In this raw episode, Michael shares the unfiltered journey from battling severe mental health struggles in his teens to building a $20M+ property portfolio and running a multi 8 figure business.With no roadmap, no corporate job, and no burning passion to “follow,” Michael found his edge through honesty, hustle, and a commitment to becoming the best at whatever he put his hands to.

We cover:

- Why waiting for passion is holding people back

- How mental health shaped his views on wealth and purpose

- Why buying a Lambo didn’t change anything

- The real reason he left a $900K job to start from scratch

- The mindset shift that made him financially free, without chasing endless more

Timestamps:

0:00 - Intro

3:00 - Michael’s early battle with mental health.

8:00 - "The Side Hustle That Changed Everything"

10:00 - "I Made $900K... and Walked Away"

16:00 - "The Lambo Effect Wears Off

17:50 - Why Mastery Beats Passion When Building a Career.

24:00 - Why Property Over Stocks?

30:40 - Knowing When Enough Is Enough

35:45 - How financial freedom changed Michaels Life

45:00 - The story behind his desire to guide others through the dark

If you’re stuck, scaling, or questioning what success really looks like, this one’s for you.

CONNECT WITH MICHAEL:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michaeljamesthomas_/

Website: https://www.mentoredbymichael.com.au/?fbclid=PAQ0xDSwMCVJBleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABp52I1QgndGIHTnJNjhYHE86x_-ecmUjxULhN9fx8ro_fvNs0WiDCwbBBuU1s_aem_HgpKFvZjuREC_LcljiAgwA

CONNECT WITH THE PROPERTY NERDS:

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TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thepropertynerdspodcast

CONNECT WITH FOURACRE FINANCIAL:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fouracre.financial/

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fouracre-financial/

Website: https://fouracrefinancial.com.au/

CONNECT WITH ARJUN:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arjpaliwal/

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/propertybuyersagent/

CONNECT WITH INVESTORKIT:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/investorkit.com.au/

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/investorkit/

Website: https://www.investorkit.com.au/

This Podcast was Recorded & Produced by KYU Media. For Production related inquiries please get in touch with us at https://kyumedia.com/