Behavior Gap Radio
Episodes
1453 | Enough Is Here
08 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Carl reflects on a simple but elusive idea inspired by Zen teaching: If you can’t find “enough” where you are, where do you exp...
1452 | Turns Out I Don't Like That
07 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Carl shares a slightly uncomfortable but honest reflection about giving yourself permission to like what you actually like—and to s...
1451 | Flaws Are Human
06 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Carl explores a simple idea that keeps proving true: What you think is a flaw might actually be the thing that makes your work resona...
1450 | The Fever Has You
05 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Carl explores a surprising idea from Seneca: The real shortcut to riches isn’t earning more—it’s learning to want less. Drawing...
1449 | Poisonous Snake
04 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Carl shares a timeless story often told in Buddhist traditions about a piece of gold mistaken for a “poisonous snake”—and what ...
1448 | Keep Up With Who?
01 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Carl tackles the quiet but powerful force of comparison and how it distorts the way we see our own lives. From a conversation about v...
1447 | When Things Don't Go Your Way
30 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Carl shares a powerful lesson from Olympic silver medalist Haley Batten about what happens when things don’t go your way—and how ...
1446 | Durable Confidence
29 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Carl shares a powerful idea from Olympic silver medalist Haley Batten: the practice of building “durable confidence.” Instead of ...
1445 | Money as Bridge or Barrier
28 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Carl reflects on a simple but powerful question: When does money bring us together and when does it pull us apart? Through a memorabl...
1444 | The Power You’re Dealing With
27 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Carl shares a dream that left him with a simple but haunting question: Do you understand the power you’re dealing with? Reflecting ...
1443 | The Previous Week’s Newspaper
24 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Carl reflects on a provocative idea from Nassim Nicholas Taleb: If you want to break your addiction to the news, try reading it a wee...
1442 | Lighthouse or Rescue Boat?
23 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Carl shares a powerful metaphor from a friend that reframes how we think about helping in a world that feels overwhelming: Are you ma...
1441 | God's Bank Account
22 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Carl continues exploring the idea that there may be a different way to think about money, work, and enough—if we’re willing to pa...
1440 | Maybe There’s a Different Way
21 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Carl shares a thought experiment designed to stretch how we think about reality, money, and the assumptions we rarely question. Inspi...
1439 | What Are You Going to Do With All That Time?
20 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Carl explores a deceptively simple question sparked by a conversation about productivity gains: What are you going to do with all tha...
1438 | Output Before Input
17 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Carl reflects on a simple but powerful idea he picked up from Tom Sachs: “output before input.” Instead of starting the day by co...
1437 | Correction: The Next Step
16 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Carl revisits a simple idea and refines it: Instead of focusing on the “next best” or “next smallest” step, what if we just f...
1436 | The Next Best Step
15 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Carl reflects on how easy it is to hide behind big plans and distant steps instead of taking action on what’s right in front of us....
1435 | I Just Need to Rant
14 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Carl shares a simple phrase that has become surprisingly powerful in difficult moments: “I don’t need you to fix this. I just nee...
1434 | Defensive Systems for Behavior Change
13 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Carl reflects on how behavior change often depends less on willpower and more on systems. After noticing a recent slip into his “ch...
1433 | I Failed...Isn't That Interesting
10 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Carl shares a small but revealing moment of failure. After spending most of the day resisting the urge to do the “checky check,” ...
1432 | There’s Nothing for You There
09 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Carl reflects on what he calls the “checky check,” the familiar habit of reaching for quick dopamine hits by checking news, socia...
1431 | The Conversation Toolbox
08 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Carl shares a simple “conversation toolbox” for moments when someone asks for advice. Often, people don’t actually need answers...
1430 | What's Your Red Flag Behavior?
07 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Carl explores the idea of “red flag behavior,” the personal patterns that show up when we’re under pressure and facing uncertai...
1429 | Creating Conditions and Containers
06 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Carl reflects on a recent conversation with members of The Collective and explores a powerful idea about leadership and advice. Inste...
1428 | The Only Wealth You Will Keep Forever
03 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Carl shares a brief but powerful reflection inspired by Marcus Aurelius. Drawing from Stoic wisdom, he reads a simple line and lets i...
1427 | The Skill of Not Knowing
02 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Carl explores the idea of “negative capability,” a term coined by John Keats to describe the ability to remain in uncertainty wit...
1426 | The Color of Truth Is Gray
01 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Carl reflects on a line often attributed to H. L. Mencken: "Every complex problem has a solution that is simple, direct, plausible—...
1425 | That Same Night He Died
31 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Carl shares a striking teaching attributed to Jesus from the non-canonical Gospel of Thomas. The story describes a wealthy man carefu...
1424 | Money Creates Conditions
30 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Carl reflects on the relationship between money and meaning. While money can help create the conditions for security, autonomy, and p...
1423 | Creating Your Own Olympics
27 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Carl reflects on conversations with Olympic silver medalist Haley Batten and what it really means to perform at a high level. Watchin...
1422 | Can You Defend That Assumption?
26 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Carl reflects on a thoughtful idea shared by financial planner Jack Boston: the longer the projection, the more humility we need arou...
1421 | The Crunchy Bit Binoculars
25 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Carl shares a simple practice for becoming more present in conversations: looking for what he calls the “crunchy bits.” These are...
1420 | Price the Regret
24 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Carl shares a simple but powerful reframing of a common question: “Can I afford it?” Whether it’s a trip, a sabbatical, or a ch...
1418 | Designing a Life You Don't Need to Escape
23 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Carl shares a brief reflection on the traditional idea of retirement. Outside of professions where physical limits make it necessary,...
14XX | But I don't have a coat to give
22 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
1417 | Risk Hangover Part 2
20 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Carl continues the conversation about “risk hangover,” the emotional aftermath that can follow a painful financial loss. He explo...
1416 | Risk Hangover Part 1
19 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Carl explores the idea of a “risk hangover,” the emotional aftermath that can follow when a big risk doesn’t work out. It often...
1415 | Energy as an Indicator
18 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Carl reflects on a simple but powerful signal: energy. After a long day of work, he noticed that some activities left him drained whi...
1414 | Are You Waiting for Information or Permission?
17 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Carl asks a deceptively simple question: Are you waiting for information, or are you waiting for permission? Reflecting on conversati...
1413 | Factoring in Being Human
16 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Carl explores the tension between what’s rational on paper and what’s workable in real life. Spreadsheets say to invest lump sums...
1412 | Uncertainty Drag: Let's Be Honest
13 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Carl introduces the idea of “uncertainty drag”—the hidden friction that uncertainty adds to our decisions and momentum. Like ca...
1411 | Wait And See Mode
12 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
1410 | AI Is Not a Threat. It’s a Reminder.
11 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
1408 | Embracing the Beauty of Wrongness
10 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the "How to Plan" series, Carl explores what may be the most important principle of all: preparing to be wrong. Real planning, he a...
1407 | Step Four: Draw the Line
09 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Carl returns to his “How to Plan” series and introduces the next step: drawing the line. After clarifying purpose, defining goals...
14xx | Getting and Spending
07 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
1406 | What's the Story?
06 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Carl reflects on the stories we instantly tell about money—especially when it comes to visible signs of consumption, like homes and...
1405 | Who Do You Want to Disappoint?
05 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
1404 | Strategy Is Risk To The Ego
04 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
1403 | Strategy Informs Tactics
03 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
1402 | Tactics As A Place to Hide
02 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
1401 | A Rant About Doing vs Feeling
27 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
1400 | Step 3- Current Reality
26 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
1399 | Maybe It’s Not Risk Tolerance
25 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
1398 | Under Developed Consequence Comprehension
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
1397 | Probability Is the Weak Link
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
1396 | The Tool is NOT The Thing
20 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
1395 | Shift the Frame, Not the Content
19 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
1394 | Quality of Attention vs. Cleverness of Question
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
1393 | Concrete Memory, Not Opinions
17 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
1392 | The Most Overrated Form of Capital
16 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Bonus Sunday Episode - What Jobs Have You Given Money
15 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
1391 | Step Two: Goals
13 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Carl walks through the second step of purpose-based planning: turning purpose into goals. Rather than asking clients to name goals ou...
1390 | Step One - Define The Purpose
12 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
1389 | Managing the Tension
11 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
1388 | Planning as an Ongoing Practice
10 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Carl reframes planning as a living practice rather than a one-time event, arguing that the real work of planning is the ongoing proce...
1387 | Resilience Is Not Strength
09 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Carl challenges the idea that resilience is about toughness or enduring pain, arguing instead that real resilience comes from thought...
Where Your Treasure Goes, Your Life Follows
08 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
1386 | Planning With Energy, Time, and Attention
06 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Carl expands the idea of planning beyond money to include the four forms of capital we’re always spending: money, energy, time, and...
1385 | Optionality as Safety
05 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
1384 |The Power of the Next Local Optimum
04 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
1383 | Why Energy & Attention?
03 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Carl pauses his planning series to explore the idea behind one of his favorite sketches from his new book: The Four Sources of Capita...
1382 | Where Are We Starting From?
02 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Carl turns the planning conversation toward current reality and asks a deceptively simple question: Where are you, really? After star...
1381 | Holding Space & Crunchy Bits
30 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Carl introduces the idea of “crunchy bits” and emotional resonance—those subtle moments in a conversation when something import...
1380 | Go-Deeper Transitions
29 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
1379 | The Skill That Actually Matters- Listening
28 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
1378 | The Planner's Role- Facilitator, Not Calculator
27 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
1377 | Real Financial Planning Happens IN Conversation
26 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
1376 | The Presenting Problem vs. Desired Future State
23 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
1375 | Measuring What Matters, Not What's Easy
22 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
1374 | What is Real Financial Planning
21 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
1373 | Goals Grow Out of Purpose
20 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
1372 | Writing the Statement of Purpose
19 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
1371 | Purpose Based Planning
16 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
1370 | Problem To Solve Planning
15 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
1369 | Purpose, Goals and Plans
14 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
1368 | Why Have Goals in And Uncertain World?
13 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
1367 | A Plan Is a Hypothesis
08 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
1366 | What A Plan Actually Is (Intro)
07 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
1365 | The Most Intimate Form of Risk
06 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Essay 4 | Risk Is What’s Left Over
05 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Essay 03 | How Experience Can Get You Killed
01 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Essay 02 | The Landscape
31 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Essay 01 | The World Is Not What We Were Promised
30 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
1360 | ep.7 Kind vs. Wicked Learning Environments
18 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
1359 | Time Horizons- How the Game Changes When the Clock Changes
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
1358 | Luck — The Variable We Pretend Is Skill
16 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
1357 | The Story Is the Only Map That Works
15 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
1356 | Simple, Complicated, and Complex
12 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas