Afford Anything · Tuesday, September 1, 2026
Paula Pant emphasized the need to plan for uncontrollable external factors in financial planning, likening it to managing risks that can appear unexpectedly. Joe Salci agreed, referencing Annie Duke's advice to focus on inputs rather than outcomes.
“And there's so many things that are outside of our control, right? And the reality is that we have to manage for the things that are outside of our control.”
“Did I tell you about toppling the government in 48 hours?”
“And I think the answer that we're going to get to is, is it a good idea to create some sort of income stream in retirement? And the answer is, well, it depends on the cost.”
“Because when you think about poker, you can do all the right things and still get beat. You know, you can do everything right, and so you have to fall in love with the inputs, not the outcomes. And spend time working on the inputs, not the outcomes.”