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This might be controversial But religion is amazing. The problem is people Here’s a simple example All religions tell you to help people Tell you to donate And yet ‘religious’ people tend to subconsciously position money as the root of evil Here’s a hot take: You can’t donate Create stable income for others Improve the world If you’re still struggling to survive If you’re struggling to put food on your table A lot of people talk about giving back Few talk about the reality behind it A while back, I spoke to a group of people on financial literacy After the talk, the scholar came to me and said he has a 500 credit score I gave him some actionable steps Six months later, I was invited to speak back The scholar had a 650+ credit score You can’t help others If you can’t help yourself first If you don’t understand the system To put it simply: 1) If I don’t make money, I can’t hire people. 2) If I can’t hire people, I can’t provide them with a way to earn a living. 3) If I can’t scale my business, my ability to help others stays limited. We hear stories about generosity How great leaders [ Religious or secular] Gave selflessly But we don’t talk about the foundation that allows you to give at scale. Being financially stable doesn’t just benefit you It gives you the power to create opportunities for others. That’s why I focus on building wealth with purpose. Because impact isn’t about what you take It’s about what you’re able to give. So if there’s a pain point you’re dealing with That you feel uncomfortable to share I get it It’s okay Comment below Someone reading this might have the answer you’re looking for But if that feels like a needle in a haystack Or a shot in the dark DM me I’ll help if I can If you found this post valuable Consider reposting it to help your friends

Everyone Has Different Financial Goals Here’s the 𝐎𝐧𝐞 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐥 𝐓𝐫𝐮𝐭𝐡 Last week, I asked: “𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭’𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐛𝐢𝐠𝐠𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐠𝐨𝐚𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓?” The responses came in strong: ✔ 8% Save more ✔ 38% Invest more aggressively ✔ 5% Pay off debt ✔ 49% Increase income Different answers. Which require different strategies. And imply different starting points. But here’s the common thread: Every goal 𝐫𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧. → Want to save more? You need a system that runs without willpower; without thought 𝐄𝐟𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐬 → Want to invest? You need clarity—not noise. 𝐒𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦 → Want to pay off debt? You need consistency over time. 𝐃𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 → Want to earn more? You need leverage—skills, time, or network. 𝐊𝐧𝐨𝐰𝐥𝐞𝐝𝐠𝐞 The common theme here: Personal finance is rarely just about money It’s about self-awareness. Knowing where you stand. Knowing what you need to do To grow Then it’s about putting steps in place To make progress inevitable In 2023, I focused on helping more people In 2024, I pivoted and worked on improving systems This small tweak 2Xd my performance Throughout the year I felt like I was working slower I felt like I was getting less done But the metrics revealed the exact opposite This is the benefit of understanding your goals Auditing your processes This year? Just wait and see I’m stacking processes and building systems So that they grow without my time Here’s the bottom line... The takeaway so you can 2x Goals shift but the principles don’t: → Spend less than you earn → Pay yourself first (invest first) → Make your money work harder than you do Financial freedom isn't built overnight. It's built intentionally. One step at a time So what’s one move you’re making this month? Drop it in the comments. Or shoot me a DM if you want to talk about it. If you agree or if this helped you Repost it to help someone else

As I’ve grown, I have learnt one profound truth It’s the same realization that will help you grow It’s the same truth that people like Aristotle, Lao Tzu and Rumi cite The value of knowing yourself, of self-discovery Aristotle and Lao Tzu state that knowing yourself makes you wise While Rumi says that you’re amazing That you need to be comfortable in your own skin Here’s the problem Society doesn’t agree Society wants you to buy their products So society ‘sells’ you by implying that there is a deficiency Society tells you that your value is based on your net worth This is a fallacy A lie And we all believe it So it becomes a pseudo-truth we all accept This leads me to my question on podcasting 60% said they’re qualified 35% said they have no idea 5% said they aren’t This is one of those situations where you create your own truth The reality is nuanced You have at least one skill that you can teach others At least one way that you can help others Because there is at least one person who is 1-2 steps behind you on their journey But being on a podcast Or being on a stage Can feel uncomfortable It can feel like you’re exposing yourself to others To their judgement Believe me, I get it After all, I post 5x/week on LinkedIn The point isn’t about other people It’s about you And your mental fortitude The point isn’t about podcasting The point is to understand yourself How much you value yourself And how much value you think you can provide to others Does this post change how you’d answer the question? If you were on a podcast, what would you talk about? Comment below Or DM P.S. I am in launching a podcast Stay tuned...

As people, we lie We overpromise and underdeliver We set big expectations. We talk about what we will do. We make commitments Before we know if we can deliver. And then? We fall short. It might not be attractive Especially in an era of instant gratification But there is an age old saying Under promise, over deliver It’s easier said than done And it’s not valued as much as it should be But, this approach is gold. Early in my career, I learned a simple truth: The fastest way to build trust is to underpromise and overdeliver. ✔ I avoid making commitments I am not 100% sure I can keep ✔ I avoid setting ambitious deadlines I hope I can meet. ✔ I work on executing fast—faster than people expected. The result? People trust you when you say you’ll get something done. Transactions close faster. Opportunities increase. Because trust isn’t built through words. It’s built through action. The best in any industry focus on delivering results They focus on creating value for all those around them. They just deliver more. Comment below, Share your thoughts, or a mental model that you’ve used to scale If I can add value for you, DM me If this post hit close to home, repost it so your friends can benefit

Recently I’ve found myself ‘Doomscrolling’ Endlessly scrolling on Instagram And honestly It might sounds bad But it’s great I consume a lot of educational content And I try to apply it to my business To grow that much faster Here’s an example… 𝟏𝟓 𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐧𝐞𝐱𝐭 𝟏𝟓 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝’𝐬 𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞. Most parents focus on financial security for their kids. Saving for college.  Setting them up for success. But what if the most valuable thing you give them isn’t money What if it’s how they think? Because money comes and goes. Mindset stays. ✔ Can they reflect, learn, and grow? ✔ Do they understand that failure isn’t the end—it’s the beginning? ✔ Are they building habits that lead to success, resilience, and confidence? That’s why I love the idea in this video - by Larry Hagner Before bed, ask your kids:  ✔ What was the best part of your day?  ✔ What challenged you today?  ✔ How did you help someone?  ✔ What’s one thing you want to get better at?  ✔ What did you fail at, and what did you learn?  ✔ What are you excited about tomorrow?  ✔ What’s something you’re grateful for? These conversations don’t just strengthen your bond. They train their minds to think, reflect, and grow. Because Mindset > money. For some people, This might feel like fluff The fun comes when you have the same intentionality when: 1- Investing in personal developing  2- Mentoring colleagues 3- Building teams So - how will you apply this approach Comment below or DM And if you found value in this post Reshare it to help a friend

I found myself in an uncomfortable, uniquely exciting situation this weekend It led me to share a secret On Sunday, I was invited to speak at my alma mater I took the opportunity to share a secret... The kind of secret you don’t learn at school Investing in yourself is the best investment you can make It will help you grow And you can use that growth to monetize For many, the traditional path is to go to college And honestly, going to college is a shock to your system You’re in an entirely new environment This change is critical to grow And it gives you a blueprint to repeat If you find yourself stagnating Or not growing enough Invest in yourself And pivot But like all things the devil is in the details Pivoting is a nice way to say giving up But what it means is changing directions If you’re working for someone else And you’re in a cost center Like I was in pharmacovigilance You’d want to pivot to an income generating function Something like sales The idea is simply You want to pivot away from trading time for money And towards being compensated for the value you provide What’s your next step? Scale where you are Or pivot Comment below Or DM me If this resonates Repost to help your friends

Over the years I’ve noticed a funny secret And it’s also a bit annoying Everyone on social media is right The person you listen to Read Resonate with Might tell you one thing The thing that made him successful And similar people you follow Typically echo the same sentiment And they’re right But that doesn’t mean the opposite is wrong Here’s an example It’s a classic A jack of all trades Is a master of none Last Friday, I asked: “Which is better to be?” ✔ A jack of all trades – 40% ✔ A master of one – 60% 60% of people voted for “master of one” And I get it The idea is that being well rounded is bad You should be an expert in one thing But conventional investment wisdom is the opposite Conventional wisdom is to be diversified Conventional employment wisdom is the opposite You should be able to do everything Talk to people Answer emails Manage excels Etc In my humble opinion The reality is a bit nuanced If you want to make money And serious money You need to figure out what you’re uniquely good at [This process takes most 5-7 years] Then you double down on what you’re good at Creating massive value And monetizing off of that value Along the way if you add new vertices New skills And talent stack You can bring your skill set to more people And provide even more value at scale This is the same reason why there’s so many content creators The best ones aren’t selling a LinkedIn course (In my humble opinion) The best ones are selling a product or a service They’re helping people And they’ve transitioned to LinkedIn to help more people Their audiences are hyper specific It’s not about likes It’s not about comments It’s about growing the core business Talent stacking is the secret that people don’t talk about You can have the best product But if no one knows about it If you aren’t helping anyone It’s a bit irrelevant This is also why I don’t like questions that pose things as extremes The reality is more nuanced What’s your take? Comment below Or DM me If this resonates Repost to help your friends

People hate LinkedIn It infuriates them Because they get cold marketing messages And yet, when we get the perfect cold message It resonates Leads to amazing conversations And great relationships So... there's a fine line I am not a marketer by profession But what I've learned over the years is that marketing is about: 1- Developing a strategy 2- Putting the reps in 3- Iterating Friday's poll was about whether people use AI in their lives It's a simple question And there are so many layers of judgment Some people don't know how to write an email And leverage AI to do that for them Just like some people don't know basic math And use a calculator It's hard not to judge But how does judging someone else help me grow? I’m not sure it does... I’m of the mindset that AI is the modern-day calculator Learning how AI works can feel uncomfortable It can feel inconvenient But the potential is also limitless So I use AI to improve processes To make things like writing this post more streamlined But I’m all about 1% improvements So for the time being, my posts are still written manually When I transition to AI content, I don't expect anyone to notice the difference That transition would save me time Time I can spend on other tasks However, there's a fine balance While AI has amazing potential It's not a magic bullet It can't replace every task a person can do Or I don't know how to use it to replace every task I do Either way, we're in for a fun ride... Curious to hear your thoughts Are you trying to replace yourself with AI Or do you have another take Comment below If you're looking to learn what I automate DM me Share what you automate and how I'll do the same [If you pitch an AI product or a specific service, this is a great opportunity to pitch me or send me a cold message] Speak soon

I just got pitched A product I wasn’t looking for A product I don’t really need The guy was from LinkedIn I got caught in their funnel Their sales process And I bought the product If you’re curious to learn about the product DM and I’ll share If you’re curious about why I bought the product Keep reading... I told the salesperson I wasn’t interested I said it nicely He nicely pivoted He leveraged the fact that I overshare on LinkedIn He leveraged this data to make me feel good about myself I respected the hustle I respected the finesse Thought to myself, I like this guy’s mentality Let me throw him some business People like this go far I like to work with people with a specific mindset I’m sold ✅ I proceeded to tell him how to follow up with me Because buying this product isn’t high on my list Building the relationship is Most people that read this post will never like Or comment And that’s okay Engagement on LinkedIn turns into 💰 If you know what you’re doing That sales person knew how to sell And I respect it If you’ve ever given someone business because their values Or approach resonated with you Repost this Because business is about relationships Not transactions If you’re looking to build meaningful relationships And to learn how to grow your wealth more efficiently DM me or book an appointment

It’s obvious... it’s common sense And yet people don’t do it As I head through life I began to notice a trend What felt obvious Wasn’t I’d be driving and everyone would line up leaving the second lane empty Common sense is relative Everyone analyzes situations differently Therein lies the gold Playing to your strengths Is the most efficient way to help more people My experience has been in real estate Where I’ve helped over 249 Make over $13,400,000+ And increase their net worth by $29,300,000+ But what does that really mean?… The story is more important than the numbers Imagine being in retirement Only invested in the stock market The market drops 10% This materially impacts your retirement And your ability to live off of those funds It’s a simple story It’s a situation I’ve heard time and time again There are multiple variations But the simple truth is people are looking to passively invest in real estate They just don’t know where to start I get it You start by learning But we’re in an age of information overload So what’s the best way to learn? My common sense approach is to speak to people doing what I want to do That’s what I did It helped me to be financially free within 7 years It helped me get to a point where I didn’t need to work for someone else Now I help others do the same Comment below or DM if you have any questions Would be happy to add value

I honestly love learning But there’s a problem I love learning about things I want to learn about I want to learn about things that help me grow But I don’t know what I don’t know So it’s great when social media makes it easy Here’s what I mean I recently saw this video on marketing… It talked about the Rule of Three. + The most memorable brand messages - Three words. + The strongest brand colors - Three colors. + The best storytelling structure - Three acts. Look at LinkedIn The most viral posts follow the same formula: ✔ Strong hook – Grabs attention immediately. ✔ Engaging middle – Builds momentum and keeps people reading. ✔ Clear takeaway – Leaves the reader with a valuable insight. I used this same framework to write a post It went crazy viral Hitting over 200,000 impressions Not because of luck Because I learnt the structure Implemented it And watched it scale Most people don’t study people that are successful Most people don’t treat success as a repeatable process Most people don’t build systems This is also why most people are not financially free They don’t learn the rules that underpin financial success And the cost is huge They spend time at work instead of with their families They spend time hustling to meet deadlines instead of building memories with their kinds There’s a cost to everything Which is why I do what I do I help over 249 people build financial freedom So they can ask themselves Is the cost worth it? I’m curious to hear your thoughts… Agree, disagree, feel like there is something I missed? Comment below Or DM me If you can relate, share the post to help a friend

Every day we waste money Here are 3 simple ways to get more while spending less 1️⃣ Use Credit Card Points for Flights Instead of paying cash Transferring points to an airline You’ll usually get the best value for business/first class 2️⃣ Take Advantage of Free Layovers Some airlines offer multi-day stopovers in hub cities at no extra cost. I recently went to Croatia for free By booking via Turkish Airlines and using Istanbul as a hub 3️⃣ Delegate the Planning I don’t spend hours searching for deals Instead, I leave planning to someone who enjoys it more—my wife. That way, we both focus on the things that make us happy The best part? Traveling smarter doesn’t mean overthinking every detail It means knowing how the game is played. What’s your best travel hack? Comment below Or DM me If you found this post valuable Consider reposting it to help your friends

There’s a truth that no one talks about Because it can feel rude So if I insult you I’m sorry Most of us are dumb To be a bit more precise Most of us are myopic We lack foresight We lack the ability to see multiple steps ahead This is why 67% of people live paycheck to paycheck And 48% of people making $100,000+ live paycheck to paycheck It’s because we’re not able to see the board And chart a path to victory Here’s a simple example: It’s April 15th, and most people celebrate their tax refund Hooray! we gave the US government a 0% loan for at least 4 months Is that a gift or a donation? Either way, it’s an opportunity cost Perhaps this is a bit of a digression On Friday I ran a poll Here are the results: 79% prefer more money post tax, while 21% prefer a lower tax bill My outlook is simple More money post tax is generally the answer (I don’t like 0 to 100% statements) In this situation what I’m looking at is what builds wealth the fastest It’s also why I invest in real estate And how I help over 249 people build financial freedom I use that freedom to think about how I’m myopic To grow 1% To leverage that growth to make my partners more money It’s a fun way to live life How would you live life if you were financially free? What asset class would you invest in to build freedom? Comment below If you’re looking at the game of life Confused Thinking there must be an easier way DM me or book a time to chat

Yesterday’s post was simple And yet it still won’t sink in Here’s why: Most people need theory They need the psychology of what to do But if it doesn’t make sense If it isn’t practical It’s hard to implement change Here’s a simple example: ~2 years ago no one commented on my LinkedIn posts In Year 1, I hired a guru marketing agency People commented on my posts The content was interesting But I didn’t invest time in understanding the platform So I wasn’t happy with the outcome In Year 2, I made changes Invested in myself Pivoted with respect to my approach on LinkedIn Saw massive results All of this sounds nice All of this sounds easy The reality is it’s extremely difficult Investing in yourself means doing difficult things Things that you know will enable you to scale 10 years from now Here’s how I’ve taken this theory and made it practical: 1- Posting on social media 2- Sending LinkedIn messages 3- Jumping on a plane to meet strangers It’s really simple... Your growth is your greatest asset. The difference between those who succeed and those who stay stuck? - One group waits for the perfect moment. - The other actively invests in learning, skills, and relationships. Which are you? This question is designed to make you stop and think You can choose how you decide to scale So, what’s your next step? Comment below Or DM me If this resonates Repost to help your friends

I made a simple, empowering decision in 2022 That decision changed my life, and it can change yours too My brother and brother in law were both getting married in 2023 I would need to request at least 2 weeks off Most likely 4 weeks And while my manager would probably approve it It would decimate my paid time off for the rest of the year Honestly, that’s not the end of the world I was down to put in the request Down to go to Kenya and Pakistan But part of me wondered What's the opportunity cost? Working for someone else was a great experience I learnt, leveraged that knowledge to grow, leveraged that growth to monetize [this is the same path I use today] The problem was that I lacked freedom 1- Freedom to grow in the way I want to grow 2- Freedom to build in the way I want to build 3- Freedom to think in the way I want to think Going to these weddings were the perfect excuse The perfect time to quit my stable 9-to-5 job That 9 to 5 job got me to point B It got me to be able to build financial freedom But it won’t get me to my goal - genuinely helping people at scale I’ve done this for years 1- Taught people 2- Helped people network 3- Made people money But the next step was to double down Here’s the truth: I wanted to leave my W2 job But leaving was terrifying Change is scary Own this reality and take action I helped more people in 2023 And doubled my business What’s one decision you're struggling with? Comment below or DM If this post resonated Repost it Help your friends realize the power of believing in yourself

Life’s a game And we’re too busy following the wrong rules It’s hard to write this post And not mention Monopoly Cheaters Edition The best edition Since forever The edition that prioritizes critical thinking And understanding that when an opportunity strikes Like seizing the bank Being first to market is paramount I digress Most people are living life collecting their paycheck every two weeks You’re better off than some But subtle tweaks can change your future No one won Monopoly solely off the browns Or the railroads But they were a stepping stone Most win Monopoly off the orange and pink Those are multifamily real estate What asset are you investing in What color would it be on the monopoly board Comment below or DM me If you’re looking to win the game of life And want to chat through strategy Book a call If you found this thought-provoking Share it with a friend They’ll thank you (Without saying thank you Most people read and learn on LinkedIn But rarely like or comment)

Money doesn’t grow on trees. Ironically, it comes from what you plant Money comes from linen and cotton i.e., plants The analogy here is: you reap what you sow And yet, most of us never invest in financial literacy Now is the best time to start Here’s how: ✔ Learn from people who are 1-3 steps ahead of you ✔ Learn skills that enable you to add value to others ✔ Leverage the value you create to monetize Wealth follows those who are constantly growing If you’re not investing in yourself How can you expect to grow That’s why I am launching a podcast The goal of the podcast is simple: To highlight people who are growing and how you can copy their playbook How you can learn from experts Curious to learn about a specific topic Or have a person in mind that might be a good fit Comment below Or DM me If you found this post valuable Consider reposting it to help your friends

I’ve been positioned for failure. Multiple times. Here's an example: I was dropped in a foreign country. Didn’t speak the language. No car. In charge of picking up and dropping off 100+ people. Didn’t know when they were arriving. Didn’t know where they needed to go. Like all things The devil is in the details Context is critical: I was managing transportation for my brother’s wedding. I was also the best man. My wife was 8 months pregnant. I crushed it I made success inevitable Here’s why: 1- I knew myself 2- I knew my product 3- I knew my customer Here’s what this means: 1. If I ate lunch, drivers got a bonus I had a team I had access to resources I created an incentivized system to reward positive outcomes 2. My job was to help people get from A to B I efficiently communicated with people so they know what to expect I positioned myself in areas where I knew people would be confused In plain sight And was proactive about managing issues 3. People will invariably be late I planned for the worst I didn’t read the itinerary. I didn’t have all the data (like flight information) I used trends Trusted my team And added redundancy In business, this plays out as follows: 1. Find what your uniquely qualified at 2. Build around your customer. 3. Iterate from feedback. How are you scaling? Where are you in the journey? Comment or DM. I’ve helped 249+ people invest $29.3M+ passively to build financial freedom. If you want to learn more, book a time to chat. If this was valuable, share it with your friends They’ll thank you.