Tony Alexander

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In this episode of More Than Money, SHARSIES dive into the personal journey of Shared Lunch regular, independent economist, and housing market commentator Tony Alexander.

Tony shares how he experienced a career crisis, feeling stuck and uninspired in his first job at the Reserve Bank of Australia. It wasn’t until he discovered his unique talent for simplifying economic jargon that he found his true calling—crafting a career that played to his strengths.

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Tony emphasizes the power of identifying your professional talents and fully committing to them, calling it one of the best financial decisions you can make. As he puts it: “Find what you are good at and work it like nothing else—except maybe your marriage.”

In addition, Tony discusses why staying informed about the news and closely monitoring your investments is crucial.

More Than Money is a limited podcast series exploring the wealth decisions that shape our lives. Through candid conversations, Kiwi legends share pivotal money choices that influenced their journeys—be it strokes of genius, near-misses, or tough calls.

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