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The quiet habit behind better choices. In today’s episode, we share why reading has been one of the most powerful forces shaping how we see ourselves and make decisions. We talk about how books influence judgment, expand awareness, and pull people out of autopilot living without requiring drastic life changes.

This episode is for anyone who wants clearer thinking, stronger choices, and a deeper sense of control over their direction. Nothing complicated. Nothing fluffy. Just a grounded conversation about how what you read quietly rewires how you live. Pick up one book, open one page, and let that choice redirect your future.

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Show notes:
(1:40) Books that reshape decision-making
(5:19) Most adults stop reading early
(7:22) Reading is the brain’s gym
(14:23) Finding what you love to read
(20:16) Meaning over mindless content
(21:16) Books that change how you think
(22:21) Kayleigh talks about the supportive and caring environment within the Evolve Ventures team.
(26:47) Decisions shape your entire life
(43:34) How books expand your world
(45:02) Outro

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What if the way you spent money during the holidays revealed more about your nervous system than your budget?

In this episode, we break down why the holiday season brings stress, guilt, and pressure even when things look fine on the surface. We share what consistently shows up this time of year, how consumer culture hijacks your sense of safety, and why money often becomes the place where deeper emotional patterns surface. This is a grounded conversation about awareness, choice, and doing things differently moving forward. Let this episode be the moment you stop managing the aftermath and start changing the pattern.

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Show notes:
(1:59) Why January hits mental health hard
(4:04) What holiday chaos reveals about money
(6:12) Emotional meaning behind dollar amounts
(8:18) Money beliefs tied to worth and identity
(11:03) A healthier way to think about money
(14:18) Overspending Vs. Investing in yourself
(17:11) Choosing alignment over obligation
(19:44) Nervous system impact and consumer debt
(22:30) Outro

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In this episode of Evolve Ventures, we call out the New Year trap that keeps smart, driven people stuck in the same patterns year after year. We unpack why starting fresh is not the same as growing forward and why real change has nothing to do with the calendar.

This episode is for anyone ready to stop forcing goals and start becoming the kind of person who actually follows through. Listen with intention and let this be the moment you break the cycle for good.

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Show notes:
(2:12) The trap of fresh start theory
(4:42) Mindset shapes long-term success
(6:31) Reflection before setting goals
(9:30) Gregorian calendar Vs. Lunar calendar
(14:42) Outcomes Vs. Identity and inputs
(18:03) What goals are really resolving
(21:49) Here's what Matthew has to say about the Evolve Ventures community and how it has helped in his journey.
(23:22) Mindset shift
(26:24) How successful people test habits
(31:46) Choosing a word for the year
(40:19) Outro

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