Episode Details

In this summer replay, Roger talks with Dr. Daniel Crosby about learning what to ignore in an age of information overload. They explore how to filter financial advice, align decisions with your values, and focus your attention on what truly matters to your finances and your life. 

OUTLINE OF THIS EPISODE OF THE RETIREMENT ANSWER MAN

• [00:00] Roger introduces this summer replay with Dr. Daniel Crosby and talks about his upcoming Social Security series. 

SUMMER REPLAY WITH DR DANIEL CROSBY

• [02:21] Roger revisits his conversation with Dr. Daniel Crosby about filtering out the noise competing for our attention.
• [09:18] Daniel explains how our spending can reveal whether our choices truly align with our stated values.
• [14:03] Roger and Daniel share four questions that can help determine whether information deserves our attention.

CLOSING THOUGHTS

• [31:46] Roger looks ahead to the upcoming five-week Social Security series. 

REFERENCES

• The Soul of Wealth by Dr. Daniel Crosby
• Deep Work by Cal Newport
• The Rational Optimist by Matt Ridley
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