No One Should Pass On Debt Instead of Wealth - Kofi Thompson

Living a life feeling like we do not have a choice hinders us from making better decisions. For Kofi Thompson, upon realizing the responsibility he has for his life, abandoned the scarcity mindset brought from the toxic environment he lived in.  Kofi Thompson has made it his mission to normalize the conversation around mental health and create avenues for people to express their challenges, get the support they need without the stigma and focus that energy into “life creating” habits. This passion came from mistakes he made trying to numb the trauma from his upbringing in a home with two parents who were diagnosed with chemical imbalances that presented as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.  As an empath, he has little tolerance for suffering and wants to help eliminate this source of pain for families across the nation.  Kofi is a true example of what it looks like to overcome your environment, channel your pain and use it to live out your dreams.  Today, he is a competitive powerlifter who holds the record for deadlifts in the state of Virginia, a financial advisor, and hosts a podcast called Thriving through Trauma where he helps those who are impacted by mental illnesses find their voices and learn about healthy ways to heal.   Kofi talks about his childhood, choosing his way out, and developing the evolved mindset regarding wealth and living life intentionally. Join us and listen in!   [00:01 - 07:30] Opening Segment  Kofi on growing up and escaping the toxic environment Beginning with the end in mind and building better habits Pursuing entrepreneurship and becoming a financial advisor [07:31 - 15:58] Money May Not Buy Happiness But it Provides Options The impact of being unprepared for life’s uncertainties Acquiring knowledge to make good decisions Final expenses and scarcity mindset being passed on [15:59 - 50:54] We Cannot Work Around the Work How building success is not that hard Taking the red pill and getting the work done Alignment of habits, characteristics, actions, and goals Accepting the consequences of your actions The work it takes to gain faith in oneself [50:55 - 53:52] Closing Segment Make a commitment to that decision Connect with Kofi! Closing words Tweetable Quotes: “I don't want anyone that I come in contact with to have to face the things in life without having the knowledge to at least make a good decision. You know, I don't think that anyone should have to pass off debt instead of wealth.” - Kofi Thompson “I really see money as just a translation of value… Money is the representation of what you can get.” - Kofi Thompson Connect with Kofi: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kofithecreator/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kof%C3%AD-thompson-64ba55102/    LEAVE A REVIEW + help someone who wants to explode their business growth by sharing this episode or click here to listen to our previous episodes.   Dreamcatchers is an inclusive organization that targets people’s interest in being more instead of a certain demographic. We have people from all walks of life at many different ages. Find out more at www.dreamsshouldbereal.com. Find out more about Jerome at www.d3v3loping.com or www.myersmethods.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices