comes to money. Can you trick yourself into being broke or being wealthy? How powerful do you think your mind i ...  Show more