Ep.24 The Psychology of Time: Why We Procrastinate on Life and Money

By
Steve Rowe
October 23, 2025
46 Mins
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By
Steve Rowe
October 23, 2025
46 Mins
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Episode Summary

We all think we’ve got plenty of time to sort the pension, book the car service, start that “one day” project. But what if time isn’t the problem…it’s how our brains see it?

In this fascinating episode, Steve Rowe and Jess Schlupp-Taylor explore one of the biggest hidden forces shaping your financial life: your relationship with time.

Why do some people leap into decisions while others can’t stop stalling? Why does tomorrow always sound like a better idea than today? And what does behavioural science have to say about it all?

Episode Highlights

  • The psychology of procrastination and why “future you” always gets dumped with the to-do list
  • The optimism bias that makes us believe we’ll magically have more time later
  • The instant gratification trap (and how to escape it)
  • Simple, science-backed tools to stop delay and start doing
  • Real-life stories that prove mastering time is about mindset, not minutes

It’s smart, relatable, and might just change the way you use your most valuable resource your time.

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