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Travis Shelton 9/12/25 Travis Shelton 9/12/25

Not Throwing It Away…..Today

Every ounce of me wants to lash out. However, doing so will require me to throw away any and all influence on many people's lives.

Travis Shelton 9/11/25 Travis Shelton 9/11/25

Few Words

Travis Shelton 9/10/25 Travis Shelton 9/10/25

My 8, Her 1

When we're having an 8, 9, or 10-type day, there are countless people around us who are having a 1, 2, or 3-type day. Do we deserve to be treated like dirt? Of course not!

Travis Shelton 9/9/25 Travis Shelton 9/9/25

Leaving a Gift For Future You

This is the mind-bending part about our financial lives. Every decision we make impacts two people: Current us and future us.

Travis Shelton 9/7/25 Travis Shelton 9/7/25

Make It Hurt a Little

His face immediately formed a look of disgust. "Why would you just give them away?!?! You could have gotten at least $600 for them!!!"

Travis Shelton 9/6/25 Travis Shelton 9/6/25

Happy Curation

Travis Shelton 9/5/25 Travis Shelton 9/5/25

From the Ashes

One of my friends experienced something beyond horrifying. They've been through it all, and somehow stand upright on the other side of it. I can't even imagine the amount of pain they've endured.

Travis Shelton 9/3/25 Travis Shelton 9/3/25

Say No to Guilt

Do you ever make financial decisions out of guilt or societal pressure? If yes, that means you're human. If no, that means you're lying......or a robot.

Travis Shelton 9/1/25 Travis Shelton 9/1/25

Being Stupid

I gotta admit, having some of your closest friends and family call you "stupid" is a hard pill to swallow.

Travis Shelton 8/31/25 Travis Shelton 8/31/25

Exceptions

It's so easy to look at certain expenses and roll our eyes. On paper, it doesn't make sense.

Travis Shelton 8/28/25 Travis Shelton 8/28/25

Curating Your Life

Do you ever wake up and ask yourself, "How did I end up here?!?!" It's remarkable how life can move so quickly at times that we unintentionally end up in places we didn't intend to be.

Travis Shelton 8/27/25 Travis Shelton 8/27/25

Bad Moments, Not Bad Days

The thing I always think about is the difference between a bad day and a bad moment. It's so easy to let a bad moment spiral into a bad day (or days).

Travis Shelton 8/24/25 Travis Shelton 8/24/25

Just Take a Step

You never know what will happen by simply taking a step. Some steps are insignificant. Some steps move us forward. Some steps hinder our progress. Some steps change everything. Here's the problem: We rarely know which is which.

Travis Shelton 8/22/25 Travis Shelton 8/22/25

Block By Block

Every experience (especially the ones that put us out of our comfort zone) is an opportunity to add a block. Subject yourself to new, interesting, and challenging experiences.

Travis Shelton 8/21/25 Travis Shelton 8/21/25

Loaded Freighters

Some of us are loaded freighters, weighed down with so many material possessions. Our lives are full of stuff and financial obligations. There's a heftiness to it. We move more slowly and we're less nimble.

Travis Shelton 8/19/25 Travis Shelton 8/19/25

Willful Discomfort

While life will inevitably become uncomfortable at times, every person in that room willfully subjected themselves to discomfort along their journey. Not only that, but this willful act of discomfort had a direct connection with the beauty that subsequently unfolded.

Travis Shelton 8/18/25 Travis Shelton 8/18/25

Time and Attention

It never ceases to amaze me how the simplest and least complex activities and experiences move the needle with kids. Even a random trip into a convenience store can spark smiles and memories.

Travis Shelton 8/17/25 Travis Shelton 8/17/25

It’s Just the Way It’s Done

Do you ever find yourself doing things a certain way simply because that's just the way it's done? Maybe it's just the way others do it. Or maybe it's just the way you've always done it, for whatever reason. But in any event, we often get stuck in a certain autopilot groove, for better or worse.

Travis Shelton 8/16/25 Travis Shelton 8/16/25

On Brand

Where many people go astray is when they make culture-driven decisions that don't actually align with their values. They do things because that's what other people are doing.

Travis Shelton 8/14/25 Travis Shelton 8/14/25

When the Beauty Arrives

However, if we can see it through and KNOW there is beauty on the other side of this pain, it could give us the extra boost of energy and motivation we need.

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