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She retired 10 years early—then realized she was chasing the wrong goal.

Rachel Taylor did what most of us only dream of: she walked away from work a decade ahead of schedule. But once she hit “freedom,” something felt off.

In this episode, we explore what happens after you reach your financial goals—and how to make sure you’re chasing the right ones.

In this episode:
• Why early retirement left Rachel feeling lost
• The hidden cost of going back to work
• What she finally chose to build—and why it lights her up
• A powerful reframe for anyone feeling stuck or aimless

Rachel’s story is for anyone questioning their path, their purpose, or what “wealth” really means.

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This episode kicks off with a bang—Terry and Ryan dive into the firestorm that erupted after Terry's viral LinkedIn post on a heated debate between Daniel Priestley and Gary "Economics" Stevenson. The topic? A no-holds-barred conversation around wealth inequality, economic freedom, and whether taxing wealth is the way forward—or backward.

What started as a midnight YouTube rabbit hole turned into a 200K+ impression social firestorm. But more importantly, it opened the door for a rich conversation around:

• 🏦 Why taxing wealth vs. work strikes such a nerve.
• 🔥 The emotional and personal nature of economic debates—and how social media rewards outrage over nuance.
• 🧠 What both Priestley and Stevenson got right—and wrong—in their arguments.
• 🧭 Why it's critical for couples and families to form their own financial philosophies before being swayed by online drama.

This isn’t just about policy—it’s about how we think, talk, and feel about money, fairness, and freedom.

🔗 Links & Mentions:

• The original LinkedIn post that stirred the pot
• Diary of a CEO episode featuring Priestley vs. Stevenson

❤️ For Our Listeners:

Whether you're team "tax the billionaires" or "let the free market run," this episode will challenge your assumptions and offer new perspectives. Perfect for conscious couples building not just a budget—but a belief system.

👥 Join the conversation: What’s your take—tax wealth or expand freedom? leave a comment!

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🔹 What if you won the money game—only to realize you were losing at life?
🔹 Why do so many high achievers chase a “broken scoreboard” of success?
🔹 How did a single conversation shatter Sahil Bloom’s definition of wealth?

💡 In this episode, we dive deep into the Faustian bargain of modern success.

Sahil Bloom knows this dilemma firsthand. A Stanford graduate who climbed the ladder of finance and venture capital, Sahil had the perfect life on paper. But then, a seemingly casual chat with a friend revealed a hard truth—he had been measuring wealth all wrong.

Now, with over a million followers and a transformative new book, The 5 Types of Wealth, Sahil shares his journey from chasing dollars to designing a life rich in purpose, relationships, and well-being. In this candid conversation, we unpack:

🔥 The mindset shift that rewired Sahil’s approach to wealth
🔥 Why financial success alone won’t bring happiness (and what will)
🔥 The powerful framework that will redefine how you measure a life well-lived

If you’ve ever felt like you’re living to work instead of working to live, this episode is your wake-up call. Tune in for an insightful, heartfelt, and life-changing discussion.

🎧 Listen now and start designing your own version of a truly wealthy life.

Resource Guide:

• Follow Sahil Bloom on Twitter: Stay updated with Sahil's latest insights and musings on Twitter.

Explore The 5 Types of Wealth Book: Discover Sahil's transformative guide to redefining wealth in his book, The 5 Types of Wealth.

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Steve and Santina spent 15 years grinding away in stable but unfulfilling careers, stuck in the messy middle of life—long commutes, stressing about debt, and little time for what really mattered. 

Fast forward just one year, and they’ve completely flipped the script:

✅ Both landed dream jobs that align with their values and lifestyle
✅ Eliminated the need for a second job while making faster financial progress
✅ Cut their work stress dramatically while accelerating their financial freedom by a decade

How did they do it? In this episode, they break down the exact steps they took to shift their mindset, manage change, and build a life they love—without waiting for a mythical "FIRE" number.

Inside this episode:
💥 The critical first move they made that set everything in motion
🔄 How Steve, a change management expert, applied his own strategies to their finances
⚡ The framework that helped them navigate fear and uncertainty with confidence
💰 Why their financial progress exploded after they stopped obsessing over money

If you feel stuck in the grind and want real financial transformation, this episode is your blueprint. Listen now! 🎧

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Welcome back to the Money Minded podcast. 

We’re at the end of our escape plan series, and we promised you’d hear some success stories. 

So in this episode, you’re going to learn from Ryan and Mon just how powerful and valuable money skills really are. 

They never really had money problems, but they also knew they weren’t managing it well either. 

Ryan is a FIFO worker, and Mon handled the mental load that comes with money. They never really fought about it, 

But it wasn’t something they were doing well together. 

Mon would spend hours in bank statements and personal finance apps. 

Ryan would make money and then want to buy new toys. 

And it’s not like they couldn’t afford these toys. It was just the feeling of not making any real progress for how hard they were both working. 

When they started learning the money mapping method they kicked some massive goals. 

Mastering these money skills allowed them to:

• Pay off their consumer debt 
• Build a comfortable cash cushion 
• Pay down their mortgage faster 
• Build a 6 figure investment portfolio 

All while funding their wedding and honeymoon, and taking trips overseas and interstate for holidays. 

But it wasn’t all smooth sailing. About 12 months into their life threw them a curveball, and it was at this moment they realised just how valuable the skills they had acquired are. 

In this episode, they very generously take us inside this moment, and talk about how they worked together to manage one of the most difficult moments of their life. 

If you want to know the true value of being confident and capable with your money, this episode is for you. 

I hope you enjoy. 

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In the last instalment of their escape plan series, Ryan and Terry break down the fifth and final skill of their money mapping method: asset stacking. Learning how to transition from making a living from your human capital (time and talent), to making a living from your financial capital (money) is the only way to buy back your time and live life on your own terms.

Expect to learn:

• The two faulty assumptions that prevent progress.   
• The four money games, and how to play the odds 
• How risk is different from volatility, and how to manage the five dimensions of risk in pursuit of returns 
• The cheat code for maximising returns without having to know everything. 

This is not an investing 101 episode that stuffs you full of facts. It's a playbook for building one of life's most valuable skills.

Resources Mentioned:

1. Money Smart Compound Interest Calculator 
2. The Bitcoin Standard 
3. The Most Important thing 

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Setting the Context
In the sixth installment of The Escape Plan Series, Terry and Ryan guide you through one of the most transformative skills in their money mapping method:  Income Mapping. Building on previous episodes, this episode delivers a 'life changing' new way to gamify your spending, fast track financial progress and feel good about money. 

What you'll learn:

• The three patterns of financial underperformance that hold most people back. 
• The one habit that transforms saving and spending into an empowering practice.
• Why delayed gratification is not always 'good' and what works better. 
• The secret to achieving financial confidence, even on a modest income.

By the end of this episode, you’ll have a clear, actionable system for giving every dollar a job, ⚖️ balancing your present and future financial needs without feeling like you’re constantly sacrificing. 

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What if you could predict your financial future and spend guilt-free while still smashing your goals? In this episode, Ryan and Terry unveil the fourth skill in their Escape Plan series: cashflow forecasting—a game-changing tool that bridges the gap between where you are and where you want to be.

🔍 Here’s what you’ll discover:

• How one family transformed their dreams of traveling Australia into a reality, just by mastering this skill.
• The surprising truth about scarcity bias—and how it’s sabotaging your financial freedom.
• The two most common “money relationship” archetypes and how to break free from their traps.
• The step by step process for mastering this skill, and how to know if you're doing it effectively. 

💡 Ready to navigate your financial future with confidence? Hit play now to unlock the mindset shift that will change the way you think about money forever.

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In this episode, Ryan and Terry dive into the second key money skill in the money mapping method: monitoring your economic vitals. Discover how to move from guesswork to clarity, build a financial operating system tailored to your goals, and stop stressing about money. With insights from John D. Rockefeller’s habits to modern tools that make managing money easier than ever, you'll learn how to turn data into decisions and enjoy spending guilt-free. Don't just manage money—master it.

🎙️ What you'll learn in this episode:

• The surprising habit of John D. Rockefeller that made him a financial powerhouse
• How to stop "walking in circles" with your money and start making real progress
• The one tool you need to simplify and supercharge your financial decisions
• Why most people get stuck on financial guesswork—and how to break free
• How to instantly see if you're on track for your goals (and what to adjust if you're not)

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What if your financial future wasn’t just something to hope for, but something you could design with clarity and purpose? In this episode of The Money Minded Podcast, Ryan and Terry dive into the transformative concept of Future Authoring—a groundbreaking approach to making your money meaningful.

What you'll learn:

• Why traditional goal-setting methods often fall short and what to do instead.
• How to connect your finances to a life well-lived, transforming “money tasks” into purposeful action.
• The key to developing an internal compass for financial decisions, so your financial decisions maximise your return on life. 
• The secret to aligning with your partner and creating a shared vision for financial success.

Don’t just dream about financial freedom—start crafting it today. Tune in to discover the tools and mindset shifts that will help you transform your relationship with money and achieve what truly matters.

🔗 Links and Resources:
The 5 Life Windows
https://www.notion.so/cashflowco/The-5-Life-Windows-410402ca5e7b4690889451dc2ad3badd

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