Uploaded January 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
In this episode Aubrey sits down with entrepreneur, investor, and author Codie Sanchez to tackle one of life’s most polarizing topics: money. Together, they unpack the emotional and philosophical weight of wealth, offering a fresh perspective on its role in our lives.
The conversation begins with a provocative question: Is money the root of evil? From there, Codie challenges the notion that “net worth” equates to personal worth, exploring how financial success can coexist with personal fulfillment. The duo delves into the dual purposes of money—using it as a force for good and as a source of personal pleasure—while also addressing the competitive nature of life and the pitfalls of generational wealth.
Codie’s candid insights shine as she discusses why so many spiritual individuals struggle with finances, the importance of building a personal reward system, and how honesty and authenticity can transform your relationship with money. The episode also touches on using money as a reliable scoreboard for success, the art of balancing imitation, iteration, and innovation in business, and finding beauty in life’s mundane moments.
As the conversation deepens, Codie shares her belief that we are all meant to build something meaningful. She and Aubrey examine the standards we set for ourselves in life and business, as well as the fears of both failure and success that can hold us back.
This episode is a masterclass in redefining success and creating a life of purpose and abundance. Whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur, a spiritual seeker, or simply curious about the intersection of wealth and meaning, this conversation will leave you inspired and empowered to rethink your relationship with money.
Check out Codie Sanchez’s new book Main Street Millionaire: codiesanchez.com/book/
00:00 Introduction
01:24 Is Money Bad?
03:54 “Net Worth” Is Not YOUR Worth
07:21 Life Is Partially A Competition
14:51 Generational Money Can Be A Curse
17:58 Building A Rewards System For Yourself
25:02 Honesty & Authenticity
34:43 Money As A Reliable Scoreboard For Success
39:35 Imitation Vs. Iteration Vs. Innovation In Business
45:24 Finding Beauty In The Mundane
00:56:15 Codie Says We Are Meant To Build Something
01:03:29 Standards And Allowances In Life And Business
01:09:27 Fears Of Failing In Business
01:15:15 Fears Of Success
01:18:04 Final Thoughts
Codie Sanchez
►Website | codiesanchez.com/
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About the Podcast
Founder of Onnit and modern philosopher Aubrey Marcus asks the important questions: How do we find our purpose, wake up to who we truly are, have a few more laughs, and human being a little better?
The Aubrey Marcus Podcast brings in world-class guests from the fields of athletics, health, business, fitness, science, relationship and spirituality, and asks them to open up about the failures and successes that define their wisdom and character.
Follow me on social to keep up with the latest, and meet many of the incredible guests we’ve been honored to have on the show.
In this episode Aubrey sits down with entrepreneur, investor, and author Codie Sanchez to tackle one of life’s most polarizing topics: money. Together, they unpack the emotional and philosophical weight of wealth, offering a fresh perspective on its role in our lives.
The conversation begins with a provocative question: Is money the root of evil? From there, Codie challenges the notion that “net worth” equates to personal worth, exploring how financial success can coexist with personal fulfillment. The duo delves into the dual purposes of money—using it as a force for good and as a source of personal pleasure—while also addressing the competitive nature of life and the pitfalls of generational wealth.
Codie’s candid insights shine as she discusses why so many spiritual individuals struggle with finances, the importance of building a personal reward system, and how honesty and authenticity can transform your relationship with money. The episode also touches on using money as a reliable scoreboard for success, the art of balancing imitation, iteration, and innovation in business, and finding beauty in life’s mundane moments.
As the conversation deepens, Codie shares her belief that we are all meant to build something meaningful. She and Aubrey examine the standards we set for ourselves in life and business, as well as the fears of both failure and success that can hold us back.
This episode is a masterclass in redefining success and creating a life of purpose and abundance. Whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur, a spiritual seeker, or simply curious about the intersection of wealth and meaning, this conversation will leave you inspired and empowered to rethink your relationship with money.
Check out Codie Sanchez’s new book Main Street Millionaire: codiesanchez.com/book/
00:00 Introduction
01:24 Is Money Bad?
03:54 “Net Worth” Is Not YOUR Worth
07:21 Life Is Partially A Competition
14:51 Generational Money Can Be A Curse
17:58 Building A Rewards System For Yourself
25:02 Honesty & Authenticity
34:43 Money As A Reliable Scoreboard For Success
39:35 Imitation Vs. Iteration Vs. Innovation In Business
45:24 Finding Beauty In The Mundane
00:56:15 Codie Says We Are Meant To Build Something
01:03:29 Standards And Allowances In Life And Business
01:09:27 Fears Of Failing In Business
01:15:15 Fears Of Success
01:18:04 Final Thoughts
Codie Sanchez
►Website | codiesanchez.com/
►Instagram | instagram.com/codiesanchez/
►YouTube | youtube.com/@CodieSanchezCT
►X | https://x.com/Codie_Sanchez
| Aubrey Marcus |
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► Fit For Service: fitforservice.com
► Own The Day, Own Your Life: bit.ly/2vRz4so
► Aubrey Marcus Podcast: apple.co/2ns8zFP
► Ayahuasca Documentary: bit.ly/2OrNBTf
► Get 10% off all Onnit Products: bit.ly/3LMVArK
►Aubrey Marcus Poetry: bit.ly/2My1ezC
►Aubrey Marcus Binaural Beats: bit.ly/2vVc3EC
#OwnTheDay
#TotalHumanOptimization
#Podcast
#AubreyMarcus
#Fitness
#Training
#GetOnnit
#Onnit
| Listen to the Aubrey Marcus Podcast |
►iTunes | apple.co/2lMZRCn
►Spotify | spoti.fi/2EaELZO
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=============================================
About the Podcast
Founder of Onnit and modern philosopher Aubrey Marcus asks the important questions: How do we find our purpose, wake up to who we truly are, have a few more laughs, and human being a little better?
The Aubrey Marcus Podcast brings in world-class guests from the fields of athletics, health, business, fitness, science, relationship and spirituality, and asks them to open up about the failures and successes that define their wisdom and character.
Follow me on social to keep up with the latest, and meet many of the incredible guests we’ve been honored to have on the show.
