Most people who feel stuck financially don’t actually have a money problem.
They have a leverage problem.
They work hard.
They’re smart.
They’ve built skills over the years.
We often talk about what to do to create freedom, build income, and design a better life, but rarely about what to stop doing.
When I started my journey from career stress and uncertainty to creating an online business that gave me control over my time, income, and future, I realized it wasn’t just about learning new skills. It was about unlearning old habits that were holding me back.
So here are 7 things I had to stop doing to truly move forward. And if you’re stuck in the grind, chances are these may be holding you back too.
When was the last time you looked at your debt, not just as a number, but as a weight you’re carrying into your future?
Back when I was stuck in the cycle of paycheck-to-paycheck living (cheque in the UK!), debt felt like background noise.
Something to manage, not something to conquer.
But as the world shifted, costs rising, job security evaporating, and digital opportunities exploding, I realized: debt isn’t just a financial burden. It’s a barrier to every dream you’ve quietly put on hold.