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Travis Shelton 6/4/26 Travis Shelton 6/4/26

Comfort Is the Enemy

We live in a culture that's obsessed with comfort. We seek comfort at all costs. We use our time, resources, influence, and experience to obtain whatever comfort is available to us. In fact, many facets of comfort have become status symbols for "winning" in this country.

Travis Shelton 6/3/26 Travis Shelton 6/3/26

Sooner

One of my buddies just shared that his daughter will turn 16 later this year. Huge milestone! I asked a natural follow-up question. "What are you all doing about the car situation?" He smiled, then responded, "We told her a few weeks ago that if she wants a car, she'll need to buy one."

Travis Shelton 6/2/26 Travis Shelton 6/2/26

From Principal to Janitor

It's about a man named David White, who retired at age 58 after 33 years of dutiful service to his local school district. Much of that time, as a Principal. Not just some average principal, but an award-winning, Atlanta Principal of the Year-level principal.

Travis Shelton 6/1/26 Travis Shelton 6/1/26

“What’s In It For You?”

"What's in it for you? Why are you so into this stuff? What are you getting out of it?"

Travis Shelton 5/31/26 Travis Shelton 5/31/26

No Clue

"No clue," I responded. I wasn't trying to be dismissive, but I literally had no clue. "I have no value to add to this conversation." I wasn't trying to play stupid.....I was stupid.

Travis Shelton 5/30/26 Travis Shelton 5/30/26

….So You Don’t Have To

This isn't about obsessing about money. Actually, the opposite. It's putting ourselves in a position that we never have to obsess about money.

Travis Shelton 5/29/26 Travis Shelton 5/29/26

Threading the B-Dubs Needle

When we give ourselves clarity, we collect information. When we collect information, we make better choices. When we make better choices, we unlock better outcomes. It's the circle of life.

Travis Shelton 5/28/26 Travis Shelton 5/28/26

If Something Happens

I try not to bring it up to Sarah too often, but sometimes it's necessary. If something terrible happens to me, what are her next steps?

Travis Shelton 5/27/26 Travis Shelton 5/27/26

Blind Spots: Pet Edition

In my 10+ years of coaching, though, I've realized that pets are one of the biggest financial blind spots for families.

Travis Shelton 5/26/26 Travis Shelton 5/26/26

70-Year-Old Travis

"Do you really expect to be working at 70 years old? What does that even look like?"

Travis Shelton 5/25/26 Travis Shelton 5/25/26

Parable of the Oat Milk

This really isn't about oat milk. This is a parable for everything in our lives. Our gut instinct is to always make things more complicated, more complex, and more sophisticated.

Travis Shelton 5/24/26 Travis Shelton 5/24/26

Define “Actually Enjoy Life”

What if enjoying life is so much more than how much we can spend and how little we can work?

Travis Shelton 5/23/26 Travis Shelton 5/23/26

It’s Kinda Like a Blog

Over the past few months, Sarah and I have found random pieces of paper and notebooks scattered around the house containing notes from the kids. The notes are generally around 2-3 sentences each, detailing some part of their day. Many of them are dated.

Travis Shelton 5/22/26 Travis Shelton 5/22/26

Remembered For

One of my friends is nearing the end of his life. We've had some interesting conversations recently. As you can imagine, he's been quite introspective lately. He recently asked me a question that I've been thinking about: "What will I be remembered for?"

Travis Shelton 5/21/26 Travis Shelton 5/21/26

A Middle Finger To Our Future Selves

To his detriment, he lived out the principles he preached way back then. He spent, spent, and spent, giving little regard for his future self.

Travis Shelton 5/20/26 Travis Shelton 5/20/26

The “Dumbest” Person In the Room

These are interesting people to me. There's a quiet confidence that comes from someone who intentionally surrounds themselves with rock stars. There's also a humility that comes from not having to say the smartest thing or act impressively.

Travis Shelton 5/19/26 Travis Shelton 5/19/26

What Is a Memory Worth?

For the past 25 years, I promised myself that if I ever had a chance to attend a World Cup game, I would.

Travis Shelton 5/18/26 Travis Shelton 5/18/26

The Power of Good Work

Will this week be fun? Uhhhh, probably not. I'm sure there will be some fun moments, but this really isn't about fun.

Travis Shelton 5/17/26 Travis Shelton 5/17/26

Two Families, Two Perspectives

I had a few interesting conversations last week that showcase an important concept. It's about two different families. Both families live in the same town. Both families have two kids under the age of 12.

Travis Shelton 5/16/26 Travis Shelton 5/16/26

One Thing We Owe Them

During a recent group conversation, someone said something that surprised me. "My company doesn't pay me enough for me to give my best effort."

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