E76: Three Time Millionaire Shares the Backdoor to Success

Do you dream of being financially free, maybe even being a millionaire, so you no longer have to worry about money…ever again? Well, today I talk with someone who is not only a self-made millionaire but has been one three times during his lifetime. He became a millionaire on two separate occasions and lost it all. But he didn’t cry in his oatmeal… he got up, dusted himself off, and went back to work following his dreams of financial independence. As many of you know, the second leg of The Three-Legged Stool of The Simple Life is financial freedom, so this is a very powerful episode to help you understand what it takes. Remember money equals freedom, and you must use it as a tool to live the life you want! Myles Wakeham was raised in Australia. He wasn't born with a silver spoon in his mouth, but through his hard work as become a self-made millionaire three times over. In his own words, "Today I run a technology organization, and thanks to my wife and her focus on investments in the 1990s, we learned the power of real estate investing along with other passive income businesses and today I make 100% of our financial needs from passive income. This means we are free to travel and live an unconstrained life. But I also respect that I got an early start in this sort of thing, so I want to give something back." Topics Discussed: * How Myles got permission from his parents to leave school at 15 years old and pursue his passions * How Myles made his first million at a very young age, and how he lost it * Why luck is when preparation and opportunity meet * How a tragic car accident altered Myles’ outlook on life * How doing the things most people are unwilling to do made Myles successful * Why life is unfair and you can either be a victim or a grinder who never gives up * Why the victimhood mentality is destroying this country * Dealing with life-altering injuries without health insurance * Why even during dark times there are unlimited opportunities if you are willing to do the work * For those who are willing to take the risk, running your own business is an opportunity to live a life of complete freedom * How Myles learned the modern education system for the most part is a complete waste of time Episode Resources: * Myles’ Website: https://www.beunconstrained.com/ * How to be in the Simple Life Circle: http://www.thesimplelifenow.com/betterlife