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Travis Shelton 3/30/26 Travis Shelton 3/30/26

Embracing Seasons

I think a lot about life in terms of seasons. Seasons come and go, each presenting its own set of challenges and blessings.

Travis Shelton 3/29/26 Travis Shelton 3/29/26

Different, But Valuable

This is the poisonous consequence of comparison. It's so easy to compare ourselves to other people, putting their skills and talents on a pedestal, while simultaneously demeaning our own. My friend does it, I do it, and you probably do it, too.

Travis Shelton 3/28/26 Travis Shelton 3/28/26

To College Or Not To College

"What if one of your kids doesn't want to go to college?" asked one of my friends.

Travis Shelton 3/27/26 Travis Shelton 3/27/26

Manhood

I stumbled upon something mind-boggling last night. According to a recent survey, 86% of men say that being a financial provider defines manhood. Just as scary, 77% of women agree. Nearly 9 out of 10 men, and nearly 8 out of 10 women, define manhood by a man's ability to financially provide.

Travis Shelton 3/26/26 Travis Shelton 3/26/26

When Backwards Is Forward

Society says he's going backwards, but in the world of meaning over money, that dude just won the jackpot! He's living with so much joy, purpose, and fulfillment.

Travis Shelton 3/25/26 Travis Shelton 3/25/26

What Else Are We Supposed to Do?!?!

A friend of a friend recently made an exciting decision: He purchased a new car!!! Everyone around him is so excited. "Congratulations!" exclaimed one person on social media. "Well deserved," quipped another. Silently, I mourned for him. He did exactly what he was supposed to do, and now, he's screwed.

Travis Shelton 3/24/26 Travis Shelton 3/24/26

It Cuts Both Ways

Whenever we think about budgeting, we tend to view it through the lens of "spend less."

Travis Shelton 3/23/26 Travis Shelton 3/23/26

Failure Is Our Friend

Many of these players played in their very last collegiate game.....or last game, period. So much heartbreak. At the same time, it's exactly what they signed up for.

Travis Shelton 3/22/26 Travis Shelton 3/22/26

A Packed House

We celebrated the life and mourned the passing of my friend Chuck yesterday. It was one of the most beautiful services I've ever attended.

Travis Shelton 3/21/26 Travis Shelton 3/21/26

$28 Ice Cream

"The biggest risk of racing to the bottom," says famed marketer Seth Godin, "is that you might win. Or worse, come in second."

Travis Shelton 3/20/26 Travis Shelton 3/20/26

A Different Kind of Success

A theme has taken shape in my coaching over the last few weeks. Several families have recently endured a ton of "life." Yeah, let's call it "life." Job losses, medical emergencies, HVAC breakdowns, car problems, unexpected vet bills.....the list goes on. We're talking about thousands or tens of thousands of dollars worth of "life."

Travis Shelton 3/19/26 Travis Shelton 3/19/26

One Number

Whenever someone asks me for financial advice, there's one number I immediately try to get from them to help me understand their approach to life and potential tension level. Want to guess what it is? Nope, not income. Nope, not debt balance. Nope, not retirement portfolio.

Travis Shelton 3/18/26 Travis Shelton 3/18/26

Presents vs. Presence

I'm sorry, parents, but your kids don't give a crap about the material trappings of this world. They may say things that lead you to believe they do, but ultimately, they just want you present in their lives. Period.

Travis Shelton 3/17/26 Travis Shelton 3/17/26

The Perils of Mental Segregation

This is the world's biggest red flag in my book. Whenever we start attributing specific purposes to specific income streams, we've set ourselves up to fail (both financially and relationally).

Travis Shelton 3/16/26 Travis Shelton 3/16/26

Tell the Others

People don't need compensation to be advocates of excellence. Watching their people receive excellence IS the reward.

Travis Shelton 3/15/26 Travis Shelton 3/15/26

Alternatives

My son Pax has been dead set on buying a pair of $125 Oakley sunglasses.

Travis Shelton 3/14/26 Travis Shelton 3/14/26

You Don’t Have to Play Their Game

A jacked dude is sitting in his car, saucing up the fat burrito he just purchased. As he's preparing to take his first bite, he's complaining about how it's absurd that two burritos cost $37.

Travis Shelton 3/13/26 Travis Shelton 3/13/26

Someone Else’s Dream

Do you ever find yourself wishing to be in someone else's shoes? Sure, life is fine, but if only I had that person's life! I can think of so many times these sorts of thoughts have gone through my head.

Travis Shelton 3/12/26 Travis Shelton 3/12/26

Focus, In Practice

Grinding month after month after month without feeling a tangible win is terrible. Inevitably, life happens, expenses pop up, or they get sidetracked.

Travis Shelton 3/11/26 Travis Shelton 3/11/26

Crush One Before Another

We need to focus! I often meet with clients who think the best idea is to implement every idea from the start.

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