3244: Can You Figure Out What This Woman Earns? by Paula Pant of Afford Anything on Mindful Spending

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🗓️ 11 August 2025

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Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3244: Paula Pant challenges the common obsession with income by shifting the focus to what truly matters: how much of that income is retained and used wisely. Her sharp analysis dismantles superficial financial comparisons and empowers listeners to focus on freedom, flexibility, and building wealth through mindful spending and investing. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://affordanything.com/how-much-does-she-earn/ Quotes to ponder: "Your income is not your wealth. Your income is not your freedom." "Don’t focus on how much someone earns. Focus on how much they keep." "The true measure of wealth is how long you can live without needing to earn another dollar." Episode references: Early Retirement Extreme: https://earlyretirementextreme.com The Millionaire Next Door: https://www.amazon.com/Millionaire-Next-Door-Surprising-Americas/dp/1589795474 Your Money or Your Life: https://www.amazon.com/Your-Money-Life-Transforming-Relationship/dp/0143115766 Mr. Money Mustache: https://www.mrmoneymustache.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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1:01.6	This is Optimal Finance Daily. Can you figure out what this woman earns? By Paula Pan of
1:07.8	afford anything.com. Let's take a look at a typical American worker and figure out how much she earns.
1:16.6	Lisa starts prepping for her workday the night before, when she irons and lays out her clothes,
1:22.2	packs lunch, and cleans her car.
1:24.9	She meets with clients throughout the day, so she must present a polished appearance.
1:30.5	Lisa's alarm buses at 7 a.m. bleary-eyed, she showers, blow-drys her hair, applies makeup,
1:38.0	brews coffee, and dresses up. Her high heels hurt her feet, but they're essential for giving
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