{"podcast":{"title":"All the Hacks: Money, Points & Life","slug":"all-the-hacks-money-points-life-2136491","podcast_index_feed_id":2136491,"rss_url":"https://feeds.megaphone.fm/ATHLLC4474951365","website_url":"https://chrishutchins.com","image_url":"https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/68886b34-981f-11ed-a1f6-bb4530babbbe/image/6da82cd2a109bd0d6e009eb1299b9367.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress","author":"Chris Hutchins","episode_count":287,"summary":"Never leave money on the table. This is your shortcut to upgrading your life, money and travel—all while spending less and saving more. Get tactical moves and deep dives into designing a life you’re excited about. Host Chris Hutchins is a life hacker who has saved millions by breaking down every aspect of life and looking to maximize happiness at the lowest cost. Chris and guests like Tim Ferriss, Tony Hawk, Codie Sanchez and Gary Vaynerchuk are here to deliver smart strategies you can plug into your own life—from a money hack that increases your net worth, to a routine change that boosts your productivity.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-08T18:23:26.580682+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/all-the-hacks-money-points-life-2136491"},"episode":{"title":"Saving Money and Optimizing is My Kryptonite","slug":"saving-money-and-optimizing-is-my-kryptonite","published_at":"2026-06-10T09:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/all-the-hacks-money-points-life-2136491/saving-money-and-optimizing-is-my-kryptonite","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/all-the-hacks-money-points-life-2136491","url":"https://chrishutchins.com/optimizing-is-my-kryptonite/","audio_url":"https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pscrb.fm/rss/p/pdrl.fm/d10f22/clrtpod.com/m/traffic.megaphone.fm/ATHLLC5578406326.mp3","summary":"#282: When does optimization stop helping and start hurting? Chris shares how a string of seemingly smart decisions had him pouring hours into marginal gains that never materialized. He unpacks the hidden cost of optimization, the role AI plays in amplifying it, and how he's learning to focus on what actually moves the needle. Link to Full Show Notes: https://chrishutchins.com/optimizing-is-my-kryptonite/ Partner Deals NetSuite: ⁠Free KPI checklist to upgrade your business performance Superhuman: ⁠Free month of the fastest and best email with code ALLTHEHACKS Green Chef: ⁠50% off your first month + 20% off for two months with code 50ALLTHEHACKS Upwork: ⁠Free job posting to find, hire, and pay top freelance talent Mercury: ⁠Manage, move, and grow your money For all the deals, discounts and promo codes from our partners, go to: ⁠chrishutchins.com/deals Resources Mentioned Articles & Podcasts Every After Automation: Article | Podcast Tools & Apps PointsPath (use code ALLTHEHACKS15 for 15% off Pro) Autopilot (first $100 in savings free) Claude ChatGPT Deep Personality Services Clickables Events Points Travel Festival ATH Podcast #181: Making an Easy $3k/mo from Online Deals with Kai #273: Stop Overthinking and Start Deciding with Derek Sivers Builder Community Membership Best Cards Page Newsletter Leave a review: Apple Podcasts | Spotify Email for questions, hacks, deals, and feedback: podcast@chrishutchins.com Full Show Notes (00:00) Introduction (01:26) Why Chris Feels Like He Has Zero Free Time (08:18) The Cabo Flight Booking Rabbit Hole (10:33) Building an AI Framework for Booking Travel (11:11) Chasing an Extra 15% Off With a United Card (12:49) When Optimizing Costs More Than the Original Price (15:53) Why Video Is Eating So Much of the Podcast's Time (18:56) The End…","meta_description":"#282: When does optimization stop helping and start hurting? Chris shares how a string of seemingly smart decisions had him pouring hours into marginal ga…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3199,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/all-the-hacks-money-points-life-2136491/episodes/saving-money-and-optimizing-is-my-kryptonite/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/all-the-hacks-money-points-life-2136491/saving-money-and-optimizing-is-my-kryptonite.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}