What We're About, According to A.I.
I received an interesting e-mail from a friend/client yesterday. He was experimenting with A.I., and as part of his exploration, tasked the A.I. model to give a synopsis of my content.
Here was his initial prompt:
"Can you research Travis Shelton (located in Des Moines, IA) and his company "Shelton Consulting" as well as his blog and podcast "meaning over money" and provide me the most talked about topics or points he is making?"
It's scary how accurate A.I. is becoming. After reading its conclusions a few times, I thought it might be interesting enough to share today. Some of you know me personally, and some have never met me. Some have been reading/listening for years, and some just found me. So, today, I'm going to let an A.I. model explain what we're about here. We're certainly not for everyone (I've made my share of enemies), but if we're for you, we're beyond grateful to have you along the journey with us.
The following is a word-for-word output generated by the A.I. model. Enjoy!
"Absolutely! Travis Shelton, based in Des Moines, Iowa, is a financial coach, speaker, and founder of **Shelton Consulting**, which he launched in 2019. His mission centers on helping people align their work and money with their values to live more meaningful lives. He's also the voice behind the *Meaning Over Money* podcast and blog, where he explores the intersection of money, work, and purpose through a countercultural lens.
Here are the **most talked-about themes** across his platforms:
### Core Messages from Travis Shelton
1. **Money Is Never Just About Money**
Travis emphasizes that financial decisions are deeply tied to identity, values, and emotional well-being. He challenges the cultural obsession with wealth accumulation and instead promotes using money as a tool for meaning.
2. **Pursue Meaning, Not Just Success**
A recurring theme is the idea that chasing promotions, status, or wealth often leaves people feeling empty. He encourages listeners and clients to define success on their own terms—often rooted in purpose, relationships, and impact.
3. **The Hedonic Treadmill**
He frequently discusses how people adapt quickly to financial gains, which leads to a constant craving for more. This cycle, he argues, prevents lasting satisfaction and can derail meaningful living.
4. **Generosity and Simplicity**
Travis advocates for radical generosity—not just with money, but with time, energy, and attention. He also promotes simplifying life to focus on what truly matters, rather than accumulating more.
5. **Behavioral Finance and Emotional Triggers**
His podcast dives into how emotions, upbringing, and societal pressures shape our financial behaviors. He often explores how childhood experiences with money influence adult financial habits.
6. **Faith and Values-Based Living**
Rooted in Christian principles, Travis integrates faith into his coaching and content, encouraging people to align their financial and professional lives with their spiritual values.
7. **Young Adults and Financial Empowerment**
He's particularly passionate about helping twenty- and thirty-somethings navigate money with intention, especially those disillusioned by traditional career paths or burdened by student debt.
8. **Short, Actionable Insights**
His *Meaning Over Money* podcast is known for its concise, 10–20 minute episodes that tackle real-life financial and career dilemmas with practical advice and a dose of inspiration.
Interesting stuff. Couldn't have said it better myself. Meaning over money. Always meaning over money. Have a great day, all!
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