Adrian Brambila
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Podcast Appearances
And I rented and we were backpacks. We were nomads for three full years, pretty much. And this concept of stuff as a minimalist stuff is you're like allergic to it. Every people think they own stuff as a minimalist. No stuff owns you. And the more stuff you have, the more it owns you, the nicer it is, the more owns you. I share an example of like how the other day I went to a coffee shop.
And I rented and we were backpacks. We were nomads for three full years, pretty much. And this concept of stuff as a minimalist stuff is you're like allergic to it. Every people think they own stuff as a minimalist. No stuff owns you. And the more stuff you have, the more it owns you, the nicer it is, the more owns you. I share an example of like how the other day I went to a coffee shop.
There's actually a last month. I shared this on another podcast and this guy pulled out and he had the new Corvette. It's very nice car. When he parked the car, he walked around it twice. There's no other cars in sight, by the way. Walked around it twice. And then as he's walking to the coffee shop, he does like a triple take, like making sure the car is still there.
There's actually a last month. I shared this on another podcast and this guy pulled out and he had the new Corvette. It's very nice car. When he parked the car, he walked around it twice. There's no other cars in sight, by the way. Walked around it twice. And then as he's walking to the coffee shop, he does like a triple take, like making sure the car is still there.
There's actually a last month. I shared this on another podcast and this guy pulled out and he had the new Corvette. It's very nice car. When he parked the car, he walked around it twice. There's no other cars in sight, by the way. Walked around it twice. And then as he's walking to the coffee shop, he does like a triple take, like making sure the car is still there.
And to me, it was like a great example of, okay, does he own the car or does the car own him? Because when I go and I park it and then I walk in the store or whatever I need to do. So as a minimalist, we take it a really extreme side on it. But again, I'm not a minimalist anymore. I feel like now I try to be an intentionalist, which means I'm not a blind consumer. I'm buying stuff.
And to me, it was like a great example of, okay, does he own the car or does the car own him? Because when I go and I park it and then I walk in the store or whatever I need to do. So as a minimalist, we take it a really extreme side on it. But again, I'm not a minimalist anymore. I feel like now I try to be an intentionalist, which means I'm not a blind consumer. I'm buying stuff.
And to me, it was like a great example of, okay, does he own the car or does the car own him? Because when I go and I park it and then I walk in the store or whatever I need to do. So as a minimalist, we take it a really extreme side on it. But again, I'm not a minimalist anymore. I feel like now I try to be an intentionalist, which means I'm not a blind consumer. I'm buying stuff.
Here's the thing I'd like to say to all those people who don't like that statistic. Can you imagine if it was reversed? Can you imagine if the real data said only 10% of millionaires are self-made? Gosh, that would suck. Then I also would feel, wow, so my chances are not looking pretty good to do this thing and become a millionaire.
Here's the thing I'd like to say to all those people who don't like that statistic. Can you imagine if it was reversed? Can you imagine if the real data said only 10% of millionaires are self-made? Gosh, that would suck. Then I also would feel, wow, so my chances are not looking pretty good to do this thing and become a millionaire.
Here's the thing I'd like to say to all those people who don't like that statistic. Can you imagine if it was reversed? Can you imagine if the real data said only 10% of millionaires are self-made? Gosh, that would suck. Then I also would feel, wow, so my chances are not looking pretty good to do this thing and become a millionaire.
But 90% of millionaires are self-made, and by that definition means they did not inherit wealth. their wealth that they had to build from scratch. Do you also know that 70% of millionaires work a nine to five job? You don't have to be an entrepreneur and create the next Facebook.
But 90% of millionaires are self-made, and by that definition means they did not inherit wealth. their wealth that they had to build from scratch. Do you also know that 70% of millionaires work a nine to five job? You don't have to be an entrepreneur and create the next Facebook.
But 90% of millionaires are self-made, and by that definition means they did not inherit wealth. their wealth that they had to build from scratch. Do you also know that 70% of millionaires work a nine to five job? You don't have to be an entrepreneur and create the next Facebook.
These are all things that when you hear these stats, and especially if you're not a millionaire, you should be like, Ooh, okay, this is good. I, that means I can make it happen. And in psychology, this is the mindset shift that needs to happen is this question. Do you have an internal locus of control or an external locus of control when it comes to your life?
These are all things that when you hear these stats, and especially if you're not a millionaire, you should be like, Ooh, okay, this is good. I, that means I can make it happen. And in psychology, this is the mindset shift that needs to happen is this question. Do you have an internal locus of control or an external locus of control when it comes to your life?
These are all things that when you hear these stats, and especially if you're not a millionaire, you should be like, Ooh, okay, this is good. I, that means I can make it happen. And in psychology, this is the mindset shift that needs to happen is this question. Do you have an internal locus of control or an external locus of control when it comes to your life?
And those are fancy words for just saying like, how much of your life do you feel is in your control? And typically, especially when it comes to money, and these are the people that don't like the stat that 90% of millions are self-made, and they'll say, that can't be true. What about racism? What about systemic problems? There's no way. I can't believe that.
And those are fancy words for just saying like, how much of your life do you feel is in your control? And typically, especially when it comes to money, and these are the people that don't like the stat that 90% of millions are self-made, and they'll say, that can't be true. What about racism? What about systemic problems? There's no way. I can't believe that.
And those are fancy words for just saying like, how much of your life do you feel is in your control? And typically, especially when it comes to money, and these are the people that don't like the stat that 90% of millions are self-made, and they'll say, that can't be true. What about racism? What about systemic problems? There's no way. I can't believe that.