How a Broke Mindset Is Holding You Back from Wealth With Dr. Brad Klontz & Adrian Brambila

Dr. Brad Klontz, Psy.D., CFP® | Financial Psychologist | Author | Professor | Adrian Brambila | Entrepreneur | Author | Summary: In this conversation, we explore how to start thinking rich by shifting from a poor mindset to a rich mindset. There’s no limit to how much you can earn, but once you achieve financial freedom, it's your responsibility to find your purpose. While money can provide safety and security, it’s essential to use it wisely and not rely on material possessions for happiness. The discussion highlights how a poor mindset—believing the system is rigged and feeling powerless—can hold people back, even those with significant wealth. Success comes from changing your beliefs about money, adopting the right behaviours, and consistently challenging your mindset to create lasting change. BIOs: Adrian Brambila Adrian Brambila is an internet entrepreneur and former professional dancer for T-Pain, who has become a leading voice in online marketing. With over 1.7 million social media followers, Adrian’s unconventional journey saw him living in a van and travelling the USA during the pandemic, while making over $100K per month online. He’s passionate about showing how wealth and minimalism can coexist. Adrian is the founder of Bramify.com and BrambilaMethod.com, and the author of Start Thinking Rich. Dr. Bradley T. Klontz, Psy.D., CFP® Dr. Brad Klontz is a leading expert in financial psychology, financial planning, and behavioral finance. He’s an Associate Professor of Practice at Creighton University’s Heider College of Business, Co-Founder of the Financial Psychology Institute, and Managing Principal of YYMW Advisors. Dr. Brad has co-authored eight books on the psychology of money, including Psychology of Financial Planning and Mind Over Money. His work bridges the gap between financial behaviour and emotional well-being, helping people create healthier relationships with money. Episode Takeaways: Money can offer safety, security, and freedom, but it’s important not to rely on material possessions for happiness. The first step to financial freedom is believing you can change your financial situation. Taking responsibility for your financial choices helps you understand and navigate the system. While the system isn’t necessarily rigged, it’s crucial to recognize and address issues like racism, sexism, and classism. Being poor is a mindset, not just about lacking money, and even wealthy people can have a poor mindset. Changing our beliefs about money is essential for achieving financial success. A mindset shift is necessary for long-term, sustainable change. Continuously challenging and upgrading your beliefs about money is key. Content that provokes emotional reactions and inspires action is powerful. Being open-minded and learning from others' perspectives helps foster growth. Click here for a copy of START THINKING RICK: 21 Harsh Truths to Take You from Broke to Financial Freedom Links: Dr. Brad Klontz Information & Books: CLICK HERE TikTok: CLICK HERE LinkedIn: CLICK HERE Instagram: CLICK HERE Adrian Brambila: TikTok: CLICK HERE YouTube: CLICK HERE