We all know it’s smart to save and invest for retirement, right? But what happens if you reach 65, having sacrificed your health and relationships to hit an arbitrary number in your account? Here's the thing. The traditional idea of retirement might not work for you. In fact, the system might be broken and was never designed to truly reward you for your contribution in the first place. That's why we're challenging the norm in today's powerful episode with my guest, Derek Coburn. His book Let's Retire Retirement, co-authored with Sara Stibitz, offers a game-changing mindset shift for building a secure financial future without compromising your present. Derek has the numbers to back him up and makes an incredible case for designing a career knowing you'll probably work beyond the age of 65. Listen in because understanding this might free up your income and enable you to enjoy life right now! Show notes and more at SmartPassiveIncome.com/session897.

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#896 If I were starting over today, how would I build an audience and business from scratch? Someone asked me this question at my Card Party event in Seattle, and it really got me thinking. If you're undecided about your first steps, join me for this episode to hear my answer and unlock a possible roadmap to success! So, what is the top opportunity for beginner creators right now? First, the biggest lesson is to pick a single strategy and run with it. That's because anything can work, but if you try doing everything at once, nothing will. That said, my tactic of choice would be focusing on creating and publishing short-form videos daily. I'll tell you exactly why this is an awesome way to fast-track learning and growth in today's session. So, listen in to get the blueprint I'd use on platforms like YouTube Shorts and TikTok to set myself up for major wins! Show notes and more at SmartPassiveIncome.com/session896.

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#895 I'm a New York Times bestselling author! This is thanks to my new book, Lean Learning, and a massive pre-launch promotional effort. So, what's changed in my life since earning this prestigious badge? Almost nothing. But writing books is still worth it, and I'll tell you exactly why in today's episode. I'll also share the strategies to help you unlock the true benefits of becoming an author. Importantly, I also want to help you succeed without getting sidetracked by goals that won't move the needle for your brand and business! Listen in to hear what traditional publishers will and won't do for you and why I wouldn't go down this route again. I'll discuss the BILF, books-in-lieu-of-fee, tactic that enabled me to move copies and build relationships around this release. I'll also dive into the promotional methods I've been using since Superfans and Will It Fly? that are still delivering massive results today. Tune in! Show notes and more at SmartPassiveIncome.com/session895.

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