<description>&lt;p&gt;Are you struggling to hit that first $100k milestone in your financial journey? It&amp;apos;s not just a number; it&amp;apos;s a crucial stepping stone to future wealth!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In today’s episode, I dive deep into why earning your first $100,000 is the hardest but most transformative part of building sustainable wealth. I share personal anecdotes, the setbacks I faced, and actionable strategies to overcome the common hurdles that might be holding you back. From understanding the psychological barriers to effectively managing your lifestyle creep, I cover all bases to help set you on the right path.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Want to break through the financial noise and accelerate your journey to $100k? Tune in to the full episode now!&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;IN TODAY’S EPISODE, I DISCUSS: &lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;- The significant psychological hurdles in early wealth-building stages&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;- Practical tips to avoid lifestyle inflation and maintain financial discipline&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;- The critical role of insurance and proper risk management in safeguarding your growing assets&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;RECOMMENDED EPISODES FOR YOU &lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you liked this episode, you&amp;apos;ll love these ones:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.buzzsprout.com/2014820/14123485-my-money-planning-process-to-achieve-your-goals.mp3?download=true'&gt;My Money Planning Process to Achieve Your Goals&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.buzzsprout.com/2014820/14123456-how-to-get-the-right-cpa-why-it-matters.mp3?download=true'&gt;How to Get the Right CPA &amp;amp; Why It Matters&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.buzzsprout.com/2014820/13071157-demystifying-your-credit-score-does-it-matter.mp3?download=true'&gt;Demystifying Your Credit Score &amp;amp; Does It Matter&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.buzzsprout.com/2014820/13968137-what-to-do-today-to-pay-less-tax-and-keep-more-money.mp3?download=true'&gt;What to Do Today to Pay Less Tax and Keep More Money&lt;/a&gt;   &lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;RECOMMENDED VIDEOS FOR YOU &lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you liked this video, you&amp;apos;ll love these ones:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;My Money Planning  Process to Achieve Your Goals: &lt;a href='https://youtu.be/Ip7kLKXNj2Y'&gt;https://youtu.be/Ip7kLKXNj2Y&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;How to Get the Right CPA &amp;amp; Why It Matters: &lt;a href='https://youtu.be/zj26Wwqe0bk'&gt;https://youtu.be/zj26Wwqe0bk&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Demystifying Your Credit Score &amp;amp; Does It Matter: &lt;a href='https://youtu.be/emgKYPy6Quw'&gt;https://youtu.be/emgKYPy6Quw&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;What to Do Today to Pay Less Tax and Keep More Money: &lt;a href='https://youtu.be/tZHKIgr_TIM'&gt;https://youtu.be/tZHKIgr_TIM&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;PRE-ORDER MY NEW BOOK:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.melabrahamtraining.com/yourmoneymachinebook'&gt;Building Your Money Machine: How to Get Your Money to Work Harder For You Than You Did For It! &lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The key to building the life you desire and deserve is to build your Money Machine—a powerful system designed to generate income that’s no longer tied to your work or efforts. This step-by-step guide goes beyond the general idea of personal finance and wealth creation and reveals the holistic approach to transforming your relationship with money to allow you to enjoy financial freedom and peace of mind.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Part money philosophy, part money mindset, part strategy, and part tactical action, these powerful frameworks will show you how to build your money machine.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

The Affluent Entrepreneur Show

Mel H Abraham, CPA, CVA, ASA

Why The First $100k Is The Hardest (It Gets Easier)

APR 29, 202430 MIN
The Affluent Entrepreneur Show

Why The First $100k Is The Hardest (It Gets Easier)

APR 29, 202430 MIN

Description

Are you struggling to hit that first $100k milestone in your financial journey? It's not just a number; it's a crucial stepping stone to future wealth!

In today’s episode, I dive deep into why earning your first $100,000 is the hardest but most transformative part of building sustainable wealth. I share personal anecdotes, the setbacks I faced, and actionable strategies to overcome the common hurdles that might be holding you back. From understanding the psychological barriers to effectively managing your lifestyle creep, I cover all bases to help set you on the right path.

Want to break through the financial noise and accelerate your journey to $100k? Tune in to the full episode now!

IN TODAY’S EPISODE, I DISCUSS: 

- The significant psychological hurdles in early wealth-building stages

- Practical tips to avoid lifestyle inflation and maintain financial discipline

- The critical role of insurance and proper risk management in safeguarding your growing assets

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PRE-ORDER MY NEW BOOK:

Building Your Money Machine: How to Get Your Money to Work Harder For You Than You Did For It! 

The key to building the life you desire and deserve is to build your Money Machine—a powerful system designed to generate income that’s no longer tied to your work or efforts. This step-by-step guide goes beyond the general idea of personal finance and wealth creation and reveals the holistic approach to transforming your relationship with money to allow you to enjoy financial freedom and peace of mind.

Part money philosophy, part money mindset, part strategy, and part tactical action, these powerful frameworks will show you how to build your money machine.