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CLIMBING THE RIGHT LADDER: CHOOSING WHAT REALLY MATTERS
We can’t climb every ladder. Meaning comes from choosing the right one—and aligning your goals, money, and energy with what matters most.
Derek Hagen
5 days ago3 min read


UNDERSTANDING THE PSYCHOLOGY BEHIND YOUR FINANCIAL CHOICES
Your money choices make sense when you understand your beliefs, stories, and experiences—and how they quietly shape your financial decisions.
Derek Hagen
Oct 93 min read


THE HIDDEN POWER OF COMPROMISE
Compromise isn’t failure—it’s focus. By lowering one slider, you free up resources to raise another and build a more balanced, meaningful life.
Derek Hagen
Sep 183 min read


YOU CAN DO ANYTHING, BUT NOT EVERYTHING
A growth mindset says “I can.” Opportunity cost asks, “Is it worth it?” Every choice has a trade-off—especially when it comes to time, money, and energy.
Derek Hagen
Sep 112 min read
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