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WHAT'S BENEATH THE SURFACE? REFLECTIVE LISTENING IN MONEY CONVERSATIONS
Reflective listening helps reveal what’s beneath the surface in money conversations—unspoken feelings, values, and beliefs that shape your financial life.
Derek Hagen
Jun 26, 20253 min read


WHY KNOWING ISN'T ENOUGH: TURNING KNOWLEDGE INTO ACTION
We don’t change our lives by learning more. We change them by doing something—imperfectly, awkwardly, and one small step at a time.
Derek Hagen
Jun 19, 20252 min read


COME BACK TO YOUR SONG
When life doesn’t go as planned, your values help you improvise. You don’t need a perfect plan—just a sense of rhythm and a song to return to.
Derek Hagen
Jun 12, 20252 min read


LEARNING ISN'T LINEAR: HOW PERSONAL GROWTH REALLY WORKS
Growth often feels slow—until something clicks. This article explores why progress comes in bursts and how to stay the course when you feel stuck.
Derek Hagen
Jun 5, 20252 min read
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