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Күн бұрынWant to SCALE your business? Go here: acquisition.com
Want to START a business? Go here: skool.com/games
If you’re new to my channel, my name is Alex Hormozi. I’m the founder and managing partner of Acquisition.com. It’s a family office, which is just a formal way of saying we invest our own money into companies. Our 10 portfolio companies bring in over $200,000,000+ per year. Our ownership stake varies between 20% and 100% of them. Given this is a YT channel, and anyone can claim anything, I’ll give you some stuff you can google to verify below.
How I got here…
21: Graduated Vanderbilt in 3 years Magna Cum Laude, and took a fancy consulting job.
23 yrs old: Left my fancy consulting job to start a business (a gym).
24 yrs old: Opened 5 gym locations.
26 yrs old: Closed down 6th gym. Lost everything.
26 yrs old: Got back to launching gyms (launched 33). Then, lost everything for a 2nd time.
26 yrs old: In desperation, started licensing model as a hail mary. It worked.
27 yrs old: "Gym Launch" does $3M profit the next 6 months. Then $17M profit next 12 months.
28 yrs old: Started Prestige Labs. $20M the first year.
29 yrs old: Launched ALAN, a software company for agencies to work leads for customers. Scaled to $1.7mmo within 6 months.
31 yrs old: Sold 75% of UseAlan to a strategic buyer in an all stock deal.
31 yrs old: Sold 66% of Gym Launch & Prestige Labs at $46.2M valuation in all-cash deal to American Pacific Group. (you can google it)
31 yrs old: Started our family office Acquisition.com. We invest and scale companies using the $42M in distributions we had taken + the cash from the $46.2M exit.
32 yrs old: Started making free content showing how we grow companies to make real business education accessible to everyone (and) to attract business owners to invest or scale their businesses.
34 yrs old: I became co-owner of Skool.com to help the many people who want to start a business online do so.
Today: Our portfolio now does $200M/yr between 10 companies. The largest doing $100M/yr the smallest doing $5M per year. Our ownership varies between 20% and 100% ownership of the companies. Many of them we invested in early and helped grow (which is how we make our money - not youtube videos).
To all the gladiators in the arena, we’re all in the middle of writing our own stories. The worse the monsters, the more epic the story.
You either get an epic outcome or an epic story. Both mean you win.
Keep crushing. May your desires be greater than your obstacles.
Never quit,
Alex
FULL DISCLOSURE
I make content to make money - just - on a longer time horizon than most. I want to build trust with business owners so we can find the best ones and help them scale. And if they’re awesome, write them a check and go all the way as partners.
@seanmysel5823 Жыл бұрын
This is exactly how I got out of homelessness sleeping in a truck at the Edison, NJ train station. Had cancer at the same time and 12 years later I made a million.
@semmywap2916 Жыл бұрын
Happy for u
@jacobcooke-tait2711 Жыл бұрын
Wild… glad to hear you made it out brother
@InvertedBread Жыл бұрын
I'm very proud of u
@Augustalawncareofreddeer Жыл бұрын
Gang gang
@cristianvillegas1484 Жыл бұрын
LFG!!!!
@Tursk Жыл бұрын
“If the people in your life don’t have bigger dreams for you than you do, ignore their advice.” Words to live by
@nywiechmann2739 Жыл бұрын
Also, "the best way to stay poor is to listen to poor people about how to get rich". Powerful!!!!!!! 😁
@codingismyreligion Жыл бұрын
This video was full of words to live by, words that need to be written on posters and slapped onto your wall if you haven't reached where you want to be yet.
@Wilson_Cool Жыл бұрын
Information diet 🤘
@AC1000kills Жыл бұрын
Why other people should have a drem FOR YOU, lol. Sounds like total bullshit
@shannonhenry7608 Жыл бұрын
I never realized how many people were happy to see me failing, until I started winning. Not everyone on your boat is rowing.
@Ziggler-ky9kv 3 ай бұрын
The fact that nobody talks about the book Matrix Golden Cashflow Tactics, speaks volumes about how people are stuck in life.
@tonyjoanes Ай бұрын
I assume this is your book lol
@GeorgeKaoCommunity Ай бұрын
now I know not to trust the likes on a comment -- bots galore here
@sellokobe6894 3 күн бұрын
Lol, you wrote it?
@ad0m_602 16 сағат бұрын
It's a bot
@brendanmccarthy3067 11 ай бұрын
People need to hear more of this. No BS, no sugar coating..... just hard truth. Life is not easy, it's hard. You have to get off your ass and earn it. This is great advice. I love it!
@Kathleen-zh3wh 11 ай бұрын
They were right but wrong about ME. I WILL SUCCEED F....THEM WATCH ME!
@GabrielXDrums 3 ай бұрын
lol not in 2024 the way the economy is approaching a crash sorry. These old methods don’t apply anymore. Good luck.
@syasyaishavingfun Ай бұрын
You know its approaching, thats why you need to work harder. Earn more and save more - maybe then you can scoop up one or two houses after the crash.
@komoru Жыл бұрын
Finally an old school Hormozi video. No fancy editing, no distracting background music. Just straight up good advice
@beybladeknights1223 Жыл бұрын
Exactly!
@JustinTrump Жыл бұрын
he really needs to stick with this format.
@projectslowliving Жыл бұрын
I agree! that was why I started folllowing him. It's too much shit going on now lol doubt he cares about our opinions. But totally prefer the old school videos.
@FdHer2TheSharks Жыл бұрын
Facts!!
@nickmitchell0 Жыл бұрын
More of this, Alex! Thank you!
@fieryone73 Жыл бұрын
if people can put their pride away, this is 100% achievable.
@Gameboob Жыл бұрын
Put your pride aside*
@Augustalawncareofreddeer Жыл бұрын
True
@rashelblingiton315 Жыл бұрын
Truest statement here. The toughest obstacle is always yourself.
@JDunamis Жыл бұрын
Idk about pride. I just get so bored. Thats the hard part.
@fieryone73 Жыл бұрын
@@JDunamis what is your life mission?
@chapterme 11 ай бұрын
Chapters (Powered by ChapterMe) - 00:00 - Intro: Advice for struggling young man 00:35 - Advice 01:11 - 1. Cut all costs 01:45 - 2. Increase income 02:06 - 3. Sell someone else stuff 02:19 - Final note 03:05 - Advice summary 03:45 - 99% right but 100% wrong 05:00 - Getting more for your time 05:46 - What I did: Investing in food, shelter, childcare, career balance 06:44 - Two levels of balance: Career, family, money, and luck 07:41 - Learn one skill and apply for jobs: Be the best candidate that has every applied 09:07 - Lower level roles: Hustle 10:55 - Volume negates luck 13:20 - Lesson: Learn or Win 15:11 - Outro
@marccee569 11 ай бұрын
This guy is all about results and thats inspiring me every day. People who dont have your goals words are irrelevant.
@user-wc8ew1od8i Жыл бұрын
Building wealth involves developing good habits like regularly putting money away in intervals for solid investments. Financial management is a crucial topic that most tend to shy away from, and ends up haunting them in the near future.., I pray that anyone who reads this will be successful in life!!
@julietgates Жыл бұрын
Starting early is simply the best way of getting ahead to build wealth , investing remains a priority . I learnt from my last year's experience , I am able to build a suitable life beause I invested early ahead this time .
@user-wc8ew1od8i Жыл бұрын
Google his name:
@user-wc8ew1od8i Жыл бұрын
Yuval Eric Brokman:[
@user-wc8ew1od8i Жыл бұрын
search his name:
@user-wc8ew1od8i Жыл бұрын
you will find him on the internet":;
@erinstout4484 Жыл бұрын
“Be harder than your circumstances” wow that is what I needed to hear. Thank you for this advice I am a single Mom of four.
@markeagar9226 Жыл бұрын
You’ve got this, Erin. Keep going 🙌🏼
@cswal118 Жыл бұрын
Respect to you! Never give up, never give in.
@Overwatch9 Жыл бұрын
What happened to the father?
@erinstout4484 Жыл бұрын
@@Overwatch9 he got on drugs..
@erinstout4484 Жыл бұрын
@@markeagar9226 aww thank you😊
@Phoenix00797 11 ай бұрын
I have ADHD but still couldn't stop listening to this person. I didn't fast forward even once. And him talking in a fast paced yet empathetic tone helped me stay focused. My problem is my indecisiveness stemming out of fear because of my ADHD ruined career choices. Alex please help neuro divergent people like us too !! 🙏🙏🙏🙏😞😞😞😞
@nikkilisramsdell5820 11 ай бұрын
You literally just solved my every day cognitive gap.
@purpleblueunicorn 11 ай бұрын
I listen to everything at 2x, he speaks fast!
@jm8585 11 ай бұрын
Yeah, suddenly everyone has ADHD. Maybe stop spending so much time on social media, video games, porn, and eating junk food and start healing your brain from easy dopamine sources. Perhaps, you may discover that you dont have ''ADHD''
@Yahya_linux 11 ай бұрын
listen man stop watching tiktoks and reels to boost your adhd , start watching more normal and slow videos to train your brain
@purpleblueunicorn 11 ай бұрын
@@Yahya_linux lol he shouldn't listen to any video, it's a super natural stimulus. Audio only podcast while exercising would be much better.
@luxopixo7527 Жыл бұрын
if the person reading this, i want to say : he is not just talking to you, he is talking to all us, you're not alone in this bro, stay strong, a day will come and you will say , it was worth it.
@anthonyjohnson5651 Жыл бұрын
Agreed
@stevenluna6063 Жыл бұрын
Maybe we can create a community we’re we all push& remind each other to keep going. Even have resources to help the group!
@joelofty6436 Жыл бұрын
No?
@D.Iverse Жыл бұрын
Bet
@MM44302 5 ай бұрын
Thank you I needed that
@QilnEm Жыл бұрын
I had my first child at 15, second at 19, third at 23. Started knocking doors at 20, got into remote sales at 26. And slowly increasing the ticket I sell, and eventually will sell my own digital products. Got married last year, moved down south to cut expenses, & doing exactly what you said in this video. The road is super stressful & lonely, but signs like these hit home whenever you need them the most. I’m 29, can’t wait to see where I’ll be at 35🙏🏽
@AlaskaJiuJitsu Жыл бұрын
had mine at 17 & 19, still married 19 years later - You got this bro!
@QilnEm Жыл бұрын
@@AlaskaJiuJitsu thanks man, means a lot!
@VegasLyfe Жыл бұрын
No kids but 10 years of d2d into remote sales absolutely life changing 🙌
@SamuelClemente7718 Жыл бұрын
I just became a millionaire. It just takes time
@QilnEm Жыл бұрын
@@VegasLyfe remote sales changed it all for me. I was going mentally insane traveling state to state knocking doors without my kids and wife. I’m working on a course now to show people how to get remote sales/customer services jobs in 21 days or less leveraging A.I.
@GentlemensCage 11 ай бұрын
I’m about to have a kid a couple months and really needed to hear this as I was feeling depressed. Thank you from the bottom of my heart
@annMarien 11 ай бұрын
Food for thought: Place a sizeable portion of your earnings in fixed-income securities like treasury bills, corporate bonds, government securities, debentures etc and let it compound. It will take you far I promise. If you're not really versatile in these matters, get an advisor. I promise that you won't find it clichè and the amount of knowledge you'll grasp in a short period on what you should've been doing all along to see you succeed will amaze you.
@weicaihon 11 ай бұрын
Well, making money is not the same as keeping it there is a reason why investments aren't well taught in schools, the examples you gave are well stationed, compounding gave me my first million in 2012, people are afraid of risks, I embrace them.. well at least my advisor does lol.
@kevincooper0 11 ай бұрын
Monitoring my portfolio closely has been incredibly rewarding. In just the past two quarters, I've made an impressive $110k. It's fascinating to see how experienced traders can generate significant returns. This has definitely been a bold and exciting decision for me.
@francescadelight 11 ай бұрын
@@kevincooper0 Your experience sounds fascinating. Would you be able to recommend a reliable advisor whom you have consulted with?
@kevincooper0 11 ай бұрын
@@francescadelight Ferrochrome securities, a financial firm, is widely recognized for their proficiency and expertise in the financial market. With comprehensive knowledge of portfolio diversification, they are acknowledged as an authority in this field.
@Pepestock 11 ай бұрын
Terrible advice
@abdurrehmanmehmood5440 Жыл бұрын
The empathy this guy exhibits from where he is... it's truly amazing. He really puts himself in the guy's shoes.
@Vontaejack Жыл бұрын
I’m the guy he’s talking about lol
@edbohemier9785 Жыл бұрын
@@Vontaejack are you really? If your smart you will do what you’ve Been told and if YOURE REALLY SMART you can spin this into a marketable story / channel / coaching or guest speaker type of attention getting experience. You got Alex to personally coach you do you know how rare this is ? Keep a journal you can use it as a value going forward
@dericscott4577 Жыл бұрын
@@Vontaejack Good to hear you are following his advice :-)
@dericscott4577 Жыл бұрын
@infinitewealth9 how you doing?
@fadezynx7587 Жыл бұрын
None of his advice is truly helpful to people who ARE actually broke😂
@PVGAMECHANGER Жыл бұрын
Alex , as a former NFL player , I just want to let you know that you described the exact mindset it takes to become elite. Sitting on a private jet you actually care to raise someone up ! Very cool brother
@KiingOliiver Жыл бұрын
Jacksonville Jaguars?
@PVGAMECHANGER Жыл бұрын
@@KiingOliiver yes 2001 with the good old coach coughlin :)
@TheAutisticRebel Жыл бұрын
Lol... really. He sitting on plane because he knows it makes him look like a godfather. Please
@TheInterestedObserver Жыл бұрын
@@TheAutisticRebelexactly, it’s from the andrew tate school of motivation.
@Tane_Colt45 Жыл бұрын
@@TheAutisticRebel Maybe he is busy being a millionaire and thought how do I fill this time in while I travel.
@benward87 Жыл бұрын
It's super refreshing to someone actually take this amount of time to reach out to one person. Not for clout of show but to give actual feedback and pearls of wisdom. I hope that He didn't squander it.
@MrJimbo777 6 ай бұрын
If you are poor & your folks are also poor & you want to have the best chance to be rich & successful..... Don't have kids!... Don't even think about having kids!... Fact!
@brianlowe9397 5 ай бұрын
That is the worst advice ever given
@MrJimbo777 5 ай бұрын
@@brianlowe9397 It's true... You are just in denial.
@brianlowe9397 5 ай бұрын
I will admit that what you are saying does have merit but I still think it's really bad advice
@amysdreamvideos8174 4 ай бұрын
U can save money having kids
@AlexMunnDesignz 3 ай бұрын
Most ignorant statement I’ve heard today.
@lajuaninit Жыл бұрын
Bro I love that you took the time to send this out to an audience member. Shows real care. Respect!
@stealth1077 Жыл бұрын
He doesn't care. There's nothing to explain other than he doesn't care...
@trigaVAL Жыл бұрын
@@stealth1077 what? explain
@emmajones1183 11 ай бұрын
@@stealth1077 Agreed, i thought i was the only one who saw this. There was nothing on a real level that helped the guy. I know so many people in real positions of wealth who handle these kind of situations so differently and add lide changing value to the persons life for real. This was zero to low input on Alexs part and just made money talking about how he didnt help this guy on a monetized video. No respect at all for how he handled the guy.
@yoswirawan 6 ай бұрын
@@emmajones1183 We see value so differently that I just had to comment about it. I thought it was an enormous value what he gives him.
@TALKSICK758 2 ай бұрын
@@emmajones1183he taught him how to survive,why should he spoon feed a grown man,how many grown men should he feed if thats what u wanted him to do
@CharlesPostiaux Жыл бұрын
I applied every day for hundreds of jobs when I was making 0. Just like the way Alex explained it. Sending my ideas and plans for each role, making custom cover letters, and putting my heart into the ones I truly wanted... Only one person gave me a shot and trusted my potential. Now I'm at $20k/month. Don't believe in luck.
@elatednation9940 Жыл бұрын
you had skills/educated in a field already I assume right, can't be an average Joe to land these positions. can I ask what your field was, let me guess, software engineer?
@pmc9194 Жыл бұрын
@@elatednation9940I dont think OP is implying that the one who gave him a chance offered a $20k per month job. So for sales it's literally about how much revenue you bring in. And even outside of sales/marketing - can someone with no qualifications/experience land a spot and work their way up to $20k per month? Most definitely!
@rasheemthebestfirstone3274 Жыл бұрын
How
@pmc9194 Жыл бұрын
@@rasheemthebestfirstone3274 Take it you're asking OP (instead of myself)
@CharlesPostiaux Жыл бұрын
@pmc9194 Thank you for clarifying because it's true that I don't and didn't make $20k/month from one job. I realize now that it might have been confusing!
@kevinfrasier610 10 ай бұрын
Man I cannot thank you and the gentleman that asked the original question enough ….Some of us, like myself, waited way too long to take control of our lives and financial freedom so we don’t have any time to waste. I find myself stuck with paralysis analysis trying to have the perfect plan of attack because I know I don’t have time to waste doing a little of this and a little of that. Your clear, straightforward approach that you have laid out here is exactly what I needed to hear! I’m sure it seems like common sense to some but others will be able to identify with what I’m saying. I really appreciate you taking the time to share your knowledge and mindset with us.
@laurieclarkson9180 10 ай бұрын
I totally understand the analysis paralysis and trying to have the perfect plan..a lady said "Done is better than perfect" and I try to remember that when I get OCD about stuff
@adamcurry5033 Ай бұрын
This was the best advice video I have ever watched. No sales pitch just value. Incredible, Thank you!
@davidpowell3884 Жыл бұрын
Productivity is never by luck. It is always the result of a commitment to excellence, intelligent planning, and focused effort. To be able to make a change one will have to do more than the obvious, financial freedom is not always about being rich and having a lot of money. Instead, it is more about having control over your financial present and your financial future
@chrisschules9943 Жыл бұрын
Your approach is correct and shows you have lots of experience, but since everybody wants to become rich overnight most coming to the markets newly don’t seek professional advice
@harper-rosewright4843 Жыл бұрын
Since I lost money in the tech bubble years ago, I've only invested in real estate. But, with the recent surge in home prices I've liquidated a few assets and am sitting on cash. I'd love to hear your recommendations because I'm looking for something profitable in these crazy markets
@chrisschules9943 Жыл бұрын
Timing the market is impossible. history shows that the market will in the long term have an upward trend, so the worst thing is not investing at all. i have trailed along lisa michelle pacillas markets picks and i have accumulated 7btc with her guides
@harper-rosewright4843 Жыл бұрын
Do you have more info on her services ?
@chrisschules9943 Жыл бұрын
I associated with Lisa through her socials with a search on the internet.
@bijansirleaf Жыл бұрын
"Volume Negates Luck" statement is something that I want my kids to live by. Because it removes the thought of not being good enough. Conscious Repetition will bring the desired result. Love that
@dramos5346 8 ай бұрын
“What I don’t have in experience, I’ll make up in hustle”.. absolute fire.
@TrishWilks-Smith 6 күн бұрын
Absolute fire indeed...
@themarinsfam Күн бұрын
I blinked twice and im 40… but no dead human blinks… so its still hope and a lot of work
@Cope_M Жыл бұрын
Only you, Alex, can squeeze a weekend conference into a fifteen minute truth bomb. So much respect. Everyone who takes this to heart, and follows through to the goal will be blessed. You are a gift. 🙏
@rollingon6358 Жыл бұрын
What action have you taken since your comment 2 weeks ago?
@Calvinmob681 Жыл бұрын
This is how I got ahead. Even as a millionaire, I didn't buy a new vehicle. My grandfather was a millionaire, and he drove his super old truck to all his business and had a brand new truck tucked to the side as his home. I remember asking him why bot drive the new truck, he said because my workers are humble, I'm humble and they see me drive in my old truck and they're open to me. They don't fear telling me when something needs to be changed or a better way. Driving in a new truck would change that.
@JamesRandle5 11 ай бұрын
Great video! It’s beautiful how you brought yourself into the very situation of the guy. People just really need to be wiser with handling money. Well, I'm so happy I made the best decisions by having a good investments. I just bought my third house.
@tishadin752 11 ай бұрын
That's nice! But how did you manage to achieve all that even with the current economic situation? Please, I'll appreciate your assistance on how to go about it, I'm so looking for a way to pay up my debts and also achieve my goals!
@JamesRandle5 11 ай бұрын
The best strategy to use in trading is to trade with a professional who understands the market quite well, that way maximum profit is guaranteed. I'll highly recommend Brenda Brown, she is my current trader and her strategies are working
@tishadin752 11 ай бұрын
Actually, this is not the first time am hearing of Brenda Brown and her exploits, how she handles investments and generates good profits. She has really made a good name for her self, but I have no idea how to reach her.
@JamesRandle5 11 ай бұрын
She has a verified account on t e l e gramm
@JamesRandle5 11 ай бұрын
Brendabrown is the name to look for
@jonie429 10 ай бұрын
This is more valuable than damn gold. Alex, Thank You. Truly. I dont know the person who asked you for help, I want to thank him also for doing so. Your answer to him is helping a lot of people. Im writing it all down. Thank you for sharing. Hope you see this. You are appriciated
@tonychanmarketing Жыл бұрын
This is the mode I've been in since a year ago. Hustling, ignoring all people that don't add value to my life, starting a business, making money, learning new skills (especially sales as an introvert), high volume, and more. My first year has been exceptionally well, way better than I imagined. Now I'm in my second year and building a business. Let's go!
@sJs78 Жыл бұрын
So another human is just a value to you...theres the problem.
@marksanus2949 Жыл бұрын
@@sJs78They don't mind depreciating you. If you like keeping them around then there's the problem.
@kiwi9660 Жыл бұрын
@@sJs78 yea- if someone does not provide value (happiness, advice, good vibes) to you - in a utilitarian conception - get rid of them.
@dmo848 Жыл бұрын
@@kiwi9660like a broken lawn mower, it's just there
@god563616 Жыл бұрын
congratulations!
@hisword8531 Жыл бұрын
I lost my dad at 14 years old but one thing he put into my head was in order to be the best you gotta beat the best. To beat the best you gotta practice. Perseverance.
@SharonHarvest 2 ай бұрын
At the very least, I now grasp the concept of leverage. Creating wealth and financial freedom isn't as tough as many people believe. Building wealth and remaining financially stable indefinitely is a lot easier with the appropriate information. Participating in financial programs and products is the only true approach to make a high income and remain affluent indefinitely.
@HelenaSandra-xq8hw 2 ай бұрын
You are correct! Working with a financial advisor who has worked in a solid financial firm for a long time, such as Timothy will actually set you up for success in life. I'm delighted I was able to reach out to "TIMOTHY ERIC MEEK "
@HelenaSandra-xq8hw 2 ай бұрын
while others were grumbling about the downturn in the markets due to the state of the economy, I was busy learning from him and eventually made over seven figures in the first quarter alone, which is why it's always good to join the correct community.
@ErnestKingston 2 ай бұрын
Yeah, Timothy Eric Meek is one asset manager that gives the breakdown of everything on how things are done, joining an effective financial community can be 100% beneficial when joined properly that's all I can say out of experience
@SugarNorway 2 ай бұрын
Please who is Timothy Eric Meek?
@ErnestKingston 2 ай бұрын
He also happens to be one of the best asset managers l've ever worked with. I've actually had a conversation with TIMOTHY ERIC MEEK . It has been a truly flawless experience for the past 6 years.
@cocoalaux4495 11 ай бұрын
Needed to hear this. As a mother of 2 young kids and a partner who is not willing to even try at all. It is completely up to me to increase our finances and provide a better life….. gotta make my own luck by any means necessary because nobody and nothing is coming to save us.
@sunnc 11 ай бұрын
Girl shout out to you. Wishing you the best!❤
@cocoalaux4495 11 ай бұрын
@@sunnc Thank you, same to you 🥰
@Beautysupplyinsider 11 ай бұрын
Me and you should be friends asap. I am doing this for my family. With 2 small kids . Let’s be accountability partners
@39counting71 11 ай бұрын
Mine walked out on our twins 6th birthday 😢
@jboy2787 10 ай бұрын
Nah you need a new partner🤦♂️
@Nexror01 Жыл бұрын
This is what we all needed. Thank you brother! ✊
@RenewedbyHim Жыл бұрын
I’m homeless, broke, and no paying job. I just started a fullly commision position with someone for real estate and currently interviewing for this real estate company that has a based salary. My parents don’t understand My mom just asked me why I’m homeless at this age. They don’t understand why it’s taking forever for this business to work. They have a poverty mindset. And I know. I’m not mad at them. But I WILL be the first multi millionaire in the family and get them out of that mindset and poverty
@dr.fontaine 4 ай бұрын
How are you progressing? I pray well.
@laura53ize 3 ай бұрын
Where are your parents? they should help you with shelter while you work and stand up.
@ikeobinna-vd1rq 3 ай бұрын
Lol.. They just care about you
@jonnyares1 11 ай бұрын
I love how Alex just throws this out there without a single shred of self-interest. Just wanting people to succeed and delivering some serious value. 🙌
@benjaminsmith704 7 күн бұрын
Its true. Its a super cool thing that Alex has taken the time to do!
@thegian7 11 ай бұрын
Alex is spot on here. I was born and raised in a small town in Alabama where while I was trying to provide for me and my meth addicted mother the Walmart hadn't made a new hire in 2 years. I couldn't get online jobs at the time so I went retail sales, moved cross country to the silicone slopes, and transitioned to tech sales. In the past 5, I've quadrupled what I was making by adding skill after skill.
@TheRealObama420 10 ай бұрын
How did you get into tech sales?
@michaelcooper2559 Жыл бұрын
The best way to stay poor is to listen to poor people about how to get rich. That's the realest shit I've heard all day💯
@Paige_Herald Жыл бұрын
As I pack my rental up & move into an suv with 2 kids. I needed this! So much. Treading water paying 2500 a month in rent a lone. I’m looking to grow not stay in the same spot. Thank you Alex! The advice you give is that thread of hope some of us need.
@barackobama7255 Жыл бұрын
He's fooling all of you. You're a single mother and you're getting fooled. Brutal life.
@ChristianTorch363 Жыл бұрын
I think that’s going to be miserable; 2 kids in a car? Maybe try family!
@LifeWithAdunni Жыл бұрын
I just had to give my kids to CPS because they said that they can't sleep in the car with me.
@ChristianTorch363 Жыл бұрын
@@LifeWithAdunni I pray you get them back right away🙏 There has to be a place to go!
@tashamclean Жыл бұрын
@@LifeWithAdunni😢😢😢 so sorry to hear that
@ymktaylxr 10 ай бұрын
Im 21 with a 1 year old. Lemme tell you this, i bought a house at the age of 20, i had a kid at 20. Legit 3 years ago i was a kid smoking my life away bc I didn’t think my life was heading anywhere until i woke up. If i can do this…. You can!! Its not gonna be easy but trust me all it takes is faith. Have faith in god and in yourself. One of my favorite quotes is “if you are afraid to jump, thats when you jump” another one is “stop asking how to become a millionaire and start asking why aren’t you a millionaire” and one more… its “one day or day one” you choose. I wish you luck to anyone is the struggle.
@McTaz343 10 ай бұрын
I swear to God, that’s exactly how I did when I did to get me to where I am. These words are liquid gold, and they could not be more perfectly accurate. Thank you, Alex.
@DatSamurai Жыл бұрын
Holy heck Alex. For anyone who has stumbled across this video, congratulations. Alex has just given you the most practical and best “change your future” advice ever. I could have used this when I was 21, 8 years ago. Luckily for me, I figured all of this out as I went, while making the right connections. But what Alex said is the blueprint! The REAL blueprint. And I only did half as much as he said. Do exactly what Alex said, and I’d bet anyone would be on the other side of their situation in 3-6 months. In 3-5 years, you won’t even be recognizable. Excellent stuff Alex! Kids these days are truly bless with this easy to obtain knowledge 😂
@eliezero.2861 Жыл бұрын
Q
@papagoose8067 Жыл бұрын
How do you go about choosing what you want to do in life. How do you find a purpose(s)
@DatSamurai Жыл бұрын
@@papagoose8067 The answer to that question really varies depending on the person. For me it's pretty simple. I just pursue what I love to do. What give me excitement and fullfilment. Once I started doing that, everything just fell into place. I mean, I worked very hard for it, but the oppotunities were plentiful, and I wasn't afraid to go after them.
@Basiliold Жыл бұрын
@@DatSamurai I could not have said it better. Pursue the thing or things that you love to do. Research the things and research the people that do them. Then, go for it.
@BowlerTheHatGuy Жыл бұрын
@@DatSamurai I think pursuing hanging out, chilling and having fun is not the best career advice. If I would pursue that on a daily basis, I would soon be unemployed and bankrupt.
@marylee7036 Жыл бұрын
I’m 54 and starting over after being married and a stay home Mom for the duration of the marriage. THANK YOU!!!!!!! I needed this 💖 Good luck Devantay 😊
@Pinkpalmpuff983 Жыл бұрын
Oh my gosh me too! I lost everything with the divorce but my kids. My ex got control of the company and used the funds to take everything-except the kids thank God- after an almost 20 year marriage. He has spent more than $2M on the divorce and now I'm on food stamps starting over. I've been down for years but I'm now determined to take flight... it is possible! May God bless you!
@leo_olive Жыл бұрын
You will win. Read that again.
@marylee7036 Жыл бұрын
@@Pinkpalmpuff983 Thank You 🙏🏼 You have your children 💖 Hold on tight and let them be your why ☺️ You built a company once you will do it again 😉
@marylee7036 Жыл бұрын
@@leo_olive Thank you 🙏🏼 I receive this!
@redrustyhill2 Жыл бұрын
@prismgrp you thought you could do better without him. Phuck around, find out. 😂😂😂
@PeterandJuralove Жыл бұрын
Damn, Alex. Extreme kindness. Even your intensity- Extreme kindness. Thank you for caring so much about others.
@jasonjosephlee Жыл бұрын
Alex - this video couldn't hit home more for me. I started with nothing, came from a poor family, and I had a burning desire to give back to my mother. Starting at age 20 at san diego state all I did was hustle every single day. Stacked my classes on tuesday and thursday, cold called 12 hours a day rest of the days trying to get a lead. Fast forward 5 years later, I have sold more apartment building in san diego than anyone else in the past 2 years and have invested all of my money into cash flowing assets. When you first start, it might seem like you're going nowhere, but if you stick with it, you will become successful. Its only a matter of time. This video still motivated me to be better, I appreciate all your content alex!
@underdog_factor Жыл бұрын
Respect!
@l.r9655 Жыл бұрын
No one cares bro
@jasonjosephlee Жыл бұрын
broke mindset right there@@l.r9655
@aaj2127 Жыл бұрын
Damn cold calling motivation 😂
@AmazingFba Жыл бұрын
Well done man! I respect that.
@ashfaaqc Жыл бұрын
Love the candid Post from the jet. Caring for your audience. Alex is basically speaking to his younger self through these videos.glad to see him win.he definitely deserves it.hard work> reliance on luck.
@thelma845 5 ай бұрын
Amazing video, Alex! Your recommendation is always top tier. I talked to Brice Sawyer Gibson, his recommendations were on point. Made good returns, thank you
@collinslight153 5 ай бұрын
I also saw the recommendation and glad I didn’t ignore. That guy, Brice is top tier, over 12k from a 7k trade
@matthew1212 5 ай бұрын
How can i reach out to this expert?
@thelma845 5 ай бұрын
On lnstagram, my friend
@thelma845 5 ай бұрын
His username *Financialbsg*
@thelma845 5 ай бұрын
@@matthew1212it’s not for free tho. He charges a commission for his services
@AnthonyAvila-rc3ym 11 ай бұрын
This is absolutely some of the best advice I have seen someone give someone. I hope this guy hears this and takes it serious. You are lucky for someone telling you this. I hope you take this seriously.
@BowlerTheHatGuy Жыл бұрын
I am watching this being broke and unemployed. Hard times once again in my life, but this time I do not get depressed like I used to. I know that this time I am going to get back on my feet faster, stronger, wiser. I know great things are awaiting me. And one day I will never ever experience that fucked up place in life that is poverty.
@DagnirRen Жыл бұрын
I’m sure you’ve heard this before, but try sales. Pro-tip for interviews: Say your main motivator is money (say something like “I want to learn more about x industry, but honestly, I want to make as much money as possible”.) Say you have an entrepreneurial mindset ( tell them about a time you sold stuff on ebay or at school. Make something up if you want to, just get your foot in the door).
@bullcrap3976 Жыл бұрын
Great aren't awaiting you, you have to get them.
@BowlerTheHatGuy Жыл бұрын
@@bullcrap3976 they are awaiting for me to get unlocked. I mean things money can buy, but I am not making myself slave of it. I will not chase it. People want to get rich out of greed to chase more and more things. Thats not the point. With such mindset no wonder why so many wealthy people are depressed or commit suicide. Its empty.
@dr.fontaine 4 ай бұрын
How are you progressing?
@FutureBusinessTech Жыл бұрын
This advice is excellent. Usually, when successful people give advice to someone at an extreme disadvantage, they don't seem to understand the magnitude of obstacles that the person is facing.
@SeasonedSouthern_byTSC 11 ай бұрын
You just preached a sermon 🙌🏾 This was a word. I completely agree with everything.
@blaisenoel889 11 күн бұрын
This year I started working my ass off from home got fed up being broke. Guess what you made me stronger in all ways possible ❤, the little progress I'm seeing keeps me motivated
@QuantumPhysics4u Жыл бұрын
A lack of options is actually a lifesaver. Cuts out all distractions.
@andrewryanprofaci Жыл бұрын
I've spent years listening to the naysayers and now I just spent the last 8 months beating cancer. I feel like I can do ANYTHING. I've got a big check coming from Disability insurance and it's gonna be my springboard to a whole new level. I won't accept defeat or take no for an answer. I love the vibe here. When you know there's an animal inside you just waiting to pounce, you have to let it out! That's where I'm at right now. Watch out world!
@meetdion 10 ай бұрын
This could be the best advice for this type of scenario I’ve ever heard. You, sir are changing lives. I hope you’re proud of yourself for what you’re doing for humanity. 🎉❤
@johnankrah299 11 ай бұрын
He crushed this talk. 14:40 is such a great reframe. I hope the young man is listening and taking action. I know I am. Thank you.
@JohnBradydoesstuff Жыл бұрын
Love this. Makes me respect the hell out of him. ❤
@Lincoln191 10 ай бұрын
Who is Trevor James Beckerman?
@andreasvankur3735 10 ай бұрын
Regularly investing in high-quality paying options and working with a long-term advisor like Mr Trevor J.B is a pretty simple technique for generating generational wealth. Many thanks to him for his novel approaches to reaching high numbers.
@andreasvankur3735 10 ай бұрын
I have always told people to be deliberate about financial decisions
Ever grateful to my finance planner Trevor James Beckerman I now have a six-figure portfolio, which pays a dividend of 15,000 weekly
@andrelatouchee Жыл бұрын
You killed it on this video. I used most of these things and still continue to do so until today. I came to this country 8 years ago with only $80 and today I am making plans to open my third franchise restaurant, and I am still a UPS driver that drives a 2005 Toyota Prius.
@King-a-ling 6 ай бұрын
No you are not
@inkstain7193 4 ай бұрын
What a beast!!!❤
@makeitcount8164 11 ай бұрын
Man this is true...some of us just dont have it easy like you see people on social media. We were dealt a different hand in life, kids to feed bills to pay and trying to do better for our kids. Thank you❤
@jjohnson6471 10 ай бұрын
Not to be a dick but you weren’t dealt that hand. You had kids to feed because of choices you made. Accountability is step 1
@luxlifeosp326 10 ай бұрын
This made me cry 😭 what an amazing man you are, you don’t need to do anything to help others, and you’re spending your REALLY expensive time on strangers. God bless you 🙏🥰 x
@Leonardinvest 9 ай бұрын
_A lot of folks downplay the role of advisors until being burnt by their own emotions. I remember couple summers back, after my lengthy divorce, I needed a good boost to help my business stay afloat, hence I researched for license advisors and came across someone of due diligence she helped a lot to grow my reserve notwithstanding inflation, from $275k to approx $850k
@tdot2853 Жыл бұрын
As a Recruiter this is facts. When people take the effort to do more than just applying, it def stands out. Some of the jobs we post we get 50+ resumes. You have to stand out
@taghazoutmoon5031 Жыл бұрын
What extras stand out?
@BusinessWolf1 Жыл бұрын
I see, okay. Thank you
@KevinArmando839 Жыл бұрын
@ngnoiddottv Heard a guy say that the future only required jobs will be Prompt engineering and an interpretator of the info the AI gives.
@rodiculous9464 Жыл бұрын
@ngnoiddottvnope this is wrong. Ai is nowhere near this advanced and it's not all a net benefit. People thought the internet would give us flying cars and recreational Mars trips instead all we have in a bunch of lonely, isolated, mentally unstable people at each other's throats plus a nuclear war probably later this year
@KidGlo Жыл бұрын
@ngnoiddottv couldn’t be further from the truth. it’s just like they said computers & technology would put everyone out of jobs. AI will create new jobs, and people with current jobs will just implement AI to make themselves more effective and efficient. saying “none of this matters” is just a cop out because you’re stubborn.
@Jakekhalid32 Жыл бұрын
- It amazes me greatly the way I move from an average lifestyle to earning over 63k per month, utter shock is the word. I have understood a lot in the past few years to doubt that oppor-tunities abound in the financial markets, The only thing is to know where to focus....Thanks so much Rahul Sahil Gupta..
@CharlesBWillz Жыл бұрын
Working with a financial professional could truly help you get ready for life. Since I was actively cashing out from my portfolio and finally made over 370k just in the first quarter while everyone else was whining about the downturn, I'm delighted I was able to contact my coach Rahul Sahil Gupta. early this year...
@WiolciaMrozowska531 Жыл бұрын
This was just what I needed to see today. I've been struggling with finances for months after my divorce, and I just discovered his exceptional resume when I Go-ogled his name. I consider it a blessing that I discovered this comment area...
@johnnyrambone Жыл бұрын
Not bots
@Aldaker_ Жыл бұрын
god this thread could not get any more botty
@Aboma2012 Жыл бұрын
Scammer scammer
@purpalmunki9784 3 ай бұрын
100% I slept on the floor of my dog grooming business for 6 months til it took off. Now i booked 2 months out.
@mariaarthur275 Жыл бұрын
I've had a lot of losses trading on my own... I trade ok on demo but I think the real market is being manipulated... Can anyone help me or at least tell me what I'm doing wrong?
@emmettmicah626 Жыл бұрын
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@davidwyatt1257 Жыл бұрын
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@davidwyatt1257 Жыл бұрын
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@rahaman6035 Жыл бұрын
it's not about watching videos and wasting your time on strategies, I was ignorant doing so.. So I decided to try Mrs Diane and ever since then she has made about $14,000 for every $5,000 I inv...
@freemanharris401 Жыл бұрын
She must be a pro. please how can I contact her, I have already lost enough money trading on my own?
@joshthorsell635 11 ай бұрын
I love that you took the time to give a personal answer to this dude... Along with others that are in the same boat... Great advice! So many keep people in their lives that just drag them down... Much love! Go get it Divante!
@kannardus0592 Жыл бұрын
OMG ETF1000X !!! Dude seriously what a awesome video can appreciate how much work went into this quality quality quality much love from Australia
@johnyang1420 Жыл бұрын
Skip this scam
@theKurtAnderson Жыл бұрын
9:23 - Speaking as someone in HR & recruiting for over a decade: 9 times out of 10, I’d find a job for this person in my company. I’ve gone across hiring managers before with applicants who applied for a completely different position (one that’s just been filled or for which they weren’t a good fit) and eventually found a place to hire them in the company. Alex is 100% right here.
@walpoleandworcester 10 ай бұрын
This is easily the most impactful video I’ve seen from your channel. Everything here is spot on! I started to view the job search in this framework and it’s just made my life so much easier realizing that every interview regardless of outcome is a learning experience and I get better every time I do them!
@eileennavarrete9459 9 ай бұрын
My husband always calculated how many hrs he would need to work to aquire what he wanted or needed to purchase. I thought good advice. Changed my life.
@tistougames Жыл бұрын
DAMN! that 99% right until they're 100% wrong... I've been looking for that wisdom a loong time. SPOT ON.
@tharris1906 Жыл бұрын
This is a FIRE speech! I wish I had this at 20. I am 42 now, did a lot of these things, wish I did more
@math.and.physics Жыл бұрын
It's not too late man.
@the.codermj Жыл бұрын
You just have to believe "Age is just a number"! if you still have strength in your body and on your mind, you are still young, you can do anything you want if you try hard enough.
@Acquire_to_Inspire 10 ай бұрын
Not too late, most successful business owners didn’t start until their 30s 40s
@angelachanelhuang1651 10 ай бұрын
somebody cared for you to make your living
@Flash81_ 10 ай бұрын
42 myself, and just starting my own business, and also have a growing youtube channel, never too late, but I do wish I'd had the determination when I was younger.
@cristianomoniz 11 ай бұрын
For that bro! I just watched the video, and I have to say, it hit home. Your determination is inspiring. I know things seem tough right now, but remember, this is just a season. You have the power to turn things around. Cutting costs and increasing income are solid strategies. Remember, every rejection is just a step closer to a 'yes'. Stay focused and keep pushing forward. We're all rooting for you!
@brianterrell6418 Жыл бұрын
This video hit me hard in the stomach. This is what my wife's father did for his family after immigrating his family from Vietnam. America is great because people can work hard and move forward. Happy 4th!
@movingtomaryland Жыл бұрын
So awesome, happy 4th!
@ninalevi4244 Жыл бұрын
There are no words to describe how amazing this video is. Sometimes you just need to hear it from somebody. Thank you for being you.
@sonyatoolooze4532 Ай бұрын
Wow I am starting to do all this but it took me til 52 to learn to stop allowing others to hold me back. This year I am working to open my own business and I never thought that could happen.
@Phantastischphil 10 ай бұрын
Alex, I hope to do business with you someday because I just love that you let your hair do what it wants and dress simple in your own company’s clothing. I feel like you’re a real person. Thanks for all the help and motivation, bro!!
@elianaboer7593 Жыл бұрын
I wish this young man and his family success and happiness!
@ShiningBright777 3 ай бұрын
Elianboer7593, Amen in Jesus name!
@rooseveltcooper Жыл бұрын
Great advice! When I was broke working for minimum wage 10 years ago I followed a very similar path. Unfortunately Uber and Lyft were just getting started and wasn't really doing much so it wasn't an option for me. However, I ended up getting two jobs, both minimum wage, moving in with family and then working on developing my skills and then applying to better jobs. Today, my one job pays more than double what I made from BOTH jobs and my side business pays me more than what I made from one of those jobs. If you're watching this video you have WAY WAY more opportunities than what I had in 2013 so go for it!
@rasheemthebestfirstone3274 Жыл бұрын
What tips?
@rasheemthebestfirstone3274 Жыл бұрын
@@markob17what competition
@theactualizationagent Жыл бұрын
"Better now when they're too young to remember than when they're too old to forget" BRAVO! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 Wish I was imparted with that wisdom 20 years ago.
@chrisX71787 2 ай бұрын
Following this advice works at the same time causes others to struggle and change ways. Not everyone can live with many usable resources concurrently.
@georgee.hickes2958 9 ай бұрын
“You can make Luck NOT a factor” 👌🏾👌🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 best words I’ve heard
@corydollarhide Жыл бұрын
This was Gold. Real. Raw. Passionate. Value on Value. This is exactly what Men need to hear including myself. Superb content right here.
@ickn2005 Жыл бұрын
Now this is what I'm talking about! One thing I learned a long time ago was, volume negates luck! Granted it was said slightly different, it was the same thing. I would ask almost every girl I wanted to skate with at the Rink when I was 7-8th grade and that's when I learned everything is a numbers game. It helped me drastically in life, because I've never been afraid to hear no. I've landed some amazing jobs over the years, because I was willing to go in and show my self confidence.
@tonyjones1560 9 ай бұрын
I’m 61, recently retired and open to both a reinvention and a second act. This was inspiring!
@PGJR25 3 ай бұрын
Thanks Ivante. This video is because of you had the courage to ask Alex for help and he’s helping a lot of us now. 🙌🏼
@VideoSiteAccess Жыл бұрын
I do this thing now: If I watch a video about self-improvement I have to immediately take action after I finish watching. It helps me to not just consume all the time and to actually produce. I suggest it to anyone else who binges this type of content.
@VideoSiteAccess Жыл бұрын
@@consciousmassofatoms You don’t need motivation to take action. You’re never going to feel like it. All you need is discipline. Do it with a stank face, attitude, crying, screaming, bubble guts, or whatever.
@hackbyrd Жыл бұрын
“Best way to stay poor, is to listen to poor people about how to get rich” “If people don’t have bigger dreams than you do, ignore all their advice” God, I love this man
@petor95 Жыл бұрын
*bigger dreams for you than you do. Also definitely man/this is gold!
@michaelcopple1736 22 күн бұрын
One thing I took from this, Alex, "Learn till you earn,". I have to say, this is the first video of yours I have watched. I am inspired by everything you have said. I am collecting SSDI and doing what it takes to get myself off of that. I am tired of the handout from the government and being connected to the government for an income. On the other end of the spectrum, I would never want to be a millionaire. My brother is a multi-millionaire, and I have watched that lifestyle eat him alive and eat his morals into the grave. Contextually speaking, that does not encompass the entire community of wealthy millionaires. I recognize it represents only a small percentage. It just scares me to see the route he went down. Thank you for the quality information in this video and consider me a new sub.
@skyrian2454 11 ай бұрын
Amazing advice as usual. Considering its presumably addressing someone in a do-or-die part of their financial life, the "extreme" advice is very suitable to the situation. I say this because even though I am in a vastly different situation than Avante, this advice could help me a lot, the only problem is I have a severe lack of ambition to actually put in all this hard work. I think that has to do with my generally lazy mindset and outlook on life (do the least amount of work at the highest level I can), I say all this because I have literally no clue how to get myself in the gear that I clearly need to be in to put out the hustle Alex promotes here. Now of course the answer is just "You just gotta go do it!" and I know that, ofc I know that, every underachiever in the history of the world knows that if they just put more effort in they would achieve more, its common sense. The issue is I just don't know how to get myself to "just do it" as Adidas puts so aptly. I assume its a mixture of undiagnosed ADHD and general anxiety that keeps me stuck (tho even that sounds like excuses) but videos like this always remind me I have so much more I could make my life if I just tried a bit harder. If anyone has had similar struggles and got past it, I always appreciate advice.
@kevin-haggerty Жыл бұрын
Shed some tears listening to this. I have so much love and ready for you and your woman Alex. No Luck. That’s literally how I live. It helps me understand that it’s up to me to make shot happen.
@dmsc2810 Жыл бұрын
Man, I'm in my sixties and starting my own business, bootstrapping...and that was inspirational for me!!
@MarvinRWard 11 ай бұрын
There's no such thing as luck. It only exists in our minds.
@actuallybraveofficial 7 ай бұрын
As good as that might sound to you, let's just a realistic scenario which debunks that. You're 15 and you've been diagnosed with a deliberating condition that impacts your daily life... you can't get out as much due to that condition and your social life, finances and education are not as good because of it... is that not unlucky? Do you think every child, teenager and adult who has bad health has bad health because of something they have done? It isn't always the case. Luck is definitely a factor in finances and in life and cannot be disputed. That said, you should always try your best of course.
@terriblue68 3 ай бұрын
There's no such thing as coincidence either. Fact! 😊
@MyFREERxClub 10 ай бұрын
This video made me cry… I’m 40 and been unlucky my whole life. Thanx Alex
@johnpriest7431 Жыл бұрын
100% his advice on getting hired somewhere. I did this exact thing 4 years ago. Applied, hunted the talent acquisition employees on LinkedIn, went there in person and one day, they called me. Still there today. Hunt the job you want. You be the headhunter.
@Kurbante Жыл бұрын
"Be harder than your circumstances ! " ( and don't let the bad ones define you! ) Awesome humans dropping game ! Thank you !
@Thepsychicnomad 11 ай бұрын
“What I don’t have in experience I will make up for in hustle” GOLDEN
@apachehelicopter8264 11 ай бұрын
Step 1: Move out of California.
@lindamclennan8645 3 ай бұрын
😅Over the 🎯
@Silicooky 3 ай бұрын
worst idea ever
@Silicooky 3 ай бұрын
move to texas is the best step
@belindamiller6349 3 ай бұрын
But don't bring Cali progressive bull sh*t with you.
@XulTaiff 2 ай бұрын
Or just make more money
@FutureMediaFilms Жыл бұрын
Cut all costs Stop eating out.. Work in between work Work more to make more Sell more expensive stuff Level up learning..read Get more for your time Action to traction Split costs with others Get more skills Constant learning No time wasters. F luck...level up Set the timer on the skill
@kaylinklimple2167 6 күн бұрын
Thank you, good to see all the points listed! ❤
@brianjones9780 Жыл бұрын
That first tip cutting costs makes such a HUGE difference. I went from living semi-comfortably paycheck to paycheck in a 2 bed apartment, moved in with an older couple whose kids are out of the house and already having their own kids. I got my own room, which is enough. I got my own bathroom, which is more than I need. Ontop of that, I no longer have a car, instead I ride a $100 bike to a job that is close enough I can cut that expense of a vehicle out of my budget almost entirely (still have to buy inner tubes every once in a while). With the money I'm saving this way, I have literally 1/3 of my cash flow as "free money" that I have been saving, investing, and putting into the things I need to start my own business or fuel my success. I can't emphasize enough that if your main stress in life is making ends meet, there's probably a way you can live a bit less comfortably but find even more comfort from being financially stable. Not having netflix, or youtube music, or a new pair of shoes, none of this matters to me when I'm sitting in a park in some of my thinking/brainstorming time and I don't have to even think about how to pay rent for one second. Being less comfortable is something you can get used to, and if that buys you the ability to think clearly about what you can do to achieve greater success then the value you get from the cheaper options is immeasurable.
@lone_yst Жыл бұрын
Take this one in people.
@donmarchini43 Жыл бұрын
Right on. Creature Comfort is not peace of mind, but peace of mind yields that baseline comfort. I’m working to trim the fat, so to speak. Thanks for your post.