EP 129: We’re going to need More than Moola - Let’s Build Resilience

Jan 22

Written By Laura Lynch, CFP® ABFP™ AAMS® CDFA®

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The Shift: From "Less House More Moola" to "Less House More Resilience"

Host Laura Lynch addresses the pivotal renaming of her podcast, signaling a crucial shift in perspective. Many of us grew up with the unquestioned belief in linear growth—the "yo-yo on an escalator" model often used in corporate financial planning, suggesting perpetual economic and personal betterment. This episode challenges that ingrained assumption. The core message is that we are living through deep, unexpected shifts and are fundamentally operating within natural and societal cycles, not an endless upward trajectory.

Challenging Financial Norms: Why Money Isn't Enough

The old paradigm focused on saving and investing as the sole path to security ("more moola"). However, facing wider cycles—be they social, civic, governmental, or environmental—reveals a need for a broader set of essential resources beyond just bank savings or investments. As the podcast explores, just like seasonal cycles require different preparations (autumn's closing down, spring's blooming), the current broader cycles demand a new definition of security.

Defining True Resilience: Adaptability in Uncertain Times

The central topic for the podcast's new direction is creating resilience. Resilience is framed not just as surviving crises, but as adaptability—the ability to weather uncertainty, learn from dips and curves, and come out with more knowledge. This goes beyond traditional financial planning. The discussion centers on how listeners can expand their definition of preparedness to include resources necessary for taking care of themselves, their communities, their relationships, and the environment.

Tiny Alternatives: Your Path to Expanding Preparedness

The podcast invites listeners to explore how their "tiny and alternative lives" can be structured to build this multi-faceted resilience. The concept of "less house" remains central, but is now tied to the idea of creating what we need for more resilience. The journey is about questioning deeply held beliefs and understanding one's purpose within this cyclical world, preparing for the dips and uncertainties by fostering a wider range of resources and capabilities.

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