How Great-Grandma Makes You a Worse Investor (E97)

Jesse kicks today's show off with a monologue on the importance of having the right temperament for investing - it's not really about intelligence at all. Emotional stability and disciplined decision making outweigh expertise and intelligence when investing. The Dunning-Kruger effect and the paradox of choice are also highlighted, emphasizing the need to prioritize action over perfection in personal finance.

For the second half of the show, Dr. Brad Klontz, Co-Founder of the Financial Psychology Institute and author of Start Thinking Rich, joins to discuss "money scripts", which are subconscious beliefs about money inherited from previous generations, our society, or other people we're surrounded by. Throughout the conversation, the duo dispels myths about wealth, and makes a distinction between being "poor" (a limiting mindset) and being "broke" (a temporary financial state). The conversation gets deep into the stories we tell ourselves, how we present money, and how to adopt an internal locus of control and make lifestyle changes. 

This episode is a must listen for anyone wanting to explore their own "money scripts" and rethink the way they talk to themselves - and others - about money.

Key Takeaways:
• How the Dunning-Kruger effect is affecting your investing decisions.
• The difference between a satisficer and a maximizer - and why you may want to be the former.
• What is a "money script"? And how can you change yours?
• The patterns you may have inherited from even your great grandparents.
• Consider how you rank on the following four patterns: avoidance, worship, vigilance, and status.
• Research backed psychological insights about your relationship with money.

Key Timestamps:
(00:00) Understanding the Dunning-Kruger Effect
(02:58) Insider vs. Outsider Perspectives in Sports and Investing
(05:41) The Importance of Temperament in Investing
(10:13) The Paradox of Choice and Financial Decision Making
(18:07) Interview with Dr. Brad Klontz: Money Scripts and Financial Psychology
(28:44) Understanding Money Scripts
(30:42) Personal Reflections on Economic Backgrounds
(33:33) Introducing the New Book: Start Thinking Rich
(35:19) Harsh Truths About Wealth and Mindset
(42:15) The Power of Locus of Control

Key Topics Discussed:
The Best Interest, Jesse Cramer, Rochester New York, financial planner, financial advisor, wealth management, retirement planning, tax planning, personal finance, Brad Klontz, Start Thinking Rich, money scripts, financial psychology, limiting mindset, mindset growth, money myths, workaholic, workaholism, unhealthy patterns

Mentions:
Website: https://www.bradklontz.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drbradklontz/ 

Mentions:
On Amazon: Start Thinking Rich: 21 Harsh Truths to Take You from Broke to Financial Freedom
Great Investors' Little Secret:  https://bestinterest.blog/great-investors-little-secret/
How "Analysis Paralysis" Can Sabotage Our Finances: https://bestinterest.blog/opportunity-paranoia-analysis-paralysis/

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The Best Interest Podcast is a personal podcast meant for educational and entertainment. It should not be taken as financial advice, and is not prescriptive of your financial situation.