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Living on a boat? Most think you're insane. Here's why you might be a genius: Wake up to ocean views. Move your "home" anywhere.

Banks really said "let's charge 30% interest" and society went "seems legit" Meanwhile you're choosing between gas OR groceries. Stop normalizing financial abuse.

Driving down to the Ocean Springs dock for a long weekend on the water.

@stijnnoorman When you're genuinely obsessed with solving their problem, desperation disappears.

Don't sell like you need their money. Sell like they need your help.

So banks are bleeding Americans dry while we can't even afford bread! Maybe if lenders stopped acting like loan sharks in Armani suits, people could actually eat. The interest rate insanity has gotta stop

Starting my life on the boat in Ocean Springs. Boat life changes you.

Hit $2-3M, own your home, got wheels? You & Elon Musk are living the same movie — just different sets. Time's the currency that matters. You got MORE of it = you're RICHER. Don't waste 24 hours chasing billions when you could be living.

Wish in one hand about quitting at 50, or actually do something in the other; see which fills up first. The secret? Find your 'playground' like I did with writing. Do what makes you come alive, not what checks boxes. No formula exists — just guts & passion

Shutting your laptop at the end of your workday to spend time with your family is an underrated sign of wealth.

Self-employed? Don't fall for a house before you're mortgage-ready. Get FULLY pre-approved + build 3-6 months cash reserves. Clean docs = better rates.

Most folks dream of building a business, then reality hits 'em like a freight train. It ain't a playground game. it takes guts, grind, and zero quit. But here's the kicker: hard don't mean impossible.

high standards can feel intense, but it really pushes us to grow and achieve more

@Tim_Denning there's no going back.

The most dangerous thing you can ever do is experience a tiny bit of freedom. Once you do you’ll be unemployable for the rest of your life.

At this rate everyone's gonna have their own app and no user.

Self-employed? Your home office choice literally prints money OR costs you thousands. Most miss this: Dedicated office space = tax gold. $5/sq ft (max 300 sq ft) = easy $1,500 deduction. No headaches, audit-proof. The play: Pick a room that screams "business only" and watch your tax bill shrink.

Small business owners, stop sabotaging your mortgage approval. Mixing business & personal money? Lenders see red flags. Your DTI looks like trash, your income looks unstable — you're basically begging to get rejected. The fix is stupid simple: Separate accounts now Consistent owner's draw 12-24 months of clean records Do this today or keep renting.

@asaio87 that right balance between quick wins and long-term strategies.

If you want to start selling your app or services right away, you cannot rely on SEO. Try paid ads, or partnerships with people who have distribution or just cold outreach. SEO takes a lot of time, especially on Saas but once it kicks in, you are solid. In some niches takes even 24 months to be stable.

@stijnnoorman fresh perspectives can breathe new life

You don't need to start from scratch. You need to combine old ideas in new ways.

Don’t retire at 65 to travel the world. Retire at 35 and travel the world.

Do all 50-year-olds wake up at 5 a.m.?