From Wall Street to Financial Independence

      What if you followed all the conventional paths—earned the degree, secured the six-figure job—and still felt financially strained? This was the experience of Rose Han. Recently graduated from NYU with a finance degree and a job on Wall Street, she found herself with a negative net worth, increasing stress, and an unsettling realization that traditional markers of success weren’t leading her to true freedom.

      In this discussion, Rose reveals how she escaped that cycle and established a seven-figure business that provides her with time, autonomy, and peace of mind. We delve into how she transformed her perspective on money, learned to increase her earnings, and created a life that reflects her values.

      Key Insights:

      - When a “side hustle” evolves into just another job

      - How your individuality serves as your greatest strength

      - The period of stagnation that resulted in a significant financial breakthrough

      Resources and Links:

      - Rose Han on YouTube

      - Add a Zero by Rose Han

      Chapters:

      (Note: Timestamps may differ based on individual devices due to varying ad segments. The timestamps provided are estimates and may be off by a few minutes.)

      (0:00) Rose Han’s journey: doing everything right but still feeling broke

      (5:45) The Cancun moment that ignited Rose’s financial shift

      (9:12) Identifying three income types and why some lead to freedom while others do not

      (13:45) How Rose Han developed her “Add a Zero” framework for sustainable wealth

      (21:30) Shifting from an employee mindset to that of an entrepreneur

      (25:15) The three levels of leverage and how to grow your income

      (28:55) The reason not every side hustle grants freedom

      (31:45) Conquering the fear of making sales

      (39:16) Building a business while holding a full-time job

      (47:10) Rose’s insights on real estate and the misconception of passive income

      (53:55) Determining when to disengage from an investment

      (1:10:15) Understanding what financial freedom truly means and discovering your own interpretation

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