Success Isn’t What You Think | Mike Kelly | Growing Money with Sean Trace

I sat down with Mike Kelly, CFP®, founder of Kelly Financial Planning and Right Path Enterprises, for a conversation that went far beyond investing, retirement, or how much money you need to be successful. We talked about why so many people spend years climbing a ladder they never consciously chose, chasing money, status, recognition, and success without stopping to define what they actually want from life.Mike shared how working 16 to 18-hour days, neglecting his health and relationships, and eventually reaching a breaking point forced him to reconsider what success really meant. We explore life planning, finding your purpose, defining your “enough,” building habits around what matters, and why your calendar and spending can reveal your true priorities better than your goals ever will.We also discuss how to get unstuck, the power of mentors and accountability, and why financial freedom means very little if you lose your sense of purpose along the way.If money and status disappeared from the equation, what would success actually look like for you?