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1321 | But Wait… What's the Burn Rate of the Fire?

1321 | But Wait… What's the Burn Rate of the Fire?

Update: 2025-06-30
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In this episode, Carl revisits his favorite money metaphor—gathering wood for a fire—and adds a new layer: What kind of fire are you building? A small cabin fire or a 10,000-square-foot mountain lodge bonfire? The size of the fire changes everything. From burn rate to outflow, Carl explores how the metaphors we use shape the way we think about money and invites you to send him your own.

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1321 | But Wait… What's the Burn Rate of the Fire?

1321 | But Wait… What's the Burn Rate of the Fire?

Carl Richards