The Preston Smiles Show
Preston Smiles
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In this episode, Garrett Gunderson and I dive deep into the real meaning of wealth, success, and freedom—from generational trauma to family legacy, to the mindset shifts required to sustain absolute abundance.
Golden Nuggets:
[00:04:12] The Truth About Taxes
[00:10:45] What the Wealthy Know: True wealth isn’t about saving more, it’s about investing in yourself, your relationships, and leveraging time, money, and ability.
[00:12:34] Presence Over Profit: More money isn’t the answer to fulfillment.
[00:18:15] Building a Purpose-Led Business
[00:21:30] Three Big Mistakes Entrepreneurs Make: From prioritizing goals over people, to trying to do it all alone, to chasing money without personal growth
[00:24:43] Trusts 101: Why setting up a trust is essential, how the wealthy protect their assets, and how you can start no matter where you’re at.
[00:29:25] Money, God & Oneness
Wealth isn’t just about money—it’s about alignment. It’s about reclaiming your time, energy, connection to purpose, and designing a life that matches your deepest values. In this episode, Garrett Gunderson pulls back the curtain on how to truly live richly, inside and out.
Featured Resources:
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Check Out Spiritual Millionaire Academy: https://book.prestonsmiles.com/academy
In this episode, Kate Northrup and I cover a multitude of subjects, ranging from belief systems and dreams to personal and business growth.
Golden Nuggets:
[00:03:45] Embracing Less for More: Tthe inception of the less-is-more philosophy, triggered by personal changes and the challenges of balancing life and work.
[00:12:15] Strategies for Sustainable Productivity: Practical strategies such as aligning work with natural rhythms and understanding personal productivity cycles.
[00:22:30] Future of Work and Productivity: How evolving work environments can further personalize and enhance productivity through flexibility and self-awareness.
[00:36:50] Practical Steps to Implement Change: Advice on starting small with changes to daily or weekly routines to gradually improve productivity without overwhelming oneself.
Our relationship with money, our bodies, and our time is deeply intertwined with our beliefs about worth, safety, and love. Kate Northrup challenges us to rethink productivity, embrace cyclical living, and heal the scarcity mindset that keeps us stuck. When we align with our natural rhythms and release the need to prove our value, we create space for true abundance and fulfillment.
Featured Resources:
Order the Book "Spiritual Millionaire": https://book.prestonsmiles.com/
Follow Preston on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prestonsmiles/
Check Out Spiritual Millionaire Academy: https://book.prestonsmiles.com/academy
Join the Spiritual Millionaire Academy: https://prestonsmiles.com/sma
In this episode, we delve into the intricate ways our relationships serve as mirrors, reflecting repressed or denied parts of ourselves. Through personal anecdotes and coaching insights, we explore how these dynamics challenge us to grow and heal, pushing us towards a deeper understanding of ourselves and our partners.
Golden Nuggets:
- [00:02:10] Healing through Intimacy: Understanding how our closest relationships serve as pathways to heal childhood wounds.
- [00:04:05] The Role of Control in Relationships: Discussing how a desire for control can stifle genuine intimacy and personal development.
- [00:06:20] Embracing the Whole Self: Learning to accept and integrate the aspects of ourselves reflected by our partners.
- [00:08:15] Transformation through Relationship: How confronting our mirrored selves in relationships leads to personal evolution.
- [00:10:22] Overcoming Relationship Challenges: Navigating the journey from recognition to actively working on repressed traits.
Our relationships are more than just connections; they are powerful platforms for mutual growth and self-discovery. This episode encourages listeners to dive deeper into their personal and relational dynamics to uncover and embrace the full spectrum of their being.
- Order the Book "Spiritual Millionaire": https://book.prestonsmiles.com/
- Follow me on Instagram: @prestonsmiles
Join the Spiritual Millionaire Academy: https://prestonsmiles.com/sma
In this powerful episode, we explore the profound insights into how we unconsciously attract partners who mirror parts of ourselves that we have repressed or denied. This discussion delves into the personal and coaching experiences that highlight how these relationships challenge and push us towards personal growth and healing.
Golden Nuggets:
00:05:45 - Examination of how partners often mirror the qualities we've repressed in ourselves.
00:08:50 - Discussion on the dynamics of masculinity and femininity within relationships and their evolution over time.
00:10:52 - Analysis of control dynamics in relationships, highlighting issues of leadership and autonomy.
00:13:25 - Insights into the struggles and realizations about intimacy and control within partnerships.
00:16:22 - Final thoughts on the importance of sharing experiences and learning from each other in relationships.
Remember, our relationships are not just about harmony and affection but are also profound journeys of mutual growth and self-discovery. This episode is a call to action to engage more deeply with ourselves and our partners.
Order the Book Spiritual Millionaire: https://book.prestonsmiles.com/
Follow me on Instagram: @prestonsmiles