The self-help industry has been preaching “financial freedom” for roughly thirty years now. In that time, I’ve read countless books geared towards this wonderful idea.
Think and Grow Rich… The Richest Man in Babylon… Rich Dad, Poor Dad… the 4-Hour Work Week… and my personal favorite, The Instant Millionaire.
You’re probably familiar with these titles as well. And I bet you have your favorites.
But I have to ask – with all this material on financial freedom, why do so few ever seem to get there? After all, these books each make it sound so simple.
And to be sure, it is simple. The name of the game is simply to build extra income streams such that your passive income exceeds your expenses.
It’s an easy concept. So why do so many fall short?
What the Old Money Knows That Most Don’t
Ever noticed how, no matter what tumult hits the headlines—recessions, market crashes, rampant inflation—there are certain people, certain families who never seem to be impacted much?
The mainstream culture chocks it up to them “having money”… but that’s not at all the case.
The “old money” – those schooled in the principles of wealth preservation within the current system – they know better than to “have money”. Because money is constantly under attack by inflation.
Instead, they have assets… and those assets provide them with access to money should they need it. That’s the big secret hidden in plain sight.
And more than just having assets, the old money relies on:
- Investment Systems – Leveraging the lesson from Monopoly, strategic investment systems take all of the guess work out of building and preserving wealth.
- Strategic Oversight – It’s proven that what we track gets better… so shouldn’t we have a process for routinely tracking our own investments?
- Bulletproof Reserves – The hallmark of true financial security is rooted in timeless reserves that can withstand the ebbs and flows of markets and the economy.
- Professional Network – In many counselors, there is security – as the late Dr. Gary North used to say.
- Personal Relationships – The greatest asset we have is the people we surround ourselves with.
- A Resilient Home – Your home is your castle, and it should function as such.
I’m confident in saying that these six bullet points above are the key to building and maintaining financial freedom. And the great news is that these items are not reserved for old money families – they are available to all of us.
The Real Obstacle? Outdated Thinking
Most never achieve financial freedom because they’re following a script that was never designed to serve them. They chase hot investment tips in search of “more”, instead of learning how to implement the systems and processes they need for lasting success.
This is the biggest revelation that I’ve had in my two decades of experience in finance. With the right systems and the mindset in place, success is all but guaranteed.
We’re going to talk about this dynamic in much more detail during our Bulletproof Money 3-Day Challenge this week. In fact, the fundamentals of systems, processes, and networks is at the heart of everything we’ll cover.
But here’s the thing – you don’t have to create your own systems from scratch. That’s a daunting task that would likely take years of trial and error and ultimately delay your journey.
At our live events this week, we’ll show you how to tap into a tried-and-true system so that you can accelerate your path to financial freedom. My goal is for everyone to walk away from these sessions knowing exactly what they should do next.
Here’s our 3-day schedule with a very brief summary of each session:
- Day One: August 20, 2025
- Start Time: 3:00 pm Eastern
- Challenge: Uncover the hidden flaws in the retirement mirage and why they leave so many unprepared.
- Day Two: August 21, 2025
- Start Time: 3:00 pm Eastern
- Challenge: Build a step-by-step blueprint to build true financial security in today’s climate, with actionable strategies you can implement right away.
- Day Three: August 22, 2025
- Start Time: 3:00 pm Eastern
- Challenge: Learn how to kick-start multiple streams of passive income and walk away with your own Financial Freedom Plan.
I believe this will be the most comprehensive financial program ever offered as a free workshop. And it’s going to be filled with actionable takeaways that will challenge everyone to start taking action on the concepts we’ll cover.
And here’s the best part – implementing a robust financial strategy doesn’t take 30 years to blossom.
For those who are still early in their career, you’ll be amazed at how quickly you can build financial security with the right plan and a consistent approach.
And for those who are in or approaching retirement, you can start converting your savings into robust streams of extra income so that you won’t have to worry about cutting back or outliving your money. Lifelong financial security could be as simple as repositioning a portion of what you’ve already built.
So if you’re up for the challenge, I invite you to join me for the Bulletproof Money 3-Day Challenge this week. You can register for it right here: https://phoenician-league.lpages.co/3-day-challenge-registration/
See you there!
-Joe Withrow
P.S. I understand it’s difficult to find the time to attend three live sessions on consecutive days, but I’m committed to making it well worth your time. If you have any questions about the 3-Day challenge ahead of time, please feel free to reply to this email and ask away!