The economic macro-environment of 2026 is one defined by an global economy flirting with recession.

On one hand, you have the gains generated by the emergence of AI keeping the economy afloat. On the other hand, you have an economy defined by rising inflation, stagnant wages, and a contracted labor market.

In this episode, Sim presents the case for playing financial defense in a world where where your financial standing can quickly be eroded.

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Resources Mentioned:

1. 7 Surefire Ways to Dramatically Change Your Life in 90 Days - https://improve-your-life-in-90-days.subscribepage.io/

2. Life Architecture: How to Design Your Ideal Life in the Modern World - https://www.unstoppablerise.com/life-architecture-and-lifestyle-design/

3. When Can You Retire? - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PIT6MR4FT84

4. The Bogleheads’ Guide to Investing: https://amzn.to/3TqxMmj

Are you waiting for permission to live? If so, you'll be waiting for a long time.

In this episode, Sim explains why waiting for permission to live is a dangerous trap and how to unwire yourself from this mindset if you're trapped in it.

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Resources Mentioned:

1. 7 Surefire Ways to Dramatically Change Your Life in 90 Days - https://improve-your-life-in-90-days.subscribepage.io/

In this episode, Sim goes over why you need a schedule if you want to achieve the life you've always wanted for yourself.

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Resources Mentioned:

1. 7 Surefire Ways to Dramatically Change Your Life in 90 Days - https://improve-your-life-in-90-days.subscribepage.io/

2. ABCDE Method - https://www.briantracy.com/blog/time-management/the-abcde-list-technique-for-setting-priorities/