Today we talk with Scott Jarred, CEO of Invst and a bestselling author of Future Hack and Accelerate. Jared shares his personal journey from growing up in poverty to becoming a financial advice innovator, emphasizing the importance of personal finance education and the impact of early financial planning. 

Scott shares insights from his books 'Future Hack' and 'Accelerate,' discussing powerful frameworks for achieving financial success, the role of “personal CFOs”, and techniques for being the CEO of your life. 

We also explore the significance of protection in financial planning, the impact of technology and AI on the industry, and the essential elements of living a balanced life according to the 'three-legged stool of life' philosophy.

00:17 Scott Jarred: From Humble Beginnings to Financial Freedom

01:30 The Power of Personal Finance: Scott's Journey to Success

03:40 Overcoming Fear and Embracing Failure: The Path to Wealth

05:22 From Paper Routes to Entrepreneurship: Scott's Early Ventures

18:25 The Birth of Invst: Revolutionizing Personal Finance

25:27 Mastering Personal Finance: Scott's Self-Education and Advice

27:39 Exploring Quantum Thinking and Financial Adaptability

29:15 From Future Hat to Quantum Mindset: Unveiling Key Insights

29:49 Confronting Mortality: A Catalyst for Financial Planning

31:27 Strategic Financial Moves: Chess as a Metaphor for Life

33:14 Early Career Financial Strategies: Pay Yourself First

39:12 Midlife Financial Mistakes and the Importance of Protection

41:12 Personal Finance Tips: The Power of Intentionality

42:22 The Three-Legged Stool of Life: A Holistic Approach

47:36 Embracing the Future: AI and the Acceleration of Everything

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By listening to this episode you will learn:

• How to identify and respond through each stage of life
• How to build true wealth
• What it means to have a personal CFO
• How to be the CEO of YOU!

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Links and resources mentioned in this episode:

Companies and organizations: 

• Invst
• AT&T
• Abundance360

People:

• Scott Jarred
• Matt Hoffman
• David McCauley
• Dipen Mehta
• Warren Buffett
• Bill Gates
• Peter H. Diamandis
• Christopher (Toph) Day
• Jake Miller
• Nate Spangle
• Matt Hunckler

Books:

• FutureHack!: How To Reach Your Full Financial Potential
• Accelerate: How to Reach Financial Freedom Faster So You Can Live the Life You Want

Movie:

• Rad

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