In today’s episode, I’m diving into the critical attitude shift you need to make if you want to win financially—and in life. Inspired by a shoutout to Nick Foles and Pat O’Donnell, we talk about how aggression, not passivity, is the real game-changer. I’ll walk you through personal stories from my college days, a career-defining moment at Deloitte, and lessons I’ve learned about how being passive can cost you big time.

 

If you’ve ever felt like success is just out of reach, this episode will show you why your mindset might be the missing piece—and how you can turn everything around by adopting an aggressive, go-getter mentality. Trust me, once you hear these stories, you’ll understand exactly why being proactive is the key to winning in finances, career, and family life.

 

Key Talking Points of the Episode

 

[00:00 ] Shoutout to Nick Foles, Pat O’Donnell, and inspiration from the “Dad Szn”

[00:47 ] Why being too passive is costing you financially—and in life

[01:40 ] How your approach determines if you get help or stay stuck

[02:19 ] Story 1: How I turned a B+ into an A by demanding success

[04:27 ] The key difference between asking and framing your goals

[05:52 ] How mentors naturally want to help when you show initiative

[07:15 ] Writing a national bestselling book by boldly telling Wiley my intention

[08:15 ] Story 2: How passivity nearly cost me my career at Deloitte

[09:22 ] Getting a wake-up call from my recruiter—and what it taught me

[12:16 ] Why being “good enough” isn’t good enough if you want to win

[14:18 ] How being aggressive versus passive affects every area of your life

[16:12 ] Why you must demand success for yourself—and for your family

[16:59 ] Final call to action: change your attitude, change your life

 

 

Quotables

“The aggressor always wins—the passive get stepped on.”

“Demand success like it’s non-negotiable, and people will show up to help you win.”

“Passivity isn’t just a mindset; it’s a guarantee that you will lose.”

 

 

Links & Resources

• Budgetdog

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