This episode is uncomfortable to record. But it is important.

Over the past couple of years, I made a $40k mistake.

Not because I am bad with money. Not because I did not know better. But because I pedestalised money, mentors, and advice that did not actually align with who I am.

In this kōrero, I talk openly about mentorship mistakes putting people on pedestals because they are wealthy or successful listening to advice that made me shrink instead of expand and what happens when you stop being authentic in the hope that someone else has the answers

This is not an anti-mentor episode. Mentors matter.

But they are not here to solve your problems for you.

I share the biggest lessons this mistake taught me why you need discernment, not just access how easily other people can project their fears, values, and limitat ...