Growing Up Broke: The Advantages and Disadvantages

What if growing up broke wasn’t just a setback—but a secret weapon?In this episode of Failures: The Podcast, Rich and Justin get real about childhoods shaped by immigrant parents, single moms, food stamps, hand-me-downs, and “struggle meals.” From survival mode and resourcefulness to resilience, delayed gratification, and gratitude, they break down how being broke can actually hardwire you with tools for life.Whether it’s first paychecks, family struggles, or making a meal out of nothing, they show how the most challenging moments often build the strongest character. This one’s for every young man who’s ever opened the fridge, saw nothing but bread and syrup, and had to figure it out.Failures Podcast  2026 We're not gods. We're not gurus. Just two men in our 30s sharing what we’ve learned the hard way so you don’t have to.🎙️ New episodes every week📲 Follow @FailuresMedia on all platforms 🧠 Join the movement: https://linktr.ee/failuresmediaIf this episode helped you, share it. That’s how we grow.