Episode 136 – There’s a Simple Plan to $100M (Here It Is)

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Note: This blog post serves as an accompaniment to the corresponding podcast episode of A Changed Mind, where we’ll distill down the core ideas of this week’s theme, along with additional distinctions and insights. If you haven’t listened to the episode yet, you can go here to do so.  Enjoy.

In this episode of A Changed Mind, David Bayer presents a transformational framework for building extraordinary wealth, regardless of your current financial situation. He begins by sharing his personal story of going from being broke and in debt to generating over $40 million in business. He emphasizes that wealth creation starts with a simple but powerful decision: to become wealthy. Most people never make this decision due to fear of failure or the belief that they need to know “how” before they begin. However, neuroscience shows that the brain responds to imagined success as if it were real, and that deciding to be wealthy literally rewires your brain.

David outlines seven core principles for wealth building. These include deciding to become rich, challenging limiting beliefs about money (especially inherited scarcity mindsets), giving money a purpose through a compelling vision of the life you want, living in anticipation rather than chasing wealth, being patient through life’s natural contractions, entertaining new ideas strategically, and maintaining an abundance mindset throughout. He stresses the importance of aligning with prosperity emotionally and mentally before it materializes physically.

The episode culminates with a $100 million wealth plan inspired by a conversation with entrepreneur Ryan Moran. David shares a straightforward strategy: by consistently investing $18,000 monthly into an S&P 500 index fund over 40 years, anyone can reach $100 million in wealth. He underscores that this path is accessible, even for those currently struggling financially, as long as they commit, remain focused, and allow wealth to unfold naturally.