The BetterLife Podcast Your Job Is Ancient Egypt. How to Escape in 2026.
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Dec 16, 2025 Explore the entrepreneurial journey likened to the Exodus, shedding light on how many feel trapped in their jobs. Discover the 'Red Sea moment' where fears can lead to frustration or freedom. Listen in as early failures are normalized, emphasizing why persistence is crucial. Confronting comfort and embracing growth are key themes, as is the importance of following fundamentals in business. Brandon's insights into wealth building aim to ensure success doesn't come at the cost of personal values or relationships.
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Freedom Is The Original Goal
- We start life with freedom and often trade it for security when famine hits and we take jobs we don't love.
- The entrepreneurial quest is about reclaiming that early freedom rather than building someone else’s empire.
My $3,000 Retirement Target
- Brandon wanted $3,000/month to retire and used that target to start his real estate journey.
- Over time his expenses grew, showing how lifestyle inflation chains people to jobs if they don't scale intentionally.
Treat Early Failures As Lessons
- Expect early mistakes and view them as normal steps on the path to freedom.
- When you fail, investigate lessons and don't let shame push you back into hiding.
