373 | Natural Remedies, Startup Economics, and Financial Literacy A to Z

Why do WeWork, brain freeze, and your kid's financial future have anything in common? More than you'd think. Brad and Jonathan tackle an eclectic mix of listener questions—from quirky natural remedies to the cautionary tale of a startup hemorrhaging $2.1 million daily. But the real story here is the foundation it builds toward: teaching the next generation to earn, spend, save, borrow, and protect their money before the stakes get real. Whether you're hunting for a high savings rate strategy or just wondering if pressing your tongue to the roof of your mouth actually works, this mashup ties it together with one thread: taking control before life forces your hand. Key Topics Natural Remedies and Curiosities Alleviating brain freeze by pressing your tongue against the roof of your mouth [00:01:55] Completing a sneeze by staring at a bright light Stopping hiccups by drinking water with your chin down [00:05:29] WeWork Economics Overview of WeWork's financial struggles and burn rate of $2.1 million per day [00:07:12] Discussion on unsustainable business models focused on growth without profitability Financial Literacy Foundations Five key components: earning, spending, saving, borrowing, and protecting [00:45:00] Childhood financial education and teaching these principles early [00:14:53] Saving Strategies Recommendations for achieving a 50% savings rate to secure financial stability [00:26:11] The role of expense optimization in increasing savings and fostering long-term thinking Automation in Finance Advantages of automating finances to reduce stress and enhance money management [00:33:09] Long-term Investing Mindset Viewing investments as ownership in companies rather than gambling in the stock market Chapters [00:00:00] Introduction to Natural Remedies [00:06:22] WeWork Economics Discussion [00:12:34] The Importance of Financial Literacy [00:35:42] Saving and Investing Strategies [00:54:09] Conclusion and Call to Action Resources ChooseFI Foundation for Financial Literacy Curriculum [00:16:30] Financial Literacy A to Z