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3576: Trading Time For Money by J.D. Roth of Get Rich Slowly on Valuing Your Time

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Optimal Finance Daily - Financial Independence and Money Advice
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May 29, 2026
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Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3576: JD Roth explores the hidden cost behind every paycheck: the life energy and time we trade in exchange for money. Through reflections on personal currencies, the concept of “Enough,” and lessons from Your Money or Your Life, he challenges listeners to think more intentionally about work, fulfillment, and whether earning more is always worth the sacrifice. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.getrichslowly.org/trading-time-for-money/ Quotes to ponder: "Money is an abstract concept. It really represents time and labor, and those are hard to visualize." “When we go to our jobs we are trading our life energy for money. This truth, while simple, is profound.” “Knowing that you have Enough can be better than having billions of dollars.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices