
207: Aspirational Spending: Why "Buying to Become" Keeps You Broke and Dissatisfied
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About this listen
That overflowing cart isn’t just stuff—it’s an attempt to buy a future version of you. In this solo episode, Paige breaks down aspirational spending: purchases you make to “become” someone you’re not (yet), why it drains your money and self-worth, and how to pivot to aligned, identity-rooted choices.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
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How Maslow’s Hierarchy shows up in our carts (and why self-actualization gets hijacked by shopping).
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The self-discrepancy gap—and why overspenders feel it more intensely.
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The two core problems with aspirational buys
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The “sprinkles-not-sundae” principle: how your purchases should be supportive, not transformative.
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Paige’s rule that’s saved her thousands: Give Yourself The Proof Before You Make A Purchase
If you’re ready to stop outsourcing growth to handbags and gadgets—and start building it from the inside out—this episode is your roadmap.
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