In negotiations, I always stress the power of leverage and improving your next best alternative. No alternative beats a large stockpile of money earned through your investments.    Earning a high income isn’t the same as being wealthy, so now that we’ve negotiated an amazing salary, the next move is putting that money to work for us. For the average doctor working full-time and feeling overwhelmed at the thought of starting to invest, what’s the first step we can take?    In this episode, ophthalmologist and oculoplastics surgeon, life coach, and money mindset expert, Dr. Elisa Chiang shares how to take a step toward financial independence.  Three Things You’ll Learn In This Episode    - The perks of having wealth  Does financial independence make us stronger at the negotiating table?   - The difference between syndication and traditional investing There are different ways to get involved in real estate, both hands-on and more passive. How do we choose the right path for us?    - How wealth-building can keep us in medicine for longer Can financial independence make you a better and less burnt-out physician?   Guest Bio    Elisa Chiang, MD, Ph.D. is an ophthalmologist and oculoplastics surgeon, life coach, money mindset expert and the founder of Grow Your Wealthy Mindset.   For more information, visit https://www.growyourwealthymindset.com and follow @growyourwealthymindset on Instagram.