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On Purpose with Jay Shetty

On Purpose with Jay Shetty

Nischa Shah: #1 Financial Mistake People Make in Their 20s & 30s (Fix It With This Simple System)

Mar 23, 2026 · 1h 12m

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Today, Jay sits down with his dear friend Nischa Shah, a former investment banker and accountant who walked away from a high-status corporate career to help people rethink their relationship with money, success, and freedom. Nischa reflects on the “dark phase” she experienced while climbing the corporate ladder, realizing that the prestige and polish of banking had created a deep disconnect from her true self. Nischa invites listeners to confront a powerful question many of us avoid: “Would I still be happy if I were living the same life five or ten years from now?” Jay and Nischa shift into practical strategies for navigating money anxiety. Nischa introduces the “ostrich effect,” which is…