In this episode, the Make It Personal podcast begins an in-depth exploration of the 7 Principles for Your Financial Success, starting with Principle #1: Your Career as a Growth Engine to Success. Host Mark Zagurski unpacks how your career or business serves as the cornerstone of financial prosperity, offering insights into maximizing your earning potential through skill development, personal growth, and strategic planning.
Listeners will learn why a person’s ability to earn income is their greatest asset, and how investing in their growth can create a multiplier effect for building wealth. Mark compares two employees, Bill and Sally, demonstrating how prioritizing self-improvement, rather than chasing quick investment returns, can significantly boost income and savings over time.
Key takeaway points include:
• The importance of skill enhancement and continuous learning in increasing earning potential.
• Why focusing on what you can control—like personal growth—outweighs obsessing over market returns.
• How a deliberate development plan and a “pay yourself first” strategy accelerate wealth-building.
Mark also discusses timeless financial wisdom from classics like The Richest Man in Babylon and Think and Grow Rich, emphasizing the value of specialized knowledge and intentional action in achieving financial success.
Ready to make your career the engine that drives your financial goals? Subscribe now and gain exclusive access to the Make It Personal eBook, available in the show notes. Don’t miss the next episode, where we dive into Principle #2: Saving vs. Investing – Know the Difference. Let’s build a financial future as unique as you are. It’s your money, your plan, your future—make it personal!
“Financial success starts with maximizing your greatest asset—your ability to earn an income.” - Mark Zagurski
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This podcast is for educational purposes only and may include references to concepts that have legal and/or tax implications. Mutual of Omaha Investor Services, Inc. does not provide tax or legal advice. Please consult with the appropriate professional regarding your personal situation prior to making any financial decisions. Strategies discussed may not be suitable for everyone. Securities and advisory services offered through Mutual of Omaha Investor Services, Inc. Member FINRA/SIPC. Mutual of Omaha Advisors is a division of Mutual of Omaha Insurance Company.
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