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Mar 2025
1h 16m

How To Break Free From Financial Anxiety...

Lewis Howes
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Money blocks aren't just financial—they're deeply psychological. In this transformative episode, I sit down with powerhouse entrepreneurs Rachel Rodgers, Anthony O'Neal, and Mark Matson who reveal how our earliest money experiences create invisible "screens" that dictate our financial decisions. Rachel shares her journey from law school to eight-figure business owner, explaining how she challenges the "money is evil" narrative that holds many people back. Anthony delivers a tactical blueprint for climbing out of debt by casting vision before budgeting, while Mark vulnerably unpacks how his coal-mining grandfather's poverty mindset contrasted with his father's entrepreneurial spirit. You'll discover why millionaires are often unhappy despite their wealth, how to overcome imposter syndrome in high-achieving environments, and the unexpected connection between your purpose and financial abundance.

In this episode you will learn:

  • How to systematically challenge limiting money beliefs by collecting evidence that proves the opposite
  • Why managing your emotions is crucial for making sound financial decisions
  • The five-step tactical blueprint for going from broke and in debt to financial freedom
  • How to create an entrepreneurial mindset without necessarily becoming an entrepreneur
  • Why consistency and showing up daily is more important than talent in building wealth
  • The "destructive cycle of wealth" that prevents even millionaires from finding happiness
  • How to cultivate an abundant mindset even when your bank account doesn't reflect it yet
  • Why your purpose must be greater than money to experience true financial fulfillment
  • The importance of surrounding yourself with people who believe in you to build confidence

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