Today’s episode is for anyone who’s ever wondered, “Am I actually doing okay with my money?”

Because here’s the truth — personal finance can feel like a moving target. The more you learn, the more goals appear on the horizon. And sometimes, it feels like you’re never quite “there.”

So today, I want to walk you through 10 money milestones that prove you’re actually crushing it — even if it doesn’t always feel like it.

These aren’t just random benchmarks. They’re practical signs of progress that show you’re building not just wealth, but financial stability, confidence, and freedom.

Today, we’re talking about something deceptively simple — and yet it might be the most important mindset in all of personal finance:

👉 Focus on what you can control.

We live in a world where money feels unpredictable. The markets swing. Prices rise. Interest rates jump. Layoffs happen.

And it’s easy — so easy — to feel powerless.

But here’s the truth: you don’t need control over everything to make progress.
You just need to focus your energy where it actually makes a difference.

Today, I want to break that idea down — how it applies to your money, how it protects your peace, and why mastering it changes everything.

Today we’re talking about one of my favorite truths in personal finance:

👉 Making money is only half the game. The other half is learning how to hold onto it.

It sounds simple, right? But it’s one of the biggest financial blind spots I see.

Some people make incredible incomes but are constantly stressed about money.
Others earn modest paychecks but somehow build quiet, lasting wealth.

The difference isn’t luck—it’s balance.
It’s how well you play both sides of the money game: offense and defense.

So, let’s unpack the psychology, the habits, and the mindset shifts behind making money vs. holding onto money.