I’ve got a story for you…

…And this isn’t some copywriter’s fluff—this is real.
A few weeks ago, I saw someone I’ve known for decades post about their sky-high utility bill. We’re talking $4,000 for one month. Naturally, I reached out and asked, “Are you just venting, or do you actually want to fix the problem?”

Not trying to be condescending—I just wanted to get to the truth. Turns out, he was just complaining about the local utility. So, I did what I do: I put together a blueprint to solve the problem. Mapped out exactly how he could stop bleeding money every month. And then? Crickets.
That’s when I was reminded of a hard truth: Not everyone actually wants to be helped. Some people just want to vent. And that’s fine—but let’s be real, that bill isn’t going anywhere.

Lesson learned? You get what you tolerate.

• If you tolerate $4,000 energy bills, you’ll keep paying them.
• If you tolerate a broken system, you’ll stay stuck in it.
• If you tolerate financial stress, it’ll keep showing up every month—just like your rent, mortgage, or student loans.
  

And by the way, your utility company doesn’t care. They don’t care if you’re happy or struggling. That bill is coming no matter what. Unless you do something about it.

So, here’s my takeaway: If you have a problem—any problem—ask yourself, “Am I actually open to fixing it, or do I just want to complain?” Because if you want help, solutions exist. And if you’re ready, I’ll build the blueprint to get you there.

Final thought:

Life doesn’t get better by accident—it gets better when you take ownership. Step up, take action, and stop settling.