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"BUY EXPERIENCES, NOT THINGS" IS TOO SIMPLE
Spending isn’t about choosing experiences over things. It’s about whether a purchase quietly enables the moments and memories that matter most.
Derek Hagen
4 days ago3 min read


WHEN YOUR VALUES PULL YOU IN DIFFERENT DIRECTIONS
When two important values ask for different things, it doesn’t mean you’re doing life wrong. It means more than one thing matters—and priorities shift with context.
Derek Hagen
Nov 203 min read


DON'T PUT ALL YOUR VALUES IN ONE BASKET
When life revolves around one value, it becomes fragile. True balance comes from finding meaning in more than one place.
Derek Hagen
Nov 133 min read


UNDERSTANDING YOUR MONEY STORY
We all have a money story. It’s not just about dollars—it’s about meaning, memory, and the beliefs that quietly guide every financial decision we make.
Derek Hagen
Oct 303 min read
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