<p>“I had to swallow the pill that it would get worst financially before it got better”</p><p></p><p>This week on <em>Money Chill Out</em> podcast I sit down with Sydney Curtins to explore what it <em>really</em> takes to break free from the 9 to 5.</p><p></p><p>👩👧 She was a mom who barely saw her kids. 💡 She said: “Enough is enough. I’ll figure it out.” 💸 She understood that all rewards come with risk—and yes, things got tougher before they improved.</p><p></p><p>Here are some gold nuggets from the episode # 109?:</p><p>✅ Every reward requires a risk</p><p>✅ Realise how bad you want it ✅ Build your financial cushion: Sydney had 6 figures in savings and a paid-off home, enough to cover 3 years</p><p>✅ Invest socially ✅ Took the leap while her husband stayed in his corporate role—they lived lean and smart.</p><p>✅ Most people fail when fear kicks in—they run back to their corporate comfort zone.</p><p></p><p></p><p>One of my favorite quotes from the episode:</p><p>“61% of Americans want to be their own boss… But probably also 61% want a Ferrari. Financial goals must align with your work ethic.”</p><p></p><p>📚 <em>Resources recommended in the episode:</em></p><ul><li><em>Atomic Habits</em></li><li><em>Never Eat Alone</em></li><li><em>Your Money or Your Life</em></li><li><em>The Happiness Advantage</em></li></ul><p>🎧 Tune in now to get inspired, grounded, and better prepared to make your move</p>