907b Glen is interviewed about investing, logic vs. behaviour, how to get started + more

Feb 18, 2026

Dawn Thomas, Perth-based financial adviser and podcaster, chats with Glen about his investing book and engaging younger people in financial conversations. They cover knowing your investing why, treating your career as a key asset, building budgeting foundations, and simple step-by-step investing actions. Short, practical and focused on getting started.

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ANECDOTE

Surprised By Award Wins

Glen was shocked when his book won personal finance and overall book of the year awards.
He didn't attend the ceremony and found out via his phone blowing up afterwards.

ADVICE

Define Your Why First

Know your why before you invest so your money stays invested through temptations and life events.
Slow down, define clear intentions, and avoid raiding investment accounts for short-term wants.

ADVICE

Be Intentional With Life Choices

Be intentional about choices like travel, study, home-buying and have a small plan for each path.
Pick a timeline and stick to it so you can enjoy decisions without losing long-term progress.

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To mix things up a bit friend of the show and financial adviser, Dawn Thomas, interviewed Glen about his investing book, The Quick-Start Guide To Investing. They touch on:

👉🏼 why Glen focuses on why you're investing before you start

👉🏽 why your career is so important as an asset

👉🏾 why foundations matter so much before you invest

👉🏿 the concepts of rich vs wealthy

Check out Dawn's podcast: Spotify | Apple Podcasts

Checkout Glen's unofficial income guide: https://moneymoneymoney.typeform.com/income-guide

Check out Sort Your Career Out & Make More Money: https://amzn.to/3kXWjy2

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