“When you decide to walk the path of financial freedom, one of three things will happen with the people in your life: They’ll come along with you. They’ll grow with you. Your evolution will inspire them, and they’ll rise in their own time. These people may surprise you—in the best way. They’ll resist you but stay in your life. They might poke fun, project their own discomfort, or even criticize your ambition. But underneath that resistance, they still love you. Family is a perfect example. When this happens, it doesn’t mean you have to shrink back down. You can stay connected despite your differences. (See to learn how Belief Bubbles can help you navigate these relationships with compassion and clear boundaries.) They’ll resist you and fall away. Your desire for growth shines a light on how little they’re doing for themselves—and that can be uncomfortable. So uncomfortable that instead of looking inward, they’d rather make you wrong and cut you out. And as hard as it is, that’s not on you. Your job is not to stay small to make other people comfortable. Your job is to own what you want and go after it unapologetically—and trust that the right people will stay in your orbit. Some people will walk the path with you. Some won’t. Either way, your growth is not an act of betrayal—it’s an act of leadership. The people you love don’t need you to shrink. They need you to have the courage to expand—and to show them what’s possible.”