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Get ready for contrarian takes on 3 key areas: lifestyle design, personal finance and building wealth. Hosted by a results-driven, unconventional thinker who's experienced both success and failure in various money-making endeavors, this show is about building true wealth, not just temporary riches. It's for individuals seeking more than the standard offerings of society. Topics include designing the life you want, growing your income, shifting to a growth mindset, and self-investment. Join S ...
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Our Assembly panel of experts on Bitcoin discuss the current state of the market, SEC changes and how to evaluate if you should buy it. Connect With Me Heroes! Please leave a review on Apple or Spotify if you love the podcast to help it grow and enable me to get bigger guests on the pod! If you want to join my wealth-building and productivity focus…
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What gets measured, gets improved. Businesses track numbers and data that are important for the company to survive and grow, so why don't we do the same thing? The results are the same. Ignore something and it will stay the same and slowly decay. Track it, learn from it and grow. Connect With Me Heroes! Please leave a review on Apple or Spotify if …
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There's a simple hack that anyone can use to turn those negative thoughts into a growth mindset. And no! It's not about eliminating those thoughts. They originate from a place of fear which is a natural emotion we will never be rid of. Fear can be a good thing, but it can also prevent us from taking action. This can help you get over it. Connect Wi…
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People actually aren't bad at making goals. They're terrible at starting them. You don't start climbing a mountain by staring up at the peak all day. You get your gear together, then you plan you first few steps. Then you look ahead a few feet and figure out the next point you're trying to get to. Whatever your goal is, if you can't make progress o…
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There is one investment that is NOT optional for anyone at any level of wealth at any point in time... And that is investing in YOU. So many people give up on developing their knowledge and skills after they graduate from school. The only training or skill development they get is whatever their job provides. That's the fast road to average or worse…
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We need to combine two cliche's for a powerful realization. Nothing changes if nothing changes You can't change anything but yourself When you combine those two realizations, you come to a dangerous place where you can't pretend to be powerless in a situation. Because you can always control what you are going to do. But many times, we can let this …
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Bitcoin just hit $50,000 for the first time in over 2 years. But its different this time. Why? Because of the journey. There's less roadblocks. Bigger players. And lots of hurdles have been conquered. And most importantly, Big Finance got their greedy hands on an ETF. This episode will explain why all this matters to anyone, even if you don't inves…
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If you're in your 30s and your broke or not where you want to be in life, stop feeling defeated and do these three things instead. This decade of life hits hard with things like kids, getting laid off, marriage, divorce, still being single, inflation and trying to get settled in a career and be an adult. A lot of times, we can lose our way a bit. B…
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These are the best REAL side hustles to make some money with in 2024. I say real because there's actually demand for these things. 1. Online Teaching and Tutoring - Use my Kajabi code to get your first month free - https://app.kajabi.com/r/rtVwVxw2 - Growing popularity with substantial income potential. - Platforms include Varsity Tutors, tutor.com…
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Last year, one of my most popular posts was my predictions episode. So we are going to review the 2023 predictions I made and see if I got any of them right and then make new ones for 2024! Personal finance, real estate, social media, stocks, the economy, trends in society...I do it all! Connect With Me Heroes! Please leave a review on Apple or Spo…
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It's the end of 2023 and as I'm reviewing this very unique year in my life, I'm struggling with being discontent on how it went. Fighting the expectations I have for myself is clashing with the accomplishments I've had in the year. I want to encourage people to give themselves some grace. It's been a tough few years and I think we are feeling that.…
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Elon Musk broke the internet AGAIN. He was being interviewed on stage with a bunch of CEOs in the crowd and said if you try to blackmail him with money by saying you won't advertise with his company if he doesn't do what you say...then F&*# you. That got everyone talking about how it must be nice to be a billionaire and have FU Money. But it got me…
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Have you ever heard of Occams Razor? In the quest to increase your net worth and build financial stability, Occam's Razor is a powerful tool that can transform your decision-making and cost management. Occam's Razor is a philosophical principle that advises simplicity as the best approach to solving problems. In this video, we'll explore how applyi…
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For the past 15 months, I've been focused on building out the core components to the True Wealth Experience™ and the final piece is launching on November 15th! You can register for the giveaways and special 24 hour offer here --> www.coursonsolutions.com/community-kickoff When I finish my 8-week masterminds or people take my courses, the most commo…
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Should you invest in a 401k no matter what? How much should you put in? What if you want to start a business and need the cash or buy rental properties? What should you do? I have an unpopular opinion on this but I'm confident in the advice because I've walked the walk and seen how it worked out. So I share with you the 3 ways I see 401k investing.…
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The fastest way to build wealth is through reskilling and upskilling. Reskilling is learning something new that complements your primary way of earning. If you do video editing but learn sound editing, that's reskilling. Upskilling is simply training and continued education to get better at the skills you have. If you make this a regular part of yo…
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Everyone has personal systems. The question is whether or not you intentionally set them up and if they are producing the outcomes you want. After coaching hundreds of people, I've come up with The Skeleton System. This is a system around money, time and cleaning that I think everyone can use. From there, they can build on top of it and create a pe…
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We have to make about 35,000 decisions everyday. This can cause decision fatigue with daily tasks as well as larger goals. If you are having trouble prioritizing what needs to be done, then use the 5/25 Method made popular by billionaire, Warren Buffet. He's pretty busy so if it works for him, it will work for you too. Connect With Me Heroes! Pleas…
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Let's talk about the three vital money skills: making money through career growth and smart hustles, managing money by budgeting, and automating finances, and creating good spending habits for greater savings and investments. We talk actionable insights to achieve your money goals effectively. [Keywords: financial success, making money, managing mo…
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I grew up poor and now I live around millionaires. This summer, I realized that there are very different conversations happening at "rich BBQ" parties vs "poor BBQ" parties. It speaks a lot to the mindset and direction of how people view and make money. Talking about things like entertainment, gossip and celebrities takes up the majority of convers…
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What is retirement? What is the essence that makes up "not working" anymore. Do you have to be old to retire? Does it mean you'll never work again? Is it a state of life where you've financiall reached a "work optional" situation for an extended period of time? Matt Viera takes mini-retirements now and has designed his life around taking mini-retir…
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LinkedIn is one of the most underrated wealth building tools. People aren't sure how to build a personal brand on there when they are working for a company. There is fear of backlash from the company, clients and personal embarrassment. Hampton has a thriving personal brand while working in sales for a company. His insights for individuals and thei…
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People don't know where to start on their wealth-building journey. They are hesitant to pay for a course or coaching at the start, so where do they go? Well, fortunately, there are 3 great resources that are totally free and provide incredible amounts of value if you know how to use them. They are YouTube, podcasts and LinkedIN. These 3 resources h…
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I am experimenting on myself. For years, I've studied why people don't change and why they do. Change is hard. Doesn't matter if its about getting your finances together and investing and budgeting or trying to eat healthier and exercise or just get better at a skill for your job. It's worth it! But its not easy....or is that a lie? What if it was …
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Is college worth it? Student loans are bankrupting people's futures and the cost of college continues to rise as student loans, interest rates and tuition prices all skyrocket. That's what I debate with Brad Baldridge who is a financial professional who knows all of the secret ways to get funding for college and tax-advantaged solutions to make sur…
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A game of Monopoly using real money goes viral and the lessons learned about financial dissonance along with it. Adam Carroll has been making waves on the internet for a few years since his viral video but he's not a one-trick pony. His insights on building wealth and saving money on your mortgage are worth thousands of dollars a year to those who …
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The worst buzz term in the money world is "financial freedom". Financial independence is a close one too. What does it even mean to be financially free? Does it mean you are a millionaire? Can buy anything you ever want? Never have to work again? Don't have to work for 2 years? It turns out, there are 7 levels to financial freedom and its really im…
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Drew Breneman has millions of dollars in real estate in his portfolio and walks us through how he got into real estate with just a few doors as a beginner and eventually found investors to accelerate his real estate fund. On top of that, we discuss how you can invest in real estate without ever having to buy real estate! Connect With Me Heroes! Ple…
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The average car payment continues to skyrocket. But the cost of buying a new car is much higher than the monthly payment. If you are considering buying a new car, then hear how its costing you tens of thousands of dollars more just in a few years than you think it is. It's the number one thing that is keeping people from financial freedom and it ha…
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Interview with Michael Pyle around a question so many are asking about... "When do I know its time to break off and start my own thing?" We get deep into the benefits of marriage and money while discussing opinions on Dave Ramsey and how he influenced our financial journey. ***Note: Michael is not a CFP yet but is underway with the process Connect …
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Fail to plan, plan to fail. Mike Tyson said "Everyone has a plan until they get punched in the face." I made significant increases in my income in my career when I started planning them out. The number one indicator that someone will be a millionaire is the velocity of their income. How quickly does it trend up? We plan for the money we make. We pl…
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Why would you pay $20,000 if you could negotiate it down to $15,000? Why pay 22% interest when you could get 0% for 12 months? Why do all of the gurus leave debt negotiation out of their programs? They'll mention it casually but they don't actually show you how to do it. And its an incredibly important step. Debt negotiation is crucial and its not …
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The hot new show on Netflix is the King of Collectibles that follows a family business that seeks out people with incredible collections of anything from trading cards to art to Gucci. I discuss why buying collectibles can be more than just fun, but a lucrative investment strategy as well. But just like buying stock in a company, you need to know w…
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If you are the average of the 5 people you hang out with the most, then you need to take your friend group as seriously as you take your goals. This can be difficult when we get older and we start to diverge from the people we grew up with. You can't get six pack abs hanging with friends in donut shops all day. It's important to find people who are…
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The launch of my first two financial courses is here! But before I talk about them, I wanted to share a quick history on my financial journey and how a totally normal, completely financially illiterate guy ended up here. Then, I am excited to tell you all about the two different courses launching on April 19th, 2023. Connect With Me Heroes! Please …
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Goal setting is an art and a science, but there are frameworks you can use. The one I find most effective is called the PACT framework. It works well for a few reasons. Accountability: The Pact Framework emphasizes the importance of creating a public commitment to your goal by sharing it with others. This creates a sense of accountability that can …
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ChatGPT wrote this description below about AI (it took 5 seconds to create): Artificial Intelligence (AI) has the potential to transform industries and disrupt traditional business models. By using machine learning algorithms and predictive analytics, AI can automate routine tasks, improve decision-making processes, and create new products and serv…
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Loss aversion bias. Sounds boring but its an incredibly pervasive problem we naturally have. It's basically just saying that humans feel twice the amount of psychological pain over losing vs they pleasure they feel from gaining. In lamen's terms, you'll be more sad about losing $20 than you will about winning $20. This is an instinct to protect our…
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If you want to be rich, then you have to know the language of money. These 25 regularly used terms will skyrocket your confidence and knowledge around investing, personal finance and talking money. People are so afraid to talk about money because they don't want to sound dumb. But every industry from construction to medical to finance to law as its…
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It's rare I make a blanket statement but this is the hill I choose to die on. If you don't have a budget, you don't really care about your future that much. I just got off a call that I ended early because someone "had their budget in their head" to which I corrected them, no, they didn't have a budget. So if you don't have one, download the Greate…
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Every journey starts with a reason or it will soon be abandoned. These 10 questions came from Simon Sinek's book Start With Why and helped me define my WHY statement. This became a guiding principle for my life and caused me to do some soul searching that ultimately led to me quitting my job and starting my own company. It's been really fascinating…
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Most people want to start investing but don't have a lot of money to begin. I'll show you 3 ways that you can take $100 and get a massive return from it. I've done this multiple different times throughout my life and I continue to do so and it keeps proving true. The 3 things breakdown to investing in different elements of yourself: 1. Skills 2. Kn…
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The fundamentals are what make great athletes great. The same goes for investing. How to invest $1000 is one of my most requested topics because a lot of people are looking to get started. But the answer isn't as straight forward as people want because everyone is in a different place in their financial journey. Focus on these 4 investing fundament…
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Download the Work From Home Bible - https://www.stephencourson.me/ Working from home has a lot of benefits, but people have been reporting problems about feeling burnt out and stressed. This is one of the main benefits of working from home, so if you are feeling this way, then you are doing something wrong. One of those things is that you are proba…
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Do you work from home or remotely? I talk about the 4 S's of a home office and important principles you'll need to follow or no amount of gear will matter. I've been working from home for over a decade now and I've worked everywhere from my newborn baby's room to the big dedicated room I have now. The gear and desk are obviously important, but ther…
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VisionBoard Walkthrough Demo - https://youtu.be/8A6gXbjptuI Work From Home Bible eBook - https://www.stephencourson.me/ Everyone talks about goals but many people are doing them wrong. They could be missing elements of a true goal or they are making too easy or too hard. This video will walkthrough how to make sure that you are setting goals that w…
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We are wasting our time and we know it too! So what do we do about it to get more done in less time? First, we need to understand what Parkinson's Law is and why it impacts us every day, especially at work. Parkinson's Law basically says that if we set aside 30 minutes to do something, it will take 30 minutes to do, even if we could have done it in…
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Ikigai is a Japanese concept that means your ‘reason for being.’ ‘Iki’ in Japanese means ‘life,’ and ‘gai’ describes value or worth. It’s what brings you joy and inspires you to get out of bed every day. Knowing your ikigai can help you: Design your ideal work lifestyle Live longer/healthier Create a healthy work-life balance Pursue your career dre…
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Interviewing can be nerve-wrecking and difficult. It can also be problematic for people who haven't done it very much. Jen Penn is a Vice President that has done thousands of interviews in her career and made hundreds of hiring decisions. I picked her brain about the top things that recruiters and hiring managers are looking at when you are going i…
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The focus of this podcast is to help people go from zero to 100K net worth and beyond. One of the best ways to increase your income is through reskilling and upskilling. The modern skill stack is a combination of four things that all tend to overlap: 1. Evergreen Skills 2. Personal Interests 3. Digital Leverage 4. Direct Experience Here is what we …
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