Fellow Finternship Skool members often hear about the comfortable, slow, 40-year path to financial freedom, aiming for retirement around age 65. But what if that traditional path is actually the most expensive one, costing us irreplaceable time, energy, and freedom? Our recent discussions explored an unconventional strategy: compressing 75 years of work into just 25 years by frontloading effort. This approach requires a strategic sprint, where we work with the intense focus of 500% more than our peers in the first five years. This compression is necessary because success requires paying a price, and by paying it now, we avoid the compounded interest of delay later. This isn't just about working harder; it’s about working smarter, faster, and more intensely, focusing on maximizing Output per time—your true hourly rate—rather than just total monthly earnings. This accelerated growth requires embracing "progressive overload" and achieving mastery through extreme volume and repetition (doing something 100 times instead of once). Furthermore, we must transition from brute force effort to exponential growth by building systems, leveraging people, and removing ourselves as the bottleneck. This leaves us with critical choices for our Finternship journey: 1. The Price of Bitterness: The sources suggest we must absorb 40 kg of metaphorical bitterness—the sheer struggle and grind. Are you choosing to spread 1 kg over 40 years (chronic dissatisfaction) or absorb 4 kg a year for 10 years to be done with it sooner? 2. Identity First (Be-Do-Have): Rather than focusing on what you do to get results, adopt the identity first (e.g., "I am an MDRT consultant," "I am an entrepreneur") so that the actions stem from your core belief. What identity are you committing to today to ensure your actions follow? 3. Regret vs. Fear: What tactical, high-value step are you currently delaying due to fear, knowing that the greater long-term pain is regret—looking back and realizing you wasted your peak learning years playing it safe?

In yesterday’s session, we dug into the 3 types of leverage People, Systems, and Strategy. The idea that struck me most was this: “Your impact doesn’t grow from effort alone. It grows when you multiply effort through leverage.” But here’s the challenge: many of us still default to grinding harder instead of pausing to rethink how we work. 👉 What about you? Do you lean more on personal effort, or have you started using leverage in your career or business? Share a story or example—we’d love to hear how you’re approaching this shift. https://www.skool.com/finternship/classroom/6dc812e9?md=8571578716ff4f0a8782d59d1b98ce47

Hey team, As you're going through the FINternship—studying for your papers and learning the ropes—I want to pull back the curtain and talk about the fundamental "why" behind this entire system. You've probably heard the statistic: 90% of new financial advisors fail. That number isn't meant to scare you. It's the reason this community exists. We are here to be the exception. And to do that, you need to understand the core difference between the advisors who burn out and the ones who build legacies. It’s not about talent. It’s about the model you operate in. The Math That Builds Conviction: $40/hour vs. $600/hour I want you to internalize this framework. It’s the foundation of everything we do. Most commission-based professionals, like an interior designer I know, get caught in the $40/hour trap. They can make a $3,000 commission, but it costs them 75+ hours of unscalable work (sales, project management, revisions). The model we are building you for is different. It’s a $600+/hour model. How? Leverage. Your job isn't to handle the product R&D, the paperwork, or the fulfillment—the company does that. Your job is to focus on the highest-value, scalable activities: building relationships and providing solutions. How Our System Is Designed for Leverage This concept of leverage is exactly why the Advisor OS is built the way it is. It’s not just "support"—it's a machine designed to eliminate low-leverage work from your plate. - The Lead Engine & Appointment Setters handle the most time-consuming part of the business: prospecting. This frees you from the $40/hour work. - The Admin & Ops Team handles the backend paperwork and servicing. This allows you to stay focused on the $600/hour work. Your only job is to master the high-leverage skills: Book. Meet. Close. How to Maximize Your Time in the FINternship: The 3 Non-Negotiables The system is here to give you leverage, but you are the one who has to use it. As you move through this program, your success will be determined by how well you cultivate these three core traits:

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In our recent webinar, Leo shared 11 powerful habits that separate the highly successful from the average, things like embracing discomfort, mastering consistency, leveraging systems, and paying the price early. These habits aren’t just motivational ideas, they’re practical tools anyone can start applying today. For example, the “one-touch rule” (act immediately on tasks instead of revisiting them) can save hours each week. Or the “pencil analogy,” reminding us that character and resilience matter more than appearances. ✨ Here’s a question for all of you: 👉 Which of these habits do you feel is your biggest strength right now? 👉 Which one do you find most challenging to apply in your own journey? Your reflections could inspire someone else here to take action, so let’s share openly! https://www.skool.com/finternship/classroom/6dc812e9?md=e9b70b5e9fbc424e93aa8610fdd0fda6