In this powerful episode, Marcus sits down with Jeff Smith, founder of The Tactical Empire and author of "Operation Wealth." Jeff shares his journey from special operations to entrepreneurship, the importance of intentional living, and how to build true financial freedom. The conversation covers family, resilience, mindset, and actionable strategies for creating a life based on actions, not words.

Episode Highlights:

7:00 – Lessons from the military: default aggression and taking action

11:00 – The dangers of overthinking and the paralysis of perfection

20:00 – Financial education: why most people never learn true wealth-building

27:00 – Infinite banking and building generational wealth

47:00 – Overcoming limiting beliefs and the sunk cost fallacy

Jeff Smith is a former special operator, Fortune 50 executive, gym owner, business mentor, and bestselling author. He leads The Tactical Empire, a movement empowering men to achieve financial independence and live with purpose.

Resources & Links:

Get Jeff’s book: "Operation Wealth" on Amazon
Learn more: The Tactical Empire
Connect with Jeff: @realjeffsmith on Instagram
Join the Tactical Empire Community on Facebook

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