The Rachel Cruze Show - 3 Movie Quotes to Remember This Election Season

Starting point is 00:00:05 Well, hey, you guys. So one thing is for sure is that it's easy to feel a little on edge right now in life because the election is right around the corner. And listen, our money and how we deal with our money, our money woes, our money pros, is what I was going to say, our successes, failures, all of it. It can feel like it's getting so caught up in the season that we're in with election stuff happening. So I don't know about you, but even when I've already made up my mind on who I'm probably going to vote for, catch myself being swept up, you know, in all the social media and the posts and all of it. And you kind of feel like, to a point, oh, my gosh, is the whole world just going to crash if this one person here or there gets elected? So everyone, let's just take a deep breath. And let's get back

Starting point is 00:00:52 to Cintosh. Shall we? All together now. Because listen, if you know me, you know that I love politics. I do. I watch the debate. I'm going to vote. In fact, a little fun fact about Rachel is, one day I will be working the polling stations, one of those old ladies sitting there helping get you in the booth. I'm called to it and I will be there one day. Okay, so I'm all about it. I love it so much. But I also think we can get a little crazy during this time. So I want to just give us some truths around politics and our money today.

Starting point is 00:01:25 And there's three truths that, again, I want to share and actually pair them with some of my favorite movie quotes. So it's going to be fun. buckle up, but we're all going to get through this together. And if you enjoy this content, make sure to hit that subscribe button so that you get more content like this. All right, number one quote is, you can't trust anybody. You cannot trust. Do you remember that quote? It's from one of my favorite movies, bridesmaids and Kristen Wigg, who is hilarious.

Starting point is 00:01:58 She's in the jewelry store with a little couple that's like engaged looking at rings, and she's like trying to like kind of talk them out of it because of her own woes in life. And like, anyways, it is so funny. But you can't trust anybody. I think it's a really good quote for our world today because, let's be honest, when you turn on a certain news channel, you're probably going to get a certain message, right? And I think we've all know this. But again, it's anything from the House to the Senate, to the Supreme Court, to Fox News, to CNN, to social media. I mean, everywhere you look when it comes to this world of politics, there's going to be biases, okay?

Starting point is 00:02:34 and let's be honest too people make money when they kind of stir the pot so naturally they're going to stir the pot and our emotions are going to go crazy so what i have found to do in my life since you can't trust anybody is to five people that you do trust right and this could be you know family members a friend a mentor like somebody that really has a level head about them and that again is informed i think on all the spectrums when it comes to these issues and to say okay yeah i want to learn from them and i want to learn from them and i want to But again, for me, somebody that has the facts and that is least bias as possible because, again, I think then you can take in your own convictions, your own perspective, and match with that. But if you find yourself just listening to people that just believe what you believe, I have found, I'm going to challenge myself and shift a little bit and say, hey, I'm curious over here, right? Just like Ted Lassow says, don't be judgmental, be curious. So I think that's really important during this time and finding those trusted voices. So, So key.

Starting point is 00:03:35 All right, number two is drama, drama. This is from How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days. It's a quote I say a lot around life. Because I'm always like, drama, drama, drama. Drama, drama. Talk about drama. Love drama. I love sometimes, you know, when, you know, there's ruffled feathers on both sides.

Starting point is 00:03:57 And you're like, oh, yeah, yeah, yeah. You kind of get on board and like, oh, yeah, all the drama and the drama, drama. But if we could just be honest here, right? Don't yell at me. But like Trump did not start World War III when he was in office and Biden did not make us a communist country. Now, I'm probably going to get screamed at from both sides of that. But here's the thing, you guys, even though I love a great conspiracy theory, like I'm all about it, usually the extremes don't come true. It ends up usually hitting somewhere in the middle. So don't let your heightened emotions just turn you into a monster in your own life. Okay? Because the truth is, Because again, these extremes on both sides probably realistically are not going to happen in the next four years. So let's be realistic. And don't get mad at people that maybe think differently than you. It is so sad how many times relationships are absolutely ruined because of a political stance. So don't do that in your life.

Starting point is 00:04:52 Okay? So we can all look and see and be like, oh, man, we can just, you know, give a smile and just like, drama, drama, but I think we're all going to be okay. I really do. So don't get to cray-cray and lose relationships over this stuff. Okay. All right. The third movie quote for this political season is,

Starting point is 00:05:10 There's No Place Like Home. Thank you, Dorothy and the Wizard of Oz. There's no place like home. No place like that. I really do believe what happens in your house is way more important and more significant to your life than who is in the White House. So, yes, inflation is real.

Starting point is 00:05:33 Yes, political leaders. have lost their marbles, you know, to an extent, right? Yes, taxes can change year to year and term to term. But overall, what is happening in your house, specifically when it comes to your money, it comes back on you. And your money habits, how you view money, how you're dealing with your money. So in the long run, in the next, you know, five, 10, 15, 20 years, what you do with your paycheck is going to have a lot more of an effect on your life than the president that is sitting in the White House. My dad always says this, and I think it's true. He's like, Rachel, listen, I did dumb things with money under Clinton, and I did smart things with money under Clinton.

Starting point is 00:06:13 I did smart things under Bush, and I did dumb things under Bush. Like, I did smart things under Obama, dumb things under Obama. I mean, put any president in there, and what we choose to do with our money, again, day in and day out is not going to so much be affected by who's sitting in Washington, D.C., but it's more about what you're doing. So, Listen, yes, hardship and privilege are real, but you always have to remember that you have more control over your money than you think you do. And the moment you start delegating that control and that power back to people sitting in Washington, D.C., the least progress you're going to see. Like, there is something powerful about saying, yes, some of these things are happening. And they could affect me, right, to a degree.

Starting point is 00:06:57 But the bulk of the outcome of my life has to do with me. And I think that is so, so key, you guys. Again, getting yourself out of debt and getting margin back in your budget, which again, I know it takes sacrifice and on average 18 to 24 months of work, a lot of hard work. Man, that's where you're going to see a difference. You're going to feel peace when you save up money and have an emergency fund in the bank. You know, when you're planning ahead and looking and saying, hey, you know, everything from retirement to doing an every dollar budget for this month, like whatever it is that you're doing,

Starting point is 00:07:29 you are taking control of your money, and that is so, so important to your life. So I'm just curious to know what helps you guys, though, stay sane and in control during hectic seasons like this. So if you have a comment or even a great movie quote, drop that down below because, again, it is very important. I don't want to shy away because I think it is a privilege that we are able in this country to go and vote for the leadership of the country that we believe in and all of it. So I do take it seriously.

Starting point is 00:07:55 I love it. I think it's great. But I also want us to just take a deep breath and really, realize, you know, honestly, what is going to change in my life? And what are things that I can do, what I can control and focus and put my energy towards those. And if you haven't got my episode on how you financially compare to the average American, make sure to click that next. Or if you are in podcast, listening on podcasts, click the link below. And make sure to share this episode with a friend who may, you know, need a great refresh on their mindset when it comes to our world today.

Starting point is 00:08:26 All right, you guys, remember to take control of your money and create a life you love.

The Rachel Cruze Show - 3 Movie Quotes to Remember This Election Season

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