Stop Scrolling & Start Earning

01/09/2025 6 min

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Episode Synopsis

In this episode of Ohana with Hana, Hana chats with AJ, a 13-year-old who has chosen to spend his weekends working instead of engaging in typical teenage pastimes. AJ shares his experiences and insights on the importance of earning money at a young age, the life skills he has developed through his part-time job, and the financial independence it brings. The conversation emphasizes the value of hard work, responsibility, and the lessons learned from managing one's own finances.TakeawaysAJ chooses to work on weekends instead of scrolling on social media.Earning money gives AJ a sense of purpose and responsibility.Real-world job experiences teach valuable life lessons.Working helps AJ understand the effort required to earn money.Finding jobs for teens is easier than it seems.Part-time jobs help develop time management and accountability skills.Working allows AJ to meet new people and expand his social circle.Financial independence from a young age teaches the value of money.AJ emphasizes the importance of saving for bigger purchases.The experience of working as a teenager is rewarding and educational.Chapters00:00 Spend Your Time More Wisely Than Scrolling01:44 The Value of Real-World Experience03:33 Financial Independence and Responsibility at A Young Age05:39 Conclusion and EncouragementFollow along on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/ohanawithhana/