Try Life On 124: Why Money Isn’t the Real Freedom with Jerome Myers
Aug 22, 2025
Jerome Myers, a transformative coach and entrepreneur, joins for an enlightening chat that challenges the notion of wealth as the ultimate freedom. They discuss the false allure of chasing money and the importance of defining your 'enough number.' Jerome shares his own journey from a lucrative corporate job to a life of purpose. The conversation covers embracing change, the power of storytelling in personal transformation, and prioritizing authentic relationships over societal expectations. Tune in for insights on how to rewrite your own definition of success!
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Hidden Examples Invite Belief
- Jerome confronted Maurice because his life signaled possibility without flash, showing others a different model of success.
- Showing real, modest examples invites people who didn't come from money to believe independence is possible.
Money Is A Tool, Not The Goal
- Money solves basic needs but cannot buy self-actualization or transcendence according to Maslow's hierarchy.
- Use money as a tool to allocate time, talent, and treasure toward purpose rather than treating it as the end goal.
Sale Led To Life-First Choices
- Maurice sold a mobile home park and paid off personal debts instead of splurging, prioritizing life-return over ROI.
- He realized more money added no value to daily happiness and reduced leverage over his time.
