Published: February 1, 2026 I thought I understood money simply because I understood sales. And that mistake was expensive. I’ve lost a lot of money and gone through tons of unnecessary pain because I didn’t understand how ‘money systems’ actually work. In a previous edition I told you about a payment processing horror story... Today is the mechanics underneath it. This private newsletter is about sovereignty, which you only gain by understanding your options...Today’s edition is exactly that, and it won’t disappoint. This is the edition that I wish I had when I started my first business. Not another funnel breakdown or magic script -- just a clear explanation of the money systems operating underneath everything in business. 👉🏼 Learning how these systems work has completely changed how I think about wealth, opportunity, and leverage. (💡 NOTE: Skool, the platform we're on, uses this EXACT understanding of payment processing and is largely why they are valued so highly today). This edition is a technical breakdown of payment processing and banking infrastructure— and more importantly, WHY it matters to entrepreneurs like you. You’ll see: - how money really moves once a card is swiped - everyone who gets a cut on every transaction - and where missed opportunities exist that most entrepreneurs don’t even know to look for This isn’t about becoming a payments expert. It’s about understanding the layer of business that quietly effects everything - and will change the way you approach wealth building. If you read it and aren’t at least a little stunned by the trillions of dollars floating around and how easy it is to access, I’ll eat my words. JT -- To read this full edition go to the private newsletter classroom here on Skool! 👉🏼 If you aren't already a member of my private newsletter, it's "pay what you want". Go here and enter any amount to join & get immediate access: https://jewelietgrace.com/newsletter

Don’t let the title and cover fool you. This is one the most challenging and simultaneously useful books I’ve ever read. What is the point of reading anything if you are just a puppet to the words? Clear thinking requires not being a slave to words. A slave is one who is controlled by a power, particularly power over the mind. And words run your mind. You can’t think without words. This book is written by a notable researcher and designed to challenge the way words are used in your brain— so that you consciously gain control back. It’s one of the toughest books I’ve read. 👉 Full book report and analysis coming to the Book Club Classroom! Here’s the link to buy it: https://amzn.to/4aPEh93 Comment your thoughts on this book below OR give suggestions of future reads! 👇