1186 | The Collective Delusion

Behavior Gap Radio

In this episode of Behavior Gap Radio, Carl dives deeper into the "collective delusion" around money, expanding on his previous discussion about money as a shared story. He explores the powerful beliefs society attaches to money—like money as power, freedom, or influence—and how these narratives can mislead us. While some of these ideas are positive and others negative, Carl argues they are all ultimately illusions that distract us from deeper truths. He challenges listeners to question these collective assumptions and hints at an upcoming episode where he’ll discuss the "$100 bill meditation" as a tool for reframing our relationship with money.

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