SUMMARY
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In this episode, I speak with John Crane, a Seasoned Financial Advisor with over two decades of experience. John has a unique approach to personal finance, especially when it comes to budgeting. He shares his journey from struggling with traditional budgeting methods to developing the "One Number Budget" system, which simplifies the process and makes it more manageable for his clients. We dive into his book, published in 2022, where he outlines this innovative approach. John’s passion for making a difference in people's lives is evident, and he aims to be the go-to person for his clients when they face significant financial decisions.

John also opens up about his personal experiences, from his early entrepreneurial endeavors as a teenager to his career shift from corporate America to financial advising. He emphasizes the importance of cash flow management and the psychological aspects of financial decisions. We discuss the challenges of traditional budgeting, the benefits of his one number budget, and the importance of being over-prepared for the future. John’s insights are practical and grounded, making this episode a must-listen for anyone looking to simplify their financial planning and achieve greater financial stability. Join us for an engaging conversation that blends personal stories with valuable financial wisdom.

TAKEAWAYS
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00:02:06: Early Life and Career Beginnings

00:05:33: Family Background and Money Conversations

00:08:48: Realization and Career Change

QUOTES
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"I realized pretty quickly that if I had my own money, then I could make a lot of my own decisions. And I liked that."
"Health and fitness are not the same thing. I was physically fit, but I wasn't really healthy. They require different disciplines."
"Cash flow management is the single greatest determinant of financial success or failure. Your ability to manage cash flow will make the difference as to whether or not you're a success financially."

ABOUT MINDFUL MONEY
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Do you struggle with money? You’re not alone.
Money is a means, not an end. It’s a necessity of life for sure, but more money does not always guarantee a “good life”. Money enables many aspects of modern life, but as a dominant consideration it becomes destructive.
The paradox is that more time and energy spent on personal finance does NOT create better outcomes. Unlike many other parts of life, we can’t create better outcomes by being smarter, spending more time, or putting in more effort.
Join Mindful Money author and experienced 40-year investor Jonathan DeYoe as he shares stories from artists, authors, entrepreneurs, and other advisors about how they mindfully minimize their need to think about money and get more out of life.
If you aren’t happy with your finances, feel like money takes more time that it should, or want to place your financial decisions into the broader context of your life, this show is for you.
Each episode will draw the line between the “enough” activities that the academics tell us are additive to family outcomes, and those “little bit more” efforts that take time and sap energy, but do NOT improve outcomes.

GUEST RESOURCES
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Website - https://www.cranefinancial.com/
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/johncrane/

Book Mentioned:
The One-Number Budget: Why Traditional Budgets Fail and What to Do About It - https://www.amazon.com/One-Number-Budget-Traditional-Budgets-About/dp/1544533659

MINDFUL MONEY RESOURCES
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Website - https://mindful.money/
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John W. Crane, Registered Representative and Financial Advisor of Park Avenue Securities LLC (PAS). OSJ: 11350 McCormick Road, Executive Plaza III, Suite 202, Hunt Valley, MD, 21031, 667-318-0801. Securities products and advisory services offered through PAS, member FINRA, SIPC.

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