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REFRAMING PROCRASTINATION
Procrastination isn’t laziness. It’s ambivalence—two wants pulling at once. A simple shift from self-criticism to curiosity can get things moving again.
Derek Hagen
Jan 223 min read


HOW BEHAVIORAL FINANCE SHAPES YOUR FINANCIAL DECISIONS
Money decisions aren’t about being perfect. Behavioral finance helps you see blind spots and design systems that make good choices easier.
Derek Hagen
Oct 2, 20253 min read


THREE WAYS PSYCHOLOGY SHAPES YOUR DECISIONS
Money choices aren’t just math—they’re shaped by mental shortcuts, the stories we carry, and the meaning we want from life.
Derek Hagen
Sep 25, 20253 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 11, 20252 min read
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