Get Real About Money | Daniel Crosby

Is wealth just a number in your bank account? According to Dr. Daniel Crosby, it’s much more than that—it’s a reflection of what you value, how you spend your time, and the story you tell about yourself. In this conversation, we dig into the deeper dimensions of money and meaning. Daniel’s latest book, The Soul of Wealth, explores the idea of wealth having a “soul”—rooted in human flourishing and evidence-based philosophy, not mysticism or self-help fluff.

Daniel breaks down four key behavioral biases that shape our financial decisions: ego, emotion, attention, and conservatism. Rather than resisting them, he shows us how to work with these quirks of the mind—a practice he calls “behavioral judo” (don’t miss the story behind the phrase). From unpacking the illusion of money as “liquid happiness” to exploring how to align spending with personal values, Daniel challenges our traditional definitions of success and offers practical tools for living more intentionally.

So ask yourself: what does it mean to be truly wealthy? Tune in to reshape your perspective on time, money, and meaning. You’ll also hear powerful insights on the emotional benefits of visualizing financial goals, why social media may be quietly draining your well-being, and how reframing your time can lead to a more fulfilling life.

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