This show is for 20-somethings who want to expedite their journey to financial independence. Have you ever asked yourself, “If money wasn’t an issue, what would I do with my life?” If not, think about it because you’ll need an answer sooner than you think, but my guess is, you have. You’ve thought about an alternative career path, starting your own business, or spending more time developing your hobbies but the major factor holding you back is money. I want to solve that problem for you. On the show, we’ll answer questions like: *What are the best investment strategies for early retirement? *How much money do I need to retire early? *How do I negotiate a higher salary or raise at my current job? *What are some profitable side hustle ideas I can start today? *What are the best strategies for budgeting and managing my money? *What frugal life hacks can make everyday purchases more affordable? *How can I withdraw funds from retirement accounts penalty-free before the traditional retirement age? *What are some long-term strategies for building wealth and financial security?
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episode 130: Former Inmate on Believing in Yourself, Creating Your Comeback, and Proving Them Wrong | E130 Nate Dukes
For today’s episode, we are going to pause our money content to share a powerful story. With 2024 quickly approaching, I’m sure you’re giving thought to some changes you’d love to make in your life. It could be that you want to eat healthier, repair a relationship, feel more confident, tap into your true potential, or anything of the sort.
But maybe those ideas come with some discouragement. If it is something you want to change now, it is probably something you’ve been thinking about changing for a while. I’ve been there. I make empty promises to myself that “next Monday is whenever I start” and of course, that day comes and for some reason, I’m still acting the same way and not taking action on that promise.
2024 is going to be different for both of us though. No more empty promises. We are going to prove to those who have been doubting us, our parents, friends, partners, but most importantly, ourselves.
And there is no better story to end our 2023 content with and leave us feeling empowered like my friend Nake Dukes. This guy has gone through a lot from hugely successful business owner to being behind bars after getting caught stealing a car. I don’t want to ruin this reinvention story so I’m going to leave it there. This one is a great one to play in the car for everyone to hear out loud as you’re headed to Grandma's house for the holiday celebrations. This story originally aired years ago as episode 41 and has been a fan favorite ever since.
This is the last episode of 2023. Thanks for an amazing year. I had so much fun creating content for you in 2023 and I’m even more excited about 2024. As a reminder, moving forward we’ll be publishing bi-weekly on Wednesdays to make some space for some other projects we have in the works. You’ll see our content shift in 2024 with a major focus on money so if this is the year that you are dedicated to taking control of your finances, make sure to hit the subscribe button. I’m working on February content right now and our guest lineup is so incredible so far so you don’t want to miss out.
Oka, enough teasing. I hope you have an amazing end of your year and happy holidays. Let’s get to the interview. I hope you enjoy my conversation with the innate turned author…Nate Dukes.
Key Takeaways:
- How a broken mindset can impact you
- Nate’s initial feelings when he found himself in jail
- The power of kindness
- Where to find inspiration for personal development
- The impact of spending time with the right people
- How to repair the damage of your past
Mentions:
Pay it forward program: www.youllneverchange.com/payitforward
More of Nate:
Book (Amazon): https://www.amazon.com/Youll-Never-Change-Create-comeback/dp/057888996X/ref=sr_1_2?crid=3UP25N90ZRNZ9&dchild=1&keywords=you%27ll+never+change+book+nate+dukes&qid=1628715127&sprefix=you%27ll+never+change%2Caps%2C1219&sr=8-2
Website: www.youllneverchange.com
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