Your Provider's Clock Helps Explain Your Desire To Work And Provide

Your Provider's Clock Helps Explain Your Desire To Work And Provide

Author: Sam Dogen: Financial Samurai founder, personal finance blogger May 2, 2024 Duration: 22:39

For the longest time, I've wondered the following about some men:

  • Why claim to be retired while having a working spouse?
  • Why work so many hours after having a newborn?
  • Why leave your family when your children are still young and need fathers the most?

Doing these things didn't make much sense to me until I had an epiphany: every person has a different inherent desire to provide thanks to biology. And given biology is innate, we cannot help the way we are! 

Read: A Provider's Clock For Men Is Similar To A Biological Clock For Women

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My wife and I got matching 20-year term policies during the pandemic and felt an enormous sense of relief. 

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Money isn't just about numbers on a screen; it's the tool that carves out the life you want to live. On The Financial Samurai Podcast, Sam Dogen digs into that reality with the same direct, experienced perspective that built his influential personal finance blog. You'll hear conversations that go beyond basic tips, focusing instead on the strategic decisions and mental shifts required to build genuine wealth and security. Sam explores the intersection of career, investing, and lifestyle design, drawing from his own journey and insights from various financial trenches. This isn't about get-rich-quick schemes, but about developing a sustainable and intelligent approach to your finances. Each episode feels like a candid discussion with a knowledgeable friend who isn't afraid to tackle the tough questions about risk, opportunity, and what "financial freedom" actually means for different people. Tune in for a podcast that consistently challenges conventional wisdom, offering actionable advice for making your money work harder so you can focus on living better, on your own terms.
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