3128: How To Adopt Financial Habits That Stick by Mark Dennis with Financial Finesse on Money Freedom
May 02, 2025•13 min•Ep. 3128
Episode description
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Episode 3128:
Mark Dennis shares practical strategies for building financial habits that actually last, emphasizing the importance of values-based goals, small wins, and systems over willpower. Learn how to align your money behavior with your long-term vision through habit science and simple, repeatable actions.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.financialfinesse.com/2018/03/16/how-to-adopt-financial-habits-that-stick/
Quotes to ponder:
"One of the most important steps in adopting better financial habits is identifying a strong, personal motivation behind the behavior."
"Motivation gets you started, but systems are what keep you going."
"If the habit is too big or too drastic a change from your current behavior, it’s likely to fail."
Episode references:
BJ Fogg’s Behavior Model: https://www.behaviormodel.org/
Tiny Habits by BJ Fogg: https://www.amazon.com/Tiny-Habits-Changes-Everything/dp/0358003326
Betterment (automated investing): https://www.betterment.com/
You Need a Budget (YNAB): https://www.youneedabudget.com/
The Power of Habit: https://www.amazon.com/Power-Habit-What-Life-Business/dp/081298160X
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