What if your version of “success” isn’t even yours?

Brian Luebben (@brianluebben), author and founder of Action Academy, reveals how he walked away from a $250K job to build a life defined by purpose and freedom. He now teaches thousands how to buy businesses, replace their income, and design their ideal life — not someone else’s.

Here’s what you’ll learn:

• The mindset shift that separates the 1% from the 99%
• Why wealth without freedom is failure
• How to build systems that buy back your time
• The power of community and mentorship in scaling faster
• What “enough” really means in business and life
• Why clarity, not hustle, is the new success metric

This episode is a masterclass in mindset, freedom, and fulfillment — from someone who actually walked away from “making it.”

Timestamps
02:34 – The moment Brian decided to walk away from a $250K job
04:50 – The solo trip to Italy that changed everything
06:36 – Why travel reshapes your definition of success
09:38 – Why getting rich fast isn’t the answer to happiness
13:43 – The “No Empty Seats” rule for spending money with purpose
15:22 – Why his viral anti–9-to-5 video triggered millions
17:22 – Why you can’t take advice from the 99%
22:24 – How “more” becomes a trap for entrepreneurs
24:10 – The difference between rich, wealthy, and free
30:15 – The “Game of Millions” framework for building true wealth
40:09 – How Action Academy helps people escape the system
1:09:17 – The perfect day exercise that rewires your goals

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Website: https://actionacademy.com/

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