7 Years in Pharma until I Escaped the 9 to 5 | I Help 249+ People Build Financial Freedom ($29.3M+) by Passively Investing in Multifamily Real Estate

Concerned with the sobering reality that you're not on track to provide for your family.

No one to turn to develop a strategy to help. I get it, and that's why I am here for you.

Everywhere you look, people appeared to have mastered their finances, and yet no one talks about money or helps. 

Being in this situation is confusing.

In 2015, I was confused.

I had an average income...

and a high expense lifestyle. 

I viewed it as normal.

I was not on track.

Why do I share this?

Because it's a honest, simple and powerful realization that most people don't reach.

This reality is true for a lot of us, irrespective of income.

I say this backed by anecdotal evidence.

Everyday I help people redefine their relationship with money. 

I've done it for 277+ people. 

Making them $14.9M+ since 2018.

Growing their net worth by 31.9M+.

And the average client has a similar story. 

Looking to make money, but doesn't know where to start.

And no time to figure it out.

And so, I help people build financial security.

Using the tips and tricks that I've done for myself. 

I help people that are: 

- Tired of paying too much in taxes
- Confused with how to manage their investments
- Unsure how to grow their business
- Flustered with the myriad of options   
- Overwhelmed with where to start

Nothing is more important to me than adding value to those around me. This is why I actively work to understand pain points and how to turn them into the foundation for people to scale. 

What I do isn't for everyone. If you think we might be a good fit, contact me:

📞 https://calendly.com/mustafal/15min

📧 ml@velocecapital.com

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Mustafa Ladha

If I had to give up every lesson I’ve learned and keep just one, it would be this:


Relationships are the most important thing in life.

Not money.
Not titles.
Not opportunities.

People.

The right relationships can change your direction,

Your beliefs,

Your identity - even your destiny.

A friend of mine, let’s call him Bob, recently shared his story with me.

For years, he was horrible with money.

No discipline.
No real plan.

Money came in, he spent what he wanted,

And whatever was left went into the bank “for a rainy day.”

Inflation slowly ate that cash.

Nothing was really growing.

Nothing meaningful was being built.

Over time, as we worked together,

He started noticing how I approached money:

-Looking for value in every dollar

-Being intentional instead of impulsive

-Always asking, “What is the purpose of this money?”

-Thinking in terms of building, not just spending

He began to ask the same questions.

He started trying some of the same habits.

Bit by bit, his mindset shifted.

Today, he’ll tell you, as he told me, that he’s still not perfect.

But he’s on a path

He’s scaling 

His finances look completely different 

And his life has transformed 

Far beyond what he thought was possible 

He did all the work 

I just happened to be one of the people he learnt from.

That’s the power of the right relationship.

And the beautiful part?

Real relationships transcend continents.

You can meet someone miles away

Who understands you better than people you grew up with.

You can build meaningful friendships online

These too can grow beyond your wildest expectations 

In a world obsessed with achievements, remember this:

You often become the average of the people you spend the most time with

So:

-Invest in the people who feel like sunlight.

-Show up for the ones who show up for you.

-Don’t be afraid to build bonds that stretch across borders.

Every meaningful stage of my journey has been shaped by people, not a “perfect plan.”

Who’s the unexpected person who changed your trajectory?

Share it below - and if you can, tag them.

Shout out to Brian Gerber, James Gerber, Talhah Khan and Sakina Ladha

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I told a startup founder not to invest in real estate yesterday

I shattered his investment strategy

And he thanked me for it

"What a masterclass I witnessed today Mustafa, thank you for your precious time and insights"

Business is funny like that.

Random email from my network,

Connecting me with someone "interested in real estate"

Startup founder, brilliant at what he does,

Wants to expand his MOAT with real estate

I jump on the call with zero agenda

No product to push

Just curiosity

Within 15 minutes, I see it clearly:

He's crushing it in his lane

But doesn't have endless capital

No real estate strategy

No team in place

I could've sold him the dream

Told him about 1980s value-add plays

Connected him to experts

Taken a commission

Instead, I told him the truth:

"Keep your money in your startup"

Real estate is the best investment, in my opinion

But not for him

Not right now

We think investing in real estate is easy

It's not

We crush it in one market

And think it transfers everywhere

It doesn't

I hated bursting his bubble

But I'd hate it more if he lost money because I stayed quiet

After helping 277+ people make $14.9M+ in passive income

I've learned something wild:

The interactions that matter most?

The ones where nobody makes a cent

When you show up to actually help

Not to close

The results compound in ways you can't predict

My metrics aren't about me

They're about the 277+ people I've helped

Sometimes helping means saying "not yet"

Sometimes it means walking away from easy money

It always means telling the truth

Even when it costs you

Especially when it costs you

Ready for someone who'll tell you what you need to hear, not what you want to hear?

DM me "TRUTH" and let's figure out if real estate makes sense for you

Or if your money belongs somewhere else entirely

I know millionaires who are broke.

And I know people making $50K who are wealthy.

The difference isn't their income

It's their assets

Last week, a surgeon I work with making $450K called me

Panicking about retirement

Meanwhile, a plumber I work with passively owns equity in 3 apartment complexes

And sleeps like a baby

After helping 277+ people generate $14.9M+ in passive income

I've seen this pattern destroy high earners:

They think high income = wealth

But income is just trading time for money

And time always runs out

The surgeon?

$450K salary
$1.2M house (with $900K mortgage)
$180K in cars (with massive car loans)
$50K saved

Net worth: $350K
Passive income: $0

The plumber?

$85K salary
$250K house (paid off)
3 apartment complexes, his equity is worth $750K
$200K saved

Net worth: $1.2M
Passive income: $3,750/month

One makes 5x more

The other is 3x wealthier

Most high earners have golden handcuffs

And live in a golden cage:

- Can't quit (lifestyle depends on next paycheck)
- Can't slow down (expenses keep climbing)
- Can't retire (no income without working)

They're rich on paper

Broke in reality

The framework I show every HENRY (High Earner, Not Rich Yet):

𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲 1: 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵 𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲, 𝗡𝗼 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘁𝘀
Making $200K+ but saving nothing
Living paycheck to paycheck

𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲 2: 𝗦𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗕𝘂𝘁 𝗡𝗼𝘁 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴
401k maxed, savings growing
Losing 2-7% yearly to inflation

𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲 3: 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘁𝘀
Converting income into passive ownership
Real estate that actually pays you

𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲 4: 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝗣𝗮𝘆 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘁𝘆𝗹𝗲
Passive income covers expenses
Work becomes optional

The surgeon is stuck in Stage 1

The plumber hit Stage 3 and keeps building

One client, an executive making $580K, was burning through everything

We found one property

Then another

24 months later:
$7,200/month passive income 

Your high income is a superpower

It's the fuel to build your dreams

But only if you know how to convert it into assets

Every month you wait

You're choosing to stay trapped

Three moves that change everything:

• Calculate your "freedom number" (monthly expenses × 1.5)
• Invest in your first passive property
• Reinvest and scale your passive portfolio 

Most people think they need $1M to start

You need one property

One good opportunity

That pays you while you sleep

Drop your stage below (1, 2, 3, or 4)

If you're ready to stop being income-rich but asset-poor

DM me "ASSETS"

I'll show you exactly how my clients go from high income to true wealth

Through real estate that pays them every single month

I've helped 277+ people make millions. But the call that mattered most? The one where nobody made a cent

This Thanksgiving, I'm thinking about that call

And how it connects to something I never understood as a kid

Back then, I'd tell my teacher:
"I'm thankful every day. Why do I need one specific day to be thankful?"

Same thing in medical school:
"Why wait to become a doctor to help people? I want to help people now"

That impatience became my entire approach

Last Friday epitomized it

A friend mentioned how his friend finally bought a house

After 5 years of searching

All because of one conversation we had

The guy sings my praises

Says I changed his life

His wife too... and I never even spoke to her

But honestly?

I spent maybe 3 hours total

Diagnosed his real challenges

Connected him to the right people

That's it

No commission for me

No investment from him

Just one person helping another figure out what was actually blocking them

After helping 277+ people make $14,900,000+ in passive income

I've learnt something crucial:

The transactions that matter most aren't always the ones that make money

Sometimes it's the 3-hour call that helps someone stop spinning their wheels

Sometimes it's connecting two people who needed to meet

It's usually listening to what someone's actually struggling with

Not what you assume they need

So this Thanksgiving, here's my offer:

If you're stuck on something - anything - reach out

Even if you're not sure what help looks like

And while you're at it

Ask someone in your life: 

"What's one thing you're struggling with?"

You'd be surprised how you can help when you're actively listening

Happy Thanksgiving

If it triggers you

It’s probably the truth

Most people trust the wrong sources when it comes to their money

And they don’t even realize it

Here’s the biggest lie you're being sold about building wealth:
“Just listen to the experts.”

But who exactly are those “experts”?

I ran a poll on Friday:
“Where do you get your money advice?”

Here’s what they said:
• Financial advisors — 32%
• Social media/influencers — 3%
• Books & courses — 13%
• My own research — 52%

And honestly… that last number says everything

Half the people trust themselves more than anyone else

That’s powerful

They'd rather figure it out alone than risk trusting the wrong person

And I get it

Because most "experts" sell advice

They're selling you their commission

Not your success

The financial advisor pushing products they get paid to sell

The influencer with zero real experience

The course creator who made money teaching, not doing

No wonder people trust themselves more

At least when you mess up, you know why

After helping 277+ people make over $14.9M in passive income

I've seen what actually works

You don't need to become an expert in everything

You just need to know enough to spot BS

And find people who've actually done what you want to do

Not just talked about it

The math is simple:

Wrong advice costs more than no advice

Right guidance accelerates everything

So ask yourself:

1- Who's giving you advice?
2- What are they selling?
3- Why do you need that product or service?

The answer will help you scale

If you get to a point where you want to unpack your situation 

You want to see if you’re growing as efficiently as possible 

DM me

Everyone talks about diversification

But nobody explains this

Diversification sounds good

It makes sense

But it’s really confusing

Or it’s really simple and everyone does it wrong

90% of people are worth 1.5M or less

Most of those people have their wealth in 1 of 2 places

#1 the stock market

#2 their personal house

The house they live in doesn’t make them money

And they typically have a mortgage

This mortgage is typically 60% of the home value

So when you look at investments

90% of people aren’t diversified 

They’re only in the stock market

And that’s okay

They have the appearance of diversification

And it makes them feel good at night

I am not talking to those people

If you’re in that category and you want help DM me

If you’re in the other category

The 10%

Your problems are typically different

One group I see confused by the myriad of options

They don’t know where to start

22% of people from Friday’s poll said the same

The second common problem

27% of people had capital tied up elsewhere

The best opportunities in real estate don’t wait

But also we don’t position ourselves to have access to the best opportunities

The exiting part is that there is a one size fits all solution

It’s education

It’s having conversations with experts in real estate

To understand the opportunities they have access to 

To understand the timelines 

And to ultimately invest if the project resonates

Here’s a simple example

Last week I messaged a few clients

In less than a week we have $1,700,000 in soft commitments 

People looking to invest if everything makes sense

If we’re able to answer all their questions

And address all their concerns

It’s not a done deal

To be clear

They haven’t invested yet

But the idea of people saying they’ll invest 

The idea that people have money sitting on the sidelines 

Can feel surreal

Especially if you’ve never invested in real estate before

Many of these people have been working with me for 5+ years

Easily made over 1,000,000+ 

Passively

They’ve:
1- Learnt the strategy
2- Seen the results
3- Passively scaled beyond belief

This doesn’t happen overnight

It happens by booking a call

By taking one step

If you’re curious to learn more

The link is below my name

At the top of this post

Speak soon

Imagine finally making $200K a year...
And still being one paycheck from disaster.

That's most high earners.

You quietly suffer.
But you can't explain why.

Sunday nights, that knot in your stomach.
Every bonus, gone in 48 hours.
Every raise, somehow already spent.

You're not lazy.
You show up.
Pay the school fees.
Support the parents.
Carry the mortgage.

Outside: "You're crushing it."
Inside: "Nothing I do is helping me get ahead."

After helping 277+ people generate $14.9M+ in passive income,

I've seen the exact moment everything shifts.

It's not motivation.

It's not an app.

𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲'𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗱 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗺:

It's one strategic asset.

That first $250K rental passively making $700/month.

Sounds small?

Watch this:

$700/month today
→ $8,400 year one
→ With 3% annual rent increases
→ $84,000+ over 10 years
→ From ONE property

In a market where rents climb while you sleep.

Yesterday: "I'm trapped."
Today: "I'm building."

One property becomes two.
Two becomes momentum.

By property three: $2,100/month passive

By property five: $3,500/month without working

By property seven: Your passive income exceeds most people's salaries

You still work.
But because you want to.
Not because you have to.

Real options.
Not overnight.
But inevitable.

Still feel trapped despite the high income?

DM me "FREEDOM" - let's fix that.

My best performing client spent 18 years chasing $1M.

He didn't find it until he stopped looking for it.

I've helped 277+ people generate $14.9M+ in passive income.

The pattern is always the same:

The ones who build wealth fastest aren't chasing money.

They're chasing a specific life.

This week on my podcast Emiliano De Laurentiis — who built and exited 3 companies before 40 — said it perfectly:

"Take that gap year and figure out what is going to make your life worth living.
Once you have that, then you can have a plan."

But you don't need a gap year to figure this out.

A director I worked with, discovered his answer in a single moment.

𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝟭–𝟭𝟴: 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝘂𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿

70-hour weeks

Saved aggressively

Invested randomly

Net worth: $340K

Miserable

𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝟭𝟵: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗳𝘁
His daughter asked: "Why are you never home?"

He couldn't answer.

So he spent 3 months defining what "worth living" meant:

Coaching his daughter's soccer team

Teaching coding to kids

Building something his family could inherit

Once clear on his priorities, the investment strategy became obvious: properties near schools that could run themselves.

𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝟮𝟬–𝟮𝟭: 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗼𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲

Bought 2 properties near good schools

Structured deals for afternoon flexibility

Created systems that work without him

Today:
$8,400/month passive income
Net worth: $1.3M
Coaches soccer Tuesday/Thursday at 3pm.

Money stopped being the objective.

It became the means.

Most people have it backwards. They chase money for freedom, hoping it brings purpose.

But in reality, it usually works like this:

Purpose → Strategy → Money → Freedom

Without knowing what makes your life "worth living", you're just accumulating numbers.

Once you do, every decision becomes obvious:

Which opportunities to take

Which to ignore

How much is "enough"

When to stop grinding

So before you set another financial goal...

Before you chase another zero…

Ask yourself Emiliano's question:

What would make your life worth living — not in 20 years, but right now?

Mine? 

Empowering people.

Having massive systemic impact. 

Enabling people to passively build wealth. 

What's one thing you'd do every Tuesday at 3pm if money wasn't a factor?

Drop it below.

If you want help building a plan around it,

DM me "WORTH" and we'll start there.

Founder of Knowledge Avatars. Edtech innovator, writer, photographer, cook, hiker, and tango dancer.

Here’s the problem

Most people have it wrong

They think they need more money

More time

Or more experience 

Before they can build wealth 

But that’s not the case

I recently had a conversation with a commercial real estate professional 

And here's what it boiled down to:
“If you’re young, the smartest move you can make is buying a duplex, triplex, or fourplex. 

I don’t know a better financial investment to get someone started.”

What he’s talking about is called house hacking 

Here’s why his perspective is valuable:
• You’re leveraging the bank’s money, not just your savings
 • You’re building cash flow, not just theory
 • You’re creating a foundation for generational wealth, not short-term hype

Yet most people do the opposite

They spend years “preparing"

Watching tutorials

Reading books

Taking notes

All useful… but none of it builds wealth by itself

At some point, you have to stop studying and start taking action

And that’s exactly what we broke down in my newest episode with Joseph Gozlan, The Retail Navigator 

How to Build Wealth with Commercial Real Estate (Step-by-Step)

We got into:
 • How to start with rental properties
 • How to scale into commercial deals
 • How to maximize cash flow
 • And how real estate builds generational wealth in a way most people don’t realize

If you’re serious about getting ahead financially 

Check out the conversation 

The link is in the comments

If you’re not sure where to start

DM me

Managing Principal @ Eureka Business Group, Published Author & Speaker, CRE Investor & DFW Retail Expert. Leverage our hands-on experience and market insight to accelerate your wealth through strategic retail investments

80% of people have the same problem 

And it hurts more than they realize...

They protect their comfort more than their growth.

A guest on my podcast Wesleyne Whittaker, shared something profound

The type of anecdote that's stays in your mind:

"Ask yourself: How am I growing 1% today?
Then actually invest your time and money in that growth."

I like this because it's practical.

1% growth today might look like:

30 minutes reading instead of scrolling

One class that teaches you a new skill

One conversation with someone ahead of you

It's not dramatic.
But it's intentional.

She made an important point:

Listening to something helpful today is great.
That's your 1% for today.

But what about tomorrow?

If there's no plan,
we fall back into old patterns.

After helping 277+ people make $14.9M passively, I see two paths:

1. The hopeful learner:
- Saves posts for "later"
- Watches videos when convenient
- Waits for the "right time"

2. The intentional builder:
- Invests $500+ in a strategy
- Blocks mornings for deep work
- Has strategic coffee meetings monthly

One "likes" posts about financial freedom.
The other quietly builds it.

One client started with 30 minutes every Sunday.
Just reviewing one opportunity.
Learning the language.
Asking questions.

18 months later:
$4,100/month passive income.

It started with 1% weekly growth.

Tonight, ask yourself:

- How did I grow 1% today?
- What will my 1% be tomorrow?

Small moves.
Consistent direction.
Compound results.

If part of that 1% is understanding how money works...

Understanding how to make it work hard than you do 

DM me "BEGIN"

I'll send you a few simple ways to start learning.
Before you ever feel "ready."

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Let’s stop pretending

Real estate doesn’t work for everyone 

Most people aren’t avoiding real estate because it’s hard

They’re avoiding it because it feels unclear

No roadmap

No starting point

Just information overload 

And when things feel unclear

People freeze

I've helped 277+ people build $14.9M in passive income

And every single one had the same fear at the beginning

"Where do I even start?"

Let me share what I wish someone told me 10 years ago:
The difference between those investing and those waiting?

One Google search

One phone call

One property tour

That's it…

One step

Because here's the truth about real estate:
You don’t need to know everything 

You don't need to understand cap rates on day one

You don't need $100K sitting in the bank

You don't need to time the market perfectly

You just need to take one action

Just one

The 50% already investing?

They're not smarter than you

They just stopped waiting for the perfect time

And started with imperfect action

They started by learning

So they could reduce risk

So here's my challenge for you:

Pick one:
* Tour an investment property this week
* Join a real estate meetup
* Schedule a 15-minute call with someone who invests

One action that helps you strategically build wealth

If you're unsure how to do this 

DM me "START"

I'll break it down even further 

And help you take your first step

Nobody likes hearing this

But it's the truth about making more money

The real barrier isn't strategy

It's what you believe you're worth

I had a conversation with Katarina Polonska on my podcast

She said something profound:

Most people don't hit their income ceiling because of tactical limitations

It’s because of emotional ones

Not feeling worthy

Not feeling "ready"

Not wanting the responsibility 

Not trusting themselves to handle it

People don't fear making money

They fear what money demands from them:

More visibility

More decisions

More expectations

More pressure

So they hover

They hesitate

They pull back right when they should push forward

Not because they can't scale

But because part of them doesn't feel safe scaling

You can't build a bigger life from a foundation of fear

You can't pursue abundance while believing you're not worthy

You can't reach for more if you don't feel safe where you are

Real growth only happens when your nervous system feels stable enough to allow it

Safety creates capacity

Capacity builds confidence

Confidence drives growth

When you release the blocks, everything opens up:

You think clearer

You take bigger swings

You stop self-sabotaging

And opportunities you used to miss suddenly become obvious

Your next level isn't waiting on luck

It's waiting on alignment

After helping 277+ people make $14.9M+ in passive income

I've seen this pattern repeatedly

The ones who scale fastest aren't the smartest

They're the ones who dealt with their internal blocks first

But honestly

All of this is easier said than done

And that’s the power of the right team

It makes things effortless

Check out full episode with Katarina Polonska on Youtube 

Link in the comments

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Nobody wants to hear this

But there immense power in knowing

No matter what you do

People will always criticize you

Become wealthy → "All you care about is money"
Stay broke → "You’re lazy"

Work 80 hours → "No work-life balance"
Work 40 hours → "You're not hustling hard enough"

Be generous → "You're buying friends"
Keep to yourself → "You're selfish"

Post on LinkedIn → "You're desperate for attention"
Stay quiet → "You're not building your brand"

I spent years chasing the impossible

Trying to make everyone happy

Here's the truth:

You'll never win playing by other people's rules

This is a crazy realization

The kind that shifts everything 

I stopped conforming to the mold

And started scaling on my terms  

It was life changing

That’s how I built Freedom

Not the Instagram version

The real version

Freedom to pick up my kids from school

Freedom to take a random Tuesday off

Freedom to work because I want to, not because I have to

My foundation has been real estate

Not because it was trendy

Not to impress anyone

But because it made sense

It is a safe and solid foundation for

After helping 277+ people make $14.9M+ in passive income

I've learned something profound:

The people who build real wealth don't care what others think

They care about one thing:

Building a life where their time belongs to them

So here's my question:

How many more years will you spend trying to impress people who don't pay your bills?

If you're ready to stop performing for an audience that's never satisfied

And start building income that works while you sleep

DM me "FREEDOM"

Let's talk about how to make this next year different from last

On Friday I asked a simple question and the responses were revealing...

"What's your investing philosophy?"

Here's how the votes landed:

38% – Buy and hold forever
38% – Diversify everything
21% – Focus on one thing
3% – Wait for perfect timing

Here's what surprised most people:

After helping 277+ people invest over $62M and generate $14.9M+ in passive income...

80%+ of their wealth came from one investing approach:

Focus on one thing.

Typically investing in the stock market

Not because diversification is "bad"

But because it’s hard to get access to things outside the stock market 

It’s hard to build strategically 

The other ~20% are diversified 

But it almost seems spread out arbitrarily in the name of diversification

Trying to be in stocks, crypto, real estate, and their cousin's startup

All at once

And they wonder why their net worth barely moves

Here's what actually works:

Pick one primary investment vehicle (for me, it's real estate)

Go deep until you actually understand the risks and levers

Build a repeatable system instead of chasing the next shiny thing

Then diversify out of strength, not fear

The 277+ people I've helped?

They didn't start with complex portfolios

They started with one focused strategy

A strategy to target the weaknesses in their portfolio 

Once they hit $1M, $2M, $5M in that one vehicle

Then they diversified

But here's the kicker:

Even after diversifying, 70-80% of their wealth stays in their primary vehicle

Because that's where they have the knowledge

The relationships

The edge

If your portfolio feels "diversified"

But your net worth isn't really moving

You might not have a diversification problem

You might have a focus problem

Curious which approach makes sense for your situation?

Drop your current philosophy in the comments

Or send me a DM with the word "FOCUS"

And I'll share how I help people build wealth

Adam did everything right

40 years at one company

$5.2M in his 401k

Goes to sleep satisfied

Wakes up

It was all a dream

Omar?

Healthcare renewal arrives

15.48% increase

$327 more per month

He shrugs

Raises his rental properties 3%

That’s $420 extra per month

Already ahead

After helping 277+ people generate $14.9M+ in passive income

I’ve seen this pattern hundreds of times:

Adams wait for security

Omars build it

Healthcare costs jump?

Omar’s rental income jumps

Inflation hits?

His properties appreciate

The system that breaks Adam

Makes Omar stronger

Adam plays defense

Omar owns assets that grow with costs

Not against them

I’ve helped increase net worth by $31.9M+

Not by telling people to save more

But by showing them what Omar knows:

You don’t beat inflation

You grow with it

Most people know this

Few do it

That’s the gap I help cross

DM me “OMAR” if you’re ready to stop dreaming and start building

You can't hit a target you can't see.

On Friday I asked: "Financially, do you know how much is 'enough'?"

The responses were telling.

Knowing your number isn't just helpful.

It's everything.

After helping 277+ people generate $14.9M+ in passive income, I've watched the same pattern:

Those without a clear target wander for years.

Those with one build wealth systematically.

Not know your number is like driving at night with no headlights.

You're moving.

You're busy.

But you have no idea where you’re going.

Last week, I sat with a client who'd been investing for 15 years.

Smart guy.

Good income.

Multiple properties.

But when I asked his target?

Silence.

We did the math together:

𝗖𝘂𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵𝗹𝘆 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗲𝘀: Track every dollar for 30 days

𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘁𝘆𝗹𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝘀𝘁𝘀: What you actually want, not what you think sounds good

𝗕𝘂𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲: Kids, healthcare, the unexpected

*His freedom number:* Way less than he thought.

And he was already 60% there.

15 years of investing blind.

When he could've been done in 5 with clarity.

The math is simpler than you think:

𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗽 𝟭: 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝘂𝗿𝘃𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹 𝗻𝘂𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿
What you need to keep the lights on.

Basic expenses, nothing extra

𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗽 𝟮: 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗳𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗻𝘂𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 
Current lifestyle maintained.

No downgrades, no stress.

𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗽 𝟯: 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗻𝘂𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿
The life you actually want.

Travel, experiences, giving back.

Most people guess at these.

The ones who build wealth calculate them.

Multiply your comfort number by 1.5.

That's your monthly passive income target.

Why 1.5?

Because life happens.

And inflation never stops.

Once you have this number, everything changes:

Every investment gets measured against it.

Every opportunity becomes binary - does this get me closer or not?

Every month you can track real progress.

Without it?

You're just collecting assets and hoping.

The most dangerous investor isn't the one who takes big risks.

It's the one chasing "more" with no definition of enough.

They buy everything.

Build nothing.

And wonder why they never feel secure.

Today, grab a notebook.

Calculate these three numbers:
- Survival
- Comfort 
- Dream

Then ask yourself:

How much monthly passive income gets me to comfort?

That's your real target.

Not some arbitrary net worth.

Not what sounds impressive.

Your actual freedom number.

Share your monthly target below.

Not to brag.

But to make it real.

Because a target you don't declare is just a wish.

If you want help calculating your exact number...

And a roadmap to hit it...

DM me "TARGET"

I'll show you how my clients go from guessing to knowing.

And from knowing to building.

You don't need to be perfect

You just need to be real

I have the craziest conversations online

Here’s how you can use my experiences to grow

People book calls with me for all sorts of reasons

Sometimes it’s because they want to make money passively in real estate

Most of the time, it’s because they think I understand them

Here’s how I approach these calls:
Salaam / Hi [name], how can I help?

I actively listen to their concerns

I try to help

Here’s a practical example:
A guy is inheriting a business from his father

His net worth is increasing by $2,000,000+ overnight

His debt load is skyrocketing

He doesn’t want to have any debt

He’s managing intra-family and Inter-generational communication / vision gaps

In theory, nothing I talk about online addresses this

(Until this post, I guess)

But these are all challenges I am equipped to talk about

Not because of some degree

But because of life experience

So, we chart out a path to help him

A few weeks later, we have another call

More clarity, more steps

But still no call to action to invest

At some point, I clarify why:
“Listen, you’ve asked what you can do for me

Honestly, right now - nothing

You have a lot on your plate

Focus on that

In a few years, when things stabilize and you’re making more money than you know what to do with

Reach out to me, and we’ll talk about how to strategically invest.”

We live in a world of instant gratification

If you’ve read my posts, they’re anything but instant

The point is to help you learn and grow on your terms

Not to push a product

If you’re looking to learn and grow

But don’t know where to start

Comment ‘2M’ 

I’ll send you a link

Most people don’t have a money problem. They have an awareness problem.

After helping 277+ people invest $62,100,000+ 

And generate $14,900,000+ in passive income

I've noticed everyone falls into one of these camps:

What's your investing philosophy?
• Buy and hold forever
• Diversify everything 
• Focus on one thing
• Wait for perfect timing

(Hint: Only one of these created 90% of my clients' wealth)

Which one has actually made you money?

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Qualia

- Made 50+ calls per day into existing account base based on marketing campaigns
- Generated quality intro calls between our prospects and Account Executives that drove additional revenue growth.
- Researched accounts, identified key contacts, built interest, and understood vendor approval processes
- Managed and maintained up to date contacts, opportunities, and account information within Salesforce.
- Leveraged Salesloft to run targeted cadences with proficiency.
- Consistently hit (and exceeded) quota month to month which led to being recognized as the top SDR for Q2 2022.

Sales Development Representative

University of Colorado Boulder

- Mentors students, conducts office hours and review sessions
- Attends multiple class lectures per week and communicating with students about computing questions pertaining to Excel and MATLAB.
- Providing Materials design, structure, and exam help to ~150 Junior chemical engineers
- Strong public speaking and leadership skills.

Teacher Assistant

- Investigate the assembly of nanostructured materials at length scales of 1nm to 1000nm using computational simulations.
- Develop, validate and apply atomistic potentials of oxides, metals and polymers to solve challenges in soft matter.

Nanomaterials Undergraduate Researcher

Saoradh Enterprise Partners

- Conduct market, technology and industry research, using Wellspring and Pitchbook, to support client projects, evaluate investment opportunities and support portfolio companies.
- Involved in finding, organizing and presenting data, using PowerPoint, gathered during the research process.
- One on one meetings and presentations with portfolio companies to develop interpersonal and trustworthy relationships.

Business Analyst Intern

National Snow and Ice Data Center (NSIDC)

- Utilizing Python and/or MATLAB for efficient data transfer from enormous satellite data into simple and useful spreadsheets.
- Utilizing SQL for efficient database analysis.
- Record Videos and utilize Camtasia to edit videos and audios for scientist ti upload onto Coursera for educational purposes.
- Implementing a ticket system using Jira and Confluence to streamline and smoothen tasks for management.
 - Worked with internal users to understand grant requirements and implement processes that meet those needs by writing technical documentation, providing on-site help and developing different methodologies for collecting samples.

Data Analysis Intern

- Performed quantum chemical calculations to examine the catalytic cycle of cobalt cyclam-catalyzed reductions of CO2.
 - Examined the stability of spin states of various cobalt complexes, computed their proton association constants and reduction potentials and their effect on CO2 emissions. 
 - Examined various papers from JACS (Journal of American Chemical Society) to study the viability of the catalytic cycle previously proposed by researchers.

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Baby Boomers are retiring every day.

The average baby boomer believes $300,000 is sufficient enough to retire on.

Do you think that's enough money? But before I answer that, here's my story:

I was on track to be a Chemical Engineer till 2020. But when I graduated, I was distraught with what the job requirements were. Putting myself first, I completely decided to quit the track.

No plan, no job in sight. I started to panic.
 
That's when my mom sat me down and told me to list the things I'm passionate about. Turns out personal finance and education were the top two on my list. Not shocking, considering I always had a passion for how money works. 
 
So, I started doing research for jobs in financial services. My goal was to implement my passion for financial education for everyone. 

Since then I've helped countless individuals, families, and business owners make easier financial decisions for their future.
 
Services I provide:

1. Portfolio Planning
2. Budget Creation
3. College Funding
4. Debt Reduction 
5. Retirement Planning 
6. Proper Protection
7. Tax Efficiency
8. Investment Allocation



What makes me different:
- Keeping you accountable to your goals
- Creating simple yet effective strategies
- Establishing a personal relationship
- Yearly reviews accounting for changes in goals and income

So to answer the question above, $300,000 is not enough money to retire on, in my opinion. But that's where I come in. 

If you want to learn more about how my clients are pursuing their financial goals, let's have a quick chat :)

Omkar Shinde

The Trump administration is proposing 50-year mortgages.
Most people think 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵’𝘴 the problem. 
It’s actually much deeper.

In my opinion: a 50-year mortgage isn’t good or bad.
It just exposes how financially unprepared most of you are.

Yes, logically, there are real benefits:

→ Lower monthly payments.
→ More cash flow month-to-month.
→ Easier approval for first-time buyers.

But there's no such thing as a free lunch:

→ You build equity painfully slow.
→ You pay interest for 20 extra years.
→ Total interest could potentially double.

As an Advisor and Real Estate investor myself, the mortgage isn’t the issue.

Financial illiteracy is.

Because if you're financially literate can use a 50-year mortgage to:

→ Free up cash flow.
→ Invest the difference.
→ Build wealth faster than they pay interest.

But if you've never made good money decisions:

I'm willing to bet you'll still buy a home you can’t afford.

So a 50-year mortgage alone isn’t dangerous.
Using it blindly is.

In the right hands, it’s leverage.
In the wrong hands, it’s a trap.

And that’s the real message here.

You can’t win a financial system you don’t understand.

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A 7-day trip to visit my sister in SD taught me something crazy:

The problem isn't your income. The problem is what you do with it.

San Diego isn’t cheap.
Flights, food, coffee runs, gas, Ubers, dinners, and all the “let’s just stop in here real quick” moments add up fast.

But the crazy part? I swiped my card like I was a Kardashian.

Not because I’m careless, I hope not....
but implementing cash flow management makes every dollar feel lighter.

Each $ that I spent had a job:
"To be spent for my joy in San Diego."

When you have a system, you stop asking:
“Can I afford this?”

and start asking:
“Is this what I allocated for?”

And that’s the difference you'll never experience.

→ Travel fund? Already filled.
→ Investments? On autopilot.
→ Bills + fixed costs? Covered.
→ Guilt-free spending money? Set aside intentionally.

So when I was in San Diego...

eating at The Taco Stand, walking Sunset Cliffs, spending time with Arya —
the only thing I focused on was being present.

Not the receipt. Not the cost. Not the guilt.

Because cash flow management isn’t about restriction.
It’s about maximum impact with minimum stress.

People think wealth is about making more.
But it’s really about getting the most out of what you already earn.

Making more is great, keeping more is better.

And when your money has a job before you spend it,
you get to enjoy moments like this — fully, freely, and without stress.

That’s the real ROI of a system.

At 19, I dreamt of living a life that nobody in my family ever lived.

So God gave me opportunities to create the one I'm living today.

At 21, I decided to get into financial services.
I had no credibility, but it put me in rooms that changed my future.

At 23, I left corporate.
Walking away from a steady paycheck was scary, but betting on myself forced me to grow.

At 24, I bought my first house.
Not just for shelter—but to learn leverage, equity, and freedom.

At 27, I chose to move back to Colorado.
Closer to family. Closer to roots. Aligned with who I am today.

None of those choices were easy.
Each came with doubt and fear.

But each built on the last.

And that’s how dream lives are made.
Not in one leap.
But in a series of decisions, backed by the discipline to keep showing up when it gets hard.

Many of you have what it takes to change your lives.
Maybe not in a year, but in 5 for sure.

You can’t create a new life while clinging to your old habits.
Neither can you build freedom if every decision made is based on fear.

If you want 2026 to look different than 2025,
it starts with one decision.

And then another. And another.

Your dream life isn't handed to you overnight,
it’ll show up because you were disciplined enough to build it.

Every single time the mountain gets steeper, I remind myself:

What a privilege it is to carry the stress and pressure of the grind when it’s on the path that brings me the most joy.

That’s the kind of stress I’ll choose every single time.

And I hope you do too.

Social media shows the 1% of the 1%.
 
Here's why you shouldn't believe everything you see on your screen:
 
What social media has normalized:

• Millionaires at 18. 
• Always flying private.
• Making $75,000/month.
• Living a iShowSpeed lifestyle.
 
That's fewer than 1% of people in the US. 

Why compare yourself to them? 
 
The vast majority of millionaires:
 
• Are 50+ 
• Fly economy 
• Have money tied up in assets 
• Live frugally and spend time with family 
 
Why not strive to be one of them? 
 
Remember:

99% of the time, wealth is boring and slow. 
 
If comparing yourself to the top 1% doesn't motivate you...

Take the safer route instead. 
 
You'll still achieve your dreams.

As of today, I have $10,748 in credit card debt.

I could pay it off, but I choose not to. Here’s why:

Because not all debt is bad.

Most people hear “credit card debt” and immediately assume irresponsibility.
But here’s what they miss:

→ That balance is on a 0% APR promo
→ The money I could’ve used to pay it off?
It’s working harder elsewhere

→ Being deployed into cash-flowing investments
→ Earning more than the interest I’m being charged (which right now... is zero)

This is what most people never get taught:

Bad debt drains you.
Credit cards at 22%, high-interest loans, buy-now-pay-later traps.

Good debt buys you time, leverage, and flexibility.
Used correctly, it accelerates wealth.

I’m not saying go rack up cards.
I’m saying—understand the strategy.

Paying off everything ASAP might feel good emotionally...
But it’s not always the smartest move financially.

The goal isn't to avoid debt at all costs.
It’s to learn which debt builds and which one buries.

Because the difference?
Could be the reason someone stays stuck at $80K/year…
While someone else builds a million-dollar net worth off the same salary.

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I house-hacked my primary residence.

Here’s how it ruined my life.

I bought into the dream:
Real estate would be my golden ticket.

I wanted to:

• Diversify my investments.
• Build long-term wealth.
• Borrow against it.
• Generate passive income.
• Leverage it to grow my portfolio.

But the shiny object syndrome got me.

Here’s the reality no one tells you:

Real estate isn’t just numbers on a spreadsheet. It’s WORK.

• Ensuring you’ve got the right insurance to protect your investment.
• Setting up the right systems for smooth operations.
• Coordinating financing that’s anything but simple.
• Finding tenants who don’t destroy the place.
• Dealing with constant wear and tear.

I underestimated all of it.
I thought it would be easy. I was wrong.

Don’t let the “passive income” buzzwords fool you.
There’s nothing passive about the grind that comes with real estate.

I learned the hard way that you cannot skip preparation:

• Have a plan that’s airtight.
• Build a safety net that can handle surprises.
• Think two steps ahead, not just about your goals, but about the risks.

But here’s what I’ve come to understand:

We all make mistakes.

It’s so easy to feel like you’ve failed when things go wrong.
I’ve been there, staring at the mess I made, wondering how I’d fix it.

The truth is: even the biggest mistakes can be untangled.

This experience didn’t break me. 
It pushed me to grow, to rethink, and to do better.
I’m not perfect, but I’m learning, and I’m moving forward.

If you feel like you’ve made a mistake you can’t come back from—know this:
You’re not the first, and you won’t be the last. You’re not alone.

What matters isn’t the mistake.
It’s how you pick yourself up, dust yourself off, and take that next step.

And I know you can.

Just because I’m an advisor doesn’t mean I pinch pennies.

Here are 4 unusual things I happily pay a premium for:

The older I get, the more I realize something my 21-year-old self never understood:

Money is a tool. 
I used to look at it like a trophy. 

The more commas I have, the cooler I am.

But now I use it intentionally to buy back the two things that actually matter to me: time and mental peace.

1. Credit Cards

Not just for the points — for the peace they buy me.

→ Lounge access during long travel days.
→ Concierge services that save me hours.
→ TSA Pre and Global entry to skip long lines.
→ Travel protections I use more often than I’d like.

2. Watches

Yes, for the hype — but also because they retain value.
The kind you enjoy daily, that hold appreciation, and eventually get passed down.

It’s one of the rare “luxuries” that doesn’t punish you for liking nice things.

But also tells people what your time is worth.

3. Personal Development

Coaches, courses, mentors, masterminds.
I’ll invest in all of it.

One lesson can save me years.
One perspective can add six figures.
One conversation can change how I operate.

I’m buying the blueprint from someone who's already living my life.

4. Convenience

Fast passes, upgrades, same-day delivery, detailing — all of it.

Because saving $18 while losing an hour of sanity is the worst trade you can make.

Convenience isn’t laziness.
It’s clarity: spend where it expands you.

Most people try to save their way into peace.
Believe me, my parents did.

But you'll come to a point where:

Spending intentionally creates more time, more serenity, and more energy for the things that actually matter.

I met with a 55-year-old couple last week.

They’ve paid off their home and rentals, but have $0 outside of real estate.

And this is exactly why I don’t like real estate.

On the surface, they looked “set.”

→ No mortgage.
→ No rental mortgage.
→ Two properties fully paid off.

But when we talked about retirement, everything changed.

They had no liquidity.

→ $28,000 in Bank of America Savings.
→ $3,600/m in rental income.
→ $17,000 in Crypto.

They went all-in on real estate thinking it was their ticket to freedom.

But even with no debt you still need actual cash flow to retire.

And here’s the part most people never think about:

→ You can’t sell a bedroom to buy groceries.
→ You can’t pay medical bills with home equity.
→ You can’t fund 25 years of retirement with “a house that's paid off.”

Real estate felt safe.
It felt familiar.
It felt like the “smart and traditional” path that everyone online talks about.

But it wasn’t a plan.
It was a bet.

And like most people, they didn’t ask for help until it was almost too late.

Not because they didn’t care but because real estate gives you the illusion of security.

They thought owning two properties meant they’d be fine.
But here’s the truth they learned the hard way:

Real estate may build wealth...
but it doesn’t guarantee retirement.

Not without liquidity.
Not without diversification.
Not without a plan that actually produces income you can live on.

So if you’re banking your entire future on “just owning rentals,” ask yourself:

Will those walls and windows really pay your bills when the paychecks stop?

You closed another Enterprise deal that’s gonna pay you $80,000.

But you have no idea how to put it to work.

This is the trap almost every Tech Sales pro falls into.

You grind for weeks...
Push procurement...
Send signature reminders...

And then that commission finally hits.

$48k, $63k, $85k...

For a weekend, you feel unstoppable.
And you think you do all the right things:

→ Pay off the credit cards.
→ Put a chunk towards the mortgage.
→ Budget some for a nice vacation with the spouse.
→ And save the rest because you don't know when the next one's coming.

But now, you're down to $0 and not moving forward financially.

→ Still spending more than you're making.
→ More equity but can't use it for anything.
→ Retirement contributions are stopped for higher base pay.
→ And your CPA forgot to tell you about the tax ramifications.

Here’s the truth:

Making money and multiplying money are two different games.

Without a system:

• Money comes in fast
• Money leaves even faster
• Stress fills the gap

This is the number one problem I fix for Tech Sales reps making $200K–$800K:

→ A % automatically to taxes
→ A % to long-term investments
→ A % to cash reserves
→ A % to guilt-free spending
→ A % to big goals (houses, weddings, vacations)

Once every dollar has a job, the chaos disappears.

Your commission stops evaporating.
Your lifestyle stops controlling you.
Your money finally starts compounding.

Giving you back the freedom you've always wanted.


If you’re tired of watching big checks melt away…

DM me "QUOTA" and I’ll show you how to optimize your checks.

Stop focusing on: 
 
→ Becoming financially free by 27 years old.
→ Starting the next "unsaturated" business. 
→ Investing in Real Estate with $0. 

Focus more on: 

→ Paying for what you can afford.
→ Learning skills to become better. 
→ Consistently sticking to your daily actions. 
→ Prioritizing the best for you and your family. 
 
The reason why long term plans are successful is because of the short term actions.

You're getting ahead of yourself when you think about the prize. 
 
You'll end up: 
 
→ Paying too much taxes. 
→ Taking on too much debt. 
→ Selling investments to pay for expenses. 
→ Making the same mistakes that could be avoided. 
 
Don't fall into the trap of diving right for the result. 
 
Slow down. 

Focus on what you’re building, not just where you’re going.

How often do you get ahead of yourself?

I've never heard anyone say...

"I love the work-life balance at Amazon." 
 
This was the dream presented to me: 
 
• By every university 
• By my parents 
• By society 
 
 They told me to: 
 
• Graduate in Chemical Engineering 
• Go to Medical School 
• Make $$$ 
 
But what they didn't tell me was: 
 
• Work your a$$ off for 20+ years 
• Take on $100,000+ of debt 
• Mental health destroyed 
 
I couldn't do it anymore. 
I just wanted something of my own. 
 
It led me to what I call: Money Media 
 
• Changed fields from Engineering ▶️ Finance 
• Started writing on Social Media platforms 
• Create life-altering financial plans 
• Get paid while living my dream 
 
What you need to realize is, 
Everyone has a unique skill that they can teach, 
 
You just need to discover it. 
 
So take a chance on yourself, 
It'll pay dividends for the rest of your life. 
 
Take this as a sign to take action on what you've been thinking about for so long. 
 
2025 is your year! Make it happen.

America’s sitting on $1,130,000,000,000 in credit card debt.

If you're the average American, you're carrying about $6,730 of it.

I know you're not dumb.
I know you are responsible.
I know you weren't taught this stuff.

Let bygones be bygones.

But here's what I’ll tell you:

Credit cards aren’t the villain here.
It’s the lack of education that screws people over.

Here’s what I wish everyone knew:

1) You can consolidate.
Just because you got every card for it's promo bonus but forgot to pay it off, doesn't mean you should just keep it.

A single balance transfer to a 0% APR card stops the bleeding immediately.

2) Negotiate like Chris Voss.
Lenders want their money back.
If you’ve been paying on time, they’ll often extend your 0% APR window.

I’ve literally watched someone get an extra year from one phone call.

3) Choose your battle
You can’t keep the same lifestyle and expect your debt to magically disappear.
At some point, you gotta choose:
Comfort today, or freedom tomorrow.

4) Stick with it
This is the part people hate.
Because it’s boring.

Automate payments, throw any extra cash at principal, and just stay consistent.

Could you use more income? Yes.
But that's just a bandaid on a wound that needs stiches.

Bottom line is:
You need more knowledge.

Because the real difference between someone drowning in debt
and someone debt-free?

It’s not luck.
It’s not income.

It’s education.

Master this, and consider yourself graduated :)

Your job at Apple and eCom side hustle might impress your friends.

But your bank account? Still dryer than the Sahara.

You’re grinding:

• Crushing it at your 9-5.
• Growing your side hustle.
• Doubling your streams of income.

But here’s the harsh reality:

• Taxes are eating away your profits.
• You’re overworked and under-saving.
• You have no system to manage cash flow.

What’s the point of earning more if you’re not keeping more?

Let’s break it down:

You’re making money from two places,
But your lifestyle and lack of planning are leaving you broke.

Here’s how to fix it:

1️⃣ Track Everything:

Treat your side hustle like a business.
Track income and expenses meticulously—leverage tools like QuickBooks or spreadsheets.

2️⃣ Build a Tax Strategy:

Use deductions, write-offs, and pre-tax contributions to reduce your overall burden.
Your side hustle can help you save if you plan wisely.

3️⃣ Automate Investments:

Set up automated contributions to your 401(k), IRA, and a brokerage account.
If you don’t see the money, you won’t spend it.

It’s not about making more money.
It’s about making your money work for you.

Your dream life doesn’t come from doubling your income.

It comes from doubling your intention.

DM me "INTENT" to start 2025 with the right systems in place.

Don't think "over night".

Instead, think "over time".

Social media sells you a lie:
→ Flip houses and retire next year.
→ Invest in crypto and quadruple your money.
→ Start a side hustle and become a millionaire.

It’s very intoxicating.
The promise of instant success.

But here’s the truth:

 “Overnight success” is always decades in building.

Here’s what actually works:

→ Playing the long game.
→ Focusing on consistency, not hype.
→ Choosing proven strategies over quick wins.

It’s not glamorous.
But it’s sustainable.
It’s how real wealth is built.

Ask yourself:

Would you rather:
→ Burn out chasing quick gains?
→ Or grow steadily, compounding success over time?

Because one path leads to anxiety.
The other leads to freedom.

The shortcut is a trap.
The real wealth is in the journey.

What’s one long-term goal you’re committing to today?

Just like the 90.5 million Americans, I own a pet. 
 
I've spent 5 figures on Zuko so far, here's how: 
 
I love Zuko. He fulfills his duties as a dog: 
 
→ Constant face licks 
→ Excited when I get home 
→ An energetic ball of love and joy 
 
But don't let his adorable smile betray you. 
Because taking care of a dog isn't cheap. 
 
I've paid for: 
 
→ Food and toys 
→ Doggy Daycare 
→ Two hip surgeries 
→ Constant vet visits 
→ Monthly groomer visits 
 
I've spent 5 figures on him. 
Yet, I have no regrets. 
 
How, you ask? 
Because I had a plan before I got him. 
 
Here's what I did: 
 
1. Due Diligence 
→ Talk to the breeder/adoption agency to understand any history that I need to know. 
 
2. Emergency Fund 
→ Have a separate E-fund for Zuko that is used to pay for his expenses. 
 
3. Budget 
→ $200/month goes towards goes toward Zuko for any of his daily needs. 
 
4. Subscriptions 
→ His meds, grooming appts, vet visits etc. are all subscription-based so I can leverage them whenever instead of a one-time big payment. 
 
You may think I'm crazy for spending that much on a dog, 
But he's a priority I'm willing to spend on. 
 
Here's your takeaway: 
Plan for your priorities, let the rest take a backseat. 
 
Your priorities might be different than Zuko, 
But a plan will always help keep that priority important.

The only affirmation that helps me push through the tough times.

"Your mind will take you further than your circumstances ever will."

Most people avoid that truth.
Because it forces you to zoom out... and confront the life you're actually living.

For years, I let my environment shape my mindset.
I let circumstances dictate how far I believed I could go.

I didn’t realize the cage wasn’t around me— it was in me.

Then life hit me with what I now call "my Inner Switch".

An Inner Switch is that moment when:

• You fail at something you thought you were great at
• Someone you trust forces you to rethink your path
• You catch yourself living a life you never consciously chose

And suddenly you realize—
your outer world only changes when your inner world does.

Mindset isn’t motivation.
It’s not clichés.
It’s not the 5am alarms or the inspirational wallpaper on your phone.

It’s the decision to stop living on autopilot.
It’s the intention to build, not just react.
It’s holding the bigger picture when life tries to shrink you.

As Naval Ravikant said:
“The world just reflects your own feelings back at you. Reality is neutral.”

If you see limits, you live within them.
If you see possibility, life expands around you.

So be grateful— not just for what you have,
but for the chance to shape who you’re becoming.

Say the thing you’ve been avoiding.
Start the project you’ve been delaying.

Move toward the person you actually want to be, not the version you’ve settled for.

Your Inner Switch isn’t a feeling. It’s a call to action.

Don’t wait for life to force it.

Flip it yourself—
and watch everything around you rise to meet it.

Exactly 36 days till the last day of 2025.

Time is lost, and if you haven't done anything for your finances this year, do this to get back on track.

Most people don’t realize how much can change in 36 days.
Not everything, but enough to shift the trajectory of your entire 2026.

And yes... even if you’ve ignored your finances all year.
Even if you’ve been “too busy.”
Even if you promised yourself you’d start in January.

So here’s what you can still do before December 31st:

1. Fix your tax bill

• Run your last-minute deductions.
• Max out (or catch up) your 401(k).
• Prep for bonuses + RSUs hitting in Q4.
• Add to your IRA before the window closes.

2. Cash Flow Reset for 2026.

Use AI to evaluate your last 11 months of spending.

• Travel
• Restaurants
• Sneaky subscriptions
• “Treat yourself” purchases

If you don’t patch them now, you’ll repeat them next year.

3. Rebalance your investments

With how wonky the market has been:

Take some wins.
Harvest some losses.
Reposition yourself for 2026.
Switch or implement strategies if needed.

Reach out if you want to get evaluated.

4. Set 2026 goals in 2025.

Most people wait for January to “get organized.”
By the time they do, it’s March.
By the time they act, it’s June.
By the time they feel behind… the year is gone.

Give yourself a real advantage:
Start 2026 on Day 1, not Day 90.

36 days is enough to:

→ Fix your spending habits.
→ Lower your taxable income.
→ Build your investment structure.
→ Walk into 2026 with clarity instead of chaos.

You don’t need to overhaul your entire financial life.
You just need to start now.

Because time isn’t the problem.

Waiting is.

Unpopular Opinion:

You need money to create money.

Here's why:

A 100% return on $100 is $100.
A 10% return on $10,000 is $1,000.

While both returns look attractive, here's the crucial point: 

Scale matters.

10% is attainable, 
especially with a well-thought-out investment strategy. 

But a 100% return? 
That's almost like chasing a mirage—exciting but highly unrealistic for most.

$100 is a great place to start, 
it shouldn’t be where you end. 

Building wealth requires not just an initial investment, but a commitment to increasing that investment over time.

Remember this:
Every dollar you invest today paves the way for your financial future. 

The earlier you start, the more time your money has to grow through the power of compounding.

Whether it's: 

• Setting aside a portion of your income, 
• Exploring different investment vehicles, 
• Or seeking advice from financial experts,

the key is to take that first step.

Your financial goals won’t achieve themselves; 

You've got to execute the plan with determination.

DM me "START" if you need that push to get started on the right step.

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