EP289: Is Your Job Killing You? Literally.
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Not in the “Ugh, I hate Mondays” kind of way. I’m talking about the real, heart-stopping, life-ending kind—heart attacks, strokes, and diseases that take everything.
Sounds extreme?
It’s not.
This is happening every day to people who never see it coming.
How Did We Get Here?
Why aren’t more people talking about this?
More importantly—what can you do to protect yourself before it’s too late?
Stick with me, because your life might just depend on it.
Who Are We to Talk About This?
We’re someone who has seen the impact of this first-hand.
Our passive investors are high-net-worth individuals, top earners—people just like you, just like us.
We’ve seen how stress-related health issues can dismantle lives.
But here’s the thing: not everyone faces this fate.
There’s a small group of people who’ve figured out how to bypass (pun intended) this death trap and live a thriving life.
And today? We’re sharing our secret weapon—so you don’t have to let work kill you.
The Shocking Truth About Stress and Work
Workplace stress is now the fifth leading cause of death in the U.S.
Let that sink in.
We’re not talking about accidents or physical injuries here.
This is about chronic stress—relentless deadlines and demands that physically destroy you.
And it’s not just happening in extreme cases—it’s happening everywhere.
Paul’s Story
We had a friend named Paul.
Paul was the definition of a hard worker. He earned accolades, promotions, and respect. But the very work that earned him those things?
It also took his life.
Stress Doesn’t Care About Titles or Success
Stress doesn’t discriminate.
It doesn’t matter if you’re an entry-level employee trying to prove yourself or a senior executive juggling impossible expectations.
And the worst part?
It’s not just you who suffers.
Your family, your loved ones—everyone you leave behind pays the price.
Stress Isn’t Just Mental—It’s Physical
Think stress is just “in your head”? Think again.
When you’re stressed, your body releases cortisol, the fight-or-flight hormone.
In small doses, cortisol is useful—it helps you stay sharp in emergencies.
But when stress is constant, your body stays in fight-or-flight mode 24/7.
This leads to chronic inflammation—a silent, deadly force that can cause:
✔️ Heart disease
✔️ Strokes
✔️ Cancer
Ever notice how people get sick right after finishing a stressful project?
That’s your body saying, “I can’t do this anymore.”
The Sobering Stats
➡️ Long work hours increase your risk of depression by 2.5x.
➡️ They make you 60% more likely to suffer heart disease.
➡️ Up to 20% of cardiovascular deaths among working-age adults stem from job stress.
In Japan 🇯🇵, they call it karoshi—death by overwork.
Here in the U.S., hustle culture mirrors these dangers.
Why Is This Getting Worse?
Forty years ago, work was tough—but stable.
Jobs came with predictable hours, benefits, and security.
Now? The gig economy has turned work into short-term contracts and layoffs are the norm.
And technology?
It was supposed to make life easier, but instead, it erased the line between work and life.
Emails don’t care if it’s 11 p.m.
Slack messages don’t respect weekends.
The boundaries are gone—and we’re paying the price.
The Real Issue Isn’t You—it’s the System
The advice to “meditate” or “do yoga” is great—but it’s treating the symptoms, not the cause.
The problem isn’t that you’re not managing stress well enough.
The problem is we’ve built a work culture that demands more than any human can realistically give.
So, What’s the Solution?
If work is literally killing us, how do we fight back?
The answer lies in rethinking how we earn income.
It starts with understanding the three phases of financial stability:
1️⃣ Active Income
2️⃣ Growth
3️⃣ Preservation
Phase One: Active Income
This is where most of us start.
Active income is the money you earn from your job or business—by trading your time and energy.
Here’s the thing: this phase doesn’t have to last forever.
Set a finite goal—a point where you can transition into a system that doesn’t rely on your daily grind.
Without that goal, active income becomes a trap instead of a stepping stone.
Unfortunately, most people never get past this phase.
Phase Two: Growth
This is where your money starts working for you.
Invest in systems that generate income without your constant involvement.
For us, that’s multifamily real estate syndications—a model that:
✨ Generates passive income
✨ Grows in value over time
This phase is about moving from being the engine of your financial life to being the strategist.
Phase Three: Preservation
Here’s where things come full circle.
By now, you’ve built wealth, and the focus shifts to protecting it.
But preservation isn’t just about safeguarding what you’ve earned—it’s about creating a legacy.
This phase ensures your sacrifices and strategies leave a lasting impact on your family and community.
The End Game? Stop Trading Your Health for Money
Navigate through active income with intent.
Leverage growth strategies to build passive income.
Preserve your wealth to create a legacy that outlives you.
This is how you liberate yourself from the grind—and take back your life.
Ready to start? Let’s do this together. 💪
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