Can money truly buy happiness? According to Dr. Daniel Crosby, yes — but it depends on how you use it.
In this episode, we explore the science behind joy and how our financial behaviors impact more than just our bank account. Dr. Crosby shares tips to help you reach your financial and personal goals, including a simple hack to avoid overspending and start spending with intention. Learn how to create spending habits that stick, reduce emotional stress around finances, and plan for your future!
Topics discussed:
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The intersection of finance and psychology
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Why you should have a financial "why"
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Controlling what you can control
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How to find opportunity in economic downturns
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Five pillars of a joyful life
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Spending money as a form of voting
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The benefits of working with a financial advisor
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How to bridge the gap between wealth and happiness
Resources:
- Mitlin Financial: https://www.mitlinfinancial.com/
- The JOY and Productivity Journal by Lawrence Sprung: https://www.amazon.com/JOY-Productivity-Journal-brought-mindset/dp/B0CYQFYW54/
- Download Your Free Copy of the Couple's JOYful Money Guide: https://mitlin.us/CouplesJOY
Connect with Larry Sprung:
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lawrencesprung/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/larry_sprung/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LawrenceDSprung/
- X (Twitter): https://x.com/Lawrence_Sprung
Connect with Dr. Daniel Crosby:
About our Guest:
Dr. Daniel Crosby is a psychologist and behavioral finance expert who helps organizations understand the intersection of mind and markets. Dr. Crosby's first book, Personal Benchmark: Integrating Behavioral Finance and Investment Management, was a New York Times bestseller. His second book, The Laws of Wealth, was named the best investment book of 2017 by the Axiom Business Book Awards and has been translated into 17 languages.
His third book, The Behavioral Investor, was Axiom's best investment book of 2019 and is a comprehensive look at the neurology, physiology and psychology of sound financial decision-making. His latest book, The Soul of Wealth, was published in October of 2024 and has already been translated into five languages. When he's not decoding market psychology, Daniel is a father of 3, a fanatical follower of the St. Louis Cardinals, an explorer of the American South, and an amateur hot sauce chef.
Disclosure:
Guests on the Mitlin Money Mindset are not affiliated with CWM, LLC, and opinions expressed herein may not be representative of CWM, LLC. CWM, LLC is not responsible for the guest's content linked on this site.
This episode was produced by Podcast Boutique https://www.podcastboutique.com
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