Jordan Grumet found the spark to become a doctor after a deeply personal event reshaped his life's trajectory. The unexpected loss of his father, an oncologist, ignited a passion within him to practice medicine and instilled a unique vantage point that later melded seamlessly with his financial expertise. This convergence of roles has spurred him to explore profound notions like wealth, abundance, and financial independence with a thoughtful and critical lens.

In this episode, I talk with Jordan about the shift from chasing societal ideals to building true purpose. Jordan shares insights from his new book, The Purpose Code, emphasizing how embracing community and aligning with personal anchors of joy can lead to a fulfilling life. We also discuss the psychological impact of social media, generational trauma vs. generational growth, and the challenges of defining a moral and ethical life.

In this episode:
(00:00) - Intro
(03:24) - Jordan's early life and career
(07:44) - The mirage of wealth
(12:06) - Purpose and community
(13:55) - Lack of authenticity, purpose, and economics
(15:28) - Little "p" purpose vs. big "P" purpose
(20:34) - Purpose and impact
(24:11) - Generational trauma vs generational growth
(29:17) - Discovering Purpose Anchors
(32:17) - How to engage in your chosen purpose
(33:21) - Jordan's social media habits
(37:11) - The ultimate question of morality
(38:56) - Connect with Jordan

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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.

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If you aren’t happy with your finances, feel like money takes more time than 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.

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Website: https://jordangrumet.com
Podcast: https://www.earnandinvest.com
Substack: https://jordangrumet.substack.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordan-grumet-38a506179
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