Many of us dream of losing weight, breaking a bad habit, or getting out of debt, but today’s guest has done all three! It sounds like a real challenge, but you can do it, too. In fact, it’s even easier than you might think. Just take it one thing at a time, one day at a time. Your small wins will compound into a successful life.

In this episode of The Mentee Podcast, Matt Plumer, real estate entrepreneur and coach, shares his tips on how to show up and resist temptation consistently and how doing so will take you to the good life. Matt discusses the power of a well-thought-out plan and the role it can play in your success.

Here are some power takeaways from today's conversation:

• Your small wins add up to larger, long-term success.
• Learning to show up and resist temptation consistently is invaluable
• Keep living cheap, even after cutting out wasteful expenses.
• Identify how to win each day for a successful future.

[03:30] Meet Matt Plumer

In 2017, Matt got to a point where he was out of debt but wasn’t making much money either. This got him thinking: what’s a business that can afford him a comfortable lifestyle? With some trial and error, Matt eventually decided on coaching.

Matt lost 100 pounds, got sober, and got out of debt. He chalks his transformation up to three key elements: awareness, decision, and intentionality.

[18:37] Achieving Financial Freedom

Matt didn’t want to quit drinking or gambling, but once he started and his wins compounded, it was easy. You need to show up and resist temptation consistently.

Identifying and cutting out wasteful expenses is the quickest way to work toward financial freedom. Remember: save to invest, not to spend.

[32:37] Real Challenges in Real Estate

Real estate agents often enter the business in hopes of more free time, money, and flexibility. However, the truth is these things are a challenge to achieve with real estate alone.

Identify how to win the day for a successful life. Listen to the full episode for more of Matt’s insightful tips!

[45:38] The Good Life

Finding time, money, and people to share them with — the good life — is possible. Matt shares that the key is planning before doing. With a plan in place, it’ll be easier to see whether you’re on or off track and how you can make adjustments in your situation.

Resources Mentioned:

EveryDollar

Financial Peace University

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