1261 | A Flight to Simplicity

In this episode of Behavior Gap Radio, Carl shares a powerful mindset for navigating uncertainty—whether it’s a looming recession or just a vague feeling of unease. Borrowing from his backcountry experience, he introduces the idea of a “flight to simplicity” as a way to reduce exposure to risk. From creative businesses to household budgets, Carl walks through practical ways to make things simpler, delay big decisions, and regain clarity—especially around the margins.

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What is Behavior Gap Radio?

Greetings, Carl here.

This podcast is super simple, it's me wandering through the world noticing things about how to align my use of capital (time and money) with what is actually important to me.

-Carl