# 2625: Return Maxing

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Podcast: [LifeBlood](https://stenobird.com/podcast/lifeblood-177025)
Published: 2026-08-19T00:01:00+00:00
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## Resource

LifeBlood: Most people believe success comes from doing more. More work. More saving. More exercise. More planning. More learning. But life doesn't reward endless effort…it rewards wise investment. This episode explores the economic principle of diminishing returns and introduces a new framework: Return Maxing. You'll discover why too little effort guarantees failure, but too much effort often creates the very problems you're trying to avoid. We'll explore Return Maxing through economics, psychology, philosophy, faith, health, work, money, and the Meaningful Few framework. Because the goal isn't maximum effort. It's maximum return. Want to say “Thanks!” You can buy us a cup of coffee. https://www.buymeacoffee.com/lifeblood George’s newest book is available! Get your copy of You’re Money Isn’t the Problem- You Are here: https://amzn.to/4uDYFRz Feeling busy but unfulfilled? The Meaningful Few helps you identify what truly matters, eliminate distractions, and live with intention and clarity. Learn more here: https://www.mymeaningfulfew.com/ Thanks, as always for listening! If you got some value and enjoyed the show, please leave us a review here: ​​ https://ratethispodcast.com/lifebloodpodcast You can learn more about us at LifeBlood.Live , Twitter , LinkedIn , Instagram , YouTube and Facebook or you’d like to be a guest on the show, contact us at contact@LifeBlood.Live. Stay up to date by getting our monthly updates . Copyright LifeBlood 2026.

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