Welcome back to another insightful episode of Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu! Today, we have a dynamic conversation featuring Codie Sanchez, a fierce advocate for contrarian thinking and financial empowerment. Codie emphasizes the value of curiosity over outright genius, the importance of ownership, and the joy found in life's inevitable difficulties. She shares her strategies for thriving during economic downturns, the benefits of surrounding yourself with high performers, and why small business ownership could be your ticket to freedom. Together, Tom and Codie delve into the significance of culture in business, the role of hard work in achieving success, and how to navigate the complexities of leadership. They challenge common assumptions, stress the importance of tough conversations, and explore the soul-nourishing aspects of work and life. SHOWNOTES Question hypotheses, test predictions, challenge understanding confidently. Confusion about fulfillment and finding happiness. Financial independence through diverse income sources and assets. Embrace change, help others in personal development. Reject top-down control, embrace personal empowerment. Embrace adversaries, see opportunities, have fun. Focus on interests, skills, and passion discovery. Bad memory can be an advantage. CHECK OUT OUR SPONSORS Netsuite: Download the CFO’s Guide to AI and Machine Learning for free at https://impacttheory.co/netsuiteITsept  Range Rover: Explore the Range Rover Sport at https://impacttheory.co/rangeroverITpodsept  Navage: Get a cleaning kit as a FREE gift with your order, but only by going to https://impacttheory.co/navageITpodsept24  Shopify: Sign up for a $1/month trial period at https://impacttheory.co/shopifyITpodsept  ZBiotics: Head to https://impacttheory.co/zbioticsITseptpod  and use the code IMPACT at checkout for 15% off. Found Banking: Sign up for Found for FREE today at https://impacttheory.co/foundITpodSept  Betterhelp: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/impacttheory and get 10% off your first month. AG1: Get 5 free AG1 Travel Packs and a FREE 1 year supply of Vitamin D with your first purchase at https://www.drinkag1.com/impact  Aura: Secure your digital life with proactive protection for your assets, identity, family, and tech – Go to https://aura.com/impact to start your free two-week trial. FOLLOW TOM: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tombilyeu/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tombilyeu?lang=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/tombilyeu YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TomBilyeu What's up, everybody? It's Tom Bilyeu here. If you're serious about leveling up your life, I urge you to check out my new podcast, Tom Bilyeu’s Mindset Playbook —a goldmine of my most impactful episodes on mindset, business, and health. Trust me, your future self will thank you. LISTEN AD FREE + BONUS EPISODES on APPLE PODCASTS: apple.co/impacttheory Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices