In this solo episode, I share with you some ideas from my upcoming book.We dive into the evolving economic landscape, discussing how the cost of living has steadily increased while wages have struggled to keep pace. We explore the growing burden of student loans and how work dynamics have shifted across generations. The discussion also touches on the balance between capitalism and creativity, questioning whether the traditional American Dream still holds relevance today.We then explore how technology has become a powerful tool for enhancing creativity, allowing individuals to leverage various aspects of their lives more effectively. The conversation concludes with the importance of aligning personal choices with core values, emphasizing the potential for technology to empower individuals to live more authentically and creatively in the face of economic challenges.Read more about my upcoming book here - http://throughconversations.substack.comHighlights:00:00 Introduction and Preview00:56 Cost of Living Challenges Over Time04:10 Productivity-Wage Disconnect05:19 Student Loan Burden Rises08:20 How work dynamics have evolved over generations10:52 Capitalism and Creativity Balance13:37 New American Dream Version14:18 Leveraging Life's Aspects18:15 Technology Empowers Creativity21:00 Aligning Choices with Values// Let's Connect //Website: https://throughconversations.comNewsletter: http://throughconversations.substack.com// Say Hi on Social Media //Twitter: https://twitter.com/thruconvpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thruconvpodcast/?hl=enYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl67XqJVdVtBqiCWahS776g