Summary Brian, an enterprise sales professional, shares his journey to building a net worth of $1.8 million. He discusses his investment allocation, which includes retirement accounts, brokerage accounts, syndications, and startup companies. Brian emphasizes the importance of diversification and the benefits of investing in alternative assets. He also talks about his late start to investing and the lessons he learned along the way.   Brian shares his financial goals, including his plan to retire at 55 with a net worth of $4 million. He discusses his strategy for Roth conversions and the importance of teaching kids about building wealth. The conversation concludes with rapid-fire questions about Brian's experiences with money. In this conversation, Brian discusses the importance of valuing experiences over material possessions. He emphasizes the joy and memories that come from traveling and spending time with family.   Brian also shares a change in his belief about spending money, realizing the importance of enjoying life now rather than waiting for the future. He talks about his financial habits, including being cautious about his finances and checking them frequently. Finally, Brian offers advice for beginners, encouraging them to keep their financial plans simple, invest consistently, and avoid making frequent changes.   Takeaways Focus on experiences and travel, as they create lasting memories and joy. Reevaluate beliefs about spending money and consider enjoying life now rather than waiting for the future. Be cautious about finances and check them regularly to protect against fraud or unexpected events. For beginners, keep financial plans simple, invest consistently, and avoid frequent changes.