In this solo episode, Alex Quin guides you through a hands-on exercise to break down your dream lifestyle—everything from the house and car to vacations, fitness, and more—and map it into a realistic monthly budget. Alex explains how to compare your current income to your dream life cost, calculate the income gap, and create a step-by-step plan to close it. This episode blends mindset, strategy, and action to help you stop guessing and start planning with precision.
▶️ Pro Tip: Watch the full episode on YouTube to follow along with the spreadsheet on-screen. [https://youtu.be/IfMN3EXSELw]
Access HIH 2025 Dream Life Budget Sheet [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1CGVIUTPhzK_nAxsNkUv28jC6g7jUzUwKWuNEySO75NE/edit?usp=sharing]
Episode Outline
[00:00:00] Intro and episode overview
[00:01:05] Why visualizing your dream life matters
[00:02:40] Step 1: Define your ideal lifestyle
[00:06:30] Step 2: Build your dream life budget
[00:10:55] Step 3: Calculate the income gap
[00:13:45] Step 4: Close the gap with real strategies
[00:18:40] Step 5: Set a timeline and track progress
[00:21:15] Tools and spreadsheet access
[00:22:30] Final thoughts and action plan
Wisdom Nuggets
Dream Life Math > Daydreaming: Don’t just imagine your ideal life—do the math. Assigning real costs to your dream helps turn it from fantasy into a strategic goal.
Reverse Engineer Your Income Goals: Work backwards. Once you know what your dream life costs, calculate how much you need to earn daily or monthly to reach it.
Build Multiple Income Streams: Relying on one income source can slow you down. Consider freelancing, digital products, or investments to boost your income.
Learn Skills That Print Money: Skills like digital marketing, sales, and coding can quickly increase your income. Stay current, especially with tech and automation.
Track or Stay Stuck: If you don’t track your goals with a realistic timeline, you’ll lose focus. Measure progress weekly or monthly to adjust your strategy.
Power Quotes:
“When you assign a real price tag to these things, your life stops being a fantasy.” - Alex Quin
“You can’t work towards something if you don’t know what it actually costs.” - Alex Quin
“Your dream life isn’t far—it’s just uncalculated.” - Alex Quin
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