Steve McKnight is an expert when it comes to personal finance and money management. He’s a self-made multi-millionaire, real estate mogul and a financial educator. He joins us to share insider tips from his book Money Magnet and gives us valuable insights into attracting money, building wealth, and creating a purpose-driven financial future.
Key Topics
Mindset and Attracting Money
· Attracting money as a learnable skill
· Insider tips from Steve's book "Money Magnet"
· Influence of childhood experiences with money on financial habits
· Contrast between parents’ financial habits and their effect on Steve's mindset
· Importance of having money conversations in relationships
· The possibility of changing one's money mindset and seeking help to do so
Real Estate and Wealth Creation
· Early investment experience with term deposit and first investment property in 1999
· Challenges of property investment and the need for new real estate buying tactics
· Viewing real estate as a means of creating wealth rather than the only option
· Importance of investing in what is understood and managing finances
· Acquiring skills to increase returns without higher risks
· Emphasizing accountability to avoid indulgent spending and financial traps
Financial Vision and Habits
· Inheritance of parents' financial DNA and its impact on financial habits
· Money as a tool with a purpose, rather than just accumulating wealth
· The significance of delayed gratification and discipline in achieving financial goals
· Influence of consumer-driven society and social media on spending habits
· Perils of debt and the need to develop better money habits
· Shifting from survival to significance and casting a vision for a new financial future
· Formula for wealth creation and McKnight's advice on mastering financial skills and passing on knowledge
Philanthropy and Legacy
· The importance of not letting wealth stem from insecurity or the need to impress others
· Concept of two mountains: survival and significance
· Poor money habits to avoid
· The significance of philanthropy and the organization Tree Change in that regard
· Advices on property investments and McKnight's top three investing tips
Timestamped overview
00:00 Attracting money and wealth.
03:32 Started with term deposit, now property expert.
08:42 Wealth can stem from insecurity and desire.
12:09 Living without vision, purpose - invest for the future.
15:02 Wealth creation formula lies in spending, investing, and returns.
17:40 3 tips: Measure and learn to multiply money.
22:22 Influencers shape our desires consider long-term impact.
24:57 Debt can lead to financial disempowerment.
27:14 Passionate about creating native forests for eco-restoration.
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