What No One Tells You About Chasing Your First Million

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Mar 4, 2025

Chasing your first million isn’t all glitz and glam. Discover the harsh realities and the mindset shifts needed to truly succeed. Embrace your ambition unapologetically and learn why fear of loss can hold you back from bold decisions. The journey to wealth involves redefining what success means to you, and finding your personal 'enough.' Plus, explore how to turn rejection into growth and detach emotions from outcomes, all while reshaping your self-worth beyond dollar signs.

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Own Your Ambition

Own your ambition to make money; it's okay to want financial success.
Don't downplay wealth or feel guilty; confidence in your money goals makes you a better leader.

ANECDOTE

Financial Advisor Story

Amy's financial advisor discouraged exceeding $250,000 income to avoid higher taxes.
This limiting belief prompted Amy to seek a new advisor who supported her ambition.

ADVICE

No Need for Selfless Reasons

You don't need selfless reasons to make money; it's okay to want it for yourself.
Own your ambition unapologetically and decide what to do with your wealth later.

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The real, unfiltered truths about chasing your first million dollars—and why it’s not what you think.

If I could go back in time and sit down with the Amy who was chasing her first million dollars, this is the conversation I would have with her. And guess what? It’s not what you might expect.

Reaching the million-dollar milestone in business is often seen as the ultimate achievement, but what happens when you get there? In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain and sharing the raw, unfiltered truths about what it really takes to reach $1M—and why it won’t magically change how you feel about yourself or your business.

I’ll walk you through the money fears that held me back, the lessons I learned the hard way, and the mindset shifts that finally set me free. Whether you’re on your way to your first six figures or scaling beyond seven, this episode will help you redefine success on your terms.

Here Are The 3 Key Takeaways From This Episode

1️⃣ There Is Nothing Wrong with Wanting to Make a Bunch of Money

Owning your ambition unapologetically makes you a more confident leader, marketer, and decision-maker. When you shrink your money goals, you shrink your business.

2️⃣ My Biggest Fear Was Losing Money—But I Wish I Had Taken Bigger Risks

Fear of loss holds so many of us back from making bold moves, investing in our businesses, or taking big leaps. But playing it safe keeps entrepreneurs stuck year after year.

3️⃣ Find Your ‘Enough’—And Build Your Business Around That

Instead of constantly chasing bigger numbers, define what financial success looks like for YOU. Your ‘enough’ is the number that gives you the freedom and lifestyle you want—without feeling like you always have to push for more.

Resources Mentioned In This Episode

Let Them by Mel Robbins

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