{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"15. The Truths About Debt & Failure","description":"Having debt doesn\u2019t make you a failure. Failing doesn\u2019t make you a failure. In this episode, we talk about getting comfortable with our shortcomings so we can learn from them and continue to move forward with our goals. First, what we\u2019re watching on Netflix: Fastest Cars, The Single Wives, Indian Matchmaking, Love on the Spectrum, The Last Dance, The Office (still). Shoutouts: @debtfreesis, @touristyaf & @natnatpena from @thehappycactusclub! 3 Ways to Get Comfortable with Failure Serious Talking points: Michael says educational debt is worth the investment. Do you agree? How your friends and family view your debt and your failures Alisa\u2019s biggest failure in college and how it affected her The importance of \u201cbalcony\u201d people in your life to cheer you on How to move forward with failure by acknowledging your fear Embracing your inner child when it comes to debt and failure If you want to give generously, you can\u2019t give what you don\u2019t have Keeping your goals and purpose in mind How to pay off debt  Snowball method: pay your smallest balance off first Avalanche method: pay your highest interest rate off first Saving money by staying home! Social media picks:  Michael Jordan\u2019s failures Becoming financially secure If you have questions for Michael or Alisa (or both of us), please submit them for \u201cSerious Fam Q&A\u201d at seriouslythoughpodcast@gmail.com or @seriouslythoughpod. More from Alisa: The Happy Cactus @thehappycactusclub @alisa.coach  More from Michael: Bolt Wealth Management  @michaeldm ","author_name":"Seriously Though Podcast","author_url":"http:\/\/www.seriouslythoughpodcast.com","html":"