Ever wonder why it feels like you’re working harder than ever but never seem to get ahead financially? You’re not failing because you’re lazy; you’re failing because you’re financially directionless. That’s the hard truth, and today, I’m bringing you the raw, no-fluff advice I wish someone had told me decades ago about what it really takes to get rich—and (spoiler alert) it’s NOT about grinding harder, hoarding cash, or chasing the next big promotion.
In this episode, I walk you through the nine non-negotiables for building true wealth—the real stuff, the uncomfortable truths that rattle your comfort zone, and the practical, step-by-step tools that move you forward. This is your financial education with a bit of sarcasm, a lot of heart, and a proven pathway to true freedom.
Drawing on over 30 years as a financial advisor, CPA, and lifelong student of wealth-building, I’ll show you how to craft a vision for your life, transform your relationship with debt, conquer self-sabotaging money stories, prioritize investing, and much more. The goal? To help you build your money machine—so your money works harder for you than you ever did for it.
IN TODAY’S EPISODE, I DISCUSS:
- Why knowing your destination—your vivid vision for an ideal life—matters more than a bank balance
- The difference between building a life account versus a bank account
- The difference between productive and destructive debt
- How your money stories and childhood beliefs shape your financial trajectory
- Why you can’t save your way to wealth
- Recognizing that the real currency isn’t cash—it’s time
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