The Level Up Podcast w/ Paul Alex - How to Stop Wasting Time and Get Serious About Your Financial Goals

Episode Date: September 8, 2024

In this episode of The Level Up Podcast, Paul Alex shares essential strategies to stop wasting time and start taking action on your financial goals. If you're tired of setting goals without seeing results, this episode will show you how to improve your financial future by managing time effectively and making serious moves.Key Takeaways:Time Management: Discover how to identify time-wasting habits and refocus on productive activities.Set Clear Financial Goals: Learn why setting specific, actionable financial targets with deadlines is crucial for success.Eliminate Distractions: Understand how cutting out distractions like social media can help you stay laser-focused.Build a Support Network: Surround yourself with like-minded, motivated individuals to stay on track.Take Immediate Action: Find out why starting now, even without all the answers, is key to achieving your financial goals.Paul Alex’s journey from law enforcement to building multiple successful businesses proves that it's never too late to take control of your financial future. Tune in and learn how to stop wasting time and level up your life!“Your Network is your NETWORTH!”Make sure to add me on all SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS:Instagram: https://jo.my/paulalex2024Facebook: https://jo.my/fbpaulalex2024Youtube: https://jo.my/ytpaulalex2024Linkedin: https://jo.my/inpaulalex2024Looking for a secondary source of income or want to become an entrepreneur?Check out one of my companies below to see if we can help you:www.ATMTogether.comwww.Merchantautomation.comFREE Copy of my book “Blue to Digital Gold - The New American Dream”www.officialPaulAlex.com

Welcome to the Level Up Podcast. I'm your host, Paul Alex. I went from being a cop to an eight-figure entrepreneur that helps average people like you and me make money every single day. I created this podcast to help you get motivated and to crush your goals. Let's win together.

Remember, I have your six. Get ready to level up right now. Hey everyone, and welcome to the Level Up Podcast with Paul Alex. Today we're diving into a topic that's absolutely critical if you want to change your life. How to stop wasting time and get serious about your financial goals to improve your immediate future. We've all been there. We've set financial goals. We made plans, but somehow, some way, time just slips away, guys.

Before you know it, weeks, months, and even years have passed. And these goals remain just that, goals, not reality. I've seen it many times. That happened to many people. And honestly, I've been guilty of it myself. But here's the truth. If you want to see real change in your life, especially in your financial situation, you have to stop wasting time and start taking imperfect action.

The first step is to get brutally honest with yourself about how you're spending your time. We all have the same 24 hours in a day and how you use those hours makes all the difference. I remember when I was still in law enforcement working long hours and telling myself that I didn't have time to work on a side hustle, but the truth was I wasn't managing my time effectively.

It wasn't until I started tracking how I spent my day, identifying the time wasters, like mindlessly scrolling through social media, that I realized I had more time than I thought, guys. I just needed to use it wisely. Next, set clear, actionable financial goals with deadlines, guys. It's not enough to say I want to make more money

or I want to save for the future. You need to be very specific into this. You need to speak it into existence. For example, when I started my first business, a side hustle that turned into a full-time career with ATMs, automated teller machines, I set a goal to generate a specific amount of passive income within six months. That clear target kept me focused and motivated to take consistent action every single day, guys. So without a deadline, it's too easy to procrastinate. Look, it's your accountability, buddy, okay? Another key is to eliminate distractions. In today's world, distractions are everywhere. It's on your phone, on the TV, it's people around you, social media,

streaming platforms, and even well-meaning guys, friends, and family who don't understand your hustle. If you're serious about improving your financial future, you need to minimize these distractions. When I was growing my businesses, I made a conscious decision to limit my time on distractions and dedicate those extra hours to learning, strategizing, and executing on my plans, which made all the difference in my life, guys.

So it's also crucial to surround yourself with like-minded individuals who are equally focused on their goals. Success is contagious. When you're around people who are driven, motivated, and serious about their financial future, it pushes you to stay on track. I've always sought out mentors, joined mastermind groups, and connected with other entrepreneurs who are on the same path. Those relationships not only kept me accountable, but also provided invaluable insights to my business, to my personal self, and to even my health, guys, and encouragement when I needed the most. So lastly, you got to

take imperfect action, guys. The best start to working on your financial goals was yesterday, literally. The next best time is today, right now. Don't wait for the perfect moment for everything to align. I took risks when I didn't have all the answers, but I moved forward anyways. That's what helped me build multiple successful businesses, including Merchant Automation, ATMtogether.com, and New American Dream, guys, which generated millions in the past few years. The sooner you start, the sooner you will see the results. If you want to stop wasting time and get serious about your financial goals, start by managing your time effectively, setting clear goals with deadlines, eliminating distractions, surrounding yourself with the right people, and more importantly, taking action now.

Your future self will thank you for that. Guys, thank you for tuning in to the Level Up Podcast with Paul Alex. Remember, time is the most valuable resource that we have in life. Don't waste it. Get serious. Take imperfect action. And as always, let's level up. Remember, I always have your six.

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