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171. I Spent $9,000 on a Mindset Coach So You Don’t Have To – How to Build an Unbreakable Relationship with Yourself
Jul 12, 2026

We often focus on the tactical side of wealth, but true financial independence requires mastering your mindset and building an unbreakable relationship with yourself. I recently made a massive investment in myself—dropping $9,000 for three months of coaching with mindset and lifestyle coach Cru Mahoney—and today I am pulling back the curtain to share exactly what I learned with you for free. We unpack why I felt stuck despite early retirement, the danger of outsourcing authority over your own life, and the power of radical self-respect. By exploring Cru’s extreme frugality, 5:00 a.m. wake-ups, and 2,900-day running streak, we uncover how tackling hard things and keeping daily promises to yourself creates a compounding effect that transforms both your mental and financial well-being.

 

Cru joins this week’s podcast as we talk about: 

– Why I decided to invest $9,000 in mindset coaching and share the lessons for free

– The hidden purpose struggles and lack of sympathy for high-achieving individuals

– How Cru’s 2,900-day running streak and 5:00 a.m. wake-ups build radical discipline

– Transforming your reality by treating every decision as an act of self-respect

– The danger of short-form social media advice and inflammatory 30-second clips

– Cru’s incredibly frugal lifestyle, from a $700 Austin rent to living completely car-free

– How a scarcity mindset can negatively impact your business and romantic relationships

– The compounding effect of keeping tiny, daily promises to yourself

 

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