ChooseFI · Monday, July 27, 2026
Dr. Jasper Lee advises against leading financial independence conversations with spreadsheets or arguments for being right. Instead, he suggests initiating discussions with curiosity and questions to foster better communication and understanding with a partner.
“And we really, really get into the nitty-gritty about this with actionable takeaways on why these conversations become emotional so quickly and why leading with spreadsheets almost never works.”
“And why we should really lead with curiosity and questions instead of trying to convince someone that you are right, just because you've spent time learning about this.”