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Behavior Gap Radio
Hosted by Carl Richards · EN
Greetings, Carl here.
This podcast is super simple, it's me wandering through the world noticing things about how to align my use of capital (time and money) with what is actually important to me.
-Carl
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1516 | Eight New Questions
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Transcribe →1514 | What if I didn't check?
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Transcribe →1513 | What if the stakes weren't so high?
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Transcribe →1512 | What if it was okay to feel scared?
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Transcribe →1511 | What if We Just Go?
1w ago00:04:28Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Carl explores a simple question that can quietly change the direction of a day: What if we just go? Reflecting on a spontaneous trip to the river, he considers how often reluctance, uncertainty, or the desire for comfort keep us from experiences that end up being deeply worthwhile. Rather than guaranteeing a particular outcome, choosing to go simply guarantees participation, and Carl suggests that many of life’s best moments are waiting just beyond the point where we almost decide to stay home.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/
Transcribe →1510 | Change Through Movement
2w ago00:05:32Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Carl reflects on a simple but challenging idea from Aldous Huxley: “Change is only possible through movement.” Instead of waiting until we’re certain about the outcome, he argues that clarity comes from taking small steps, gathering new information, and adjusting along the way. Carl explores why progress in complex situations isn’t about having the perfect plan, but about having the courage to move before you know exactly where the path will lead.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/
Transcribe →1509 | In Over My Head
2w ago00:05:46Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Carl reflects on what happens when you find yourself in over your head. After a humbling day on the trail, he realized the most valuable lesson wasn’t failure, but the reminder that there was still so much to learn. Carl explores why taking on projects that feel just beyond your current abilities can spark growth, humility, and curiosity—and why becoming the kind of person who can do the thing often matters more than simply accomplishing it.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/
Transcribe →1508 | When You Feel Like You Should Quit
2w ago00:06:25Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Carl explores a question we all face eventually: How do you know when it’s time to quit, and when it’s time to keep going? Reflecting on a day when he wanted to walk away from several meaningful projects, he shares how moments of discouragement can reveal what’s truly worth our time, energy, and attention. Rather than treating the urge to quit as failure, Carl suggests it may be an invitation to pause, regain clarity, and decide whether you’re being called to let go or simply take the next step.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/
Transcribe →1507 | Money's Natural State
2w ago00:02:22Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Carl reflects on a simple idea with profound implications: What if money’s natural state is movement rather than accumulation? From paying bills to giving generously, he explores the possibility that money is meant to flow through our lives, creating value and connection along the way. Instead of seeing every dollar as something to hold onto, Carl invites us to consider how our relationship with money might change if we viewed it as part of a continuous cycle of exchange.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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