In this deeply personal episode, I'm sharing the eight principles that helped me go from $304,000 in debt to a self-made millionaire by 30—and how those same principles are now fueling my fight for something far bigger: my daughter's health.

 

You'll hear the raw truth about what financial freedom really feels like when you're also battling a life-threatening condition like Dravet Syndrome. I'll walk you through the mindset, systems, and decision-making tools I've used for over a decade—tools that don't just apply to money, but to health, family, fitness, and faith.

 

Whether you're trying to fix your finances or rebuild your life after a crisis, these eight principles will give you a real-world, repeatable playbook for success. This one's for anyone who feels stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure where to begin.

 

Key Talking Points of the Episode

 

00:00 Introduction

01:05 Living with Dravet Syndrome and the cost of true freedom

03:15 Financial freedom ≠ problem-free life

05:20 The Eight Principles of Success

07:51 Principle 1: Work hard—but work smart with systems

10:29 Principle 2: Set realistic timeframes for results (especially in health + money)

12:23 Principle 3: Consistency wins

13:23 Principle 4: Remove friction and make success easier with automation

14:40 Principle 5: Be proactive. Ask, research, and lead your own journey

16:37 Principle 6: Don't wait for the "right time", there isn't one

17:38 Principle 7: Invest in yourself and seek education constantly

19:30 Principle 8: Apply it all and then give back

20:31 Why mastering every area of life matters

 

Quotables

 

"Just because you have money doesn't mean your problems go away."

 

"Don't wait for life to happen—go make life happen. Be the general contractor of your own success."

 

"Consistency and systems win every time, in money, health, relationships—everything."

 

Links

 

Budgetdog

https://budgetdog.com