The Prosperity Podcast

Sometimes, we must do the things we hate to grow in this world. But, after all your hardships, how will you feel if you have been told that the world we live in is not real? Will you still be willing to attract abundance and get the results you want? In this episode, Kim and Spencer revolve their conversation around Srikumar Rao's book "Are You Ready to Succeed?". They discuss why the book is only for those ready for it and how it can help us attract success and miracles. People nowadays are craving grandiose events. Yet, it's the baby steps that will take us to the results that we aspire to. Best-selling author Kim Butler and Spencer Shaw show you how to take more control of your finances. Tune in to The Prosperity Podcast to learn more about Prosperity Thinkers thinking and strategies today! Do you have a question you would like answered on the show? Please send it to us at hello@prosperitythinkers.com and we may answer it in an upcoming episode. Links and Resources from this Episode For resources and additional information of this episode go to https://prosperitythinkers.com/podcasts/ Are You Ready to Succeed by Srikumar Rao Show Notes Are you ready to succeed?: Spencer's take on the book - 1:25 Our world is not real - 2:05 Who is Srikumar Rao? - 3:20 Be conscious about mindset and perspectives - 4:00 Page 180: Creating your own world from what is within you - 4:57 Baby steps to grand events - 6:23 Gently try to make more things happen: EXPECT! - 7:23 A Summer Story of Miracles: how to think abundantly to attract miracles - 8:20 Selflessness makes leaders grow into themselves - 9:27 Doing things you hate makes you flourish - 11:00 Special Listener Gift Free eBook: Financial Planning Has Failed Kim Butler's groundbreaking eBook/ audiobook explains why typical financial advice may be sabotaging your wealth... and what to do instead! Review and Subscribe If you like what you hear please leave a review by clicking here Subscribe on your favorite podcast player to get the latest episodes. iTunes Stitcher RSS

Is the world we're living in now a better place compared with before? What makes the world now more prosperous than ever? Spencer and Kim talk about the different charts that are showing the prosperity around us. They discuss what are the significant improvements in education, life expectancy, and the political system we're living in. Kim also shares what her responsibilities, as a human, are, in helping other people and what we should be thankful for as it can be easy to forget that the world is wonderful. Best-selling author Kim Butler and Spencer Shaw show you how to take more control of your finances. Tune in to The Prosperity Podcast to learn more about Prosperity Thinkers thinking and strategies today! Do you have a question you would like answered on the show? Please send it to us at hello@prosperitythinkers.com and we may answer it in an upcoming episode. Links and Resources from this Episode For resources and additional information of this episode go to https://prosperitythinkers.com/podcasts/ Show Notes The average life expectancy of people that were born in the 1950s and in foreign countries was 41.5 years. - 0:51 The life expectancy in the US. - 1:17 The second piece of prosperity: Child mortality. - 1:38 World literacy has nearly been flipped. - 2:21 The significant improvements in education. - 2:51 Economic output: Is a more educated population continually create more opportunities for the world? - 4:32 Income and inequality is real issue. - 5:12 More of the world is living in the best political system for creativity, inclusion, and capitalism. - 6:03 The problem? The perception is off. - 7:16 Part of Kim's responsibilities as a human. - 9:43 Special Listener Gift Free eBook: Financial Planning Has Failed Kim Butler's groundbreaking eBook/ audiobook explains why typical financial advice may be sabotaging your wealth... and what to do instead! Review and Subscribe If you like what you hear please leave a review by clicking here Subscribe on your favorite podcast player to get the latest episodes. iTunes Stitcher RSS

Are you tired of linear growth despite working hard? Kim and Spencer revolve their conversation around leveraging in the business world. Kim emphasizes that the term "leverage" is not always about debt. Moreover, she explains that leveraging people in a good and ethical way can bring exponential success to your business. You can also leverage your mind by being willing to unlearn and learn things. Possess a growth mindset and a good attitude towards business. Best-selling author Kim Butler and Spencer Shaw show you how to take more control of your finances. Tune in to The Prosperity Podcast to learn more about Prosperity Thinkers thinking and strategies today! Do you have a question you would like answered on the show? Please send it to us at hello@prosperitythinkers.com and we may answer it in an upcoming episode. Links and Resources from this Episode For resources and additional information of this episode go to https://prosperitythinkers.com/podcasts/ Show Notes The Leverage Space - 1:25 A Story with the Team: benefits of leveraging people - 2:32 The Measuring Stick: What is human life value? - 4:20 Be the support person your people need - 5:07 Look for leverage in all deals - 6:05 The money invested is a measure of potential return - 6:40 Linear vs. Exponential Growth - 7:25 Have good quiet time, take it one day at a time - 9:38 The Gray Zone of Living - 10:18 Leverage Your Mind - 10:50 Call-to-Action for Listeners - 12:49 Special Listener Gift Free eBook: Financial Planning Has Failed Kim Butler's groundbreaking eBook/ audiobook explains why typical financial advice may be sabotaging your wealth... and what to do instead! Review and Subscribe If you like what you hear please leave a review by clicking here Subscribe on your favorite podcast player to get the latest episodes. iTunes Stitcher RSS

Are you worried about retirement funds, savings, and having cash? Do you want to learn about timing the market and how it works? Be happier in life and take control! Now is the time to make deals and opportunities for prosperity and success. Kim and Spencer talk about timing the market and switching focus on productivity, growth, and forward movement. Kim shares valuable lessons on deciding what you want to pay attention to in the market. Remember that cash and liquidity equate to peace of mind. It is not easy to shift into the paradigm of growth. It doesn't come overnight, but it is achievable with hard work, effort, and willingness to learn. We can time the market, but not our attitude. Sometimes, it is just a matter of mind setting and acceptance of economic things we cannot control, such as inflation. Best-selling author Kim Butler and Spencer Shaw show you how to take more control of your finances. Tune in to The Prosperity Podcast to learn more about Prosperity Thinkers thinking and strategies today! Do you have a question you would like answered on the show? Please send it to us at hello@prosperitythinkers.com and we may answer it in an upcoming episode. Links and Resources from this Episode For resources and additional information of this episode go to https://prosperitythinkers.com/podcasts/ Show Notes Timing the market in social media - 0:48 Put some money in, let it rise - 2:00 Decide on what you want to focus on, pay attention to the market - 3:11 Growth, productivity, and forward-thinking - 3:41 Look into the lens of opportunity - 4:25 Choice and action matters - 5:40 Cash and liquidity is equal to peace of mind - 7:55 Building emergency funds are vital - 8:49 A glimpse of shifting the self towards growth - 11:35 What to do with inflation? - 11:41 Mental freedom Kim got from the shift - 13:26 Retirement as the most detrimental construct- 15:28 Message to the listeners about expanding time horizon - 16:08 Be happier in life - 21:30 Special Listener Gift Free eBook: Financial Planning Has Failed Kim Butler's groundbreaking eBook/ audiobook explains why typical financial advice may be sabotaging your wealth... and what to do instead! Review and Subscribe If you like what you hear please leave a review by clicking here Subscribe on your favorite podcast player to get the latest episodes. iTunes Stitcher RSS

Look at your calendar: What does your week or your month look like? Is it swamped with too many meetings and appointments? But do you have a free day to spend for yourself or your family? If you don't have it, now is the time to start adding a day (or two) of your me day. Kim and Spencer talk about the value of having your own free days and free time. They share their journey of finding what works for them and what the concept of having a free day or free time really is. Believe us, having a day off is important. Having a free day to just slack off, exercise, eat out or just relax, can give you a release after another week of stress. Best-selling author Kim Butler and Spencer Shaw show you how to take more control of your finances. Tune in to The Prosperity Podcast to learn more about Prosperity Thinkers thinking and strategies today! Do you have a question you would like answered on the show? Please send it to us at hello@prosperitythinkers.com and we may answer it in an upcoming episode. Links and Resources from this Episode For resources and additional information of this episode go to https://prosperitythinkers.com/podcasts/ Show Notes Why is the topic a fun thing to share? - 0:17 Understanding the benefits and priorities of a day off will help bring more meaning into your life. - 0:55 Learning the concept of a free day. - 2:55 Have a day of your own. - 5:35 Why did it take time for her to learn what she wanted to do? - 7:11 Other types of constraints led to her prosperity. - 10:47 One exercise that helps Spencer. - 14:30 Special Listener Gift Free eBook: Financial Planning Has Failed Kim Butler's groundbreaking eBook/ audiobook explains why typical financial advice may be sabotaging your wealth... and what to do instead! Review and Subscribe If you like what you hear please leave a review by clicking here Subscribe on your favorite podcast player to get the latest episodes. iTunes Stitcher RSS

When taking a new opportunity, once you see it, do you pounce immediately? Kim and Spencer talk about the differences between chasing the deals and opportunities versus prospering deals and opportunities. They talk about the role of a magnet as well as the value of being ready and prepared. Best-selling author Kim Butler and Spencer Shaw show you how to take more control of your finances. Tune in to The Prosperity Podcast to learn more about Prosperity Thinkers thinking and strategies today! Do you have a question you would like answered on the show? Please send it to us at hello@prosperitythinkers.com and we may answer it in an upcoming episode. Links and Resources from this Episode For resources and additional information of this episode go to https://prosperitythinkers.com/podcasts/ Live Your Life Insurance Show Notes Are you a magnet? - 0:14 Things that can enable you to become a magnet for deals and opportunities. - 1:33 The value of getting ready and being prepared with extra liquidity. - 3:35 Going great with the gaze versus stare story. - 6:40 The term "dry powder" or having capital is important. - 7:53 Learning more from the book Live Your Life Insurance. - 10:37 Instead of chasing deals and opportunities, you need to be prospering deals and opportunities. - 10:56 Special Listener Gift Free eBook: Financial Planning Has Failed Kim Butler's groundbreaking eBook/ audiobook explains why typical financial advice may be sabotaging your wealth... and what to do instead! Review and Subscribe If you like what you hear please leave a review by clicking here Subscribe on your favorite podcast player to get the latest episodes. iTunes Stitcher RSS

Is your location a factor in reaching prosperity? If it is, where do you think you should be situated to reach the success that you're aiming for? Kim and Spencer tackle the important question of the day: Does location matter for your prosperity? Spencer shares the reasons why he chose this interesting topic while Kim talks about her family members who were able to do something they love, by standing up and making an important decision because it's important to them. Best-selling author Kim Butler and Spencer Shaw show you how to take more control of your finances. Tune in to The Prosperity Podcast to learn more about Prosperity Thinkers thinking and strategies today! Do you have a question you would like answered on the show? Please send it to us at hello@prosperitythinkers.com and we may answer it in an upcoming episode. Links and Resources from this Episode For resources and additional information on this episode go to https://prosperitythinkers.com/podcasts/ Show Notes Does location matter for your prosperity? - 0:13 How Spencer came up with the topic today and why he thinks it's an interesting conversation. - 2:04 Storytime: How Kim's family members were able to do something they love by saving up and making an important decision. - 5:00 Just because the country's government is unbearable doesn't mean you can't be prosperous. It just takes more effort and strategy. - 8:34 What should you change? - 10:27 You are more in control of it than you think. - 10:51 Being a thinker in most cases as someone in a rural town. - 11:58 Some would say your location is a hindrance, I'm choosing to see it as probably the greatest blessing out there. - 13:08 Special Listener Gift Free eBook: Financial Planning Has Failed Kim Butler's groundbreaking eBook/ audiobook explains why typical financial advice may be sabotaging your wealth... and what to do instead! Review and Subscribe If you like what you hear please leave a review by clicking here Subscribe on your favorite podcast player to get the latest episodes. iTunes Stitcher RSS

Do you wait to get what you want? If there's a delay for an immediate reward, do you still wait to get more rewards at a later time? In connection with instant and delayed gratifications, Spencer and Kim talk about the reason why Spencer chose this topic for today. They also discuss whether you can get instant gratification from delayed gratification. Spencer also took the time to point out the different things that people can't easily notice about gratifications in general. Best-selling author Kim Butler and Spencer Shaw show you how to take more control of your finances. Tune in to The Prosperity Podcast to learn more about Prosperity Thinkers thinking and strategies today! Do you have a question you would like answered on the show? Please send it to us at hello@prosperitythinkers.com and we may answer it in an upcoming episode. Links and Resources from this Episode For resources and additional information of this episode go to https://prosperitythinkers.com/podcasts/ Show Notes We want a quick fix and technology has supported the quick fix, along with other things that are speeding up. - 1:44 The research that Spencer made brought the topic to talk about. - 2:47 Taking delayed gratification and getting instant gratification from it. - 4:27 What other people might not notice. - 11:12 Realization: The North Star that we have as individuals is the one that will dictate us, versus the one that the society is being. - 16:25 Special Listener Gift Free eBook: Financial Planning Has Failed Kim Butler's groundbreaking eBook/ audiobook explains why typical financial advice may be sabotaging your wealth... and what to do instead! Review and Subscribe If you like what you hear please leave a review by clicking here Subscribe on your favorite podcast player to get the latest episodes. iTunes Stitcher RSS

Do you talk about money with your family? How about the financial mistakes you created? Communication in a family where financial matters are discussed ensures that each and every family member are on the same page. However, it may not be an easy topic to start talking about. Spencer and Kim discuss the importance of holding a family board or council with money as the main topic. They talk about the importance of holding one, even if it's a sensitive thing to talk about. Together, Spencer and Kim also go on a deep dive about the book, Perpetual Wealth, and the workbook that comes with it. Best-selling author Kim Butler and Spencer Shaw show you how to take more control of your finances. Tune in to The Prosperity Podcast to learn more about Prosperity Thinkers thinking and strategies today! Do you have a question you would like answered on the show? Please send it to us at hello@prosperitythinkers.com and we may answer it in an upcoming episode. Links and Resources from this Episode For resources and additional information of this episode go to https://prosperitythinkers.com/podcasts/ Perpetual Wealth Show Notes A simple example of including family. - 1:09 Not everyone has the same thoughts, feelings, and opinions. - 2:43 The Perpetual Wealth Book and the Work Book: How can it help families? - 3:56 Don't be afraid to share your mistakes with your family. - 8:30 When you have your family board or council, you'll gonna learn from other people's mistakes. - 9:17 Why the answer "I don't care" is not helpful. - 13:08 It's so fun to be able to just learn and listen and make mistakes and sometimes, a couple of steps backward and forward again. - 14:35 Special Listener Gift Free eBook: Financial Planning Has Failed Kim Butler's groundbreaking eBook/ audiobook explains why typical financial advice may be sabotaging your wealth... and what to do instead! Review and Subscribe If you like what you hear please leave a review by clicking here Subscribe on your favorite podcast player to get the latest episodes. iTunes Stitcher RSS

Which do you prefer: Email or snail mail? Of course, when it comes to speed and productivity, email is the best option. However, it's fun and exciting to get something sent via snail mail, right? Excited and grateful, Kim and Spencer talk about something special they received via snail mail: The Tuttle Times Monthly Magazine. Together, they give a glimpse of what's inside the magazine. Spencer also describes how the world has changed while Kim shares what is the most gracious gift that you can give not only to yourself but also to your loved ones. Best-selling author Kim Butler and Spencer Shaw show you how to take more control of your finances. Tune in to The Prosperity Podcast to learn more about Prosperity Thinkers thinking and strategies today! Do you have a question you would like answered on the show? Please send it to us at hello@prosperitythinkers.com and we may answer it in an upcoming episode. Links and Resources from this Episode For resources and additional information of this episode go to https://prosperitythinkers.com/podcasts/ https://myfirstsale.com/ https://tuttletwins.com/magazine/ https://fee.org/ Show Notes Who are the Tuttle Twins? - 0:15 What's inside the magazine? - 1:51 A possible reason why the cryptocurrency is included in the magazine. - 3:09 How the world has changed. - 5:52 The most gracious gift that you can give yourself and the person that you're sharing it with. - 9:57 Special Listener Gift Free eBook: Financial Planning Has Failed Kim Butler's groundbreaking eBook/ audiobook explains why typical financial advice may be sabotaging your wealth... and what to do instead! Review and Subscribe If you like what you hear please leave a review by clicking here Subscribe on your favorite podcast player to get the latest episodes. iTunes Stitcher RSS