More money more problems? (the truth)

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• Big idea: More money more problems?
• Short lesson: Once you have this, you'll have anything you want
• Deep quote: Less energy more success
• Quick takeaway: How to get into Alignment
• Top video: How psychedelics changed my life

Big idea: More money more problems?

The year I made the most money, I was the least happy.

$272,000.

My best month that year was over $90,000 in income.

Yes.

$90,000 cash collected in a single month.

Crazy right?

I'm not the only one.

You can find thousands of stories like this.

"Success" on the outside, but dead on the inside.

Why is that?

It's not "more money more problems."

In fact, you should have more money...

Not because of money itself, but because of what the money can do in the right hands.

Scarcity is a state of mind... an illusion if you will.

I unpacked that in Wednesdays letter, so for now let's focus on Today's topic.

Here's why people hit it big on the outside, but inside are bankrupt.

Alignment.

Short lesson: Once you have this, you'll have anything you want

Over the years I came to realize that material results are not that hard.

• Money.
• Nice body.
• Adventurous experiences.

You get the idea.

We all think “if I only had (one of the things above) then I would be happy.”

It’s not exactly true.

Sure, for a moment we will be… but having been there and done that I can promise you it’s not what you actually need.

Think of it this way: If you wanted to build a skyscraper, which part is most important?

The foundation.

It’s the part we don’t even see.

We see the big building, the pretty windows, and the cool architecture.

What we don’t see is the miles of concrete underneath it supporting the whole thing.

We are no different.

Except...

Most people try to build a skyscraper on a shitty foundation.

Like me in the past: “Succeeding” on the outside, but dead on the inside.

The reason why?

I wasn’t in Alignment.

What is Alignment?

Here’s my definition:

When who we are, what we do, where we are headed, and our why all harmonize.

• Who we are is all about our core values, and authentic self.
• What we do is all about our lifestyle, career, and the choices we make.
• Where we are headed is our goals, life vision, and plans.
• Why is our purpose, and the impact we want to create.

If any one of these is missing from your life… success will feel empty.

Or, you won’t achieve what you want to in the first place.

Here’s how I look at it:

Alignment → Achievement → Abundance

When we are aligned, achievement comes easily, and abundance comes naturally.

It all starts with your foundation.

Internal first, external second.

Below I’ve broken down a few ways you can get into Alignment… so that the things you want to achieve, and the abundance you want to create become a piece of cake.

Deep quote: Less energy more success

One of my teachers has a powerful quote to tie this all together.

“ Just as your car runs more smoothly and requires less energy to go faster and farther when the wheels are in perfect alignment, you perform better when your thoughts, feelings, emotions, goals, and values are in balance. — Brian Tracy

Quick takeaway: How to get into Alignment

To simplify this even more: Alignment is all about clarity.

When you are overwhelmed, spinning your wheels, and procrastinating… you aren’t in alignment.

Or, said another way: you don’t have clarity.

To gain clarity, we need:

A clear identity that defines who we are becoming.

Ask yourself “If I wasn’t afraid, who would I be?”

A clear vision for the life we’re creating.

Ask yourself “If I couldn’t lose, what kind of life would I be living?”

A solid foundation built on goals and an actionable plan.

Ask yourself “If I was on track for that vision, what would I need to be working towards today?”

When you’re in alignment, you know exactly where you’re going, why it matters, and how to get there.

No more spinning your wheels.

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The Free One:

​Dive into the G.S.D. System. It’s the best daily planner and goal tracker I’ve ever had. It will give you the foundation you need to be in Alignment.

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​Book a Free 1-on-1 Strategy Session with me. During our meeting, I’ll help you identify what’s holding you back, create a personalized plan to overcome it, and give you actionable feedback to start making progress immediately.

Either way, take action :)

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How psychedelics changed my life

There's a reason the government doesn't want us to use them...

In case you missed it: In Wednesday's letter, I covered how scarcity is an illusion - and the fastest way to improve your money mindset.

You can read it here.