In this episode, Lloyd Ross—2x bestselling author, wealth educator, and host of the Money Grows on Trees podcast—joins Coach Woody to challenge one of society’s most controversial ideas: money can’t buy happiness. Through personal stories and practical frameworks, Lloyd makes a compelling case for why money can create freedom, fulfillment, and joy—if used intentionally.
Lloyd and Coach Woody also explore: Why "money can't buy happiness" is a limiting belief keeping people stuck
✅ How gratitude is the foundation of both happiness and wealth creation
✅ The crucial mindset shift from scarcity to abundance
✅ What financially fit people get wrong about long-term success
✅ How to break free from comparison, judgment, and external validation
✅ Lloyd’s 90-day strategy to escape financial crisis
✅ Why becoming time rich is the new wealth
This episode is a must-listen if you're ready to rewire your money beliefs, escape the hustle hamster wheel, and build a meaningful life—on purpose.
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00:00 – Introduction: Why "Money Buys Happiness" is so triggering
01:15 – Money as a tool for freedom, choice, and joy
03:00 – Scarcity mindset vs. abundance mindset
05:50 – Gratitude as a foundation for wealth
07:45 – Fear of judgment and why people stay stuck
10:30 – External validation, fast cars, and authenticity
12:00 – Lessons from Buffett & Munger on wealth and joy
14:00 – The "tap dance to work" test for fulfillment
16:20 – Bhutan, death reflection, and living fully
18:00 – Why comparison is a losing game
20:00 – The difference between financial peace and financial freedom
22:20 – Money without meaning = burnout
25:00 – Advice for those with no emergency fund
28:00 – Lloyd’s 90-day strategy to escape financial crisis
31:00 – Crisis → Peace → Freedom: The 3 stages of wealth
33:30 – Financial fit? Here’s how to protect your success
36:00 – How to build long-term wealth: Buy assets, not just lifestyle
39:00 – Pay yourself first—why 10% makes all the difference
42:30 – Red Queen Hypothesis: Keep evolving or fall behind
45:00 – The hidden danger of comfort and complacency
48:00 – Why curiosity is your biggest wealth advantage
50:00 – How Lloyd builds a life he doesn’t need to escape
52:30 – Become Time Rich: Lloyd’s new book & time-first philosophy
56:00 – The 4 Time-Rich Laws: Purpose, Elimination, Leverage, Priority
59:00 – Why time is more valuable than money
1:02:00 – Where to find Lloyd + Parting wisdom
