In this fourth episode, financial educator and author Vanessa Stoykov details the way DESIRE contributes to how financially comfortable we are - both now and later in life.  Vanessa is joined by Jenny Josling to dive deep into the lessons learned from fictional characters pulled from Vanessa’s finance novel ‘The Breakfast Club for 40-somethings.’  What you will learn in this episode: How desire is a treadmill, not a cul de sac.  We can get caught up in the chase without realising we’re picking up the pace. When high-net-worth individuals like Josie get trapped by desire - needing to go to upmarket hotels and travel business class because they think that’s what’s expected of them. Running your own business can put you in maximum control - and also at maximum risk.  The direction and insight a financial planner can offer at any income level.  Quotes ‘Desire pulls us forward, and fuels our ambition. But unchecked desire can come at a heavy price, dragging us in to pay for it all.’  ‘But while she can do everything, she can't do everything all the time.’   About Vanessa Stoykov:  Vanessa is an award-winning financial commentator, author and CEO.  She is on a mission to help Australians get real about money. And with her vast experience in the wealth creation space, Vanessa knows how important it is to have courageous conversations in order to achieve financial freedom. From her 22-year history of owning a financial services education-focused media business, Evolution Media Group, Vanessa has a deep understanding of the finance world and has the unique ability to communicate this in a way that everyday people can understand. A passionate financial educator, Vanessa has published two books and regularly appears in the media outlets such as News.com.au, Sydney Morning Herald, BC and The Today Show.  You can find her website here About Jenny Josling Jenny Josling is the managing director of Orbis Investments' distribution business in Australia. Orbis is a global firm with offices in eight countries around the world, around four hundred employees and almost $40 billion in assets under management. You can find her on LinkedIn Links The Lessons of DesireThe Breakfast club bookThe Five Conversations You Need to Have About Money book Connect with Vanessa on Linkedin Please note that all content is general financial advice only. That means the advice does not take into account your objectives, financial situation Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.