the economy of 2025 is different and those who know how to seize this opportunity will make a lot of money I'm also aware that this time new millionaires will emerge I have no doubts I'm certain of it every crisis has two sides one side has difficulty and the other side has opportunity choose which side you will look at choose now this time is different a deep look at the economy and investment in times of Crisis we are living in a unique moment in economic history I constantly hear people say that this time is different we
just came out of the longest bull market in history 11 consecutive years of growth since 2011 however I want to reflect on what I've learned during this time and how these lessons can help you navigate the current economic landscape in 2011 I made one of the most important decisions of my life it was right after the mortgage-backed Securities MBS crisis and the collapses of cdos when the real estate market tanked at that moment I seized the opportunity and went into debt with 300 million to buy highquality real estate in the southwestern United States it was
a bold move but based on solid fundamentals that decision led me to take advant anage of the longest bull market we've ever seen the problem with modern mentality is that this time is different now I look at the younger Generations many of whom are obsessed with cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and ethereum I have a bit of Bitcoin and ethereum but the idea that this time is different worries me Bitcoin collapsed and people continue to put their Blind Faith in the Federal Reserve and political figures who in my view lack the ability to solve the structural problems
of our economy ask yourself can the Federal Reserve print oil can it print gasoline or food of course not yet we've been indoctrinated to believe that the FED has full control and many simply follow its instructions without questioning anything the current monetary policies driven by characters like Janet yelen Joe Biden and Jerome Powell are in my opinion a dis P waiting to happen lessons from the past vulker and the debt in the 1980s Paul vulker tackled inflation by drastically raising interest rates at that time the debt to GDP ratio was 30% today that figure exceeds
125% do we really believe Powell can channel the spirit of vulker and resolve the current crisis without sinking us further something I've learned from history is that there has never been a soft Landing when it comes to reducing inflation in a high debt environment it's pure rhetoric to reassure people but it has no basis in reality today we live in a bubble larger than that of 2008 we are faced with what I call the everything bubble where not just stock values but also bonds and credit are inflated remember in times of Crisis not everyone loses
es the opportunities are always there but only for those who are prepared to see them and act are you ready to take control of your financial future if so comment below I'm Ready the time to start is now my focus debt is a tool and rejection of traditional stocks I want to make something clear I don't own stocks bonds mutual funds or ETFs I'm not saying you shouldn't have them but I've learned that Reliance on these instruments is a product of a system that indoctrinates us from a young age The Narrative is always the same
go to school get a good job pay your taxes invest long-term in a diversified portfolio but what happens when the system collapses what happens when inflation devours your savings and your 401k loses value I've taken a different approach I use debt as was a tool when interest rates dropped I invested in real estate and took advantage of the tax benefits that come with it I bought properties rehabilitated them and refinanced tax-free currently I own 13,000 apartment units all generating cash flow I have no debts on them because I paid them off using refinancing strategies while
many invested in stocks and relied on the FED I built a solid foundation of real assets I've learned to use Concepts like depreciation and amortization to minimize my taxes it's a strategy that not only preserves my wealth but also allows me to reinvest in more productive assets Market manipulation and the fall of the middle class since 2011 I've watched how central banks artificially inflated the market by printing money this strategy may work in the short term but it has devastating long-term consequences especially for the middle class and the poor when Biden canceled the Keystone XL
pipeline the price of oil skyrocketed from $30 to $130 per barrel the resulting inflation is destroying the purchasing power of millions of families oil is the foundation of modern civilization I worked for standard oil and understand the importance of oil in our economy what's happening now is no accident someone is actively working to bring the American economy to collapse opportunities amidst chaos despite this Grim Outlook I want to emphasize that there are more opportunities today than ever however to seize them you need to unlearn the ideas that have been instilled in you about how Finance
Works forget the narratives of living debt-free or investing solely in the stock market there are other ways to build wealth I invest in oil directly from the ground not in oil stocks I also have gold mines and productive real estate these Investments may be risky but they offer a level of control and security that traditional instruments cannot provide your greatest asset and your greatest liability finally I want to leave you with a thought your great EST asset but also your greatest liability are the ideas in your head be careful with whom you choose to listen
to question everything even the dominant narratives that seem unmovable if you do this you'll find Opportunities where others only see chaos remember in times of Crisis not everyone loses those who understand how finance and markets really work will always be one step ahead are you ready to be one of them the importance of questioning the traditional Financial system one of the biggest problems in Current financial education is the mass indoctrination we undergo from a young age we are told that the only way to Achieve Financial Security is to follow a pre-established path go to school
find a stable job sa for retirement and invest in a diversified portfolio this advice isn't necessarily bad but it's incomplete and in many cases counterproductive when the 401K system and Ira plans were introduced in 1974 under the irisa law I remember thinking they were manipulating an entire generation to depend on the stock market this wasn't an accident it was a deliberate move to channel workers money into a system that makes them vulnerable to economic fluctuations suddenly teachers and other people without Financial knowledge became financial planners selling products they barely understood today baby boomers my generation
are hanging by a thread hoping their retirement plans hold up but what happens when the market crashes what happens when Social Security can no longer fulfill its promises these questions aren't theoretical they are a reality we will face in the coming years the dev devastating effect of inflation on the middle and lower classes inflation is the silent enemy of wealth while Financial Elites and big investors have tools to protect themselves from inflation the middle and lower classes suffer the most think about it if the price of Essentials like food and gasoline doubles but your income
doesn't increase at the same rate you're losing purchasing power currently we're seeing the effects of uncontrolled inflation the cost of living is rising to alarming levels and many people have no idea how to protect themselves this is where real Financial education comes into play most people don't understand basic concepts like the impact of interest rates on their loans asset depreciation or how to use debt as a tool instead of seeing it as an enemy when you understand that the money you have in the bank loses value every day due to inflation you start looking for
Alternatives that's why the rich don't save in cash they invest in assets that generate passive income or increase in value over time why I prefer tangible assets over paper assets My Philosophy has always been to avoid paper assets like stocks bonds and mutual funds I'm not saying they're bad for everyone but for me they're too volatile and dependent on a system I don't control I prefer tangible assets like real estate oil gold and mines why because tangible assets have intrinsic value a building generates rents and oil well produces energy and gold has always been a
safe haven in times of Crisis these assets not only protect me against inflation but also offer significant tax benefits for for example depreciation in real estate allows me to reduce my taxes legally and efficiently additionally when you use debt wisely to acquire tangible assets you can leverage your investment this means you can control more assets with less of your own money but here's the trick I'm not talking about Consumer Debt like credit cards I'm talking about Good debt the kind you use to generate more income or acquire assets that increase in value over time the
everything bubble what it means for you the current landscape is what I call the everything bubble this bubble isn't limited to stocks or real estate it includes credit bonds and even cryptocurrency markets when this bubble bursts the consequences will be massive but as I said before in times of Crisis the greatest opportunities arise to take advantage of these opportunities you need to prepare this means acquiring real Financial education not what you were taught in school you need to learn about economic Cycles how to identify undervalued assets and how to protect yourself from inflation the lesson
of debt how to use it to your advantage many people fear debt but that's because they don't understand how it works since I started investing I've used debt as a tool when interest rates were high I learned to manage my assets to generate enough cash flow to cover my loans and when interest rates dropped I refinanced to get additional money that I reinvested in more assets the result is that today I own over 13,000 apartment units all generating passive income I own nothing on these properties because I paid them off using refinancing strategies and tax
benefits this is the opposite of what many people do who buy and sell properties quickly facing tax consequences every time they sell the danger of following the masses one of the biggest mistakes you can make is following the masses without questioning what they're doing when everyone was buying and selling houses in the Years leading up to 2008 I stayed away from that strategy instead I focused on acquiring properties to hold longterm and when the market collapsed I not only survived but thrived today I see a similar pattern many people are investing in cryptocurrencies or tech
stocks without really understanding the risks I'm not saying these Investments are bad but if you don't know what you're doing you're gambling with your financial future the future preparing for the inevitable economic collapse isn't a matter of if but when but this doesn't mean you should be afraid on the contrary you should see it as an opportunity to position yourself strategically the people who understand the fundamentals of economics and finance will thrive in the coming years this means diversifying your Investments avoiding Consumer Debt and focusing on acquiring assets that generate passive income it also means
being selective with the information you consume don't listen to traditional Media or blindly follow the advice of so-called experts your greatest asset your knowledge at the end of the day your greatest asset is your knowledge Financial education isn't a luxury it's a necessity take the time to learn about how markets work how to use debt wisely and how to identify opportunities in times of Crisis if you do this you'll not only survive the next collapse but but Thrive so the question is are you willing to question everything you've been taught and take control of your
financial future if the answer is yes you're on the right track the opportunity is out there you just need to be prepared to seize it Financial education a tool everyone should Master Financial education isn't just important it's essential for surviving and thriving in an economic system that frankly isn't designed to benefit Everyday People the problem is that from a young age we're taught Concepts that are obsolete or simply don't work to build long-term wealth why do we continue to learn to save in a bank account when inflation destroys the purchasing power of that money every
year think about it if the money in your bank loses value over time and the prices of essential Goods rise faster than your income how do you expect to get ahead you can't it's a game designed to keep you trapped that's why it's crucial not only to learn about money but also to unlearn what we've been taught a good starting point is understanding how Investment Systems and economic Cycles really work learn Why Real Estate is a more stable way to build wealth than speculative stocks discover how tangible assets like gold and oil can act as
Hedges against inflation and most importantly understand how to use debt strategically to leverage your Investments and create income streams the myth of living debt-free we often hear that living debt free is the path to Financial Freedom but that's a myth perpetuated by a savings mentality that no longer has a place in today's world the reality is that debt when used correctly is one of the most power powerful tools for Building Wealth when I talk about debt I'm not referring to credit cards with 20% interest rates or personal loans to buy things you don't need I'm
talking about Good debt the kind you use to acquire income generating assets for example a loan to buy a rental property that not only pays for itself with the income it generates but also leaves you with positive cash flow that's debt working for you the key is understanding how interest rates and tax benefits work for example real estate allows you to take advantage of depreciation as a way to reduce your taxes this means that while your property generates income you're also receiving tax deductions that increase your profitability additionally by refinancing properties as they increase in
value you can access tax-free money this money can be reinvested in more assets creating an exponential growth cycle this is the power of debt when used strategically the impact of inflation on wealth inflation is a silent but devastating Force for most people it manifests as an increase in the cost of living but for those who understand how it works it also represents an opportunity investing and assets that rise in value with inflation allows you not only to protect your wealth but also to increase it for example oil is one of the assets most impacted by
inflation when oil prices rise Transportation production and consumer goods costs also increase for the average consumer this is a blow to the wallet but for someone who owns oil wells or invests directly in extraction these price increases represent significant gains the same goes for Real Estate when inflation r PR es property values and rents tend to increase this means that if you own real estate you're not only protecting your initial investment but also increasing your cash flow the key is to change your mindset instead of fearing inflation look for ways to benefit from it invest
in assets that are inflation resistant and ensure your money is working for you instead of sitting idle in a bank account how to identify opportuni ities in times of Crisis times of Crisis are when the greatest fortunes are made however to seize these opportunities you need to be prepared this means having a clear plan and the ability to act quickly when conditions allow but how can you identify these opportunities look for undervalued assets in times of Crisis markets tend to overcorrect creating opportunities to acquire assets at reduced prices focus on tangible assets real estate oil
and precious metals will always have demand regardless of the economic situation these assets offer stability and are less likely to lose value in times of uncertainty maintain liquidity having access to cash or lines of credit allows you to capitalize on opportunities quickly this doesn't mean you should keep your money in cash for long periods but that you should have a plan to access Capital when needed learn to diversify don't put all your eggs in one basket diversifying your Investments across different asset classes protects you against Market volatility and provides multiple income sources educate your mind
your greatest asset is your knowledge take the time to learn about how markets work investment strategies and economic Trends the more you you know the better prepared you'll be to make informed decisions the future of the economy what we can expect it's important to accept that we're entering a new economic era the rules that worked in the past no longer apply we're seeing the collapse of traditional systems from pensions to Fiat currencies this may seem daunting but it also represents a unique opportunity for those willing to adapt in this new land landscape tangible assets and
passive income will be more important than ever people who understand how to generate wealth through real estate oil gold and other alternative investments will be the ones to thrive on the other hand those who continue to rely on outdated systems like 401K funds and savings accounts will be at a disadvantage your path to Financial Freedom Financial Freedom isn't just it's about having a lot of money it's about having control over your life and decisions it's about building a system that works for you instead of depending on a system designed to keep you trapped start by
questioning everything you've been taught about money learn to use tools like debt investing in tangible assets and financial education to build a solid foundation and most importantly stay open to new ideas and be willing to adapt remember in times of Crisis not everyone loses opportunities are always there but only for those who are prepared to see them and act are you ready to take control of your financial future if so comment below I'm Ready the time to start is now if you made it to the end of this video I invite you to share it
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