Money Matters: Jake and J's Journey to Financial Peace
Money is the root of all evil and I will not let it run my life. My success in life is being honest with myself to change the things I'm not okay with, like my relationship with money.
Ever wondered how your childhood shapes your relationship with money? In this episode of 'Stressful but Successful', chefs Jake and J' dive deep into their personal money stories. Jake shares his eye-opening experience of growing up poor without realizing it until he stepped into the real world. Now, he’s on a mission to save every penny, fearing a return to those tough times. On the flip side, J' talks about how his childhood traumas drive his spending habits.
He admits to struggling with the concept that 'a dollar today is a dollar tomorrow', always planning how to keep his income flowing to maintain his lifestyle. Together, they discuss how they view, spend, and save money, revealing their strategies for financial stability. They even share how they use joint accounts to keep each other in check and talk about their compulsive buying habits.
The episode sheds light on the importance of being honest with yourself about your financial habits and taking control of your money. Tune in for a candid conversation that might just change how you think about your own finances.