This isn’t a motivational pep talk. It’s an honest look into what it feels like when you're doing everything right—early mornings, consistency, discipline—and still, nothing seems to move. No recognition, no growth, no signs of progress.

In this episode, I talk about being in the “valley of despair”—that painful middle space between starting and succeeding—and choosing to keep going anyway. If you’ve ever questioned whether your hard work matters, or whether you should just give up... this one’s for you.

🎧 Plus, I share a free guide for anyone wanting to start investing but not knowing where to begin.

On Instagram, it can feel like everyone’s blowing up overnight — but real, lasting growth often looks a lot quieter.

In this episode, I talk about:

🌳 Why fast success isn’t always strong success

🎋 The Chinese bamboo tree (and what it taught me about patience)

📉 Why my podcast growing slowly doesn’t mean it’s failing

📈 How I apply the same mindset to my money and investments

👟 And why we don’t need to sprint — just keep walking

If you’re working on something that’s growing slowly, this one’s for you.

📩 Want my free investing guide? You can grab it from my Instagram bio or here

If this resonated with you — share it, DM me, or just keep going. We’re building something real here. Step by step.

During the pandemic, I almost bought a flat. I had the cash, the pressure, the “get on the ladder” advice from everyone around me… and I nearly said yes.

But something stopped me — and I’m so glad it did.

In this episode, I share:

• Why I was convinced property was the way to build wealth
• What changed my mind about home ownership
• The freedom renting has given me
• The hidden costs of buying that no one talks about
• And the big lesson I learned from my mortgage certification

If you’ve ever wondered whether renting is “throwing money away” or if buying is always the smarter choice — this one’s for you.

✨ Mentioned in this episode:

• Ramit Sethi’s I Will Teach You to Be Rich
• The power of compound interest
• My free guide: Start Investing Without Freaking Out → Grab it via the link in my Instagram bio @onestepwealthier or onestepwealthier.carrd.co

💬 Like the episode? Share it with a friend or DM me — I’d love to hear your thoughts. And remember: the best time to invest was yesterday. The second best is today.