Summary:
Some people overachieve despite a difficult upbringing, and this is the case for this episode’s guest speaker, Ash Cash Exantus. Growing up in the projects of Manhattan, Ash had the cards stacked against him. Nonetheless, he worked his way up and is now one of the best financial advisors in the country. Ash is committed to working hard to reach his highest potential, while consistently reminding others of his humble beginnings and where he came from. He hopes to inspire others to pursue their dreams, upholding the idea that anything is attainable if you’re focused on the right things and have a solid model to follow. Tune in for more incredible advice from Ash.

Highlights:
-Some people overachieve despite a difficult upbringing
-Ash Cash grew up in the projects of Manhattan and became an entrepreneur at the age of 8
-Ash Cash is now one of the best financial advisors in the country, and is the author of 13 books
-If he can beat the odds, so can others. He aims to help other people find greatness rather than making excuses due to their obstacles
-By 24, he was a VP for one of the top financial institutions in the world
-If you’re focused on the right things and have a model to follow, you can achieve anything you desire
-You will only get as far as your belief system. If you believe you will not move forward and be successful, this will be your reality
-Instead of trying to lower to someone else’s level to convince them to succeed, Ash believes in continuing to rise up while reminding people where you came from
-If you constantly look at negative news, you won’t be able to focus on the positive aspects of life and the opportunities available
-His latest book, From the Block to the Bank, recounts his life story to emphasize that regardless of your background, you can maximize your full potential. He outlines 40 key ideas/principles to fulfill this

Useful Links:
Financial Survival Network
Ash Cash
From the Block to the Bank