Grab your coffee mug and join us for a journey full of strategic insights and valuable life lessons. Business legend Seth Godin joins us to share his wisdom on financial strategy and personal success. From college applications to wedding planning, Seth's advice on using a strategic compass over an outdated map will help you navigate big decisions and avoid wasting time and potential. Plus, we explore the balance between effortless yet intricate service and strategic pricing, advocating for value over cutting costs like Walmart because, sometimes, the tension in the experience is what makes it memorable and rewarding. There are plenty more actionable takeaways in our discussion with one of the most prominent gurus in marketing. Mainly, we delve into why having a well-thought-out strategy for life and personal finance can make all the difference. Learn from Seth's rich experience—from guiding startups to success to creating impactful strategies.

We also explore the historical strategies that have shaped businesses like Yahoo and Google. Seth emphasizes the importance of vocalizing strategies, balancing personal agency with systemic constraints, and the essential threads of strategy: time, empathy, games, and systems. Using personal finance as a lens, Seth helps you understand complex concepts in a relatable way, underscoring how strategic thinking can transform everything from wedding expenses to retirement planning.

Of course, that's not all. In our headline segment, we share the results of a recent study by Harvard, Vanguard, and others on 401k plan "leakage." New rules allow people to take annual withdrawals from their retirement plans. Will people abuse this new rule? The results of this study are surprising, to say the least. We discuss how to use 401k loans, why we don't favor them, and strategies to plug leaks so that your financial boat doesn't sink.

On top of that, we also share trivia from Doug and much, much more! This may be your favorite Monday on Stacking Benjamins!

Run of Show

• Morning Optimism and Weekend Plans

• Saluting Our Troops

• Special Guest: Seth Godin on Strategy

• The Importance of Strategy in Personal Finance

• College Applications and Life Strategies

• Seth Godin's Background and Achievements

• Understanding Strategy: Time, Empathy, Games, and Systems

• Walmart's Competitive Edge

• Freelancing on Upwork: A Race to the Bottom

• Justifying Higher Prices

• The Power of Peer Groups

• Mentorship vs. Peer Groups

• Personal Experiences with Peer Groups

• Trivia Time with Doug

• 401k Loans and Retirement Plan Leakage

• The Importance of Cash Reserves

• Upcoming Events and Meetups

• Consulting Firm Anecdote

FULL SHOW NOTES: https://stackingbenjamins.com/create-you-life-strategy-with-seth-godin-1590

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