10 ways society programs us to stay broke (and how to break out)

Have you ever felt like no matter how hard you work, you're still not getting ahead financially? You're not lazy. You're not broken. You're just programmed. In this episode, I unpack 10 sneaky ways society wires us to stay broke—and most of us don’t even realize it’s happening. From how we’re taught about money in school, to why hustle culture keeps us exhausted but not wealthy, to the dangerous comfort that robs us of growth—this one is a wake-up call. ★★ I break down: ★★ ➡ The mindset traps that make you fear risk but stay stuck in debt ➡ Why chasing comfort might be the most expensive decision you ever make ➡ The reason most people work hard but never build wealth ➡ How to deprogram yourself and step into true financial freedom This isn’t a rant. It’s a roadmap. If you’re ready to get out of survival mode and start building a life of abundance, this episode is for you. ★★ BONUS: Ever dreamt of hanging out with us for 6 weeks in your small group or church? Head to https://seedtime.com/true for details or shoot us a DM on Instagram   / seedtime  . ★★ Simple Money, Rich Life ★★ If you haven’t checked out our best-selling book, Simple Money, Rich Life (https://SeedTime.com/smrl), we think you’ll love it. It was named the 2022 Book of the Year by ICFH and has over 800 5-star reviews on Amazon and is best described as “a money book for people who don’t read money books.” You can take it for a test drive for FREE at https://SeedTime.com/sample where you can download chapter 1 of the audiobook, grab the 1st 2 chapters of the ebook version, and even get the 5-week book study companion guide. 💡 Find out more at https://seedtime.com/ 🚨 Get exclusive tips we only share with email subscribers: https://seedtime.com/subscribe 👋 DM us on Instagram   / seedtime   🎙️ Podcast: listen to the SeedTime Money podcast for exclusive content: https://seedtime.com/podcast DISCLAIMER: Bob Lotich is a financial educator, not a financial/investment advisor. He is sharing his personal experience and opinions; therefore, all strategies, tips, suggestions, and recommendations shared are solely for entertainment purposes. There are financial risks associated with investing, and Bob Lotich’s results are not typical; therefore, do not act or refrain from acting based on any information conveyed in this video, webpage, and/or external hyperlinks. For investment advice please seek the counsel of a financial/investment advisor and conduct your own due diligence. Relay is a financial technology company, not a bank. Banking services and FDIC insurance are provided through Thread Bank; Member FDIC. The Relay Visa® Debit Card is issued by Thread Bank pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A. Inc. and may be used everywhere Visa® debit cards are accepted. Additionally, this video and description may contain affiliate links, which means we may earn a commission and that you can support the channel by clicking those links (at no additional cost to you). This allows us to continue to eat and live indoors, so thank you for your support!!