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Twelve months ago, this was my garage. Since then, I've: - Sold both sports cars - Reduced my monthly spending by $10k - Committed to doing 30% less of everything (travel, dining out, work, etc) And I feel so much lighter. This year, I decided to live life more slowly. Part of that decision was shedding things that were no longer serving me. Supercars gave me something that I needed. I grew up with the red Lamborghini poster on my wall. Owning these incredible machines meant that I had made it. That I was free. But eventually, the cars stopped feeling like freedom… and started feeling like weight. My friend Kevin Dahlstrom says that everything you own owns a piece of you. This year was all about letting go. And the reality is, I no longer need a supercar to remind me who I am. Here's the thing — I don't regret that season of my life. I had incredible experiences, made great friends, and will cherish those memories. Buy the ticket, take the ride. I want to experience everything life has to offer. But in the spirit of Marie Kondo, I can thank these objects for the role they played in my life, and release them with gratitude. Ultimately, it's not about the cars. Stuff, identities, beliefs, even past versions of ourselves are just temporary companions on the path. They serve a purpose for a season, teach us what they are meant to, and then we get to set them free when they no longer fit. Thank you for getting me here. Now I'm making room for what's next.

Twelve months ago, this was my garage. Since then, I've: - Sold both sports cars - Reduced my monthly spending by $10k - Committed to doing 30% less of everything (travel, dining out, work, etc) And I feel so much lighter. This year, I decided to live life more slowly. Part of that decision was shedding things that were no longer serving me. Supercars gave me something that I needed. I grew up with the red Lamborghini poster on my wall. Owning these incredible machines meant that I had made it. That I was free. But eventually, the cars stopped feeling like freedom… and started feeling like weight. My friend Kevin Dahlstrom says that everything you own owns a piece of you. This year was all about letting go. And the reality is, I no longer need a supercar to remind me who I am. Here's the thing — I don't regret that season of my life. I had incredible experiences, made great friends, and will cherish those memories. Buy the ticket, take the ride. I want to experience everything life has to offer. But in the spirit of Marie Kondo, I can thank these objects for the role they played in my life, and release them with gratitude. Ultimately, it's not about the cars. Stuff, identities, beliefs, even past versions of ourselves are just temporary companions on the path. They serve a purpose for a season, teach us what they are meant to, and then we get to set them free when they no longer fit. Thank you for getting me here. Now I'm making room for what's next.

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⛷️ Skiing is hands down the best family activity. - Outside - Active - Screen free And the best part is the conversations on the lifts. I get 15 minutes of present time with my kids asking them about all kinds of stuff. The only problem is that it’s increasingly inaccessible for middle and working class families. Boating falls into the same category. Great for families, but wake boats are out of reach for many. I’m so grateful to the younger version of myself who created financial success so I can enjoy things like this with my kids (and have the time freedom to do so.) This is the best reason to go all in and bet on yourself when you are young.

⛷️ Skiing is hands down the best family activity. - Outside - Active - Screen free And the best part is the conversations on the lifts. I get 15 minutes of present time with my kids asking them about all kinds of stuff. The only problem is that it’s increasingly inaccessible for middle and working class families. Boating falls into the same category. Great for families, but wake boats are out of reach for many. I’m so grateful to the younger version of myself who created financial success so I can enjoy things like this with my kids (and have the time freedom to do so.) This is the best reason to go all in and bet on yourself when you are young.

214,328 次观看 • 6 个月前

I sold my McLaren today. No, I’m not getting a new one. This one was harder than the Lambo. Because this one… meant more to me. I bought it after I sold my company. A reward. A symbol. A statement to myself (and to the world). That I had made it. That I was free. And for a while, it was true. I felt 10 years of striving crystallized in that moment. The carbon fiber. The absurd acceleration. The way it turned heads. Supercars gave me something when I needed it. A reminder that all the sacrifice hadn’t been for nothing. That I could bend reality, that the kid from nowhere really did it. My friend Kevin Dahlstrom says that everything you own owns a piece of you. And he’s right. Eventually, the car stopped feeling like freedom… and started feeling like weight. Not because anything was wrong with it. But because I changed. I don’t need a machine to remind me who I am anymore. I don’t need a loud engine to feel powerful. I don’t need a parked symbol of identity to feel alive. Letting go of the McLaren isn’t about minimalism. It’s not about virtue signaling. It’s about alignment. Buying it was a gift to honor the past. Selling it is a gift to honor what’s unfolding. To go all in on what’s next. To reclaim the parts of me that were still quietly performing. To free up space. Not in the garage, but in my soul. I don’t regret buying it. It served me well. And driving it for the last time today was bittersweet. I still love cars. Maybe I’ll buy another one someday, in another season. This isn’t about cars. It never was. It’s about who I’m becoming. And what I no longer need to carry with me to be free.

I sold my McLaren today. No, I’m not getting a new one. This one was harder than the Lambo. Because this one… meant more to me. I bought it after I sold my company. A reward. A symbol. A statement to myself (and to the world). That I had made it. That I was free. And for a while, it was true. I felt 10 years of striving crystallized in that moment. The carbon fiber. The absurd acceleration. The way it turned heads. Supercars gave me something when I needed it. A reminder that all the sacrifice hadn’t been for nothing. That I could bend reality, that the kid from nowhere really did it. My friend Kevin Dahlstrom says that everything you own owns a piece of you. And he’s right. Eventually, the car stopped feeling like freedom… and started feeling like weight. Not because anything was wrong with it. But because I changed. I don’t need a machine to remind me who I am anymore. I don’t need a loud engine to feel powerful. I don’t need a parked symbol of identity to feel alive. Letting go of the McLaren isn’t about minimalism. It’s not about virtue signaling. It’s about alignment. Buying it was a gift to honor the past. Selling it is a gift to honor what’s unfolding. To go all in on what’s next. To reclaim the parts of me that were still quietly performing. To free up space. Not in the garage, but in my soul. I don’t regret buying it. It served me well. And driving it for the last time today was bittersweet. I still love cars. Maybe I’ll buy another one someday, in another season. This isn’t about cars. It never was. It’s about who I’m becoming. And what I no longer need to carry with me to be free.

160,382 次观看 • 1 年前

What if wealth isn’t about money? At Kevin Dahlstrom's ( Kevin Dahlstrom) BaseCamp Boulder event, he invited me and Pete Adeney, also known as Mr. Money Mustache, to explore the question: What is wealth? Here are my biggest takeaways from this conversation: 1- Money is a tool, not the goal. 2- Freedom without purpose still feels empty. 3- True wealth lives in five areas: health, relationships, time, mind, and soul. 4- Presence is the ultimate form of abundance. 5- True happiness comes from alignment, not accumulation. 6- The richest people I know live simply and think deeply. 7- You can’t buy fulfillment. You can only build it through purpose and service. It was so cool to see three different perspectives converge on the same fundamental principles. I think this is one of the best discussions on money, meaning, and purpose that I've ever been a part of. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did. The full conversation with Pete & Kevin is now live on Money Stories.

What if wealth isn’t about money? At Kevin Dahlstrom's ( Kevin Dahlstrom) BaseCamp Boulder event, he invited me and Pete Adeney, also known as Mr. Money Mustache, to explore the question: What is wealth? Here are my biggest takeaways from this conversation: 1- Money is a tool, not the goal. 2- Freedom without purpose still feels empty. 3- True wealth lives in five areas: health, relationships, time, mind, and soul. 4- Presence is the ultimate form of abundance. 5- True happiness comes from alignment, not accumulation. 6- The richest people I know live simply and think deeply. 7- You can’t buy fulfillment. You can only build it through purpose and service. It was so cool to see three different perspectives converge on the same fundamental principles. I think this is one of the best discussions on money, meaning, and purpose that I've ever been a part of. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did. The full conversation with Pete & Kevin is now live on Money Stories.

68,794 次观看 • 8 个月前

"Start from wherever you are and with whatever you’ve got." The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago, the second-best time is now. No more waiting for the perfect moment. Just start.

"Start from wherever you are and with whatever you’ve got." The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago, the second-best time is now. No more waiting for the perfect moment. Just start.

70,665 次观看 • 2 年前

⭕️ Why do high performers blow up their own lives? After a lifetime of winning, success can quietly become a prison. In this episode of Inner Circle, Kevin (Kevin Dahlstrom) and I explore constructive self sabotage and the hidden pressure that builds when achievement becomes your identity. I share the story of losing $1.5 million in a failed acquisition and why that failure ended up being one of the most liberating experiences of my life. If you have ever felt restless despite outward success, this conversation may change how you see it. If this resonates, do us both a favor and repost to help us spread the word.

⭕️ Why do high performers blow up their own lives? After a lifetime of winning, success can quietly become a prison. In this episode of Inner Circle, Kevin (Kevin Dahlstrom) and I explore constructive self sabotage and the hidden pressure that builds when achievement becomes your identity. I share the story of losing $1.5 million in a failed acquisition and why that failure ended up being one of the most liberating experiences of my life. If you have ever felt restless despite outward success, this conversation may change how you see it. If this resonates, do us both a favor and repost to help us spread the word.

17,847 次观看 • 5 个月前

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