E267: Taking the First Step to Financial Freedom with Myron McNeil

<p><br></p> <p>Especially in our communities, no one tells us or shows us the importance of growing our mindset, so we just go straight to the idea. And so, we don&#39;t understand how to grow the capacity of our mind, step into that business idea, and give the proper growth as necessary. In today’s conversation, Erik Cabral speaks with Myron McNeil, the founder/CEO of American Commodity Investment Group, as they discuss all things growth, positivity, and mindset.</p> <p>Here are some power takeaways from today’s conversation:</p> <ul> <li><p>The importance of surrounding yourself with the right people.</p> </li> <li><p>Working on your mindset first before your business</p> </li> <li><p>Mindset first, before your business</p> </li> <li><p>How the middle-class mindset goes right to flipping houses</p> </li> <li><p>How to fight the urge to get comfortable</p> </li> <li><p>The importance of having a positive mindset</p> </li> </ul> <p>Episode Highlights:</p> <p>[02:21] How to Take the First Step to Financial Freedom</p> <p>When you get to the point where you want something more and you want to seek that financial freedom, sometimes you feel isolated and everyone wants to protect you from that. There&#39;s always that fear there that you have to overcome, but once you step out and do it, the whole world opens up.</p> <p>Surround yourself with people that are positive, motivated, have the same mindset or growth mindset, and are leveling up with you. </p> <p>[12:37] Growing Your Mindset</p> <p>It&#39;s important to work on your mindset first, before jumping into that business.  Most of the time, your business is not going to be successful or you&#39;re going to reach a ceiling, and this will leave you frustrated, not knowing how to go to the next level. Therefore, focus on the mindset first and this will allow the growth that you ultimately want to receive. This allows you to keep going up to different levels and keep breaking into another level.</p> <p>Learn from people who&#39;ve already accomplished so man