LifeBlood

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2600: The Price of Freedom Jun 29, 2026

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LifeBlood: We talked about the concept of bravery: its definition, its many forms (physical, moral, emotional, creative, and the bravery of agency), its relationship to freedom, personal responsibility, and decision-making, and how it’s the cost of freedom both individually and collectively.

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2599: Inescapable Light and Darkness Jun 26, 2026

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LifeBlood: We explored the concept of "inescapable light," the idea that clarity and seeing one's situation as it truly is, rather than through the lens of fear or despair, is what enables forward progress. Applied to finances, this means distinguishing between a temporary difficult season and a permanent financial sentence. Confusing the two leads to paralysis, while embracing impermanence opens the door to constructive action and realistic goal-setting.

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2598: Pragmatic Idealism Jun 24, 2026

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LifeBlood: There’s wanting the world to be how we want it, and interacting with it as it is. This discussion covers universal principles of realistic thinking, incremental progress, and responsible decision-making as they apply to personal finance, health, relationships, and society at large.

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George’s newest book is available! Get your copy of You’re Money Isn’t the Problem- You Are here:
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2597: What Are You Becoming? Jun 22, 2026

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LifeBlood: What are you becoming? Are you doing it on purpose, or is it simply happening? There’s an important philosophical distinction between transactional behavior and transformational growth, and how intentional decision-making, particularly around money, time, energy, and attention, shapes one's character and financial well-being.

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George’s newest book is available! Get your copy of You’re Money Isn’t the Problem- You Are here:
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2596: When Did You Become Free? Jun 20, 2026

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LifeBlood: Juneteenth marks the day enslaved Americans in Texas finally learned they were free.
That historical reality raises a timeless human question: How many of us are still living inside stories that are no longer true?
The prison door may be open. The question is whether we've realized it.

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2595: Listen = Silent: The Most Valuable Gift You're Not Giving Jun 19, 2026

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What if the greatest gift you can give someone isn't your time, your money, or your advice?

What if it's your undivided attention? In this episode, George explores a simple but profound observation: "Listen" and "Silent" are made from the same letters.

In a world where our Most Valuable Resources- time, attention, energy, and money- are constantly being pulled in every direction, genuine listening has become increasingly rare and increasingly valuable.

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George’s newest book is available! Get your copy of You’re Money Isn’t the Problem- You Are here:
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2594: Growing Your Own Food with Staci and Jeremy Hill Jun 17, 2026

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LifeBlood: We talked about growing your own food and preserving it, making a plan for getting started and sticking to it, the costs involved, and how to get started, with Staci and Jeremy Hill, Owners of Gooseberry Bridge Farm.

Listen to learn how to get started whether you’ve got a green thumb, or not!

You can learn more about Staci and Jeremy at GooseberryBridge.com, YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook.

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2593: Fever Dreams Jun 15, 2026

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Have you ever woken up from a fever dream and wondered how any of it made sense?

What if societies experience something similar?

Throughout history, entire cultures have embraced ideas, movements, and assumptions that felt unquestionably true in the moment—only to look back years later and wonder what happened.

In this episode of LifeBlood, George explores social contagion, conformity, mass movements, common sense, human nature, and the stubborn reality that eventually pushes back against every ideology.

This isn't about left versus right.

It's about the timeless human tendency to confuse social approval with truth—and the importance of maintaining discernment when everyone around us seems certain.

Because reality is undefeated.

And eventually, the fever dream ends.

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George’s newest book is available! Get your copy of You’re Money Isn’t the Problem- You Are here:
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In this episode:

Why social fever dreams happen
The psychology of conformity
How common sense gets lost
Why reality always wins
Questions to help you stay grounded
The Meaningful Few: Reality, Common Sense, Discernment

If you've ever felt like the world has lost its mind, this episode is for you.

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2592: Better and Safe Jun 13, 2026

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Most of us spend our lives chasing perfection.

The perfect job.

The perfect relationship.

The perfect financial plan.

The perfect version of ourselves.

But what if perfection isn't the goal?

What if what we're really looking for is something much more practical, achievable, and meaningful?

Better.

And safe.

In this episode of LifeBlood, George explores why maturity often shifts our focus away from impossible ideals and toward steady progress, stability, and creating conditions where growth can happen.

Through the lens of personal finance, health, relationships, and personal development, you'll discover why "better" is one of the most powerful words in the English language and how building a safe foundation allows you to take meaningful risks and pursue your potential.

Because life isn't about perfection.

It's about progress.

And better is available right now.

In this episode:
Why perfection often keeps us stuck
The difference between safe and risk-free
How progress compounds over time
Why stability creates opportunity
The role of better and safe across the Six Key Areas of Life
How to use your Most Valuable Resources more intentionally

If you enjoyed this episode, please like, subscribe, and share it with someone who could use a reminder that progress beats perfection.

2591: Who Are You Losing To? Jun 12, 2026

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LifeBlood: “If you sit by the river long enough, you’ll see the bodies of your enemies float by.” But what if your biggest adversaries are inside of you?

Listen to learn how to identify what you're losing to, a little at a time, and how you can stop it from happening!.

Want to say “Thanks!” You can buy us a cup of coffee.
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George’s newest book is available! Get your copy of You’re Money Isn’t the Problem- You Are here:
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