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Travis Shelton 4/22/25 Travis Shelton 4/22/25

Getting It Right, Not Being Right

Neither of us is in the business of being right…… we're in the business of getting it right. The best idea wins, period.

Travis Shelton 4/18/25 Travis Shelton 4/18/25

Tears Of

The last few days have been packed with financial coaching meetings. Lots of tears. Tears of loss, pain, suffering, sorrow, joy, achievement, regret, and celebration. Lots of tears for lots of reasons. There's a lot of life happening all around us. And yes, these were financial coaching meetings.

Travis Shelton 4/10/25 Travis Shelton 4/10/25

The Kids Don’t Care

I recently spent time with a couple who are struggling. Both spouses have great jobs, and their combined income is much higher than the average family's. However, they are stressed, burned out, and frustrated with life. Between their jobs and other commitments, they barely have time for their kids. By the time they all get home at night and eat dinner, they're lucky to have 30 minutes with the kids before bedtime. They feel like spectators in their own lives, watching their kids being raised by other people.

Travis Shelton 3/30/25 Travis Shelton 3/30/25

A Shared Experience Double Date

While this may seem like a random or inapplicable topic for this blog, I think it's highly impactful. It's really about creating and curating memories, moments, and experiences. It's about building relationships and adding richness to life.

Travis Shelton 3/2/25 Travis Shelton 3/2/25

The Tale of Two Women

Due to our own (multiple) failings, my family found ourselves in a precarious position a few days ago.

Travis Shelton 2/24/25 Travis Shelton 2/24/25

The Power of Uncomfortable Memories

Some memories are easy to say "yes" to. They are appealing, instantly satisfying no-brainers. They ooze with awesomeness, and we can't wait to reach for them. Then, there are the others.

Travis Shelton 2/19/25 Travis Shelton 2/19/25

Stepping On Landmines

Every story about financial pain, struggle, or failure starts with a singular moment where the person made a mistake or experienced a misfortune.

Travis Shelton 2/14/25 Travis Shelton 2/14/25

Here

It's been nearly two days since we watched it, and I can't get it out of my head. At its core, the movie is a reflection on so many of the ideas shared in this blog.

Travis Shelton 2/10/25 Travis Shelton 2/10/25

Lessons From the Barkley Saga

"You're hurting yourself." "That isn't market." "There's no need to do that." I never take offense to these comments; I get it! What we do can largely be considered stupid and/or irresponsible. But ultimately, I believe that if you treat people like owners, they will behave like owners—culture matters.

Travis Shelton 2/6/25 Travis Shelton 2/6/25

Changing the World By Changing Yours

When I asked him how that happened, his answer shocked me. "Remember that one time we were having drinks at _____? Someone asked you about paying off all your debt. I thought to myself, if you could do it, so could I. So I did."

Travis Shelton 1/29/25 Travis Shelton 1/29/25

Tell the Others

Today, I want to explore one of the actually beneficial alternatives to "supporting" businesses. Let's call it "tell the others."

Travis Shelton 1/28/25 Travis Shelton 1/28/25

Death, Taxes, and Jealousy

I'm going to start with a little life hack. I can tell you with 100% certainty how to prevent people from acting like a jealous jerk around you. Ready for it?

Travis Shelton 1/27/25 Travis Shelton 1/27/25

J Is For Jealousy

Then, something happened. They found success.....a lot of it. Three Super Bowl Championships and seven AFC Title Game appearances later, the Chiefs have become arguably the most hated team in the history of football. Hating the Chiefs has practically become its own religion.

Travis Shelton 1/7/25 Travis Shelton 1/7/25

The Value of a (Great) Partner

Travis Shelton 1/5/25 Travis Shelton 1/5/25

Where There’s a Will

Travis Shelton 12/29/24 Travis Shelton 12/29/24

The Mortality Is Real

Over the past 48 hours, I've realized how much this has impacted me. We often live our day-to-day lives with the general assumption we have a long time remaining. We picture ourselves as old, wrinkly, and frail. We treat our days, weeks, and months as if there will be countless more to follow.

Travis Shelton 12/24/24 Travis Shelton 12/24/24

You’re Still An Author

Each day, when you wake up, you're the author of your journey. Every decision you make, every encounter you have, every challenge you face, and every win you celebrate each represent an excerpt in the story you're writing.

Travis Shelton 12/10/24 Travis Shelton 12/10/24

The Cheap Gifts Linger

We live in a culture obsessed with putting a price tag on someone's value. Or, as famously quoted by Michael Scott, "Presents are the best way to show someone how much you care. It's like this tangible thing that you can point to and say, "Hey, man, I love you this many dollars worth."

Travis Shelton 11/22/24 Travis Shelton 11/22/24

Unspeakable Pain

In my coaching work, I get the honor of walking alongside people and sharing their highest of highs......and their lowest of lows. Yesterday was a lowest-of-lows sort of day. My phone rings; it's a client. The moment I picked up, I could tell something was off. The next 15 seconds ripped me apart in ways I could never imagine.

Travis Shelton 11/17/24 Travis Shelton 11/17/24

Time Flies (Even When You're Not Having Fun)

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