The Difference Between Financial Control and Financial Peace (and it's a big one)

Are You Immune To the Allure of Credit Cards? (I Wasn't)

I thought I was immune to what credit cards offered. I turned out to be wrong. In this video, I explain what happened, what I did to get out of it, and what you should consider before getting a credit card yourself if you don't already have one. Subscribe to the YouTube channel here [https://www.youtube.com/@TheGeeksGuideToEnough]! Follow my wife Kay’s Substack [https://kiragrayson.substack.com]! Order my novel The Glass God on Amazon [https://a.co/d/eavb6hw]! Follow me on TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@thepancakeking1995] Follow me on Twitter [https://twitter.com/TheZotteMan]/X Follow me on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/thepancakeking95/] The Geek's Guide To Enough is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit geeksguidetoenough.substack.com/subscribe [https://geeksguidetoenough.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_2]

The Difference Between Financial Control and Financial Peace (and it's a big one)

Making the decision to take control of your finances doesn’t mean everything suddenly gets better. When inflation spiked in 2022, I got serious about money fast. I budgeted. I cut spending. I tracked everything. And I still got it wrong. In this video, I talk about the mistakes I made after deciding to change my financial life—and the mindset traps that turn responsibility into fear. Subscribe to the new YouTube channel here [https://www.youtube.com/@TheGeeksGuideToEnough]! Follow my wife Kay’s Substack [https://kiragrayson.substack.com]! Order my novel The Glass God on Amazon [https://a.co/d/eavb6hw]! Follow me on TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@thepancakeking1995] Follow me on Twitter [https://twitter.com/TheZotteMan]/X Follow me on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/thepancakeking95/] The Geek's Guide To Enough is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit geeksguidetoenough.substack.com/subscribe [https://geeksguidetoenough.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_2]

Breaking Free From the Financial Story We're Given

In this video, I break down how the narratives pushed by media, culture, and systems quietly shape how we see ourselves financially—and why that mindset keeps so many people stuck before they ever get started. This isn’t about politics, hustle culture, or getting rich quick. It’s about recognizing the script you’ve been given—and deciding whether you want to keep living by it. If you’ve felt anxious, stuck, or quietly defeated when it comes to money, this video is for you. Subscribe to the new YouTube channel here [https://www.youtube.com/@TheGeeksGuideToEnough]! Follow my wife Kay’s Substack [https://kiragrayson.substack.com]! Order my novel The Glass God on Amazon [https://a.co/d/eavb6hw]! Follow me on TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@thepancakeking1995] Follow me on Twitter [https://twitter.com/TheZotteMan]/X Follow me on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/thepancakeking95/] The Geek's Guide To Enough is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit geeksguidetoenough.substack.com/subscribe [https://geeksguidetoenough.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_2]

Maybe Mom Shouldn't Have Taken Tylenol...?

Segments from a previous livestream about RFK Jr’s stance on Tylenol and premature circumcision. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit geeksguidetoenough.substack.com/subscribe [https://geeksguidetoenough.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_2]

95: How To Raise A Neurotypical Child In Three Steps

Are you and your spouse autistic and have given birth to a neurotypical child? Fear not! You’re not alone! I provide three steps to help you raise it! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit geeksguidetoenough.substack.com/subscribe [https://geeksguidetoenough.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_2]