Welcome to another powerful episode of the Building Your Money Machine Show! Today, I’m bringing you a replay of a live session that hit so hard, it blew up my inbox with requests. So, you asked—I delivered. If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing all the “right” things—holding down a good job, maybe even bought the house and putting money away—yet you still can’t seem to get ahead, you’re not alone. That’s the middle class trap, and I’m tearing it apart in this episode.

I'm diving into why the old play-it-safe model simply doesn’t cut it in today’s world, and I’ll unpack the three critical shifts you need to make to break free. I’ll also walk you through how to figure out your exact number for financial freedom (yep, I’ve got a free calculator—grab it at melabraham.com/number).

I’ve been at this money game for three decades—seen the market highs, the lows, and even lost a third of everything I owned to a Ponzi scheme. I’m sharing what will keep you stuck forever and how to avoid it, totally unfiltered, with a side of sarcasm and a whole lot of heart.

IN TODAY’S EPISODE, I DISCUSS:

• Why the “middle class trap” is more real than ever
• How the current system trains us to trade time for money, avoid risk, and trust institutions that no longer serve us
• The three essential shifts if you want OUT of the trap
• The truth about cash flow, value creation, and why it’s never too late to make new choices
• How shifting your mindset moves you from consumer to investor, from earnings treadmill to freedom
• Why you’re only ever one decision—one small shift—away from momentum and a new financial trajectory

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