đź’° HOW TO GET RICH đź’°
THE LIE WE’VE BEEN SOLD
When you hear the word rich, M Test, what pops into your head?
Stacks of cash?
A private jet?
Maybe a villa in Tuscany where you sip wine all day and pretend emails don’t exist?
Here’s the truth that I know you already know: wealth isn’t just about money.
In fact, you could be raking in seven or eight figures and still feel utterly bankrupt—emotionally drained, spiritually disconnected, trapped in the never-ending grind.
It's happening all around us.
But, real wealth is about how you feel when you wake up in the morning.
It’s about energy, relationships, purpose, and ease.
It’s about flowing through life instead of white-knuckling your way through another 80-hour week, praying for an escape.
And yet, most of us are accidentally rich in things that rob us blind:
Rich in burnout from overworking and overcommitting.
Rich in stress because the world runs on fear and clickbait [1].
Rich in comparison from doom-scrolling other people’s highlight reels [2].
That’s not wealth. That’s a hustle-induced poverty cycle.
Why Flow Creates More Wealth Than Hustle Ever Will
Truth Bomb: the people who are actually thriving—the ones who have both financial abundance and a truly enjoyable life—aren’t grinding themselves into dust.
They’re moving with intention, trusting their instincts, and aligning their work with their energy.
I've said it before and I'll say it again: Flow isn’t about doing nothing.
It’s about doing the right things, at the right time, in a way that feels natural—not forced.
And guess what?
Flow is a magnet for wealth, creativity, and opportunity.
Hustle might make you money, but it repels the rest of the good stuff.
The question is: If rich is a feeling, how do you build the kind of wealth that lasts?
I took my parents on a hot air balloon ride over Rio Grande Gorge in Taos, New Mexico … that floating feeling, with nowhere to be in the present moment? THAT’S rich. And the fact that I got to share it with my family? THAT’S rich.
5 Ways to Get Rich (Without Selling Your Soul)
1. Be Rich in Relationships
Because no one gets to their deathbed wishing they spent more time answering emails.
Quality over quantity. Prioritize deep, meaningful connections over superficial networking.
Put the phone down at dinner! Harvard’s famous 75-year study proved that strong relationships—not money or fame—are the biggest predictor of long-term happiness and health [3].
Create boundaries and be picky about who you spend most of your time with. If they drain your energy, they don’t deserve front-row seats in your life.
2. Be Rich in Health
If your body’s running on fumes, who cares how much money’s in the bank?
Move your body in ways that feel good, not punishing. Walk, stretch, dance—whatever gets your energy flowing.
Sleep is not for the weak; it’s for the wealthy. Prioritize rest like it’s a paycheck and it WILL pay dividends.
Nature is free therapy. Research shows that physical activity in nature significantly reduces stress hormones and enhances mood [4].
3. Be Rich in Experiences
Because a life well-lived isn’t measured in things—it’s measured in moments.
Instead of another shopping spree, book the damn trip already. People derive more lasting satisfaction from experiences than material goods [5].
Say yes to adventure, even if it’s small. A last-minute road trip beats a Saturday lost in errands.
Stop waiting for someday. Living an abundant life is about the present moment.
4. Be Rich in Spirituality
Not in a woo-woo way (unless that’s your thing), but in a "life has meaning beyond this to-do list" kind of way.
Meditate, breathe, pray—do whatever helps you pause and reconnect. Even a 3-minute practice can rewire your brain for greater emotional regulation and focus [6].
Trust your inner GPS more than external noise. It knows the way.
Let go of needing to control all the outcomes. Surrendering isn’t giving up. It’s getting out of your own damn way.
5. Be Rich in Community
Because real wealth isn’t just what you accumulate—it’s what you contribute.
Give freely—your time, your energy, your skills. Studies show that giving back activates brain regions associated with reward, creating a "helper’s high" [7].
Surround yourself with people who hold similar values, who uplift and feed your motivation, instead of depleting your energy.
Build something bigger than yourself. Impact is the ultimate currency.
The Bottom Line
Money can buy happiness—if you spend it right.
But all the money in the world won’t fix a life that feels empty, exhausting, or misaligned.
True wealth isn’t found in more hustle.
It’s found in more alignment.
The wild part: the more you embody that energy, the more financial abundance tends to follow.
Because wealth isn’t about chasing—it’s about attracting.
So, what kind of rich do you actually want to be?
Make LOVE ❤️ not HUSTLE.
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